Best of Brisbane
The round-up: celebrate margarita month in style by knocking back some of Brisbane's best
Food & Drink

The round-up: celebrate margarita month in style by knocking back some of Brisbane’s best

01 Feb 2024

The margarita – the cocktail so nice there's a whole month dedicated to it. Margarita Month is officially underway, and with it being the last month of summer, what better time to make sure you've ticked Brisbane's best margarita spots off your must-try list. We've rounded-up a selection of Brisbane tin shakers that make a mean marg – from the salt-rimmed wonders to tongue-tingling Tommy's and beyond ... more

Bars
Etna | Brisbane's best pizza
Food & Drink

The round-up: savour a slice or two from Brisbane’s best pizza joints

01 Feb 2024

No meal is as versatile as pizza – it can cater to nearly any diet and taste and is easily made at home. Meat, cheese, sauce, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese, meat – if you can dream it, your pizza can have it. Everyone has an opinion of where the best pizza in Brisbane can be found, so instead of simply adding our two cents to the definitive conversation, we decided to compile a list of the spots that do pizza exceptionally well. Check out the list below and then have yourself a pizza party! more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 443 January 30
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 443 January 30

30 Jan 2024

From news of a new bakery, deli and aperitivo spot in The City to a hip coffee spot taking shape in Paddington, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Cafes
Meet Kevin – the fresh-faced New Farm cafe that's trading every day of the year
Food & Drink

Meet Kevin – the fresh-faced New Farm cafe that’s trading every day of the year

25 Jan 2024

Today, Wednesday January 24, a pair of local coffee gurus officially opened the doors to Kevin – a long-awaited caffeine and chow spot, nestled inside a lovingly restored Queenslander cottage on Brunswick Street. The cafe is primed to make waves in the local brunch scene with a menu that uses fine-dining techniques to maximise locally grown produce, delivering fare that is several notches above your run-of-the-mill avocado toast. And, perhaps best news of all, it's open 365 days a year. Take a peek inside ... more

Bakeries
From mie goreng to pandan brulee, Hillcrest's Croix Croissant's playful pastries are worth seeking out
Food & Drink

From mie goreng to pandan brulee, Hillcrest’s Croix Croissant’s playful pastries are worth seeking out

25 Jan 2024

The best thing about pastries is that they can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. There's also no limit to the ingredients that can be baked into them. The team at Croix Croissant – Hillcrest's new bakery – is putting this versatility to the test, serving an array of never-before-seen flavour combinations. We're talking lemon cheesecake cruffins, pina colada-inspired circle croissants and croissant cheeseburgers – and that's just the tip of the iceberg. more

Casual Dining
Uncle Don brings its dressed-up donburi bowls to South Brisbane
Food & Drink

Uncle Don brings its dressed-up donburi bowls to South Brisbane

25 Jan 2024

Fans of Uncle Don's range of high-end rice bowls will be thrilled to hear that the beloved donburi specialist has expanded. The team recently opened a slick new location over in South Brisbane, where the likes of premium teriyaki-butter-coated wagyu, braised red-miso pork, grilled freshwater eel and char-grilled duck are layered atop pillowy piles of steamed rice. With Japanese soft drinks, beers and sake also in the mix, we might have just found our new favourite lunch spot. more

Casual Dining
Superfood to help you feel super good – Nautical Bowls opens at West Village
Food & Drink

Superfood to help you feel super good – Nautical Bowls opens at West Village

25 Jan 2024

Normally, we don't need a special reason to plot a course for West Village, but now that Nautical Bowls has docked at the lifestyle precinct, we're raising anchor and setting sail. The USA-born dispensary of supercharged plant-based eats opened its first Brisbane store late last year, the perfect timing to get us through the perilous resolution-breaking new-year period. Here's what's on offer ... more

Bars
Frog’s Hollow Saloon is turning two – and three of the country's best bars are coming to town to celebrate
Food & Drink

Frog’s Hollow Saloon is turning two – and three of the country’s best bars are coming to town to celebrate

25 Jan 2024

How does a bar known for dispensing good times as much as it's known for serving good drinks celebrate its own birthday? By going absolutely balls to the wall, of course. Frog's Hollow Saloon is turning two and it's marking the occasion with a month of booze-fuelled parties and takeovers from some of Australia's most esteemed bars, including Adelaide's Cry Baby and Memphis Slim’s House Of Blues, and Sydney's star martini spot Bar Planet. Here's what the crew has planned ... more

Food News
Love is in the air with this romantic round-up of where to wine and dine this Valentine's Day
Food & Drink

Love is in the air with this romantic round-up of where to wine and dine this Valentine’s Day

25 Jan 2024

With Valentine's Day looming once again, we’ve decided to don our cupid wings in search of best spots to spend the most romantic date night of the year. Whether you’re in the mood for some aphrodisiac decadence or are simply keen for a pared-back night out with your special someone, Brisbane’s finest eateries are out to prove their love with exclusive menus and experiences. Here’s our list of Brisbane’s best dining destinations this Valentine’s Day – curated for casanovas and cynics alike.  more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 442 January 23
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 442 January 23

23 Jan 2024

From news of a Nodo's new bricks-and-mortar location to an opening date for an anticipated inner-north cafe, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bars
Monal Dining, a new neighbourhood haunt from a young-gun chef, has opened in Newstead
Food & Drink

Monal Dining, a new neighbourhood haunt from a young-gun chef, has opened in Newstead

18 Jan 2024

It's not often that a chef with some top-tier bona fides steps away from the pumping kitchens of Brisbane's biggest restaurants to open their own neighbourhood eatery. But that's exactly what rising star Yogesh Budathoki has done with Monal Dining, Newstead's newest destination for small plates, share-style mains and all-Aussie wines. Perfect for both spontaneous snacking sessions and celebratory occasions, Monal Dining is keeping the Newstead boom going into 2024. more

Bars
Ach – Hamilton's striking new wine bar and bistro – is raising the bar for Middle Eastern cuisine in Brisbane
Food & Drink

Ach – Hamilton’s striking new wine bar and bistro – is raising the bar for Middle Eastern cuisine in Brisbane

18 Jan 2024

Just before we called time on 2023, a crew of energetic hospo whiz kids planted a flag in Hamilton with Ach (pronounced 'ah-k') – a punchy nosh spot and vino-pouring haunt where Middle Eastern cuisine (and wine) is the star. Here, a mammoth custom-built woodfire hearth is putting flame to hunks of Margra lamb and swordfish skewers, while loaves of challah are being served straight from the oven, and bottles of Lebanese sparkling are uncorked with panache. It's an early standout for a suburb that's set for a big growth spurt – here's what we know ... more

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: tantalise your tastebuds at Brisbane's best Thai restaurants
Food & Drink

The round-up: tantalise your tastebuds at Brisbane’s best Thai restaurants

18 Jan 2024

Any cuisine that can plate up fiery curries, saucy noodle dishes and zesty salads has our immediate vote, so you can only imagine how much we love Thai cuisine. Give it to us takeaway, or sit us down for a dine-in experience – either way we’re always ready to take on some Thai. Brisbane is flush with incredible Thai eateries, from flash restaurants to hole-in-the-wall neighbourhood joints. Everyone has their preferred spot, but we’ve endeavoured to collate as many as we can into a list of what we hear is the best. If you’re reading this on an empty stomach, be prepared to pick up an unshakable craving for Thai right about now … more

Food News
Manly Boathouse expands its fleet with a new seafood-slinging trawler
Food & Drink

Manly Boathouse expands its fleet with a new seafood-slinging trawler

18 Jan 2024

When it comes to waterfront locales, Manly Boathouse boasts a primo perch. The restaurant, bar and takeaway spot is known for its sumptuous seafood offering, spectacular selection of sips and near-panoramic views of Moreton Bay. Continuing to grow its dynamic fleet of dining experiences, Manly Boathouse's newest addition is The Trawler – a mouth-watering marketplace housing the freshest ocean-caught fare. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 441 January 16
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 441 January 16

16 Jan 2024

From news of a new Mexican-inspired eatery opening south of the river to plans for The Victory Hotel's reinvigoration, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bakeries
Superstar Melbourne bakery Baker D. Chirico has launched a pop-up at its soon-to-open Newstead location
Food & Drink

Superstar Melbourne bakery Baker D. Chirico has launched a pop-up at its soon-to-open Newstead location

11 Jan 2024

Ever since renowned loaf maker Baker D. Chirco revealed its plans for a production bakery, shopfront and cafe in Newstead, we've been eagerly awaiting word on when the acclaimed creator of artisanal goodies (inspired by French, German and Italian baking cultures) would open to the public. Well, folks, we have some good news – today Baker D. Chirico has opened a pop-up slinging its signature hot bread and pastries, heralding more to come as we inch ever closer to its official launch. Here's what we know ... more