Casual Dining
Licensed to grill – Som Saa brings wok-fried Thai fare to Newstead
Food & Drink

Licensed to grill – Som Saa brings wok-fried Thai fare to Newstead

03 Jun 2021

Just when you thought Brisbane’s buzzing foodie nexus Newstead was completely chock-a-block with top-notch eats, the suburb surprises us with more. New-age Thai eatery and cocktail spot Som Saa officially opened at the base of the Energex head office building on Reddacliff Street earlier this week on Tuesday June 1, enticing the local lunch crowd with a host of playful takes on Thai-inspired wok and grill-based dishes. more

Casual Dining
Want barbecue for breakfast? Enjoy a low ’n’ slow start at Barbecue Mafia's new Coorparoo digs
Food & Drink

Want barbecue for breakfast? Enjoy a low ’n’ slow start at Barbecue Mafia’s new Coorparoo digs

03 Jun 2021

On a crisp Friday afternoon, dozens of barbecue-loving southside locals descended on Coorparoo Senior AFC, each jostling for position to get their hands on a double smash cheeseburger from homegrown low ’n’ slow titans Barbecue Mafia. This isn't a rare sight, especially now that the smoked-meat stalwart has made the Coorparoo football club its permanent home. The Barbecue Mafia crew has hauled its two mammoth smokers to Brisbane's south-east, establishing a new epicentre for bang-on brisket, primo pulled pork, hearty hot links and a newly introduced barbecue breakfast service. more

Food News
Banjo’s Bakery is slinging lasagne pies and chuck one straight in our gobs, please
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Banjo’s Bakery is slinging lasagne pies and chuck one straight in our gobs, please

03 Jun 2021

If you're yet to visit Banjo's Bakery in Darra, then what have you been doing this past year? The Tasmanian-born bakery and cafe chain opened its full-service cafe and drive-through in March 2020 and has quickly become a favourite amongst hungry Brisbane folk craving a carb-fuelled lunch. Well, friends, you now have another excuse to hop in your car and put Banjo's in your GPS. The baked-goods brainiacs have whipped up a creation that will have your mouth watering and your belly grumbling for seconds – a lasagne pie. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 310 June 1
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 310 June 1

01 Jun 2021

From news of two new locations for a smashed-patty superstar to a little big reopening, 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
Toscano Bar & Kitchen brings Naples-inspired nosh and creative cocktails to The City
Food & Drink

Toscano Bar & Kitchen brings Naples-inspired nosh and creative cocktails to The City

27 May 2021

As we approach the mid-week hump, thoughts inevitably turn towards weekend plans. Looking for a new sipping spot to try? Toscano Bar & Kitchen – a glamorous Neapolitan-style parlour specialising in artfully crafted cocktails, imported and Italian-inspired wines and mouth-watering pizza-panino hybrids – officially opens today, Wednesday May 26. Here's what you can expect ... more

Casual Dining
Cheerful eats a specialty at The Gap's gourmet takeaway spot Happy Days Food Co.
Food & Drink

Cheerful eats a specialty at The Gap’s gourmet takeaway spot Happy Days Food Co.

27 May 2021

As convenient as apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash can be for inner-city folk, the overall selection and delivery radius dips significantly as one ventures further into the suburbs. The team behind beloved Ashgrove eatery Wine & Larder Bistro and vino spot Arcade Wine is stepping up to bring restaurant-quality takeaway fare to residents of The Gap and its surrounding suburbs with Happy Days Food Co. This hole-in-the-wall kitchen is pumping out a host of tasty tempters for those looking to take a night or two off from cooking. more

Restaurants
Mexico's vibrant street-food culture celebrated at Baja's new taqueria concept Los Tacos
Food & Drink

Mexico’s vibrant street-food culture celebrated at Baja’s new taqueria concept Los Tacos

27 May 2021

The crew at Fortitude Valley modern Mexican eatery and bar Baja is putting some pep into the traditional Taco Tuesday offering, hosting its newly conceived taqueria concept Los Tacos at the restaurant every Tuesday evening. Expect pork carnitas, beef barbacoa and fried-chicken tacos – the kind of no-fuss fare that pairs sublimely with one of Baja's mouth-watering margaritas. more

Bars
All aboard Brisbane Distillery’s double-decker gin bus
Food & Drink

All aboard Brisbane Distillery’s double-decker gin bus

27 May 2021

Calling all gin enthusiasts! A double-decker gin bus has driven into Brisbane full to the brim with a collection of boozy imbibes just waiting to be sipped. Currently parked at City Botanic Gardens every Sunday, this coach full of cocktails is the handiwork of the team at West End distillery and bar Brisbane Distillery. Here's all of the delicious details ... more

Food News
Bougie up your bar cart with a crystal-shaped bottle of Elegance Vodka
Food & Drink

Bougie up your bar cart with a crystal-shaped bottle of Elegance Vodka

27 May 2021

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, and we'd tend to agree. If you fancy your bar cart resembling a jewellery box, then brand-new tipple Elegance Vodka will be right up your alley. This ultra-premium Australian-made spirit is distilled in small batches from 100-percent Chardonnay grapes sourced from the Barossa Valley, then bottled into a diamond-shaped vial that looks almost too good to open. Key word, almost. more

The Grocer
Shame-free sipping – Basic Babe launches sparkling cocktails in a can
Food & Drink

Shame-free sipping – Basic Babe launches sparkling cocktails in a can

27 May 2021

If there's one thing that always gives us post-party regret, it's the icky feeling that comes after consuming way too much sugar via super-sweet pre-mixed drinks. We've resolved to do without the sugar-crash shame spiral, so now we're looking for a less treacherous tipple. The team at Basic Brands (the makers of alcoholic seltzer Basic Babe) has just released a fresh set of canned cocktails – low in calories and 99 percent sugar free. We might have just found our next soiree sidekick ... more

Food News
Double up on decadence and drama with La Boite's VIP Packages
Food & Drink

Double up on decadence and drama with La Boite’s VIP Packages

25 May 2021

There aren't too many evening adventures more decadent than a trip to the theatre – oh, the drama of it all. If you've got a special occasion on the horizon or you just want to enjoy an evening at the theatre, then we think you should go all out with La Boite's luxe VIP packages, because what's a night out on the town without bubbles and bites? more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 309 May 25
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 309 May 25

25 May 2021

From news of a month-long city-spanning foodie celebration to New Farm's forthcoming Italian-inspired wine bar, 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
Soak up Italian Riviera vibes at The Valley's new cocktail spot The Parlour
Food & Drink

Soak up Italian Riviera vibes at The Valley’s new cocktail spot The Parlour

20 May 2021

The majesty of the Italian Riviera has been documented across numerous works of film and literature, but Fortitude Valley cocktail bar The Parlour is tapping into some different senses to evoke the ravishing glamour of the Ligurian coast. The cocktail-oriented sibling to La Costa, Cielo Rooftop Bar and La Valle, The Parlour is positioning itself as a moody and secluded late-night joint where drinks flow, disco balls spin and the glitz of bygone generations is resurrected nightly. It opens on Wednesday May 19 – here's what you can expect ... more

Bakeries
First look – an ex-Agnes Bakery alumnus and ARC chef to ‘bake over' Jocelyn's Provisions
Food & Drink

First look – an ex-Agnes Bakery alumnus and ARC chef to ‘bake over’ Jocelyn’s Provisions

20 May 2021

Anyone that endured the lengthy line snaking out Agnes' lauded carb-loaded pop-up bakery last year can attest that one bite of its smoked potato sourdough bread was enough to make the whole wait worth it. Well, what would you say if we told you that one of the bakers behind that sell-out product is teaming up with some other local culinary elite for a series of foodie events, starting with a take over of Albion's Jocelyn's Provisions on Sunday May 30? Yes, it's really happening, and you can expect killer kouign amanns, bang-on bee stings, revelatory Roman-style pizzas, pies wrapped in buttery puff pastry and, of course, plenty of loaves of smoked potato sourdough. more

Restaurants
Alba Bar & Deli | Brisbane's best Spanish eateries
Food & Drink

The round-up: pay a visit to Brisbane’s best Spanish eateries

20 May 2021

Those who have ventured across Spain can vouch for its stunning landscapes, gorgeous weather, architecturally magnificent cities, vibrant culture and friendly populace, but perhaps one aspect they'll wax lyrical about is the food. From tasty tapas to seafood-loaded paella, Spanish cuisine is varied, rich in history and flavour, and is well worth seeking out if you're in the mood for a feast that can feed a crowd. Keen to try? We've compiled a list of Brisbane's best Spanish eateries to try this weekend ... more

Food News
Cheese louise! You can get a cheesy fondue kit delivered straight to your door
Food & Drink

Cheese louise! You can get a cheesy fondue kit delivered straight to your door

20 May 2021

If we were ever in the difficult position of choosing our last meal, you can absolutely put money down that we would order something slathered in cheese. If cheese is also your favourite food group, then please prepare yourself for some gouda –nay, great – news. Mould, the crew behind the virtual cheese festival that we took full advantage of through lockdown, has cooked up a new product to get us through the chilly nights. Give a warm welcome to the Fondue For Two Box, the perfect winter evening accompaniment. more