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

Bars
Get the first look at Bar Rocco, an osteria-style concept from the Ramona Trattoria crew now open in Coorparoo
Food & Drink

Get the first look at Bar Rocco, an osteria-style concept from the Ramona Trattoria crew now open in Coorparoo

11 Jan 2024

In the final weeks of 2023, just before Brisbane hunkered down for the festive weekend, the team behind cherished Italian restaurant Ramona Trattoria gave Coorparoo locals a sneak peek at Bar Rocco – the team's brand-new next-door wine bar and eatery that's giving die-hard diners a chance to devour a sensational selection of snacks, hand-shaped pizzetta and woodfire-grilled mains. We scored the first look at the new nosh spot – here's what we saw ... more

Bars
Perentie Brewing Co
Food & Drink

Brews and chews – Eagleby welcomes new $6-million brewery Perentie Brewing Co.

11 Jan 2024

For a long time, the Eagleby stretch between Brisbane and the Gold Coast didn’t offer much that would inspire one to veer off the Pacific Motorway. That all changed in 2015 when Distillery Road Market arrived – heralding the beginning of a new food and entertainment precinct centred around community and connection. The most recent addition to the precinct has been unveiled and it’s no small feat – the $6-million, one-million-litre capacity lager brewery, Perentie Brewing Co. Lager lovers, this one's for you. more

Bars
Dapple + Waver
Food & Drink

Neighbourhood bar Dapple + Waver finds a new home in Yeerongpilly

11 Jan 2024

The loss of the northside's beloved Toombul Shopping Centre in 2022 following devastating floods is one that still cuts deep for many of us. Not only did we lose a nostalgia-drenched icon, we also said goodbye to a number of local businesses we loved to frequent. One such business was neighbourhood watering hole Dapple + Waver, which upon closure received an overwhelming outpour of community support mourning its closure. We'll it's time to dry those tears suburban socialites – Dapple + Waver is back. more

Food News
Sip, snack and soak up serene surrounds on this Scenic Rim pub trail
Food & Drink

Sip, snack and soak up serene surrounds on this Scenic Rim pub trail

11 Jan 2024

Just an hour's drive from Brisbane and one hour inland from the Gold Coast is where you'll find a picturesque paradise bursting with local flavours, friendly farms, wineries, breweries, pubs and more. Bordered by the Great Dividing Range and World Heritage-listed National Parks, the Scenic Rim – as its name suggests – is one of the most scenic places in Queensland (in our humble opinion), and there's no better way to soak up its serene surrounds then by sipping and snacking the day away at one of its top-notch taverns. If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle, give this Scenic Rim pub trail a go – trust us, it won't disappoint. more

Bars
The round-up: what's open on the January 26 public holiday
Food & Drink

The round-up: what’s open on the January 26 public holiday

10 Jan 2024

This Friday January 26 is a public holiday, which means it’s a short week for many. As much as we love a day out of the office, The Weekend Edition team would like to acknowledge the significance of this date for First Nations people and believe it is not a date to celebrate. However you choose to observe this day, there are a bunch of cafes, restaurants and bars keeping their doors open on Friday January 26. If you're keen to get out and support your local, here's a list of what's open ... more

Pavement Whispers
JUK
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 440 January 9

09 Jan 2024

From news of JUK's latest pop-up instalment to Queen Street Mall's new open-air dining experiences, 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
The year in review: Brisbane’s best bar openings of 2023
Food & Drink

The year in review: Brisbane’s best bar openings of 2023

22 Dec 2023

From izakaya-style vinyl bars slinging sake negronis and back-alley boozers playing 80s rock 'n' roll until 3:00 am, to concealed laneway bars where martinis reign supreme, and neighbourhood pubs serving craft suds with a side of Australiana, Brisbane's bar scene welcomed a diverse crop of newcomers this year. We're raising a glass to the Class of 2023, offering up our picks for the year's best new wine bars, breweries and cocktail spots. more

Best of Brisbane
The year in review: Brisbane’s best cafe openings of 2023
Food & Drink

The year in review: Brisbane’s best cafe openings of 2023

22 Dec 2023

As the final weeks of 2023 sees Brisbane shifting gears into holiday mode, we're getting ready to reflect on what the past 12 months have brought us. While this year wasn't a huge one for brand-new brunch slingers, it was big on sandwiches, bakeries and boutique coffee spots. We've collated a list of what we think are some of the year's best new cafe openings, from the viral sensations to the quiet achievers. In no particular order, here are our picks ... more

Best of Brisbane
The year in review: Brisbane’s best restaurant openings of 2023
Food & Drink

The year in review: Brisbane’s best restaurant openings of 2023

22 Dec 2023

This year was one for the history books, as far as Brisbane's restaurant scene was concerned. Big-name players from interstate planted flags north of the border, while local icons continued to prove why Brisbane is now seen as a world-class food city by many. Italian cuisine was big (again), as was steak – but innovation and rule bending was also huge trend of Brisbane dining over the past 12 month. If this stacked list of our picks for Brisbane's best restaurant openings of 2023 is anything to go by, this year is going to be hard to top. Read on to see why ... more

Cafes
Superstar speciality coffee outfit ST ALi has opened a roastery in the back streets of Morningside
Food & Drink

Superstar speciality coffee outfit ST ALi has opened a roastery in the back streets of Morningside

21 Dec 2023

It's been a big year for Brisbane's coffee scene, but as the year winds down one of Australia's most highly praised roasters is kicking things into high gear. ST ALi is officially celebrating the opening of its own Brisbane outpost in Morningside, which is now roasting single-origin brews and slinging freshly poured cups of the good stuff to those that successfully seek out its warehouse HQ. more

Bars
Meet your mates at Vlume, Racecourse Road's new home of Med-inspired tapas and wines
Food & Drink

Meet your mates at Vlume, Racecourse Road’s new home of Med-inspired tapas and wines

21 Dec 2023

What makes a perfect neighbourhood watering hole? Great drinks and snacks are a good start. A comfortable setting helps, too, and friendly service is a must. Ticking all the boxes is Vlume, a fetching bar and nosh spot that's giving Ascot locals a place to meet over tipples and tapas. If tuna tacos with shoyu ponzo, Angus brisket burnt ends and ice-cold Aperol spritzes enjoyed on a shaded deck sound like your idea of a good time, this Racecourse Road local should be on your summer hit list. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 439 December 19
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 439 December 19

19 Dec 2023

From news of Ramona Trattoria's lively osteria-style sibling to Byron Bay's new sashimi-slicing haven, 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