Cafes
Want to get on the nice list? Gift the coffee lover in your life an Industry Beans bundle this Christmas
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Want to get on the nice list? Gift the coffee lover in your life an Industry Beans bundle this Christmas

With December 25 less than a month away, it’s time to start getting serious (if you haven’t already) about ticking off your loved ones’ wish lists. For the coffee aficionados on your gifting list, look no further than Industry Beans Newstead’s gift bundles, which are chocked full of must-have coffee accessories and available in store from November 29 to December 24. With bundles starting from $35, there is something for specialty brew purists and unadulterated caffeine cravers. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 436 November 28
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 436 November 28

From news of a up-and-coming chef's debut eatery in Newstead to two new locations for a popular donburi specialist, 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

Food News
Step into summer with Bacchus Restaurants' new seaside Italian-inspired menu
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Step into summer with Bacchus Restaurants’ new seaside Italian-inspired menu

What do sunny days, steamy nights and an abundance of mangoes have in common? Yep, you guessed it – summer! And folks, it's right around the corner. To celebrate our favourite season, Bacchus Restaurant has unveiled its new menu, which showcases Italian-inspired dishes with an Australian twist and the very best local produce. Keep reading for a sneak peek at Bacchus Restaurants' must-try summer plates ... more

Restaurants
New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard's has reopened in Fortitude Valley
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New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard’s has reopened in Fortitude Valley

Even in a year filled with exciting new restaurant arrivals, the biggest opening might actually be a reopening. In early November, lauded Levant-inspired restaurant Gerard's opened its doors after a substantial renovation, showing off an earthy and textural aesthetic rejig alongside a fresh menu masterminded by new executive chef Jimmy Richardson. We took a peek inside the new-look Gerard's, which is poised to remain one of Brisbane's most esteemed eateries for a long time to come. Here's what we saw ... more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024
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Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024

Next February, Fortitude Valley's high street will welcome a brand-new dining concept focusing on woodfired morsels. ēmmē, the brainchild of a rising culinary talent with a flair for improvisation, will be serving an ever-changing menu of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes from a prime site off James Street. It's shaping up to be one of 2024's headline openings – here's what we know ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane's Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu
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Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu

A high-end woodfire-powered grill serving premium dry-aged beef and world-class seafood. A casual all-day diner exuding charm in spades. A buzzy open-air bar boasting some of the best views in The City. The Star Brisbane has dropped exciting details and first-look renders of the venues that will soon call its 250-m-long rooftop playground home – and they don't disappoint. Read on to get the scoop! more

Treats
Paddington sweet seekers are in a swirl over Yo-Chi's new frozen-yoghurt dispensary
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Paddington sweet seekers are in a swirl over Yo-Chi’s new frozen-yoghurt dispensary

This summer is set to be particularly sweltering, so it's best to know where you're closest cool dessert spot is located in case things get too heated. If you live in and around Paddington, Yo-Chi could be a lifesaver over the scorching months. The rapidly growing frozen-yoghurt brand has just opened a new location at Rosalie Village, complete with its signature self-serve yoghurt machines and a buffet-style toppings bar. more


The Drop
Put your drinks up – Patrón unveils the world’s first quadruple-distilled tequila
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Put your drinks up – Patrón unveils the world’s first quadruple-distilled tequila

However you prefer to enjoy your tequila, whether its infused in a mouth-watering marg or as a straight-up shot, you’ll be very excited to hear that Patrón Tequila is adding another addition to its palate-pleasing portfolio in the form of a world-first, four-times distilled tequila. Clear space in your cocktail cart – you'll want to have a bottle of this on on hand for summer. more

Food News
Festive feasting sorted – Jones & Co Grocer has you covered this Christmas with traditional delights and gourmet goodies galore
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Festive feasting sorted – Jones & Co Grocer has you covered this Christmas with traditional delights and gourmet goodies galore

The decorations are coming out and the carols have begun playing, which means one thing – Christmas is almost here. If you're yet to start planning your festive feasting, then we suggest you pay a visit to Supa IGA Jones & Co Grocer at Mount Cotton. It's here where you will find everything from classic Christmas fare and gourmet gifts to festive food guides and culinary experiences. Keep reading for all of the delicious details ... more

Coffee
Good Company | Brisbane's best bagels | The Weekend Edition
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The round-up: what’s open on Christmas Day in Brisbane

Well folks, you’re here. You’ve made it through another year, which means it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy the holiday season. If you partied a little too hard on December 24, then you may be looking for a much-needed coffee kick (or in some cases, a little bit more) before you enter full steam ahead into Christmas Day festivities. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded-up a handy little list of all of the life-saving angels who will be open on Monday December 25 ... more

Cafes
The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on Boxing Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on Boxing Day

People use Boxing Day for a variety of things – shopping, seeing the latest blockbuster film or simply recovering from the Christmas Day chaos. We like to use it for, you guessed it … more feasting! Sure, there might be plenty of Christmas lunch leftovers floating around, but we prefer to seize the day by dining at some of Brisbane’s best nosh spots. This Boxing Day loads of eateries will be opening to the public – here are some to look out for … more

Bars
The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on New Year's Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on New Year’s Day

Folks, we’ve made it through another year and what a year it was. As we wake up on January 1, many of us will be reflecting on the year that was, feeling eager for the bright future of 2024, and probably nursing a headache from a huge night of celebrations. Whatever it may be, the best way to kick off the New Year is with a good brekky, dynamo feed or another drink to continue the celebrations at one of Brisbane’s terrific snack and sip spots. Scores of cafes, bars and restaurants are open on New Year’s Day – all you have to do is make the choice of where to feast. Here’s a list of some handy suggestions to choose from … more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 435 November 21
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 435 November 21

From news of the venues opening at The Star Brisbane's rooftop playground Sky Deck to a Greek-inspired pop-up restaurant and bar opening in South Bank tomorrow, 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

Food News
Good & Fugly is slinging food-waste-fighting Christmas gift and entertainer boxes
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Good & Fugly is slinging food-waste-fighting Christmas gift and entertainer boxes

The festive season means one thing – lots and lots of food. So you can feel a little bit less guilty about your Christmas consumption, food-waste-fighting start-up Good & Fugly is continuing its mission to fight food waste this silly season with the launch of its Christmas gift and entertainer boxes. With two tasty box options to choose from (plus a few extra food-waste-fighting pressies to shop), Good & Fugly can help you tick both groceries and gifts off your Christmas list. more

Restaurants
Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane's best
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Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane’s best

Equipped with a Michelin-level cooking suite, premium Queensland-sourced protein from a nationally renowned beef and cattle company, a wine list flush with rare Italian reds, and a seasoned chef at the helm, Establishment 203 is shaping up to be one of the biggest openings of 2023. When it officially opens on Tuesday November 28, Establishment 203 will look to raise the standard of Brisbane's steak scene, with lofty ambitions to not only claim the title of Brisbane's best, but one of the finest steak spots in the world. We scored a peek inside – come and take a look with us ... more

Bars
Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End's best bar and nosh spots is evolving
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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End’s best bar and nosh spots is evolving

Some exciting things are happening at the Orleigh Park-end of Montague Road. Cordeaux Social Club, one of 2022's most well-received cafe and bar openings, has just cut the ribbon on a brand-new courtyard space, complete with an outdoor bar and shaded picnic tables. That's not all that's new – an expanded licence means Cordeaux is opening later on weekends, and it has a whole new menu of small plates and substantials to enjoy alongside fun wines and cocktails. Take a peek ... more

Bars
White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom
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White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom

Since opening its Sumner taproom in 2016, White Lies Brewing has been a cherished watering hole for locals of Brisbane's southwest neighbourhoods. For its latest venture, it’s continuing to fly the flag for the outer suburbs, opening a brand-new production brewery and taproom in Seventeen Mile Rocks. Book a table for a session with pals, or pop in and grab some takeaways before a picnic at Rocks Riverside – either way, White Lies Brewing is there for you. more