Peli’s Noosa
In less than a fortnight, the team behind Sunshine Coast institution Sum Yung Guys will lift the lid on its newest venture – modern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Peli’s. Officially opening to the public at Noosa Marina in Tewantin on Thursday September 12, Peli’s will see lauded restaurateurs Matt Sinclair, Michael Rickard and Jeremiah Jones apply their signature take on hospitality to a waterfront bistro setting inspired by the splendour of the Mediterranean coast. Boasting a vibrant interior scheme wrought from natural materials and warm tones, Peli’s will offer a broad share-style menu that draws inspiration from Greek, Italian and Spanish cuisines, with a few Lebanese and Croatian inflections giving the offering a nuanced feel. A custom-built charcoal grill will put flame and smoke to protein, seafood and vegetables, with stand-out options including the likes of Port Lincoln sardines with pangrattato, citrus and currants, burnt butter carrots with labneh, zaatar and pepitas, barbecue swordfish with ‘nduja-braised cannellini beans and gremolata, and half slow-roasted lamb shoulder with toum, cranberries and parsley salad. Peli’s is also set to become one of Noosa’s best spots to host intimate events, with a 40-seat private dining room overlooking the water likely to be highly sought after for weddings, corporate events and private functions. Peli’s has launched booking for sittings from Thursday September 12 – head to the Peli’s website to snag a table.

Supabad Kitchen
Mark Saturday September 14 on your calendars, foodies – that’s when Brisbane’s newest culinary pop-up, Supabad Kitchen, is making its grand debut. The brainchild of hot-shot chefs Chris Bateman and Zane Schnitzerling, Supabad Kitchen is dedicated to dispensing flavour-packed Asian-inspired dishes made using native-Australian ingredients. Supabad Kitchen will be taking over Straits for its debut event, where Chris and Zane will be dishing up the likes of potato salad with wattleseed, egg and shallots, native wagyu beef spring rolls with saltbush, kimchi and cheese, paperbark-smoked emu tataki with iceberg, shiitake, chilli and macadamia, and a pork katsu sando with yumyum sauce and lemon myrtle slaw. The event is BYO, so guests are encouraged to bring along a drop to enjoy alongside the punchy, small-plate fare. The Supabad crew will also be taking over home kitchens for private events – be sure to get all of the crucial details here.

Black Hide Steak & Seafood at The Star Brisbane
After the blockbuster launch of The Star Brisbane at Queen’s Wharf last week, all eyes are now turning towards the precinct’s level-four dining hub The Terrace, as it welcomes the arrival of a number of dining destinations over the coming weeks and months. Leading the pack will be the newest iteration of Gambaro Group’s flagship steakhouse, Black Hide Steak & Seafood, which has announced its opening date for Wednesday September 11. Once open, Black Hide will pair is renowned selection of steaks and mains with a broad selection of Queensland-sourced seafood, while a cocktail lounge bar will dispense a number of tasty small plates to enjoy with a side of river views. Bookings for the glamorous restaurant have launched, with eager diners encouraged to snatch up a table before they’re all gone. Click here to secure a spot and stay tuned for an up-close look inside very soon.

Westfield Carindale
Westfield Carindale is getting a glow-up, with a new-look food offering debuting this month. A number of top-tier casual-dining operators will be opening at the shopping centre, elevating its food and entertainment range significantly. Leading the pack will be Claw BBQ, which will be serving its signature barbecue, crabshack and grill-style fare alongside a bunch of craft beers. Betty’s Burgers will also be opening a beach-inspired burger joint at Westfield Carindale, alongside new locations from Sushi Jiro, Sandwich Studio and Viet House. A number of established favourites will also be reopening at Westfield Carindale, including Chinese cuisine specialist Yum Cha, Funhouse Entertainment’s amusement arcade and Event Cinemas‘ standard and Gold Class theatres.

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