Floating tree-trunk benches, grass-covered coffee tables and baskets sprouting fresh herbs dot the quaint home of Samson & Sophie on Macquarie Street. The creative collective behind suburban gems Esher St Cafe & Deli in Tarragindi, Alcove Cafe and Deli in Wilston and Stalks and Stems in Bulimba has now opened a new venue in Teneriffe. Despite its petite size, Samson & Sophie packs quite the punch, boasting plenty of …
To celebrate World Bee Day (Wednesday May 20), West Village is shining a spotlight all things bees, butterflies and nature. From May 15 to June 6, The West End precinct is hosting an un-bee-lievable selection of activities from beeswax candle making workshops and hive tours to bee gardening workshops (for …
If you're anything like us, this period of social distancing and self isolation has led to a slip in our standards. Before coronavirus, we dressed up to go out to dine – now if we bother to put on pants we feel accomplished. One thing we refuse to allow is the degradation of our tastes, especially when it comes to food. While Brisbane's hospitality scene adapts in the wake of dining restrictions, many eateries are transitioning to a takeaway-oriented service – including our hatted and fine-dining institutions. This week, consider treating yourself to some of the best cuisine (and booze) to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. The best part, you still don't need to wear pants!
There's never been a better time to be a brunch lover or coffee craver in Brisbane. Our cafe scene is going from strength to strength, and now every suburb boasts a top-flight breakfast spot vying for the title of the city's best. It's a hard task definitively picking a top cafe, which is why we gave the task over to our readers! This year's EAT/drink Awards were some of the most hotly contested in recent memory, and the category of Brisbane's Best Cafe was naturally amongst the biggest vote getters. We've collated your votes and have assembled a list of Brisbane's ten best cafes, as decided by The Weekend Edition's readers!
From news of a high-quality fishmonger for Hawthorne to a new location for a cult-favourite noodle joint, 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 …
The closure of Crust & Co. after last February's floods was a serious blow for Brisbane's baked-goods landscape. But, like a phoenix rising from the ashes (or, in this case, mud), the brains behind the beloved loaf maker have returned to the scene with a brand-new concept in tow. Now open in a flood-proof part of Grange, cosy croissant slinger Oh My Bread is continuing Crust & Co.'s legacy of making phenomenal French-inspired goods, from dreamy danishes to stellar sourdoughs. Here's what's on offer:
While you’re at work during the week, man’s best friend is usually cooped up at home. So when the weekend rolls around, it’s nice to be able to take your pooch along for a sunny breakfast outdoors and spend some time together, while you enjoy your slowed-down weekend morning meal. We’ve compiled a list of cafes that will happily permit puppy visitors.
