Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 473 August 27
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 473 August 27

From news of a new lease on life for a West Village favourite to a new neighbourhood bar for Camp Hill, 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 …

Food
Greg Cooley Wines Wine Lunch at Cinco Bistro
Events

Greg Cooley Wines Wine Lunch at Cinco Bistro

Feeling the need for a long lunch, then get along to the newly renovated Cinco Bistro at Camp Hill Sunday 9th December for a wine lunch with a difference. South Australian Winemaker Greg Cooley is headed back to Brisbane and it’ll be good, wine, good friends and grand times when he teams up with Cinco Chef Peter Stubbs, to showcase …

Casual Dining
Ze Pickle opens a new burger and cocktail cave in Hawthorne
Food & Drink

Ze Pickle opens a new burger and cocktail cave in Hawthorne

Even among Brisbane's diverse burger scene, Ze Pickle's creations stand out from the pack. The Burleigh Heads-born concept is renowned for pushing the limits on what can be crammed between a pair of burger buns, and its full-tilt commitment to the craft (as well as its food-porn-loaded Instagram account) has helped cultivate a legion of fans. This week the Ze Pickle team welcomed a new location to its portfolio of burger and craft-beer joints, this time landing in a fresh micro precinct in Hawthorne. Here's the lowdown ...

Restaurants
La Finestra, Camp Hill
Food & Drink

Indulge in the simple flavours of Italy at La Finestra

Inspired by the food, wine and traditions of family and festivities central to Italian life, La Finestra celebrates authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant hums with informal trattoria-style dining, the cheerful chatter of diners and lively Italian music, injecting a bustling atmosphere to the local neighbourhood.

Bars
Maeve Wine | Brisbane's best wine bars
Food & Drink

The round-up: discover the finest drops at the best wine bars in Brisbane

Brisbane is fast becoming an oenophile's paradise – blessed with a robust and diverse wine-bar scene that seems to be always growing. If you're searching for natural and biodynamic newcomers, tried and true old-world wines, or are simply looking to expand your rolodex of juice for your home cellar, then look no further than the following list of Brisbane's best wine bars.

Food
Picnic West End
Stumble Guide

Picnic West End

West End’s Picnic is the sibling eatery of the beloved Camp Hill-based brunch staple of the same name. The Picnic brand expanded in 2021, with the spacious 95-seater outpost opening at West Village’s dining precinct next to Italian Street Kitchen. Picnic at West Village boasts a completely different menu to its Camp Hill predecessor, with a range of Asian-inspired brunch …

Play
Warrior playgrounds, frisbee golf and sun-soaked picnic spots – the best parks to explore in Brisbane
Gentlefolk

Warrior playgrounds, frisbee golf and sun-soaked picnic spots – the best parks to explore in Brisbane

It's good for the soul to get out and about for some fresh air – and there's no better place to do this than at a park! Brisbane is home to more than 2100 parks – all with unique locations, facilities and gardens. If you've been itching to explore some of Brisbane's natural surrounds, we've put together a round-up of Brisbane's best parks – from New Farm to The City, South Bank and beyond.

Cafes
The round-up: where to get locally roasted specialty coffee beans for at-home sipping
Food & Drink

The round-up: where to get locally roasted specialty coffee beans for at-home sipping

It's safe to say that recent happenings have thrown our schedules into disarray. Our routines have been cast aside and now we're having trouble keeping track of what day it is. There are few things keeping us sane and one of them is coffee. While we still try and pop out to nab a cup from our local when we can, we're also really coming to love brewing fresh batches at home. Plenty of local specialty coffee outfits have an excess beans (available online or in person) for those eager to top up their social-distance supply. Here's a hit-list of places to stock up if you're running low ...

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: start your day the right way at one of Brisbane’s best breakfast spots
Food & Drink

The round-up: start your day the right way at one of Brisbane’s best breakfast spots

Brisbane, it’s time to wake up and smell the bacon. Breakfast is one of, if not the most important, meals of the day, so it’s crucial that it’s enjoyed correctly. Whether you’re partial to pancakes or have a hankering for hash cakes, Brisbane’s breakfast scene has got something for you to devour. Although the title of best breakfast in Brisbane is one we don't have the authority to assign, we've got no qualms about sharing the love for some we believe to be among the city's frontrunners. If you’re looking to bolster your breakfast game this weekend, have a peep at this list of Brisbane’s best breakfast spots!

Bars
Etna | Brisbane's best pizza
Food & Drink

The round-up: savour a slice or two from Brisbane’s best pizza joints

No meal is as versatile as pizza – it can cater to nearly any diet and taste and is easily made at home. Meat, cheese, sauce, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese, meat – if you can dream it, your pizza can have it. Everyone has an opinion of where the best pizza in Brisbane can be found, so instead of simply adding our two cents to the definitive conversation, we decided to compile a list of the spots that do pizza exceptionally well. Check out the list below and then have yourself a pizza party!