The Grocer
TWE brisbane farmers market
Food & Drink

Brisbane Farmers Market comes to Cannon Hill

The Noosa Farmers Market is one of our must-stops when visiting the Sunshine Coast. So we’re smitten that organiser Shane Stanley is bringing his quality-tuned eye to Brisbane, founding the Brisbane Farmers Market at Cannon Hill. A new Sunday farmers market to add to your weekend itinerary, the Brisbane Farmers Market will pop up on the corner of …

Exhibitions
Vernon Ah Kee – nothing important happened today
Events

Vernon Ah Kee – nothing important happened today

‘nothing important happened today’ is a new exhibition by Vernon Ah Kee. In 1841 the Old Windmill on Spring Hill was the site of the first public execution in the colony of Queensland: the hanging of two Aboriginal men. Their public hanging was strategic, designed to be a brutal warning from colonial forces to Indigenous people of the area. In …

Theatre
Bridget Everett & Murray Hill Live!
Events

Bridget Everett & Murray Hill Live!

See NYC’s Queen of Cabaret, Bridget Everett, (as seen on Inside Amy Schumer) join forces with the acclaimed host of club SWIZZLE, Murray Hill (as seen on Dita Von Teese 2016 Tour) in an NYC Comedy and Cabaret Icons Supershow at Brisbane Powerhouse. The crowned Queen & (drag) King of NYC Cabaret, respectively dubbed one …

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 386 November 29
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 386 November 29

From news of a three-level Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar opening in The City to Gasworks Plaza's new Japanese-inspired eatery, 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 …

While away your vacay days at Spicers' new private island lodge in the Whitsundays
Destination

While away your vacay days at Spicers’ new private island lodge in the Whitsundays

Always dreamt of relaxing on your own private island? Well, you no longer have to be Richard Branson to do so, because Private Collection by Spicers has opened a small collection of villas on a private island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Apply for annual leave and pack your swimmers, as this exclusive-use tropical haven promises a peaceful and private escape.

Festival
Strawberry Moon Festival
Events

Strawberry Moon Festival

A cohort of big-name international and Australian DJs will descend on the Eaton’s Hill Hotel on Saturday June 3 for the Strawberry Moon Festival (named after the strawberry/red moon that occurs every June). The colourful day festival will showcase some of the hottest electronic hits from a raft of talented performers, weaving in a touch of class, glamour and sparkle with …

Restaurants
Art and food collide at Spring Hill's Tumbling Stone
Food & Drink

Art and food collide at Spring Hill’s Tumbling Stone

Let's get something straight first up – this is a restaurant, not a typical hotel restaurant. Despite the fact that it adjoins Spring Hill's soon-to-be-opened The Johnson Art Series Hotel, Tumbling Stone holds its own as a stand-alone eatery and bar, which can often be a difficult feat to achieve. Ahead of The Johnson's official opening on Friday September 16 (we'll have more details on that next week), Tumbling Stone has opened its doors early to offer graze-style dining in a laid-back setting.

Community
The Hills Annual Rodeo
Events

The Hills Annual Rodeo

It will be a battle between the best in The Hills Annual Rodeo this year, held in Eatons Hill on Saturday March 21. Step right up to experience a day of non-stop family entertainment, with more events added to the line-up including a bull ride, saddle ride, bareback ride, junior bull ride, junior bull ride (U16), poddy ride and more.

Cafes
Shady Palms' Mal and Bec open Lonely Boy in Spring Hill
Food & Drink

Shady Palms’ Mal and Bec open Lonely Boy in Spring Hill

Many years ago, in his first hospitality job, Mal Gill's boss told him that if he were to become a chef he would be a lonely boy. Well, Mal did become a chef. And he met his partner Bec Saul. And they have a beautiful baby girl. And as if to prove just how far from lonely Mal is, he and Bec have named their exciting new Spring Hill cafe – you guessed it – Lonely Boy.