Comedy buffs and music enthusiasts rejoice! Super Fun Day Festival is returning to Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel in March 2023, promising to supply a full day of bulk belly laughs and bangers. Featuring a stellar line-up of side-splitting comedians such as Dan Rath, Danielle Walker and French & The Talent, plus music from Australian, American and English aristocracy – Dune Rats, Fidlar, Ruby Fields, …
Brisbane's got an abundance of bridges, 15 to be exact. The city also has a growing number of small-batch distilleries – the newest of which is drawing inspiration from some of Brisbane's historical overpasses. Eleven Bridges in South Brisbane is a newly open bar, eatery and craft distillery that should be a go-to destination for lovers of all things gin. Take a gander inside ahead of the official launch of Eleven Bridges' debut range next week ...
In 1996, the Granite Belt wine industry was still in its infancy and whilst Ewen Macpherson, at the time running a successful computer programming business, had reasoned that it would be 'financially moronic' to get involved, he decided to buy 40 acres of land and commence his studies to become a wine producer. Having grown up on acreage on the Sunshine Coast, Ewen, then 30 years old, dreamed of his children having the same experience. So after commencing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Viticulture, Ewen discovered he accidentally purchased one of the best vineyard sites on the Granite Belt, and furthered his investment with another 160 acres. Now with the rough and rugged beauty of the granite boulders and enormous grass trees as his backdrop, Ewen has realised his dream and specialises in premium wines made from cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, pinot noir, verdelho, chardonnay and viognier grapes proudly grown on the estate. The Weekend Edition caught up with Ewen this week to discover more about his take on the success of the Granite Belt wine region.
Step one: pick your topping. Step two: pick your base. These instructions sound like you could be building the perfect pizza at the local grease pit, but the new breakfast menu at Pear Cafe and Bar in Highgate Hill couldn’t be more opposite.
Although we travel up and down the motorway from city to coast (and vice versa) whenever we get the chance, we can sometimes forget that there's plenty to see and do between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We're talking koala-filled centres, sizzling smokehouses, must-see museums and temples that will transport you to lands afar. Here are some hidden gems you can explore next time you take the exit less travelled and find yourself in a certain treasure trove of things to see, do and devour – otherwise known as the City of Logan.
This year was one for the history books, as far as Brisbane's restaurant scene was concerned. Big-name players from interstate planted flags north of the border, while local icons continued to prove why Brisbane is now seen as a world-class food city by many. Italian cuisine was big (again), as was steak – but innovation and rule bending was also huge trend of Brisbane dining over the past 12 month. If this stacked list of our picks for Brisbane's best restaurant openings of 2023 is anything to go by, this year is going to be hard to top. Read on to see why ...
After undergoing a few months of refurbishment, the Spring Marketplace on the corner of Little Edward and Boundary Streets is showing signs of life. A new coffee nook has bloomed from the development’s fresh foundations, offering top-notch espresso pours, some tasty grab-and-go bites and bouquets of flowers to gift or spruce up your own living space. The Flo is now open, and is already proving to be an eye-catching addition to the local cafe scene.
Let’s take it to the basics, you in the midst of greatness. Illusive and Frontier Touring are pleased to announce American rapper and international tastemaker A$AP Rocky will return next February for his first ever run of headline shows taking in all Australian capital cities. His return comes two years after his 2013/2014 visit for festival dates including headlining Field …
Southeast Queensland's independent craft spirit scene is booming these days. Across Brisbane, the coasts and the hinterland, numerous distilleries are emerging – each concoction spirits perfect for stocking our at-home booze cabinet. We're all about making our cocktail cart as good as it can be and with many small-batch operations putting the state on the map when it comes to craft sips we're almost spoiled for choice. We've collated a list of top-notch distilleries from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, helping you fill any gaps in your collection or encourage you to replenish depleted stocks.
As the days start to get warmer, the desire to spend afternoons and evenings sipping and snacking alfresco becomes almost insatiable. If this sounds like the perfect pasttime for you, then listen up. Alfresco-style restaurant and bar Osteria Roma is dishing up simple, yet tantalisingly tasty Italian cuisine in the heart of Spring Hill, transporting diners to an Italian summer – no plane ticket required!
