Meegan Waugh

The Five Best Outdoor Restaurants in Brisbane

In the Queensland summer, there’s nothing better than enjoying a meal and good company in the great outdoors.

The QA Hotel

64 James Street, Fortitude Valley

In the restaurant, the food is a level above your standard pub fare.

Toro Bar - CLOSED

416 Milton Road, Auchenflower

If by some miracle none of these tickle your fancy, Matty will whip up something more to your liking.

The Balfour Kitchen

37 Balfour Street, New Farm

All-day dining in a classic Queenslander.

The Five Best Vegetarian Cafes in Brisbane

Natalie Portman doesn’t. Neither does Pamela Anderson, Bill Clinton or Ellen Degeneres.

Deer Duck Bistro

396 Milton Road, Auchenflower

The final course features seven textures of chocolate with orange marshmallow and is an appropriately sinful finish to a decadent meal.

Moray Cafe

158 Moray Street, New Farm

A welcome change to the standard bacon and eggs you will find elsewhere in town.

Fat Noodle

130 William Street, Brisbane

Luke Nguyen's Vietnamese noodle joint at the Tresury Casino.

Your Itinerary: Talk Like a Pirate Day in Brisbane

Talk, eat and booze like a pirate.

Mons Ban Sabai

12 Martha Street, Camp Hill

Finding authentic Thai food in the suburbs isn’t always the easiest of missions, but with Mons Ban Sabai, residents of South-East Brisbane have a gem on their hands.

Moose and Gibson

77 Jurgens Street, Woolloongabba

Enjoy the most important meal of the day in this new hotspot, just far enough off the beaten track.

The Five Best American Eats in Brisbane

Though it’s not helping us keep our waistlines in check, the US food on offer is just too good to ignore.

Taj Mahal

722 Brunswick Street, New Farm

Cold winter nights call for steamy curries and sharing a bottle of red with friends.

The Continental Cafe

21 Barker Street, New Farm

Giving Brisbane a taste of Europe for close to two decades, and not stopping any time soon.

Elixir Rooftop Bar - CLOSED

646 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane is a great place to be outside; may rooftop bars like this reign.

The Best Women’s Fashion Boutiques in Brisbane

The local fashion scene is nipping at the heels of its southern neighbours.

Bar Alto

Level 1 Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

Life is beautiful on the upper deck of the Brisbane Powerhouse.

At Sixes and Sevens

67 James Street, Fortitude Valley

This sibling to Cru Bar has both style and substance.

Alimentari on Adelaide

270 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Whether you want a lunch that's hasty or long, this CBS restaurant accommodates.

Puk Collective - CLOSED

98 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

Sometimes the best coffee shops are hidden away where you least expect to find them.