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GuideFive NSW Events to Hit Up If You're Hungry for a Full-On Foodie Experience
All-things oysters, flame-grilled feeds, decadent degustations and more await.
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NewsAustralian Venue Co Wants to Pay You to Eat and Drink at Its Bars and Pubs Once a Month
The hospitality company is looking for 100 'secret sippers' to visit its venues, have a meal and provide monthly feedback.
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NewsComing Soon: Claw Is the New 1000-Person Crab Shack Bringing Bibs, Games and a Sports Bar to King Street
This California-inspired joint will get cracking with shellfish, brisket and craft beers, plus an arcade, DJs and live tunes.
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NewsMt Coot-tha's The Summit Is Set to Score a Two-Level Pavilion with a Gin Distillery and Rooftop Garden
The sky-high tourist destination's current cafe will be demolished, and the heritage-listed restaurant will score a new deck with killer views.
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News'Chef's Table' Alum Ana Roš From Two Michelin-Starred Hiša Franko Headlines Dark Mofo's 2023 Winter Feast
The Slovenian chef will be joined by The Agrarian Kitchen's Stephen Peak and Rodney Dunn, cooking up fare inspired by her homeland but made with Tasmania's top seasonal produce.
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NewsThe Opa, Yamas and Massimo Crew Is Opening Two Dining Spots on Kangaroo Point's New Green Bridge
Come 2024, you'll be able to hit up restaurant and bar Bombora for a bite and drinks over the water, and grab a coffee at the Mulga Bill’s cafe.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it, whether she's keen on a riverside Japanese feast, a gin brunch or a sky-high Spanish spread.
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NewsSix Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane
You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's chocolate hot cross cruffins, chocolate eggs melting into fondue and banoffee cocktails to track down and devour.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane
The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.
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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond
The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane
Rooftop parties, riverside feasts, laneway celebrations and citywide festivals — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Brisbane.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024
Throughout 2024, you've been scoping out famous culinary names making the move to Brisbane, luxe steakhouses and woodfired Moroccan-inspired dishes.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Cafes of 2024
French bakeries, world-renowned croissanteries, beloved Brisbane coffee spots — they've been keeping you fed and caffeinated in 2024.
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GuideAll of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to in and Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, pinot, rosé, whisky, Japanese, vegan, gluten-free and chilli festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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GuideThe Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch steaks or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
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NewsNow Open: Isla Cantina Is the New Waterfront SoCal-Meets-Mexican Bar and Eatery on the Isle of Capri
This 100-seater boasts a cocktail bar, breezy deck, and a menu featuring spanner crab tostadas, fried red snapper tacos and margaritas.
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NewsBrisbane Burger Fest Is Bringing Its Burgs, Beers and Live Tunes Back to The Triffid This Winter
Of course this burger-loving city has a festival dedicated to fillings sandwiched in crusty buns — and it'll feature fest-exclusive burgs, too.
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NewsScenic Rim Eat Local's First-Ever Month-Long Program Is Here with 139 Food and Drink Events
The 2023 festival includes cocktails in Elderflower Farm's flower field, a fermented food fest, a whole day dedicated to carrots and more.
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NewsAustralia's Seafood King Josh Niland Will Release His Third Cookbook 'Fish Butchery' This Winter
Make some room on your kitchen shelves next to the Sydney chef's 'The Whole Fish Cookbook' and 'Take One Fish'.
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NewsGPO Hotel Is Reopening This Winter with a 'Gatsby'-Themed Cocktail Bar After a $9-Million Revamp
The 136-year-old Fortitude Valley favourite will also boast a ground-floor restaurant filled with natural light, plus a second bar called The Tax Office.
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NewsMessina Is Levelling Up Its Delicious Iced Vovo Gelato Tubs with a Mango-Flavoured Version
It still combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, and tops it desiccated coconut — but you'll also taste mango gelato, mango salsa and piped Italian meringue, too.
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RestaurantAunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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RestaurantThe French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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RestaurantCibaria Noosa
Elysium Resort Noosa, 14-16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Handmade pasta and coastal Italian flavours take centre stage at this relaxed all-day trattoria and bar on Hastings Street.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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RestaurantMeltemi Mediterrania
17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast
This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.
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RestaurantTABOO
20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
The monochrome pale-green, oasis, is set to become an all-day drinking and dining destination.
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RestaurantGrand View Hotel
49 North Street, Cleveland
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.
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RestaurantMarlowe Restaurant
105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This elegant Modern Australian bistro by the crew behind Central and Southside is set across nine rooms of a heritage-listed apartment building on Fish Lane.
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RestaurantBar Monte
17 Longland Street, Newstead
The Gold Coast fave has made the move to Newstead, bringing with it punchy Italian flavours and a wine list curated by one of the world's best sommeliers.
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NewsNow Open: Ippin Is West End's New 140-Seat Japanese Restaurant with Sea-to-Table Sashimi and Garden Views
Sydney restaurateur Kenny Lee has launched his first Brisbane eatery in West Village's Garden Pavilion.
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NewsThe Gold Coast's Rosé Gelateria Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost at Portside Wharf
Come June, you'll be able to grab a scoop of gelato made with rosewater, Biscoff gelato and more — including pet-friendly gelato.
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NewsStar Chef Luke Mangan Wants to Set Up a Restaurant on Brisbane's Story Bridge
He's already launched an eatery on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — now the Story Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and London Bridge are in Mangan's sights.
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NewsRestaurant Gordon Ramsay Is Coming to Sydney's Aria for Its First-Ever Pop-Up Outside of London
Gordon Ramsay and Matt Moran are joining forces, curating this three-night-only residency which'll be cooked up by Australian chef Matt Abé.
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FeatureFrom Hawker Centres to Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Here's Your Ultimate Singapore Food (And Drinks) Guide
If you're a true blue foodie, you should seriously consider getting over to Singapore.
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FeatureEmbark on a One-of-a-Kind Foodie Holiday Around Singapore
We went on this trip with Chef Nelly Robinson and can't wait for you to experience it for yourselves.
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EventRooftop Harvest: Meet the Masters at The Calile Hotel
Tue, 24 Feb, 2026
The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Guided by Ada Lane's chefs and sommeliers, the next instalment of this elevated dining series brings guests closer to their food.
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EventSouthwave: Summer Electronic Series
Fri, 2 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Rainforest Green, Brisbane
Brisbane is getting a huge new summer experience with Southwave, a free two-month electronic music series bringing Maribou State, Folamour, Rose Gray and more to South Bank.
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EventArmand Van Helden at The Tivoli
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Groove to house music all night long, as one of the genre's pioneering stars makes a long-awaited return to Brisbane.
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EventKesha: The Tits Out Tour
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
Kesha is playing Brisbane in 2026 as part of the biggest headline tour of her career so far.
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EventG Flip: 'Dream Ride' Tour
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
More than good enough: G Flip is playing Brisbane in February 2026 with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon in support.
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EventLorde: 'Ultrasound' World Tour
Mon, 16 Feb, 2026
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Green light: Lorde is bringing her latest world tour to Brisbane, with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter playing at the Entertainment Centre.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventBluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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NewsLune's Limited-Edition Twice-Baked Finger Bun Croissants Are Back to Make April Even Tastier
This time, they're on the menu alongside choc-orange pains au chocolat.
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GuideBrisbane's Best Dog-Friendly Bars, Cafes and Restaurants
All of your friends — most importantly, those furry ones with four legs — are welcome at these friendly haunts.
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FeatureNelly Robinson on NEL's New Degustation Menu Inspired By Singapore
Lauded for his innovative (and occasionally kooky) themed degustation menus, Chef Nelly Robinson gives us the low-down on the upcoming menu inspired by the sights and flavours of Singapore.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Hugely Popular Night Feast Will Return in October with More Food, Drinks and Art
More than 125,000 people went along to the neon-lit night market's debut run, with 67,258 wontons, 28,352 skewers and 6306 oysters eaten.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Is Bringing Back Free Cone Day for the First Time Since 2019
For eight delicious hours on Monday, April 3, the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies.
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NewsEight Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane in 2023
You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's cocktails in chocolate bunnies and hot cross cruffins to track down and devour.
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NewsBritish Chef Marco Pierre White Is Whipping Up a One-Night-Only Four-Course Dinner on the Gold Coast
On a detour from this speaking tour, the acclaimed culinary figure is heading to HOTA, Home of the Arts to co-curate a meal for 80 diners.
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NewsLos Felix Is Woolloongabba's New Hole-in-the-Wall Taqueria Serving Southern California-Style Mexican Bites
The crew behind Sasso Italiano, Casa Chow and South City Wine is now slinging tacos, tostadas, mezcal and margs at this new inner-east spot.
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NewsPaniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023
Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.
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NewsViral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking
The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.
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FeatureTradition Meets Technique: Three Hospo Heavyweights on the Enduring Nature of Japanese Food in Australia
When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the beauty's in the seasonality and the considered simplicity.
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NewsNow Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene
Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.
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NewsSouth Bank's Bacchus Is Dishing Up a 'Hamilton'-Themed Dessert on Its Pre-Theatre Dining Menu
You've got until April 23 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical in Brisbane — and tuck into a star-topped tiramisu inspired by the show.
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NewsKitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range
Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat
You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Neon-Lit Night Feast Is Extending Its Hours for Its Final Two March Weekends
Forget the name — this excuse to eat, drink and check out art installations by the river is adding some more daylight to its debut run.
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FeatureKisumé Executive Chef Yonge Kim on Plating Up Modern Takes of Traditional Japanese Dishes
"Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”
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NewsLune's Highly Sought-After Hot Cross Cruffins Are Returning for Another Delicious Easter
Forget plain old croissant-muffin hybrids — Lune's Easter version throws hot cross buns into the mix as well, and they always sell out.
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NewsNigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia This Autumn to Share Her Culinary Secrets
Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Sydney and Melbourne in May.
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FeatureA CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit
Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.
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NewsJust In: Three Blue Ducks Is Closing Its W Brisbane Restaurant After Five Years
Before it says farewell, the chain's only Brisbane site will spend April and May serving up a best-of menu of dishes.
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NewsNow Open: Rumba Is Fortitude Valley's New Cuban-Inspired Venue From the Lina and Soko Crew
Now open in Evita's old St Paul's Terrace digs, this newcomer serves up tequila-heavy cocktails and does $25 all-you-can-eat tacos once a week.
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FeatureCelebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience
"Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."
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NewsComing Soon: Lait Noir Is Edward Street's Sleek New Paris-Inspired Coffee and Pastry Spot
The new addition to Brisbane's CBD will start serving Toby’s Estate coffee and raspberry almond coconut tarts from mid-March.
