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NewsBeloved West End Food and Drink Venue Wandering Cooks Has Permanently Closed Its Doors
After shifting from Fish Lane to Vulture Street in 2021, the food spot has now decided to shut for good.
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NewsSydney Fine-Diner Nel Is Dishing Up a Spectacular 'Moulin Rouge!'-Themed Nine-Course Degustation
Joining the menu to coincide with 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' hitting Sydney, the decadent spread is inspired by truth, beauty, freedom and love.
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NewsRegional Flavours' Online Directory Is Your Handy New Way to Support Local Culinary Businesses
With this year's festival cancelled due to wet weather, the event has set up an online directory so you can shop at and support the businesses and talent who were meant to take part.
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NewsMacca's Wants You to Eat Pickle-Free Cheeseburgers and McNuggets Just Like The Kid LAROI
The Sydney rapper has teamed up with Macca's for the latest of its Famous Orders celebrity collaborations.
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NewsNow Open: The Lodge Is James Street's Luxe New Bar and Restaurant From NZ Clothing Label Rodd & Gunn
Sat inside an old Queenslander, this Fortitude Valley newcomer is serving up blue crab spaghetti, buttered bug rolls and grilled rock lobster — and boasts a dedicated cocktail room.
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NewsHuge Cheese Festival Mould Is Touring Its Dairy-Filled Spread Across the East Coast This Winter
Feast on Australia's best cheeses — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka, gin and sake, of course — when this returning fest hits up Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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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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NewsThis Nifty Online Map Will Help You Find a Democracy Sausage Near You This Election Day
Use this website to locate which polling places are serving Election Day sausages — as well as coffee, cake, and bacon and egg rolls.
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NewsPaniyiri's Big Comeback Festival Has Been Postponed to October Due to Brisbane's Wet Weather
Brisbane's huge two-day celebration of Greek food, booze and culture will now take place this spring.
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NewsSouth Bank's Decadent Fine-Diner Bacchus Is Reopening This Month After a Two-Year Hiatus
On the menu: champagne lobster, chocolate cigars, 11-course degustations and more than 600 wines.
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NewsBrisbane's Night Noodle Markets Are Finally Returning in June to Take Over the City Botanic Gardens
After being forced to cancel in 2021 due to the pandemic, this culinary favourite is back in 2022, serving up its hawker-style dishes across 12 wintry nights.
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NewsScenic Rim Eat Local Week Has Unveiled Its Food, Booze, Alpaca and Carrot Ice Cream-Filled 2022 Program
Head south this winter for nine days of harvest festivals, carrot beers, cocktails with camels and jam sessions amid lambs.
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NewsThree Brisbane Hospo Legends Share Their Favourite Local Restaurants for When They Don't Feel Like Cooking
Where do chefs eat on their nights off? Three of Brisbane's best share their favourite local picks for a night off the tools.
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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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RestaurantMamasan
3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach
The extensive menu includes the likes of wagyu sandos, crab tortellini, kimchi fried rice and mango spring rolls.
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RestaurantMarguerite
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore
Chef Patron Michael Wilson dismantles fine-dining stiffness with an open kitchen, playful “creative cuisine” and a smart temperance pairing — all set inside Singapore's Gardens by the Bay's lush ...
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RestaurantGolden Avenue
67 Edward Street, Brisbane
The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.
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GuideThirteen Festivals to Head to Over the 2022 Labour Day Long Weekend
Celebrate Brisbane's third long weekend in a row with a feast of festivals.
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FeatureHow This Australian Farm Combines Tech with the Natural Cycle of the Ocean to Combat Overfishing
Looking to nutrient-dense arctic waters and the tides that bring them to shore, Yumbah Aquaculture delivers the highest quality of greenlip abalone to the world over. Plus, Guy Turland shows us how to deliver the delicate morsel straight to the plate.
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FeatureHow This South Australian Fishery Looks to Centuries-Old Indigenous Practices to Fight Overfishing
Harnessing community power, Goolwa Pipi Co is bringing the taste of the ocean to eager seafood-lovers — sustainably. Plus, Masterchef-alum Courtney Roulston shares the recipe for her winning pipi dish.
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NewsA Guide to Fortitude Valley to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset
Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Brisbane's most vibrant suburbs.
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NewsFood Artists Bompas & Parr Are Coming to Australia to Fill Melbourne with Edible Fruit-Flavoured Fog
Wander through oversized food sculptures and experience the world's first flavoured mist, all as part of Bompas & Parr's flavoured fruit weather installation.
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NewsKaiKai Has Just Launched a Second All-You-Can-Eat Korean Fried Chicken Joint in Springwood
The poultry buffet restaurant chain has opened a second venue, giving Brisbanites twice as many spots to head to for bottomless chook pieces (and booze).
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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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EventNick Cave and The Bad Seeds: The 'Wild God' Tour
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston
This iconic Australian band is bringing its latest tour Down Under to kick off 2026, playing two-and-a-half-hour shows.
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EventGood Things
Sun, 7 Dec, 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Tool headlining their first Australian festival in over a decade, Weezer, Garbage: they're all on the Good Things 2025 lineup.
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EventOprah in Conversation
Mon, 8 Dec, 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Oprah Winfrey is getting chatting in Brisbane on her first Down Under tour in a decade.
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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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NewsMessina Is Dishing Up Limited-Edition Tubs Stuffed with Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie Gelato
Served in an octagonal tub, this Messina special comes with burnt vanilla gelato, pie crust and lemon curd mousse, all topped with an intricately piped and torched Italian meringue.
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NewsThe Fork Festival Is Doing Half-Price Meals at Restaurants Across Australia for the Next Six Weeks
Snag cheap eats at restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Western Australia, South Australia and the ACT until the end of May.
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NewsAll the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.
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NewsSydney Favourite Firedoor Just Came in Third in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2022
Firedoor was one of seven Australian spots to make the list — and one New Zealand eatery made the cut, too.
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NewsThis Wizard-Inspired High Tea Will Get You Sipping Cocktails During Potions Classes
Get magical over drinks and bite-sized snacks at these boozy high teas in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsYou Can Now Tuck Into Pre-Flight Snacks from Betty's Burgers in Virgin's East Coast Airport Lounges
If you're keen on trying a Betty’s truffle cheeseburger or the chain's take on popcorn chicken, this is the only place you'll find them.
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NewsPaddington European Restaurant Nota Is Opening a Neighbourhood Wine Bar in the Shop Next Door
The Given Terrace restaurant is expanding, becoming a two-in-one spot with a five-metre wall of wine — and more than 90 types to sip.
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New Zealand Clothing Label Rodd & Gunn Is Opening a Bar and Restaurant on James Street
Launching mid-May, the 150-seater eatery will feature wood flooring, wool rugs and plenty of leather decor — and hero NZ wines.
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NewsSydney's Cajun-Inspired Seafood Chain Kickin' Inn Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost
Saucy seafood by the bag has landed in Spring Hill — and cutlery is very much optional.
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NewsLisboa Caffe Has Opened a Bricks-and-Mortar Portuguese Custard Tart Bakery in South Brisbane
You can now head to Hope Street to pick up flaky Portuguese custard tarts four days a week.
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NewsRegional Flavours Is Bringing Its Three-Day Food and Booze Festival Back to South Bank This Autumn
As well as hosting a heap top culinary names and the return of its jam-packed markets, this year's festival will feature a gin lovers' experience and a big focus on farm-to-fork sustainability.
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NewsGelatissimo Wants to Pay You $500 to Spend a Morning Taste-Testing New Gelato Flavours
Getting paid to spend four hours eating dessert? Next month, one lucky dessert lover will spend a morning doing just that.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Dishing Up 350,000 50-Cent Cheeseburgers for One Day Only
Tuck into a cheeseburger for pocket change on Wednesday, April 6 — all by ordering via the MyMacca’s app.
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NewsSeven Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane in 2022
You're never too old for this Easter hunt.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Sticky Bake-at-Home Hot Cross Bun Scrolls for Easter
It comes filled with choc chips and vanilla custard, and topped with cinnamon malt caramel — or you can grab a giant Messina Easter egg packed with sweet treats.
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NewsI Went to the Luxe 11-Course KFC Degustation Dinner — Here's What Happened
Eleven courses of KFC with a wine pairing to boot? Challenge accepted.
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NewsChase Kojima Is Now Serving Up a 20-Course Omakase Experience with a Sake Flight on the Gold Coast
The acclaimed chef's Kiyomi, at The Star Gold Coast, is heroing Queensland produce across its new menu offering — and only dishes up its 20-course feast to eight diners a night.
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NewsKaiKai Chicken Is Opening a Second All-You-Can-Eat Korean Fried Chicken Joint in Brisbane's South
You'll soon have a second spot to feast on all the fried chook pieces you can handle — and bottomless booze, too.
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NewsPaniyiri Is Returning in 2022 with a Full Two-Day Celebration of Greek Food, Booze and Culture
After two pandemic-interrupted years, Paniyiri will return to its usual two-day setup in Musgrave Park — an abundance of loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi included.
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NewsMessina Is Raffling Off $5000 in OTT Gelato Desserts and Prizes to Raise Money for Flood Relief
Buy a $10 ticket, go in the draw to win Messina's takes on Viennettas and Iced Vovos, plus gelato tubs, chocolates, vouchers and merchandise.
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NewsKFC and Sydney Fine-Diner Nel Have Teamed Up for a Chicken-Filled 11-Course Degustation
The Surry Hills restaurant is creating extravagant and imaginative versions of popcorn chicken, potato and gravy, and wicked wings — with all proceeds going to charity.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Launched a Plant-Based Version of Its Classic Burg with a Two-Bite Guarantee
If you don't love Betty's Burgers' new plant-based burg within two bites, it'll swap it for a regular Betty’s Classic or a Betty’s Classic Vegan straight away.
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NewsBubble O'Bill Easter Eggs Are About to Hit Australian Supermarkets — Complete with Bubblegum Noses
Golden Gaytime Easter eggs are back as well, so you can now eat two of your favourite Aussie ice creams in chocolate form.
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NewsSikh Volunteers Australia Drove 34 Hours From Melbourne to Lismore to Serve Meals to Flood-Affected Folks
The Victorian-based charity is dishing up free, freshly cooked vegetarian meals to flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales.
