• News

    Gelato Messina's Handpainted Gelato Bon Bons Are Back for Mother's Day

    Try not to eat these gems before you give them to your mum.

  • News

    El Matador Is Brisbane's New All-Day Tapas Bar Hidden Down a CBD Laneway

    It's serving up spicy bloody marys and Spanish tortillas for breakfast — and sangria and slow-cooked lamb shoulder for dinner.

  • News

    Betty's Burgers Is Opening Its Fourth Brisbane Store at Howard Smith Wharves

    From late May, it'll be slinging stacked burgers, decadent thickshakes and its signature frozen custard treats by the river.

  • News

    The World's Best Chef Massimo Bottura Is Opening a Restaurant in Sydney

    He's teaming up with OzHarvest to open a restaurant for the city's vulnerable communities — and possibly the general public.

  • News

    Salt Meats Cheese Has Opened a New All-Day Italian Diner at South Bank

    The chain's third Brisbane store is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner — and will provide 24-hour food for Mantra Hotel guests.

  • News

    Messina Has Created Gelato S'mores for This Year's Fish Lane Festival

    They're available for one day only — in Gaytime and pavlova varieties.

Latest Guides
  • News

    You Can Now Dine Under the Sea at Europe's First Underwater Restaurant

    Eat an 18-course seafood feast under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    Five Highly Indulgent Events Happening at the Sunshine Coast's Curated Plate Food Festival

    Head north for four days of foraging degustations, movies on the beach and more.

  • News

    Taro's Ramen Is Opening a Dedicated Vegan Eatery in the CBD

    The new vegan version of Taro's will take over the eatery's Edward Street site from April.

  • News

    Belles Hot Chicken and PappaRich Have Teamed Up to Create the Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich

    This Malaysian-style fried chicken mashup is worthy of your finest hangover.

  • News

    Six Things You Need to Make Your Next Dinner Party Even Better

    Skip the takeout and host a proper repast like a pro.

  • News

    Salt Meats Cheese Is Opening a New All-Day Italian Diner at South Bank

    The chain's third Brisbane store will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner — and will provide 24-hour food for Mantra Hotel guests.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot

    341 Mains Road, Sunnybank

    This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.

  • Restaurant

    Aloria

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.

  • Restaurant

    Luc Lac

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.

  • Restaurant

    Central

    340 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Sat beneath Queen Street, Southside's sibling dumpling bar is your moody CBD spot for a Hong Kong-inspired bite.

  • Cafe

    Frankie's Woombye

    2 Blackall Street, Woombye

    One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.

  • Bar

    Byblós Brisbane

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.

  • Restaurant

    Mademoiselle

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.

  • Restaurant

    Cucina Regina

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.

  • Bar

    Azteca

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.

  • Restaurant

    Dumbo

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.

  • News

    Nota Is Paddington's New Fancy-But-Affordable Restaurant with $5 Snacks

    Two Moda chefs have moved into the former Montrachet site, serving up "simple yet satisfying" fare.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Opening Its Second Brisbane Shop on James Street

    The Valley store will have the full lineup of the brand's famed gelato cakes, too.

  • Guide

    Seven Highly Indulgent Food Festivals Happening Around Brisbane This Autumn

    Eat your weight in ice cream in West End, snack on fancy cheeses in the Valley or try heaps of new beers around the city.

  • News

    Sydney's Beloved Devon Cafe Has Brought Its All-Day Dining to Brisbane's South

    The chain's first interstate cafe has everything from crab omelette-stuffed croissants to bubble tea and soft serve with hot chips.

  • News

    Lord of the Fries Has Launched a New Range of Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches

    And it's giving them away at all of its Aussie stores on Friday, February 22.

  • Guide

    The Best Late-Night Eats in Brisbane

    Minimally regrettable (and actually good) nosh that you can get on the other side of midnight.

Latest Events
  • Event

    OHM

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    From King Stingray to Brisbane's largest neuro-inclusive silent disco, Brisbane Powerhouse's Festival of Other Music boasts a stellar 2025 lineup.

  • Event

    Margs-a-Million

    Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

    Southside Restaurant, South Brisbane

    This returning margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes, and a mezcal and tequila tasting station bites with whipped up with the Baja crew.

  • Event

    March Into Margarita

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Fish Lane is dedicating the entire month of March to margaritas and marg-fuelled events.

  • Event

    Living Room Bar's Bar Swap Series: Maybe Sammy

    Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

    Living Room Bar, Brisbane City

    This watering hole at W Brisbane is hosting bar swaps with other top spots for a sip, starting with a world-renowned Sydney favourite.

  • Event

    Beermuda

    Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer scene.

  • Event

    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 1 Mar - Thu, 1 May 2025

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.

  • Event

    HSW Margarita Week

    Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.

  • Event

    Corteo — Cirque du Soleil

    Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.

  • Event

    Hans Zimmer Live

    Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

  • Event

    Not on Your Rider

    Multiple single dates

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

  • Guide

    Seven Newer Brisbane Restaurants to Try for Dinner This Week

    Break away from your humdrum haunts and meet the new kids on the block.

  • News

    Vegan Magnums, Cornettos and Weis Bars Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle

    You'll find them at supermarkets and convenience stories around the country.

  • Guide

    Five Restaurants with Set Menus to Book for a Meal with Friends This Summer

    From a cheap and cheerful Chinese spread to a decadent ten-course feast — all for under $100.

  • News

    Gelatissimo's Bundaberg Ginger Beer Gelato Is Your Refreshing New Summer Dessert

    The limited-edition flavour turns the classic Aussie beverage into a tangy, slightly fizzy treat.

  • News

    US Bakery Chain Cinnabon Is Bringing Its Sticky Scrolls to Australia

    The first two outposts will open in Queensland later this year, with many more to follow in other states.

  • News

    Grassfed Is Fish Lane's New Vegan Burger and Ice Cream Joint

    It's the laneway's fourth newcomer in the past month.

  • News

    Where to Eat If You're in Melbourne for the Australian Open

    Whether you're looking for snack before the coin toss or a meal after the game, you'll likely be hot and hungry — so here's where you can get some nosh in and around Rod Laver Arena.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Released a Limited-Edition Line of Gourmet Drumsticks

    You'll find them at supermarkets, convenience stories and petrol stations around the country.

  • News

    Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Is Your New Go-To Dessert From Now Until Easter

    The limited-edition sweet treat features raisins, Australian cream and a ripple of flavour that tastes like hot cross buns.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2018

    The new openings and old favourites you flocked to this year.

  • News

    Condimental Is Australia's New Curated Delivery Service for Pickles, Preserves and Sauces

    Delivering a seasonal, limited-edition batch of condiments to your door.

  • News

    Betty's Burgers Has Just Opened Its Third Brisbane Store in Indooroopilly

    Slinging its stacked burgers, onion rings, chocolate peanut butter thickshakes and its signature frozen custard treats.

  • News

    Five Foods to Pair With Your Favourite Celebratory Drinks

    The sips to pair with all your festive feeds — from the prawns to the roast.

  • Feature

    New in Town: Greca

    Brisbane's new Howard Smith Wharves precinct has birthed a new Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess.

  • News

    Sydney's Beloved Devon Cafe Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost

    It's headed to Mount Gravatt from February 2019.

  • News

    Melbourne Cafe Napier Quarter Is Phasing Out Takeaway Coffee

    It's doing the environment a solid — and trying to get you to enjoy your cuppa.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2018 Brisbane Award Winners

    The very best new Brisbane bars, restaurants, cafes, events and spaces of the year.

  • News

    Next Episode Is Fish Lane's New Hip Hop-Themed Speakeasy and Barber Shop

    And the laneway is about to score a vegan burger joint from an ex-Urbane chef, too.

  • News

    Gelatissimo's Boozy Frosé Sorbet Has Arrived to Cool Down Your Summer

    The frosty sweet treat combines Chandon Sparkling Brut Rosé and strawberries — and it's only available this month.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Food Delivered Straight to Your Beach Towel Thanks to Deliveroo

    Next time hunger hits while you're basking in the sun with a book, you won't need to move.

  • News

    Doughnut Time's Comeback Has Started with the Opening of Two New Brisbane Stores

    It's also opening two Gold Coast spots and three Melbourne stores before the end of 2018.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Dropped a New Line of Its Famed Cakes Just In Time for Summer

    The gelato experts have unveiled eight new creations for you to sink your sweet tooth into this party season.

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