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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its OG Christmas Gelato Trifle to Make 2023's Festive Season Extra Delicious
December just got tastier — and it even comes topped with chocolate cherries.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Will Give You a Free Doughnut If You Head to One of Its Stores in Costume on Halloween
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts for getting spooky.
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NewsComing Soon: Cucina Regina Is the 160-Seat Italian Restaurant That's Opening at Queen's Wharf
A sibling venue to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo, it'll serve up woodfired pizzas, homemade pasta, and Italian wine and cocktails.
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NewsKenilworth Country Bakery Is Bringing Its Famed Coffee- and Hot Chocolate-Filled Doughnuts to Bribie Island
Before 2023 is out, you'll have a third place to visit to grab sweet treats from this Sunshine Coast favourite.
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NewsNigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia in 2024 to Share Her Culinary Secrets with Three More Cities
Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in March.
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NewsLune's Sprinkles-Topped Twice-Baked Birthday Cake Croissants Are Back on the Menu Just for October
This month's specials also include Snickers cruffins, choc-chip cookie pastries and an everything croissant.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try slightly harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2024
Add cheese, seafood, bacon, cake, gin, whisky, berry, beer, Japanese and Greek festivals to your culinary plans for this year.
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NewsEight Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane
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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GuideAll of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need 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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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond
Brisbane 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
From riverside feasts and rooftop parties to tea festivals and citywide celebrations, here's how to welcome in the Year of the Dragon in Brisbane.
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GuideThe 20 Best Restaurants in Brisbane
These are Brisbane's must-visit restaurants for any discerning food aficionado.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2023
Standout coffee roasters, Portuguese custard tart havens, cult-favourite bakeries — here's where you've been heading in 2023.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2023
These are the Japanese favourites with a view, steakhouses, Thai eateries and burger joints that you've been scoping out throughout 2023.
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NewsTwo Good Co and Gelato Messina Have Teamed Up to Create a Bunch of Feel-Good Festive Treats
These beloved Sydney crews are joining forces on an exclusive range of sweet treats — and each purchase will contribute to helping women and children in need.
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NewsNow Open: Vertigo Serves Dinner 17 Metres Up While You're Hanging Over the Side of Brisbane Powerhouse
The Australian-first vertical dining experience is now welcoming patrons for a meal with a view (and matched wines) at Brisbane Powerhouse.
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News'Tis the Season: Messina Is Bringing Back Its Chocolate Advent Calendars to Make Christmas Extra Delicious
Spend the first 24 days of December eating your way through gingerbread men, fruit mince tart choccies, pastry-choc clusters and more.
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NewsKFC Is Opening a One-Night-Only Sydney Nightclub That's Pairing Free Zinger Sliders with Luude's Beats
Hit the dance floor with fried chicken pieces in hand — after entering through the secret fridge door.
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NewsNow Open: Martin Boetz Has Launched Thai Restaurant and Asian Food Store Short Grain in Fortitude Valley
The Longrain chef and founder's new venture seats 60 inside Marshall Street's Stewart & Hemmant building.
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NewsNow Open: West End Just Scored a New Steak Haven with Manhattan-Inspired Restaurant Rich & Rare
As well as serving up 15 different cuts of beef, the Tassis Group's latest venture also goes big on seafood — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.
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RestaurantCooee Cafe & Restaurant
1825 Creek Road, Cannon Hill
This 200-seat Cannon Hill spot for a caffeine fix, bite and cocktail is part of Minnippi Golf & Range, Brisbane's first public golf course in more than 70 years.
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RestaurantDapl
200 Creek Street, Spring Hill
Located inside Brisbane's Amora Hotel, this restaurant heroes native Australian ingredients.
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RestaurantComo
119 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This modern Italian restaurant in South Brisbane takes its cues from Lake Como.
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BarBeenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant
142 Distillery Road, Eagleby
Beenleigh's heritage-listed 140-year-old rum distillery is home to an 80-seat restaurant.
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RestaurantKenilworth Island Bakery
3 First Avenue, Bongaree
The beloved bakery finally has an outpost closer to Brisbane serving its famed coffee- and hot chocolate-filled doughnuts.
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BarKirra Beach House
4 Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Part of the Kirra Point Precinct, this oceanfront drinking and dining spot boasts cabanas, cocktail bars and a seafood barbecue area.
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BarLagoon Beach Club
Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove
Looking for a poolside bite and sip? InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort now has you covered.
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RestaurantLa Macelleria South City Square
148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
This gelato chain is now scooping up its artisanal desserts from hole-in-the-wall digs in Woolloongabba.
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RestaurantEstablishment 203
6 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley
Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.
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RestaurantLittle Black Pug
1297 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
If you love dogs as much as you do coffee and brekkie, this local Mount Gravatt favourite is for you.
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NewsNow Open: Bird's Nest Yakitori Has Started Serving Its Grilled Japanese Skewers at Portside Wharf
Nestled into a 100-square-metre space with indoor and al fresco dining, the chain's fourth venue joins fellow spots in West End, Fortitude Valley and Toowong.
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NewsNow Open: Slim's Quality Burger Has Arrived in Brisbane with Its First Retro-Themed Drive-Thru Diner
The chain's new Kippa-Ring outpost is also the first to offer a breakfast menu, including fried chicken and veggie egg and cheese burgers.
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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 summer.
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NewsDessert Alert: Gelato Messina Is Slinging Limited-Edition Honey Joy Sticky Scrolls This Weekend
The gelato chain's limited-edition sweet treats normally need to be ordered days in advance — but this time it made too many, so you can nab across the weekend.
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NewsFive Wine Pairings for Nostalgic Aussie Snacks According to Odd Culture Group's Jordan Blackman
Ever wanted to match a natural wine with cheese and bacon Shapes or berry Roll-Ups?
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NewsNow Open: Zazu Dining & Bar Is the New West End Restaurant Serving Up Gillian Hirst's Sand Crab Lasagne
West Village's latest eatery heroes pan-Asian and modern European fare, and pours a negroni topped with pineapple foam, crushed chocolate and crushed honeycomb.
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EventWest End Solstice Market
Friday, June 14, 2024
Davies Park, West End
The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.
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Event¡Viva Agave!
Friday, May 17, 2024
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Tequila and mezcal are battling for margarita supremacy at Cloudland for one night only.
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EventWinter Chalet at Customs House
Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane
Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.
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EventMilton by Moonlight
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Milton Markets, Milton
Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter.
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EventMad Science
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.
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EventBrunswick Street Live
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley
This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.
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EventRoller Rave 02
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Superordinary, Hamilton
Get your skates on rave-style at Northshore Brisbane's Superordinary, with DJ Phil Smart and Jen-E spinning tunes while you roll.
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EventDine BNE City
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.
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EventBoy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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EventDogs Day Out at Gasworks
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead
Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats, clothing and bedding to browse.
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Gelato Messina's Next Nostalgic Sweet Treat Is a Honey Joy Version of Its Bake-at-Home Sticky Scroll
The tuckshop flashbacks continue with this indulgent dessert, which comes with cereal milk gelato.
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NewsGerard's Bistro Isn't Just Undergoing a Big Revamp — It's Bringing in a New Chef with with Michelin Cred
Scottish-born culinary figure Jimmy Richardson will steer the kitchen as Executive Chef, returning after previously working as the venue's Head Chef.
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NewsFish Lane's Plant-Based Burger Favourite Grassfed Is Closing Down Before September Is Out
After serving up burgs and ice cream since 2019, this South Brisbane spot is saying goodbye on Sunday, September 24.
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GuideAll the Indulgent Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2023
Add berries, seafood, gluten-free bites, a neon-lit night food market and oh-so-many beer festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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NewsNow Open: Single O Has Launched Its First Brisbane Coffee Bar in Newstead Complete with Self-Serve Taps
2023 marks two decades since the Australian coffee roaster first launched — and, joining its Surry Hills and Tokyo cafes, it finally has a Sunshine State base.
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NewsA Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch
Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.
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NewsComing Soon: Bar Gusto Is Bowen Hills' New 190-Seat Restaurant with Big Italian Riviera Vibes
The King Street precinct is scoring a new pizza, pasta and cocktail spot at Rydges, complete with al fresco dining under one of the area's fig trees.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore
Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Night Feast Is Returning in October with a Pop-Up Izakaya by Taro Akimoto
Joining the food lineup for the neon-lit food market's second run: Essa, Nota, Southside, Bar Alto, The Green and Nosferatu Gin.
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NewsLune Has Brought Back Its Lamington Cruffins and Take on Baklava to Give You a Tasty September Treat
The lamington comes filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of September.
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NewsNow Open: NYC-Inspired Sandwich Joint and Bar Joe's Deli Has Launched Its First Brisbane Diner
You can now head to Albert Street to enjoy this Gold Coast favourite's sangas, hot dogs, beers and organic wines in an 80-seater outpost.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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NewsComing Soon: Establishment 203 Is Ann Street's New Italian Steak Restaurant with Ben O'Donoghue at the Helm
The Billykart chef will whip up farm-to-table fare, including Queensland beef and traditional pastas, in a prime Fortitude Valley spot.
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NewsLune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day
Vying to become your dad's favourite? Best your siblings by grabbing him one of these rare pastries, which are only available for three days.
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NewsJamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking
It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls
Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
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NewsNow Open: Fosh Is Portside's New Hamptons-Inspired Seafood Restaurant with Caviar Bumps and River Views
You'll also find an island bar, fireplace, fresh lobster, and picnic-style fish and chips at this new 700-square-metre eatery.
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Retro-Inspired Chain Slim's Quality Burger Is Launching in Queensland with Two Drive-In Diners
Launching in September, the two Sunshine State outposts will be the brand's first drive-thrus — and the first to offer a breakfast menu.
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NewsNew Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse
Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.
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NewsBibs at the Ready: Claw Is King Street's New 1000-Person Crab Shack, Boozy Slushie Joint and Sports Bar
Get cracking with shellfish, brisket, craft beers, slushie cocktails, large-screen TVs, DJs and live tunes at this American-inspired newcomer.
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NewsNEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover
Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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NewsNow Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead
After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.
