• News

    Jamie Oliver to Visit Australia to Officially Relaunch Jamie's Italian

    He's officially bought back his Australian restaurant chain and he's making some improvements.

  • News

    Some Genius/Nutcase Has Created Instant Meals You Cook in the Washing Machine

    "Cooking vegetables? Set your machine to 'cotton' for a short duration program."

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Finally Opening in Brisbane

    They'll launch with a new Brisbane-inspired Bundaburg rum flavour.

  • News

    South Bank Is Getting New Japanese Seafood Restaurant, Ariake on Grey

    It will double as an izakaya-style eatery and a fresh fish shop.

  • News

    Sydney's New Baklava Muffins Prove the Frankenpastry Trend Isn't Dead

    Alpha's Peter Conistis has created his own variation on a cronut. A 'bakluffin'?

  • News

    Chester Street Bakery Is Opening in Brisbane's CBD

    Bringing with it those highly Instagrammable cakes.

Latest Guides
  • News

    The World's Best Chef Massimo Bottura Is Hosting a One-Off Dinner in Sydney

    It will raise money for OzHarvest and Bottura's own non-profit Food for Soul.

  • News

    Mayonnaise Cafes are Japan's Latest Food Trend

    Two eateries will showcase everyone's favourite condiment.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Revealed Their Mouth-Watering Brisbane Ice Cream Festival Menu

    Feast on Messina's one-off desserts and popular choc tops at Brisbane's first-ever ice cream festival.

  • News

    Gold Coast Souvlaki Heaven The Lamb Shop Opens in Brisbane This Week

    The Broadbeach favourite brings their mouth-watering meat to Brisbane Showgrounds.

  • News

    Super Combo Is Brisbane's New Street Fighter-Themed Burger Joint

    A knockout new concept from the team behind Melbourne's NSHRY.

  • News

    Betty's Burgers Heads to Chermside to Open Second Brisbane Joint

    Their first Brisbane burger shack isn't open yet, but they're already planning another.

Latest Places
  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Black Hide Steak and Seafood

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.

  • Bar

    Claw BBQ & Grill Carindale

    1151 Creek Road, Carindale

    Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.

  • Restaurant

    Sokyo

    William Street, Brisbane City

    At its first outpost outside of Sydney, this luxe Japanese fine-diner is dishing up eye-catching sushi, sashimi and more at Queen's Wharf.

  • Restaurant

    Attimi by Dario Manca

    224 Given Terrace, Paddington

    This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.

  • News

    Dune Rats Have Released Their Own Beer

    Young Henrys lost a bet, so here's a new tinny.

  • News

    Meet The Pass, Australia's New Podcast for Food Lovers

    The weekly show will talk to chefs, sommeliers and critics about Australia's culinary climate.

  • News

    Queen Street Mall Mainstay Jo-Jo's Is Moving to West End

    After 37 years, Stefan's restaurant is taking its food court-like eating options out of the CBD.

  • News

    Neil Perry's Burger Project Is Finally Opening in Brisbane

    The Rockpool chef is bringing his burgers up north.

  • News

    Brae Chef Dan Hunter Is Releasing a Cookbook

    Look forward to 256 colour pages delving into the kitchen of one of Australia's top restaurants.

  • News

    Ten Food and Drink Trends You Won't Be Able To Avoid in 2017

    From 3D-printed or clothing-optional restaurants to eco-friendly bars.

Latest Events
  • News

    Brisbane Is Getting Its First Ice Cream Festival

    Coming, fittingly, to West End's old Peters Ice Cream Factory.

  • News

    Delivery-Only Joint Biggie's Burgers Is Now Slinging Burgs Around Brisbane

    The Bulimba-based joint is bringing everyone's favourite meat-and-bread combo direct to your door.

  • News

    Mylk + Ko Is Brisbane's New Cafe for People with Dietary Requirements

    The New Farm eatery will be stocked with brunch dishes and cakes of the raw, vegan and gluten-free kind.

  • News

    Junk Is South Bank's New Hawker-Style Asian Fusion Eatery

    The brains behind Donut Boyz and Hello Harry are putting gyoza in bao because they can.

  • News

    South Brisbane's Peel Street Welcomes Mediterranean Newcomer 35 Bar & Bistro

    With ex-Gordon Ramsay mentee executive chef Sean Calliste at the helm.

  • News

    This Helsinki Pop-Up Brings Solo Takeaway Diners Together for Shared Meals

    Or, bring your friends and order from different restaurants.

  • News

    Mister Fitz Launches 'The Hilltop Goods' Ice Cream Sandwich for Australia Day

    Use the national holiday as an excuse for an ice cream lunch.

  • News

    Australia's First Vegan Ice Cream Truck Is Coming

    Vegans craving ice cream, get ready to chase Over the Moo down the street.

  • News

    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

    For when you're feeling a little lost for options.

  • News

    Heston Blumenthal Is Launching Vegemite Ice Cream for Australia Day

    This sweet treat pays homage to a true-blue Aussie legend.

  • News

    What Are 'Sanctuary Restaurants', and Why Are They Popping Up Around the US?

    Creating discrimination-free environments for diners and hospitality workers.

  • News

    MooFree Burgers is Brisbane's New Vegan Burger Joint

    Because Brisbane, it's also a food truck.

  • News

    Could Facial Recognition Technology Change the Way We Order in Restaurants?

    Probably not, but a Beijing KFC has introduced the technology anyway.

  • News

    A Guide to Food and Drink in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    Opportunities for memorable eating experiences abound.

  • News

    These New Chocolate Blocks Let You Stack Your Favourite Flavour Combinations

    Fancy shortbread, fairy floss, watermelon, blackcurrent or matcha choccies — or a combo of a couple?

  • News

    A Restaurant Dedicated to Avocados Is Opening in Amsterdam

    All the creamy, green deliciousness you could ask for.

  • News

    Ten Australian-Owned International Restaurants Worthy of a Holiday

    For when you're overseas, but want to be close to home.

  • Guide

    12 Killer Summer Recipes from Some of Australia's Best Chefs

    Entrees, mains and cocktails from Porteno, Kitchen by Mike, Matt Stone, Big Poppa's and more.

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