• News

    Some Muggle Is Recreating the Great Hall for a Harry Potter-Themed Brunch

    It'll just like a regular Hogwarts breakfast, only with less magic and more booze.

  • News

    Neil Perry's Burger Project Is Now Putting Vegemite on Its Burgers

    First it conquered dessert and now Vegemite's made its way to the grill.

  • News

    KFC Cocktails Are the New Thing for People Who Like to Drink Their Gravy

    The fast food chain's designed three gravy-infused cocktail recipes for fans to recreate at home, for some reason.

  • New in Town: Brisbane

    We've spoken to the teams behind Brisbane's most anticipated openings, so you can take a look inside before you make a booking.

  • Guide

    Five Picks for Pizza in Brisbane

    From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, we've got you covered.

  • News

    Petrie Terrace's Burnt Ends and Nativo Have Closed Their Doors

    2018 hasn't started well for Brisbane's hospitality scene.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Massimo Bottura Has Opened an Ultra Luxurious Restaurant with Gucci

    Part of Florence's brand new Gucci Garden, the 50 seater will serve globally inspired dishes from one of the world's most famous Michelin-starred chefs.

  • News

    Domino's Taps Into the Vegan Cheap Pizza-Lover Market by Introducing Vegan Cheese

    You can add vegan mozzarella to your margherita for $2.95.

  • Guide

    The Best Spots in Brisbane for Sundowners

    The best places to see out the sunlight with a drink in your hand.

  • News

    Meet Ol' School, South Brisbane's New Table-Service Fish 'n' Chippery

    Serving up the ocean's finest, retro-style, just around the corner from Fish Lane.

  • News

    Where to Buy the Best Supplies for a Perfect Picnic

    The essential picnic eats and drinks.

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

    Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Predicted Seven Food Trends for 2018

    Including meals enhanced by virtual reality, and eating dishes purely because they'll help you sleep.

  • News

    Alcohol Might Be Banned From the St Kilda Beach Foreshore

    After 5000 people partied in the area on Christmas day, the City of Port Phillip council is considering other measures.

  • News

    The Most Memorable Things We Ate in Australia in 2017

    The standout dishes we're still thinking about — even months down the track.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2017

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

  • News

    DoughLord Is Brisbane's New Dedicated Cookie Dough Haven

    No, you don't have to have ice cream with it.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2017

    The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.

Latest Events
  • Guide

    Your Guide to Dining Out in Brisbane on Christmas Day

    The festive Brisbane restaurants doing lunch on Christmas Day.

  • Guide

    The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane

    Ring in the new year with glitter, an Italian dinner or karaoke and boozy slurpees.

  • News

    The Ten Best Beers To Drink This Summer

    A beer snob's guide to the top hops for the summer months.

  • News

    This Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc

    Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.

  • News

    Nine Wines Perfect for Summertime Drinking

    Swap the rosé for something orange this summer.

  • News

    The Yiros Shop Expands to Newmarket with Free Yiros

    Another store, another night dedicated to free yiros.

  • News

    A Look Inside Australia's New Five-Storey Cube-Shaped Winery, Restaurant and Cellar Door

    d’Arenberg's new structure features an art gallery, a wine inhalation room, panoramic South Australian views and 70 types of vino to taste.

  • News

    Montrachet's Long-Awaited King Street Boulangerie Is Now Open

    After moving across town, the French favourite has opened its own provincial-style bakery.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2017 Brisbane Award Winners

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

  • News

    Vegemite Has Released an Icy Pole Recipe and People Are Confused

    The most Aussie summer treat since the Sunnyboy (RIP).

  • News

    Nigella Lawson Is Coming to Australia to Talk All Things Food

    She'll join social psychologist Hugh Mackay in both Sydney and Melbourne this January.

  • News

    Sydney's Salt Meats Cheese Has Opened Its First Brisbane Store

    The Italian eatery comes to Gasworks with gelato cocktails, calzone and croissants.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's cafe scene this year.

  • News

    A Look Inside South Brisbane's Huge New Party Pub, Little Big House

    Belt out karaoke and drink beer in a renovated police station.

  • News

    Ben & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Ice Cream Cones to Celebrate Marriage Equality

    The frozen dessert brand tops off their long history of support with free sweet treats.

  • News

    Truckin' Hungry Is Brisbane's New Permanent Food Truck Hub with BYO

    Between five to eight of the city's finest meals-on-wheels purveyors will man the site seven days a week.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Bars Of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's bar scene this year.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Restaurants of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's restaurant scene this year.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Howard Smith Wharves Development Has Revealed Its First Four Restaurants

    The space beneath the Story Bridge will house a Greek restaurant, a Hong Kong-inspired ,joint a Japanese-style haunt and an octagonal overwater bar.

  • Feature

    Best of 2017 Brisbane

    These 30 outstanding Brisbane ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Taken on the Humble Trifle for This Year's Christmas Lunch

    Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.

  • News

    This Pun-Filled Pop Culture Cookbook is Kickstarter's Latest Gem

    Featuring 'Chicken Kebob Dylan', 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese', 'Gin Diesel' cocktails and and 'Wu-Tang Clam Chowder'.

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