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NewsNow Open (Again): The Wickham Is Welcoming Brisbanites Back in Following a $3.1-Million Makeover
The Fortitude Valley pub's latest incarnation includes a weather-proofed beer garden, late-night snacks, monthly drag brunches and a dedicated food menu for dogs.
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NewsEight Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane in 2023
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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NewsCocktail Porter's DIY Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Are Back and Ready to Be Delivered to Your Door
If you're not drinking salted caramel cocktails out of Easter eggs, is it really Easter?
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NewsBritish Chef Marco Pierre White Is Whipping Up a One-Night-Only Four-Course Dinner on the Gold Coast
On a detour from this speaking tour, the acclaimed culinary figure is heading to HOTA, Home of the Arts to co-curate a meal for 80 diners.
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NewsEdward Street's 168-Year-Old Victory Hotel Has Reopened Under New Management Ahead of a Huge Revamp
Its heritage facade will remain, but expect an interior transformation under Athena Group, who expect to lodge a development application in 2024.
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NewsLos Felix Is Woolloongabba's New Hole-in-the-Wall Taqueria Serving Southern California-Style Mexican Bites
The crew behind Sasso Italiano, Casa Chow and South City Wine is now slinging tacos, tostadas, mezcal and margs at this new inner-east spot.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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GuideX-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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GuideWine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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GuideQuick Lunch Spots to Get You Out of the Office and Back Fast
Nine lunch spots fast enough to squeeze in between meetings, from a Florence import with a queue out front to a dumpling bar that plates in minutes.
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GuidePubs to Settle Into and See Out a Long and Lazy Sunday Session
Twelve pubs made for a lazy weekend sesh with mates — a beer garden to claim, a few pints to work through, and nowhere else you need to be.
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GuideOpen-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke
The restaurants across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide where coal, ironbark and open flame do all the cooking instead of a gas line.
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GuideNeighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret
Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.
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GuideMarkets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go
The produce markets across Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane where one lap of the stalls sorts out the week's shopping, coffee in hand.
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NewsChocolate Brand Mork and The Gospel Distillery Have Created a Cacao Husk Liqueur for Easter
The Melbourne duo has transformed leftover single-origin cacao husks into a rich, fruity spirit — but there's only a limited number of bottles up for grabs.
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NewsPaniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023
Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.
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NewsViral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking
The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.
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FeatureTradition Meets Technique: Three Hospo Heavyweights on the Enduring Nature of Japanese Food in Australia
When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the beauty's in the seasonality and the considered simplicity.
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NewsNow Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene
Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.
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NewsSave the Date: Pinot Palooza Is Returning to Its Spring Timing for Its 2023 East Coast Tour
Australia's pinot parties are back, hitting up Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in October.
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BarOfficers Mess
50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.
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BarFosh Bar & Restaurant
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.
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BarBar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
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CafeFrankie's Woombye
2 Blackall Street, Woombye
One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
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CafeRiva Kitchen & Events
285 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
If you're after cruisy breakfasts, brunches and lunches with a view, you'll find them at Northshore Brisbane's airy riverside eatery.
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CafeToby's Estate Coffee Roasters Brisbane
33 Longland Street, Newstead
This brand's Brisbane flagship cafe features an espresso bar, filter bar and training bar — and pours 80 different types of coffee each year.
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CafeFonzie Abbott Newstead
20 Ross Street, Newstead
This caffeine-slinging chain is now pouring coffees at its fourth Brisbane venue, an espresso bar and roastery in Newstead.
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CafeCooee 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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CafeKenilworth 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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NewsSouth Bank's Bacchus Is Dishing Up a 'Hamilton'-Themed Dessert on Its Pre-Theatre Dining Menu
You've got until April 23 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical in Brisbane — and tuck into a star-topped tiramisu inspired by the show.
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NewsKitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range
Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat
You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Neon-Lit Night Feast Is Extending Its Hours for Its Final Two March Weekends
Forget the name — this excuse to eat, drink and check out art installations by the river is adding some more daylight to its debut run.
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NewsSurfers Paradise's Old Hard Rock Cafe Is Set to Become a 900-Person Brewpub Pouring 4 Pines Beers
The giant guitar is gone, with a sports bar and brewpub featuring the Gold Coast’s largest island bar taking its place from summer 2024.
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FeatureBartender Tom Egerton on What Makes Hong Kong's Cocktail Scene One of the Best in the World
Year after year, Hong Kong cocktail haunts make the list of the World's Best Bars. How do they do it?
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NewsThis Aussie Distillery Is Elevating Easter with a New Edition of Its Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum
The Grove's latest limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to order now in time for your Easter celebrations.
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FeatureKisumé Executive Chef Yonge Kim on Plating Up Modern Takes of Traditional Japanese Dishes
"Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”
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NewsArchie Rose's Latest Tipple Is a Bottled Lamington Cocktail That's Landed Just in Time for Easter
Swap chocolate eggs for this boozy take on the classic Australian dessert, which tastes like dark chocolate, raspberry and honeycomb.
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NewsThe Wickham Is Reopening with a Revamped Beer Garden and New Indoor Spaces After a $3.1-Million Makeover
It's been 138 years since this Fortitude Valley pub first opened its doors — and now its beloved beer garden will be weather-proofed.
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NewsLune's Highly Sought-After Hot Cross Cruffins Are Returning for Another Delicious Easter
Forget plain old croissant-muffin hybrids — Lune's Easter version throws hot cross buns into the mix as well, and they always sell out.
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NewsNigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia This Autumn to Share Her Culinary Secrets
Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Sydney and Melbourne in May.
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FeatureA CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit
Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.
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NewsThis Pub Chain Is Hosting a Week-Long Espresso Martini Festival at 200-Plus Australian Bars
Sip martinis all day for an entire week at venues around the country, all to celebrate World Espresso Martini Day.
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NewsJust In: Lune's Sibling Wine Bar Butler Has Permanently Closed Its South Brisbane Doors
"We’ve hosted a few amazing parties, drank an incredible amount of beautiful wine and crafted dishes that will remain in our memories. We very much hope they stay in yours, too."
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NewsNow Open: Ardo's Is Newstead's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop From the City Winery Team
Carl's Bar and Bistro's former home on Wyandra Street is now serving a curated range of vino to sip onsite and take away, plus pintxos, cheese and charcuterie.
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NewsJust In: Three Blue Ducks Is Closing Its W Brisbane Restaurant After Five Years
Before it says farewell, the chain's only Brisbane site will spend April and May serving up a best-of menu of dishes.
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NewsNow Open: Rumba Is Fortitude Valley's New Cuban-Inspired Venue From the Lina and Soko Crew
Now open in Evita's old St Paul's Terrace digs, this newcomer serves up tequila-heavy cocktails and does $25 all-you-can-eat tacos once a week.
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FeatureCelebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience
"Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."
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NewsComing Soon: Lait Noir Is Edward Street's Sleek New Paris-Inspired Coffee and Pastry Spot
The new addition to Brisbane's CBD will start serving Toby’s Estate coffee and raspberry almond coconut tarts from mid-March.
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NewsNow Open: Babylon Garden Is Eagle Street's New Two-Tier Waterfront Bar with Stunning River Views
This riverside newcomer cascades across two terraces and 645 square metres, serving up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.
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NewsNow Open: Amalfi Coast-Inspired Newcomer Settimo Is Star Chef Guy Grossi's First Brisbane Restaurant
You'll find the 150-seater inside The Westin Brisbane, serving up breakfast cacio e pepe omelettes, Amalfi lemon chicken and Italian wines.
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NewsOktoberfest Brisbane Is Saying Auf Wiedersehen After 15 Years of Steins, Schnitties and German Celebrations
"Over the past few months it has become clear that if the festival were to take place in 2023, we would not be able to deliver the same authentic German experience you have come to expect and love."
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NewsComing Soon: OTT Challenge Room Bar Hijinx Hotel Is Opening Its First Brisbane Venue in March
After Holey Moley set up shop at Chermside in 2022, the northside shopping centre will now welcome this New York hotel-themed games bar.
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NewsDa Biuso Is Brisbane's First 12-Seat Fine-Diner on a Bus — and It's Hitting the Streets From March
Serving up Mediterranean-inspired six-course degustations, this new eatery will debut in Ascot, then take its meals on wheels around town.
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NewsSydney's Restaurant Hubert Is Bringing Its French Cuisine to Brisbane for a One-Night-Only Collaboration
Head Chef Alexis Besseau is heading to Woolloongabba's C’est Bon for a 'French on French' menu featuring four snacks and four courses.
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NewsNow Open: Future Magic Brewing Co Is East Brisbane's New Community-Minded 150-Seat Beer Haven
After a successful crowdfunding campaign, this eastside newcomer is pouring its own beers, slinging pizzas and showing nearby breweries some love in an old Manilla Street warehouse.
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NewsHarris Farm Markets Has Completely Eliminated Artificial Colours From All Products on Its Shelves
The supermarket chain is the first — and so far only — major grocery provider to ditch artificial colours in Australia.
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NewsAcclaimed British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Bringing His First-Ever Live Theatre Show to Australia
Catch the ‘White Heat’ author and 'MasterChef' alum chatting about his culinary career — including being the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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NewsSydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife
The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.
