News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

Here's what's been catching our attention, including The Wickham and The Victory's big returns, plus a new riverside festival.

News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Brisbane's pulse.

Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.

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Food & Drink
Edward 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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Food & Drink
British 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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Food & Drink
Now 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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Food & Drink
Ben & Jerry's Is Bringing Back Free Cone Day for the First Time Since 2019

For eight delicious hours on Monday, April 3, the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies.

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Travel & Leisure
Morningside's Rivermakers Is Launching a New Waterside Festival with Music, Markets, Drinks and Fireworks

Makers on the River will host more than 50 stalls, food trucks, gin and rum tastings, and live tunes at Brisbane's newest riverside precinct.

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Food & Drink
Brisbane Powerhouse's Hugely Popular Night Feast Will Return in October with More Food, Drinks and Art

More than 125,000 people went along to the neon-lit night market's debut run, with 67,258 wontons, 28,352 skewers and 6306 oysters eaten.

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Arts & Entertainment
Irvine Welsh, Grace Tame and Tim Winton Headline Brisbane Writers Festival's Packed 2023 Lineup

The 'Trainspotting' author returns to the River City as part of a stacked program filled with 150-plus live literary events.

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Food & Drink
Cocktail 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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