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Southside team to open Hong Kong-inspired dumpling spot in heart of CBD
In a subterranean brisbane space, expect drunken chicken, roasted half duck and stacks of dim sum, along with up to 30 wines by the glass and half-bottle.
- Matt Shea
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Where to find Brisbane’s best seafood restaurants
What’s served from the sea in this city has improved out of sight over the past decade. From the fancy to the casual, here’s where to discover it for yourself.
- Matt Shea
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Bamiyan, the southside Afghan restaurant that’s become a Brisbane icon
In the 10 years since it opened, the eatery has won hearts with its fragrant curries, seekh kebabs, dumplings and enormous naan breads.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
One of city’s best young chefs to open restaurant in heritage church
Former Bar Francine chef Brad Cooper is teaming up with his partner to create August, an intimate, Euro-focused diner on a leafy West End terrace.
- Matt Shea
A CBD brewpub (that’s not a brewpub) opens in a light-filled laneway spot
Little Miss Sunshine leads with a Mediterranean-inspired bistro menu, but its breezy digs and 28 taps of beer are a much-needed shot arm for its hidden location.
- Matt Shea
‘I needed to do good food again’: Star chef (finally) returns to CBD
It’s been 12 years since hatted Brisbane chef Kym Machin left fine diner Urbane. Now he’s back, taking on a very different dining scene. Here’s what to expect.
- Matt Shea
Long-awaited Supernormal finally opens in Brisbane, but not as you know it
A plush, light-filled dining room, a completely different menu (from a hatted chef). So what is it that makes Supernormal Brisbane, Supernormal?
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting cafe openings of 2024 (so far)
From a fabulous full-service New Farm cafe and sando-slinging Japanese spot, to an Italian bakery in a classic heritage precinct, here’s what to check out.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting bar openings of 2024 (so far)
From a wine spot hidden in a CBD garage to a British-inspired gastropub and the return of a classic Spring Hill boozer, here’s what’s caught our eye so far.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
An 1888-built icon finally reopens as a multi-level food and beverage precinct
“Brisbane’s Raffles” is serving food by a two-hatted chef in a brasserie full of colour, and a stunning supper club destined to open late. Take a peek inside.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
One of Brisbane’s best new bars is this wine joint hidden in a CBD garage
It’s serving a 50-bottle wine list and cocktails (including a martini menu) matched to a menu of British-inspired comfort food. You just need to find it.
- Matt Shea
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