Tag: New Openings
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Rise and dine – PALMA to bring breezy all-day vibes to South City Square
Over the past few years, Talisman Group has ticked off a lot of boxes. It made a sensational first impression with its retro-tinged Italian-inspired restaurant Sasso, followed quickly by sleekly chic vino spot South City Wine. More recently, the group expanded to Melbourne, giving the city Talisman’s punchy take on Peruvian-Chinese cuisine (otherwise known as…
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Sandwiches, scrolls and Seoul-inspired flavours – Janus Deli comes to Slacks Creek
Those unfamiliar with Roman mythology might find Janus (the Roman god of beginnings and endings, transitions and passages) an odd choice to name a sandwich joint, but dig a little deeper into the background of this Gold Coast deli and things quickly start to make more sense. You see, Janus Deli began from an ending.…
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Meet Freya – Milton’s new cafe serving bagels, coffee and good vibes
Milton’s Railway Terrace is a microcosm of Brisbane’s greater dining scene. You’ve got a bit of everything, from craft-beer bars and Vietnamese street eats, flavour-packed Indian cuisine and top-flight specialty coffee. You might think all bases are covered, but there’s always room for more. Freya, a brand-new coffee spot now open at the base of…
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 530 October 21
Landers Pocket Brisbane’s hospitality scene will welcome a bold and ambitious new addition next month with the hotly anticipated arrival of multifaceted food, drink and entertainment precinct Landers Pocket. Touted as the biggest entertainment precinct to launch since Howard Smith Wharves, the 16-ha development (housed a short distance from DFO Brisbane near the airport) will…
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Birria Boy brings flame-licked Mexican fare and mezcal-fuelled fun to Clarence Corner
Clarence Corner, the junction of Stanley Street and Annerley Road in Woolloongabba, has always been a precinct of ebbs and flows. Recent years have seen an influx of new-wave hot spots like Echo & Bounce and Can You Keep A Secret?, which have quickly cultivated strong local followings. Meanwhile, the revitalisation of The Princess Theatre…
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From Baja California to Bokarina – Playa Mexican makes waves on the Sunshine Coast
When it comes to global food trends, Tony Kelly always keeps one ear to the ground. The restaurateur behind Sunshine Coast-based juggernaut, the Tony Kelly Restaurant Group, has spent much of his career parlaying his insight into a strong portfolio of hospitality brands. Venues like Market Bistro, Rice Boi, Giddy Geisha and Bocca Italian are…
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 529 October 14
Birria Boy This Friday October 17, the crew behind Woolloongabba’s celebrated French restaurant C’est Bon will debut a new pop-up concept next door called Birria Boy. Taking over the space recently vacated by Clarence, C’est Bon’s head chef Andy Ashby is looking to inject a bit of colour and energy into the Stanley Street strip,…
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Embrace the Gloment at The Glo House, Brisbane’s stunning new glass-encased venue space
Anthony Ikin and Pete Cunningham know a thing or two about throwing an incredible party. As co-founders of Glo Events, the duo has helped ideate, plan and orchestrate all sorts of events, from product launches and brand activations to glitzy galas and charity balls. Though every Glo Events shindig – big or small – is…
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 528 October 7
Above Rooftop Opening Friday October 17 atop Ovolo The Valley, Above Rooftop is set to bring a fresh dose of Mediterranean-meets-Australia flair to Brisbane’s bar scene. With a sun-drenched, Euro-inspired vibe complete with cocktails, share-style mezze, poolside lounging, the venue promises a relaxed yet elevated experience. Designed by BSPN Architects, the 60-seat venue is inspired…
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Location revealed – Death & Co is opening its Brisbane outpost under the Regatta Hotel in Toowong
Earlier this year, we shared word that world-renowned cocktail bar Death & Co was expanding to Australia, opening two outposts in collaboration with hospitality juggernaut Australian Venue Co. The craft-cocktail specialist is a big name on the global bar scene, famed for its popular haunts in New York City, Los Angeles, Denver and Washington D.C..…