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Brisbane’s restaurant scene is in overdrive: here are 11 of the best

Brisbane’s restaurant scene is in overdrive: here are 11 of the best

The Olympics are nine years away, but the capital of the aptly named sunshine state is already cementing its status as an international city.

Kitchen staff at Exhibition, the darkly theatrical fine diner by Tim Scott, middle. Judit Losh

Jill DupleixFood writer

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Never mind that it’s 38 degrees in the shade, it’s the attitude. Talk about sunny. The optimism in Brisbane right now is relentless. Jaded southerners will need to pack sunglasses, not so much for the glare, but to shield themselves from the enthusiasm.

Having just spent a few days fine-dining my way across the city, I’m in shock. Our sunniest capital city has bounced back post-COVID to claim where-it’s-at status for the next decade. There is so much happening here. What gives?

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Jill DupleixFood writerJill Dupleix is AFR Magazine's culinary editor.

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