Matt Shea
Food and Culture Editor
Matt Shea is Food and Culture Editor at Brisbane Times. He is a former editor and editor-at-large at Broadsheet Brisbane, and has written for Escape, Qantas Magazine, the Guardian, Jetstar Magazine and SilverKris, among many others.
The ‘Reuben’ that’s not a Reuben, but you need to eat ASAP anyway
This Tarragindi cafe does away with the rye to make one of Brisbane’s best variations on the classic sanger. Plus, it does a killer vegetarian sandwich.
- Matt Shea
Top operator to open wine bar in heritage-listed Valley spot
Expect plenty of Portuguese and Spanish wine alongside snacks and MYO deli boards. Plus, two of Brisbane’s best barkeeps are along for the ride.
- Matt Shea
Cult Brisbane CBD cafe named one of the world’s best coffee shops
It beat out specialty coffee spots from across the globe – and a second local operator cracked the top 100.
- Matt Shea
Kangaroo Point Bridge’s crown jewel is a restaurant fit for Brisbane
It’s the second venue for the bridge this month. Expect plenty of steak, live lobster, bugs and oysters from the tank, and of course, those one-of-a-kind views.
- Matt Shea
The Valley welcomes a freewheeling 500-person izakaya and karaoke bar
Come for surprisingly delicious food from a gun Sydney chef, stay for the cocktails, dancing, karaoke and ping pong tournaments. Here’s what else is in store.
- Matt Shea
The Fifty Six is an early chance for 2025’s best restaurant opening
Heritage digs, a star chef, an opulent design and a menu that creatively updates Cantonese food make this CBD diner a must-visit.
- Matt Shea
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Kangaroo Point Bridge’s first eatery is an all-day stunner
Opening today, it’s serving woodfired eggs in the morning, and paella, chilli crab pizza and slow-cooked lamb ribs in the evening. Here’s a first look.
- Matt Shea
Where on the Gold Coast you need to eat and drink right now
The city’s hospitality scene has never been better. Here’s a cheat sheet on what to check out next time you’re in town.
- Matt Shea
The exciting Brisbane restaurants and bars to look out for in 2025
Think 2024 was busy? Well, strap yourself in for some major openings in the CBD, and a bunch of must-visits elsewhere around town.
- Matt Shea
Popular Newstead restaurant to close its doors
Diners have one week to experience precise Euro-inspired dishes such Catalan seafood stew, burrata with strawberries and balsamic, and its signature risotto.
- Matt Shea
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