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Clarence owners Ben McShane and Matt Kuhnemann.

Top small restaurant takes on one of Brisbane’s best dining precincts

It will join star laneway neighbours in a larger space from an in-demand Emme and Pilloni designer. What won’t change? The exceptional, produce-driven food.

  • Matt Shea
Dark Blue opened last month in a laneway Valley spot.

One of the Valley’s best bars welcomes heritage-listed sister venue

In a loft-inspired laneway space it’s serving South American and Spanish wine alongside snacks like tinned sardines, Superbon Madrid crisps and DIY deli boards.

  • Matt Shea
Peter Hollands at the entrance of his new bar Shaman, which will open in late July.

Frog’s Hollow owner to open Puerto Rico-inspired bar in heritage space

Punters will walk down a laneway and staircase to discover a basement venue dedicated to rum, tequila and Santana-inspired tunes. Here’s what else to expect.

  • Matt Shea
The Commercial Hotel still looks much the same from the street, but there have been plenty of changes under the hood.

One of Brisbane’s best restaurant groups takes on an iconic rural SEQ pub

The revived 1905-built venue has been given a sympathetic facelift but now features an elevated menu of pub classics and its own brewpub and sunny beer garden.

  • Matt Shea
Scenic Rim Farm Shop’s long lunch is a big draw at Eat Local Month.

A month-long food festival is set to be served on Brisbane’s doorstep

And it’s in a region that’s often overlooked by locals. Here’s why you need to go.

  • Matt Shea
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Donnie’s is bringing NYC-inspired pizza to Teneriffe.

Legit NYC-style pizza arrives in Teneriffe

A couple of Canberra imports are turning heads in a winsome heritage wool store tenancy – and they had input from one of the UK’s top pizza chefs.

  • Matt Shea
Shannon Kellam and Herve’s head chef Marco Valcarcel Alonso.

Star chef Shannon Kellam proves there’s life after Montrachet

In a new role seemingly custom-made for the former restaurant owner, he talks about finding happiness and purpose after the tribulations of 2024.

  • Matt Shea
Ben O’Donoghue pictured outside The 203 during its construction in 2023.

Star exec chef made redundant from Fortitude Valley steakhouse

‘When life gives you lemons ... you make lemon juice.’ The former Surfing the Menu host took to social media Saturday morning to announce the news.

  • Matt Shea
Penelope (at night, at least) hides in plain sight on James Street.

Flash new supper club hides in plain sight on James Street

Blink and you’ll miss one of 2025’s most exciting openings, which is serving classic food and cocktails with subtle twists. Take a look inside.

  • Matt Shea
For Easter, Doughcraft has added both a classic and a chocolate hot cross bun to its daily menu.

Where to find Brisbane’s best hot cross buns

Whether you’re anti-peel, pro-cardamom or a fan of a wildcard hot cross bun, here’s where to hit for your annual Easter treat.

  • Neesha Sinnya, Matt Shea and Kristen Camp

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