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Michael Tassis: “There’s so much around here, and you want to do something that works from a community standpoint.”

Tassis Group to bring wood-fired Cantonese to James Street precinct

It’s turning the old Campos and City Winery space into a moody, semi-hidden diner that serves everything from traditional Peking duck to a dan dan ragu.

  • Matt Shea
The Goat’d steak sandwich at Fatty Patty in Underwood.

This halal Underwood shop will rekindle your love of steak sangers

Perfectly cooked wagyu, shokupan, fries, Swiss cheese and pecorino. There’s nothing extraneous about this creation. It might just be the perfect steak sandwich.

  • Matt Shea
Summit Restaurant has reopened, now under the stewardship of Mantle Group.
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The Summit restaurant has reopened. Is it any good?

The Mount Coot-tha icon’s location could be an excuse for mediocrity. But Summit finds a maligned operator and star chef striving to match its sky-high outlook.

  • Matt Shea
Pressé of Lamb shoulder with sweetbreads, rosemary, alliums and jus.
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The low-key James Street restaurant that deserves your attention

It may not be as glamorous as its neighbours, but a chef with NYC Michelin pedigree and a master sommelier help make this heritage-listed spot a must-visit.

  • Matt Shea
“We did the city proud, which I’m really happy about,” said Coffee Anthology owner Adam Wang.

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
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Petite in Fortitude Valley.

Rising tides, rising costs: Brisbane dining’s 2024 in review

A blockbuster new food precinct came to represent both local dining’s strengths and weaknesses, and pointed to what we need as we head for the Olympics.

  • Matt Shea
Cottage restaurant Essen serves up to 30 guests per night.

The 10 Queensland restaurants you need to eat at this year

From Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns and beyond, here’s where you need to eat in Queensland.

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Alba Bar & Deli in Brisbane’s CBD poured its last drinks on Saturday night.

‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’: Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed

The closure came just days after it was named Queensland’s best bar. Still, owner Jamie Fleming remains optimistic about Brisbane’s food and drink future.

  • Matt Shea
Dumbo’s Bonnie Shearston and Tom Sanceau at Portside Wharf.

A classic NYC-inspired CBD burger joint is expanding to Portside Wharf

It will be the same but different, with a slick fit-out, expanded menu, more beers and a punchy wine list. Also, it will be doing fried chicken and champagne nights.

  • Matt Shea
Paul Piticco, Denis Sheahan and Andrew Baturo outside Naldham House.

Coming soon: ‘Brisbane’s Raffles’ set to animate waterfront dining hub

A pan-European brasserie and late-night cocktail lounge have been announced, with a two-hatted chef and star designer attached.

  • Matt Shea

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