City life
Daytrip to a ‘long-lost village’ to experience this cherished bayside takeout
There’s just one fish-and-chip shop in Nudgee Beach, but over 25 years it’s grown into a Brisbane classic. Co-owner Harry Tran tells us what makes it so special.
- Matt Shea
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
Introducing Sandwich Watch, a column dedicated to Brisbane’s best sangers
Every month, we’ll highlight a sandwich that deserves your attention. But first, here’s a clutch of the city’s standard-bearers and newcomers.
- Matt Shea
- Heartlands
- Food
Bamiyan, the southside Afghan restaurant that’s become a Brisbane icon
In the 10 years since it opened, the eatery has won hearts with its fragrant curries, seekh kebabs, dumplings and enormous naan breads.
- Matt Shea
‘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
Hats are back as Good Food steps up its dining coverage in Queensland
A national system for recognising and rewarding exceptional restaurants, the return of the hat ranking system is all about helping Brisbane diners eat better.
- Matt Shea
Light-filled seafood restaurant a fresh catch for Portside Wharf
One of 2023’s most stylish new eateries is serving caviar bumps, lobster from the tank and limoncello cocktails. There’s even a fancy fish and chip shop.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s best cafe openings of 2023 ... so far
From a brilliant Italian grab-and-go and a pair of pastry spots to a new Fortitude Valley cafe from a popular Paddington operator, here’s what to tick.
- Matt Shea
Historic GPO finally reborn as a $9 million food and drink precinct
The Fortitude Valley icon features three venues, a 600-piece chandelier, a 400-bottle back bar, and a 1700-bottle wine cellar.
- Matt Shea
Super whatnow? Flying Colours by Super Whatnot crew brings new palette
Look for the Vulture Street warehouse. There, you’ll find wines on tap, a plant-lined beer garden and a menu co-created by one of Brisbane’s best chefs.
- Matt Shea
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