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A Cafe Called Kevin opened in New Farm in late January.

Brisbane’s most exciting cafe openings of 2024

From the arrival of a star Melbourne baker to an onslaught of decadent pastries and ultra-fluffy katsu sandos, here’s what took our fancy these past 12 months.

  • Matt Shea
Slow cooked short rib with al pastor aji amarillo and pineapple.

Rick Shores team finally unveils its long-awaited Gold Coast sequels

They’ve been five years in the making, but Norte and Sueno were worth the wait. Take a look inside.

  • Matt Shea
Gerald Ong will be in the kitchen at The Fifty Six when it opens in February.

‘Brisbane’s Raffles’ to unveil a chic, sophisticated Cantonese restaurant

A gun chef will lean into traditional techniques, such as making his own oyster sauce. There will also be a 200-bottle wine list that includes Chinese vino.

  • Matt Shea
Honto’s crumbed whiting sando.

This Japanese restaurant makes not one, but two of the best sandos in town

It’s mastered a luscious fish sando, plus a contender for the best pork katsu in Brisbane. You need to eat both.

  • Matt Shea
Raw beef tartelettes with sour cream and caviar.

French gets a buzzy update at Brisbane’s hottest new dining precinct

It suits everything from occasion dinners to those wanting to drop by for oysters and caviar. Plus, it has a killer wine list with more than 40 champagnes.

  • Matt Shea
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Siblings Kate and Cam Reid of Lune Croissanterie.

Why Melbourne chefs are heading to Brisbane in droves

The sunny climate, a vibrant hospitality scene and the looming Brisbane Olympics have Melbourne restaurateurs flying north.

  • Matt Shea and Roslyn Grundy
Dark Shepherd opened at Queen’s Wharf on Friday.

Enter this moody Queen’s Wharf eatery to experience the ‘wagyu of lamb’

It’s also about woodfired octopus, woodfired quail and a signature woodfired cheesecake. And there’s lobster and oysters from the tank. Take a peek inside.

  • Matt Shea
Fair Play Kitchen opened in Chelmer in early November.

Prettiest footy club in Brisbane’s south-west becomes a slick gastropub

Locals are flocking for Moreton Bay bug risotto, classic chicken parmigianas and hearty steaks, as well as a tight globetrotting wine list.

  • Matt Shea
Aizome’s Tony Huang is pushing boundaries with his innovative cocktail making.

An intimate, club-like Japanese bar is unveiled in West End

It’s the first of two game-changing venues. Inside, a star bartender is using innovative techniques (and Japanese ice) to push the boundaries of cocktail making.

  • Matt Shea
Barry Parade Public House is one of the best-looking bar openings in years.

One of 2024’s best new bars is in a surprising heritage location

Don’t know Barry Parade? You need to seek it out for this boozer serving clever cocktails, Australian wines and craft beers, and Creole-influenced comfort food.

  • Matt Shea

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/topic/food-5vc