Food
‘We really feel the pinch’: Staff shortages biting for Brisbane’s local dining scene
As Queen’s Wharf rises and other restaurants shut their doors, the River City’s dining scene has a laundry list of pressures, topped off with national staffing shortages.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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An iconic NYC-inspired CBD burger joint gets an airy riverside sequel
Red Hook follow-up Dumbo expands on its hugely popular burger and booze formula with fish sangas, crisp salads, and fried chicken with champagne.
- by Matt Shea
Southside team to open Hong Kong-inspired dumpling spot in heart of CBD
In a subterranean brisbane space, expect drunken chicken, roasted half duck and stacks of dim sum, along with up to 30 wines by the glass and half-bottle.
- by Matt Shea
Fast-paced, affordable Italian arrives on the ‘James Street’ of the CBD
Doughcraft is cooking Roman-style pinsa (like pizza, but not), house-made pasta, and mains, accompanied by cocktails and Italian wines, in a beautiful dining room.
- by Matt Shea
The $165 utensil you need in your kitchen, according to this top chef
He reckons it will make everything you cook, from fish, chicken and beef to vegetables (and even toast) better. “If people want to steal [it], that’s a good sign.”
- by Matt Shea
Brisbane food identity and markets founder Jan Power dies
Power’s family said the cook, arts patron and founder of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets, who helped transform Brisbane’s food scene, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday night.
- by Marissa Calligeros and Nick Dent
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First look: Paddington welcomes a cosy, Michelin-inspired Italian fine diner
A former Rosmarino chef is doing a la carte during the week and degustations on weekends, with anywhere up to 18 plates. Take a peek inside.
- by Matt Shea
Where to find Brisbane’s best seafood restaurants
What’s served from the sea in this city has improved out of sight over the past decade. From the fancy to the casual, here’s where to discover it for yourself.
- by Matt Shea
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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.
- by Matt Shea
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One of city’s best young chefs to open restaurant in heritage church
Former Bar Francine chef Brad Cooper is teaming up with his partner to create August, an intimate, Euro-focused diner on a leafy West End terrace.
- by Matt Shea
A CBD brewpub (that’s not a brewpub) opens in a light-filled laneway spot
Little Miss Sunshine leads with a Mediterranean-inspired bistro menu, but its breezy digs and 28 taps of beer are a much-needed shot arm for its hidden location.
- by Matt Shea
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