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Central is just one of numerous group-operated venues that have opened in Brisbane in the past two years.

‘Feels like a spree’: Are restaurant groups really taking over Brisbane?

Together, just three have accounted for 15 major openings over the past 24 months. Independents are asking if we should be concerned.

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Ru Yi Dim Sum

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Southside runs its yum cha menu every Sunday.

Southside

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Mulga Bill’s opened today for its first service.

Mulga Bill’s

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Stilts is an elevated steak and seafood restaurant.

Stilts Dining

Steak and seafood with cracking 270-degree river views.

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LPO Wine occupies an old post office in Tarragindi.

LPO

Matt Okine’s neighbourhood wine store and bar in an old post office.

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A dedicated martini menu is available.

Penelope

Clever bistro with the feel of a 1960s or ’70s European supper club.

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Barry Parade Public House was a welcome new presence on Brisbane’s bar scene in late 2024.

This brilliant new Brisbane bar is closing permanently

Its owners are blaming its demise on rising costs (taxes in particular) and inconsistent patronage. You have just over a week to see what made it so special.

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Donnie’s pepporoni pizza.

Donnie’s

Tidy little pizza restaurant slinging NYC-style pies.

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For food, Dark Blue serves snacks such as tinned sardines and octopus, duck cherry pate, and terrine.

Dark Blue

The follow-up to Hannah Wagner’s popular Dark Red wine bar.

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Harissa egg danish.

Idle

Bakery-led cafe from the Agnes team.

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Amit Roy used to be a manager at Joe’s Deli’s busy Brisbane CBD restaurant.

‘Plagiarism, lies, dishonesty’: restaurateur accuses competitor of menu theft

In a remarkable Instagram post, the owner of Joe’s Deli has accused a former manager of ripping off numerous recipes in the creation of his own sandwich shop.

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There’s Riser DNA in the pastries at Landing.

Landing Bakery

Light and bright bakery by the Riser Bread team.

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Wild shot venison rack with beetroot and blueberry.

Clarence

For a seasonal menu served at the base of a Fish Lane apartment building.

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‘Feels like a spree’: Are restaurant groups really taking over Brisbane?

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Soy-marinated steak with broccolini and edamame salad.
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Big umami energy meets weeknight speed in this soy-dressed steak with loads of greens

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Morgan McGlone's four ingredient chicken salt.
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This four-ingredient chicken salt is the closest thing you’ll get to takeaway chips at home

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Ricotta gnocchi feature on Gran Torino's menu when tomatoes are at their sunny best.
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Handle with care: Neil Perry’s secret to delicate ricotta gnocchi

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