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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.

  • Matt Shea
Venner opened last week in the old West End timber shopfront previously occupied by Gum Bistro.

Find one of 2026’s most ambitious openings in this old West End shop

The brains behind one of the CBD’s best bars have joined forces with a star of regional cooking to create this unique 60-seat suburban diner.

  • Matt Shea
Uncle Don’s katsu sando.

Find the ideal sando in this unfussy South Brisbane restaurant

Want to be transported to back to the streets of Tokyo? Step this way, please.

  • Matt Shea
The Catchment Brewing Co, in West End.

Brewpub closure to leave hole in heart of West End pub scene

The 11-year-old inner-city haunt has joined a lineup of local brewpubs closing amid rising operational costs.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Adam Wolfers and Benji Terkalas at Kosta’s Takeaway in Gasworks Plaza.

Adam Wolfers out at Anyday, in at Kosta’s Takeaway

After being made redundant from the city’s hottest restaurant group, a star chef returns in style with a viral Sydney import.

  • Matt Shea
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Brisbane food lovers will be able to try El Vilsito’s tacos in March.

A Michelin-worthy Mexico City taco icon is coming to Brisbane

El Vilsito, the world’s most famous “auto-repair” taqueria, is heading to Brisbane this March.

  • Matt Shea
Sunnyside Sliced owner Ali Cengiz.

$80 pizza isn’t the story at this new Newstead slice shop

Imported from the Melbourne suburbs and inspired (in part) by New York, here’s why this Gasworks spot deserves your attention.

  • Matt Shea
Aunty opened Thursday this week.

Tassis Group’s Aunty arrives, and perhaps isn’t quite what you think it is

Taking over the old City Winery premises, this modern Asian restaurant feels like another step change for Michael Tassis – at least in terms of design. Take a look inside.

  • Matt Shea
Let the good times roll with Kosta’s Takeaway Schnitty with house-made chilli.

It’s one of Sydney’s hottest sandwich shops. Now, it’s taking on Brisbane

And it’s bringing along its viral schnitzel sandwich that’s as big as your head.

  • Matt Shea
Otto’s champagne lobster spaghettini.

Is this $75 stunner Brisbane’s best pasta?

South Bank’s Otto restaurant isn’t cheap, but it’s just about always excellent value, and nothing exemplifies that better than this spectacular dish.

  • Matt Shea