City life
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
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
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
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 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
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
$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
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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
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
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