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Golden Avenue opens to the public tonight.

Restaurants open in Brisbane until 2am? Why not?

A top restaurateur has reignited the debate over closing times in Brisbane. But here’s the real problem with the city’s current idea of a night-time economy.

  • Matt Shea
Penelope (at night, at least) hides in plain sight on James Street.

Prices going up at your local cafe or restaurant? Get used to it

Hospitality operators are still dealing with the hangover from high inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes. Some diners need to cut them some slack.

  • Matt Shea
Every Sunday the Global Food Markets set up next to Woodridge Station with fresh produce from local growers.

Bogans? Really? That’s not my Logan experience

Here’s why some off the cuff remarks in a cooking show are so wide of the mark.

  • Matt Shea