Food
‘I needed to do good food again’: Star chef (finally) returns to CBD
It’s been 12 years since hatted Brisbane chef Kym Machin left fine diner Urbane. Now he’s back, taking on a very different dining scene. Here’s what to expect.
- Matt Shea
Long-awaited Supernormal finally opens in Brisbane, but not as you know it
A plush, light-filled dining room, a completely different menu (from a hatted chef). So what is it that makes Supernormal Brisbane, Supernormal?
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting cafe openings of 2024 (so far)
From a fabulous full-service New Farm cafe and sando-slinging Japanese spot, to an Italian bakery in a classic heritage precinct, here’s what to check out.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting bar openings of 2024 (so far)
From a wine spot hidden in a CBD garage to a British-inspired gastropub and the return of a classic Spring Hill boozer, here’s what’s caught our eye so far.
- Matt Shea
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An 1888-built icon finally reopens as a multi-level food and beverage precinct
“Brisbane’s Raffles” is serving food by a two-hatted chef in a brasserie full of colour, and a stunning supper club destined to open late. Take a peek inside.
- Matt Shea
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One of Brisbane’s best new bars is this wine joint hidden in a CBD garage
It’s serving a 50-bottle wine list and cocktails (including a martini menu) matched to a menu of British-inspired comfort food. You just need to find it.
- Matt Shea
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One of Brisbane’s best bar groups has relaunched an iconic 1864-built pub
This “Heartbreak Ridge” classic features a rejuvenated front bar, a menu of Australian game dishes, and a private dining room in a wine cellar. Take a peek inside.
- Matt Shea
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Paddington’s NOTA to transform into a ‘Michelin’-inspired Italian fine-diner
“I wanted to be a bit of a pioneer”: a popular former Rosmarino chef will serve two degustation menus, taking diners on a food tour of the Italian peninsula.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant openings of 2024 (so far)
From glitzy steakhouses and laneway CBD diners to new French from the Happy Boy crew and the arrival of a southern hospitality powerhouse, here’s what to tick off.
- Matt Shea
First look: Supernormal sister venue Bar Miette opens in a brilliant riverside space
With one-of-a-kind views of the Story Bridge and an all-day, European-leaning menu, this is far from Supernormal afterthought. Here’s what to expect.
- Matt Shea