Brisbane
First look: A glitzy new steakhouse arrives on James Street
Decked out in black with white marble counters and sheer curtains, it’s serving hefty wagyu tomahawks, oysters and lobster from the tank, and a 300-bottle wine list.
- Matt Shea
First look: Tassis group unveils the long-awaited Longwang in the CBD
One of 2024’s major openings occupies a one-of-a-kind former laneway space – and it has a star Donna Chang and Same Same chef in the kitchen.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s Carmen Hartwich named Australia’s first master of bourbon
She’s just the seventh person in the world to achieve the qualification – and the first female.
- Matt Shea
Exhibition is hosting one of Canberra’s best restaurants (for two nights only)
The two-hatted Pilot is popping up in the star Brisbane eatery for a nine-course degustation with paired drinks. But you’ll need to be quick to nab a booking.
- Matt Shea
Coming soon: A Portside restaurant from a hero of hand-shaped pasta
In a brightly detailed spot it will serve lovingly prepared tonnarelli, ravioli and tortellini (which can be purchased retail), along with wood-fired mains.
- Matt Shea
Iconic James Street spot reborn as beautiful all-day wood-fired eatery
An ex-Greca head chef is cooking Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired food such as crab omelette with chilli, pipis with harissa butter, and wagyu with mustard.
- Matt Shea
A slick bistro (from young guns) opens in a cute West End shop
They’ve worked at Gerard’s, Essa, Pilloni and Bar Romantica. Now they’re on their own with eye-catching food and a killer globe-trotting wine list.
- Matt Shea
James & Antler crew to open Japanese vinyl cafe, with a star chef attached
It will serve katsu sandos, soba salads and deep-fried curry bread. There will also be specialty coffee and strawberry matcha, with wine and cocktails to come.
- Matt Shea
An exclusive pasta club is returning to Brisbane – for one day only
Tickets are on on sale now for this colourful DJ-driven lunch, but you’d best be quick.
- Matt Shea
Legit British gastropub opens in heritage-listed South Brisbane space
There’s no TAB and no pokies. Instead, you’ll find cask ale on tap alongside Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, fish and chips, and braised steak and Guinness pies.
- Matt Shea