Gum Bistro opened in April in West End.

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

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Dumbo’s Bonnie Shearston and Tom Sanceau at Portside Wharf.

A classic NYC-inspired CBD burger joint is expanding to Portside Wharf

It will be the same but different,with a slick fit-out,expanded menu,more beers and a punchy wine list. Also,it will be doing fried chicken and champagne nights.

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Paul Piticco,Denis Sheahan and Andrew Baturo outside Naldham House.

Coming soon:‘Brisbane’s Raffles’ set to animate waterfront dining hub

A pan-European brasserie and late-night cocktail lounge have been announced,with a two-hatted chef and star designer attached.

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Cerin’s Italian baked good have been a hit with locals since the pasticceria opened in late May.

Gabba locals line up for new bakery’s slick Italian treats

Come for carbonara Danishes,pistachio cornetti,creamy brioche buns,mini tarts with custard and seasonal fruit,and crunchy savoury focaccia.

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The black Angus katsy sando at Supernova.

Diners queuing out the door for sandos at this Japanese vinyl cafe

It’s also serving soba,pan-fried potato mochi,Japanese curry bread,and canned strawberry cake. But you’d best arrive early.

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Petite opens for bookings this Tuesday,June 11.

First look:Happy Boy team unveils Petite,its long-awaited French eatery

This striking two-level restaurant,with its slick fit-out,approachable food and killer Gallic wine list,might be the Votan brothers best yet. Take a peek inside.

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NOTA co-owner and chef Sebastiaan de Kort has announced the popular Paddington restaurant will close in August.

Paddington restaurant NOTA announces closure

“It’s definitely time to consolidate. The industry has changed.” Not that it’s the end for Sebastiaan de Kort and Kevin Docherty. Here’s what they have in store.

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Celebrated chef Dan Arnold is returning to compete in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Brisbane chef to represent Australia at cooking ‘Olympics’

In 2017,Dan Arnold achieved the highest ranking to date by an Australian chef. This time,he’s looking to emulate a famous mentor by going all the way.

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The 126-seat Azteca will be located on the Queen’s Wharf development’s fourth-floor Terrace.

First look:Soko team unveils an Aztec-inspired eatery for Queen’s Wharf

The fourth-floor Terrace spot will fuse Latin American and Asian cuisine and feature outside dining with views over the river. Here’s what else is in store.

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Two Yolks’ burgers feature imported American buns,Cape Grim grass-fed beef and Bangalow pork.

First look:a cult pair of Byron Bay and Burleigh eateries lands in Brisbane

Finn Poke is serving barramundi bowls;Two Yolks,gooey egg burgers with Cape Grim beef and Bangalow pork. And there’s a chef with Michelin-star pedigree attached.

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Matt Whiley at W Brisbane.

Pig-blood wine? Eggshell soda? It’s all in a day’s work for this bartender

His work has been celebrated in both England and Australia. Now,he’s coming to Brisbane for a six-month collaboration. Here’s what’s in-store.

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