Cottage restaurant Essen serves up to 30 guests per night.

The 10 Queensland restaurants you need to eat at this year

From Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns and beyond,here’s where you need to eat in Queensland.

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Alba Bar&Deli in Brisbane’s CBD poured its last drinks on Saturday night.

‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’:Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed

The closure came just days after it was named Queensland’s best bar. Still,owner Jamie Fleming remains optimistic about Brisbane’s food and drink future.

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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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