First look:Gerard’s Bistro reopens in brilliant style on James Street

First look:Gerard’s Bistro reopens in brilliant style on James Street

One of Brisbane’s most celebrated restaurants gets a new chef and a one-of-a-kind facelift from a Sushi Room,SK Steak&Oyster and Same Same designer.

  • byMatt Shea

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The new Valley eatery from one of Australia’s most influential modern chefs

The new Valley eatery from one of Australia’s most influential modern chefs

The DNA of his cooking is everywhere. Now,he’s returned to Brisbane to unveil one of this city’s hottest new restaurants in a beautiful heritage space.

  • byMatt Shea
‘A big street party’:The Valley’s free music festival returns this weekend

‘A big street party’:The Valley’s free music festival returns this weekend

The “classic version” of this free music festival makes a comeback with two large outdoor stages hosting acts such as Mallrat,Mildlife and Hatchie.

  • byCourtney Kruk
No valley for old men,or a test of fortitude?
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No valley for old men,or a test of fortitude?

There’s a lot to be said for inner-city life,even if your hard-partying days are rapidly disappearing in the rear-view mirror.

  • byCameron Atfield
Happy Boy crew open a buzzy French bistro in the Valley

Happy Boy crew open a buzzy French bistro in the Valley

The team behind two other East Street eateries have now brought their love of French cuisine to the strip.

  • byMatt Shea
Former TV chef to open boundary-pushing Valley steakhouse

Former TV chef to open boundary-pushing Valley steakhouse

With one of Australia’s most in-demand designers also on board,the former TV presenter wants his new project to be among the world’s top 100 steak restaurants.

  • byMatt Shea
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Slick James St spot dedicated to coffee and croque madames coming soon

Slick James St spot dedicated to coffee and croque madames coming soon

The Mitch&Antler team will be dishing up fancy toasties,Kasa specialty coffee,seasonal salads,cake shakes and (wait for it) canned-to-order soft serve.

  • byMatt Shea
Democracy manifest:How a bronze statue could be gold for a tired mall

Democracy manifest:How a bronze statue could be gold for a tired mall

Australia’s most celebrated arrest happened in Fortitude Valley’s Chinatown Mall. So why not cash in on the notoriety?

  • byCameron Atfield
It’s Barbie week. Have you made plans to see it?
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Entertainment

It’s Barbie week. Have you made plans to see it?

Make the most of this cultural phenomenon by reconnecting with your local cinema or attending one of several Barbie-themed events around Brisbane.

  • byCourtney Kruk
New ballgame:Pillar of Brisbane Chinatown to become adult playground

New ballgame:Pillar of Brisbane Chinatown to become adult playground

The abandoned King of Kings yum cha restaurant is set to have its Cinderella moment,becoming a games bar in the Fortitude Valley entertainment precinct.

  • byJocelyn Garcia
Valley thieves may have hidden weapons in bushes before stabbings:police

Valley thieves may have hidden weapons in bushes before stabbings:police

Police had searched more than 120 people for knives and seized one weapon in Brisbane’s party precincts before three men were allegedly stabbed in separate incidents by a balaclava-clad group.

  • byCloe Read