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

‘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.

  • byMatt Shea

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A classic NYC-inspired CBD burger joint is expanding to 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

  • byMatt Shea
First look:Happy Boy team unveils Petite,its long-awaited French eatery
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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.

  • byMatt Shea
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Paddington restaurant NOTA announces closure
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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.

  • byMatt Shea
Brisbane chef to represent Australia at cooking ‘Olympics’

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.

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

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

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.

  • byMatt Shea
Montrachet owner’s bakery and cooking school goes into liquidation

Montrachet owner’s bakery and cooking school goes into liquidation

A company owned by one of Brisbane’s most prominent chefs has been placed into voluntary liquidation,with eateries including King Street Bakery closing their doors.

  • byFelicity Caldwell andMatt Shea