Even in a year filled with exciting new restaurant arrivals, the biggest opening might actually be a reopening. In early November, lauded Levant-inspired restaurant Gerard’s opened its doors after a substantial renovation, showing off an earthy and textural aesthetic rejig alongside a fresh menu masterminded by new executive chef Jimmy Richardson. We took a peek inside the new-look Gerard’s, which is poised to remain one of Brisbane’s most esteemed eateries for a long time to come. Here’s what we saw …
Next February, Fortitude Valley’s high street will welcome a brand-new dining concept focusing on woodfired morsels. ēmmē, the brainchild of a rising culinary talent with a flair for improvisation, will be serving an ever-changing menu of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes from a prime site off James Street. It’s shaping up to be one of 2024’s headline openings – here’s what we know …
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A high-end woodfire-powered grill serving premium dry-aged beef and world-class seafood. A casual all-day diner exuding charm in spades. A buzzy open-air bar boasting some of the best views in The City.
Equipped with a Michelin-level cooking suite, premium Queensland-sourced protein from a nationally renowned beef and cattle company, a wine list flush with rare Italian reds, and a seasoned chef at the helm, Establishment 203 is shaping up to be one of the biggest openings of 2023.
It’s already garnered a strong morning trade thanks to its excellent (and expeditiously made) coffee. Now, laneway caffeine joint Anytime Coffee is getting into the sandwich game. The grungy brew bar is now serving a killer range of deli-style sandwiches boasting fresh ingredients and dressings made in-house. Here’s what’s on offer …
As much as we love the hushed reverence of a conventional cinema experience, enjoying a movie under the stars has its own benefits as well. The crew behind Dendy Cinemas is launching a permanent outdoor cinema experience at Brisbane Powerhouse, giving film fans a chance to enjoy alfresco flicks all year round.
Gaythorne locals can stop Instagram refreshing and rubbernecking as they drive down Samford Road – Butter Cafe is now open. The newest concept from a pair of brunch-slinging experts launched late last week, causing an immediate stir with its deli-style toasties stuffed with pastrami and American cheese, Japanese-style sausage muffins and quaff-worthy iced cappuccinos. We popped in to take an up-close look at the offering – here’s what we saw …