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Dylan Alcott’s Ability Fest Is Making Its Triumphant Return This Year

The world would be a far better place if there were more festivals like Ability Fest, but for now, we can relish in the fact that the country’s most inclusive event is making a triumphant return this October, taking over not just Melbourne but making an exciting debut in Brisbane.

Features

We Spoke To Sex Therapist Chantelle Otten About Sex And Intimacy—Here’s What She Told Us

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

Travel

Cameras At The Ready—Here’s 10 Of The Best LA Hot Spots For A Star-Sighting

Known for its sprawling mansions, thriving entertainment industry and palm-studded streets, Los Angeles is a natural celebrity habitat. To give you the best chance of clapping eyes on Hollywood’s rich and famous, we uncovered 10 of the top spots for VIP sightings. 

Wellness

Plunge Bathhouse & Recovery Centre

Plunge Bathhouse & Recovery has just opened in Redcliffe, inviting us all to soak, relax and rejuvenate.

Cafes

Sarni

A good sandwich is anything but simple, as you’ll find at Ascot’s new sandwich spot Sarni. 

Bars & Pubs

Stan’s

This sleek, moody lounge bar from the Stanley team is serving up expertly crafted cocktails with a fresh twist.

Cafes

Baker D. Chirico

After four long years of waiting, Melbourne’s iconic Baker D Chirico has finally opened the doors to its Brisbane location.

Local Escapes

8 Essential Steps To Prep For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Winter’s finally packing up and the lure of an outdoor getaway has never been stronger.

Features

Drive-In Diners And Retro Rooftops—We Uncover The Hidden Gems Behind LA’s Biggest Icons

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

Travel

Our Travel Editor’s Guide To Australia’s 50 Best Places To Stay In 2024

Ready to plan your next getaway? Discover the top 50 places to stay in Australia for 2024, from secluded forest cabins to luxurious beachside resorts.

Restaurants

Allonda

An airy two-story spot from the ex-Nota team, Allonda is all about good food, good wine and good service, which it dishes up in a sleek, modern setting. 

Food & Drink

Montrachet

Montrachet is back, with a new French-born chef owner at helm, Clément Chauvin. 

Restaurants

Byblos

This iconic riverside spot is reopening with a whole new look—and a new menu to go with it.

Bars & Pubs

Coming Soon: B-SIDE

Taking over the upper level of Yoko, B-SIDE will be part vinyl bar, part dining experience, and all about the good times. 

Travel

These Sky High Rooftop Bars Are The Perfect Spots To Catch The Iconic Hollywood Sign

While Melbourne might be best known for its laneway bar culture, in Los Angeles some of the coolest hangouts are hidden sky high.

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The U:L Travel 50: Everything Essential For Your Upcoming Adventure

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

Travel

These Luxe Hotels In Tropical North Queensland Are Our Editor’s Go-To For A Getaway

Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, immerse yourself in indigenous culture and unwind at one of Crystalbrook Collection's sustainable luxe hotels. Trust us when we say, a trip to Cairns is a truly unforgettable escape. 

Restaurants

Goodtime

After closing their doors for renovations for the last few months, Goodtime is back and better than ever.

Restaurants

Dumbo

A new bar and burger joint from a couple of hospitality legends has just hit Portside Wharf.

Fitness

TotalFusion Chermside

Following the stunning expansion to TotalFusion Platinum in Newstead, their Chermside location is set to get the same treatment. 

Bars & Pubs

Portside Social

Hamilton locals can get excited for a new go-to spot, with the welcoming of Portside Social.

Food & Drink

Pilloni Has Added A Limited Edition Coffee-Infused Cocktail To Its Menu

Experience a taste of Roma in Brisbane with Pilloni’s limited edition coffee-infused cocktail, crafted in collaboration with Lavazza. Pair it with authentic Italian dishes for an unforgettable dining experience.

Travel

Everything You Need To Experience At Resorts World Sentosa In Singapore In 2024

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

Restaurants

HAAD Thai

Carindale Westfield has been blessed with a new Thai spot, and we have a feeling it’ll soon become your go-to. 

Restaurants

À la Bonne Franquette

Say bye-bye to expensive French cuisine, and hello to this one-of-a-kind French takeaway spot.

Restaurants

Black Hide Steak & Seafood By Gambaro

This iconic steak spot has just reopened at The Star Brisbane.

Restaurants

Claw BBQ Carindale

Claw BBQ has brought its Southern charm to the southside. 

North America

Here’s 9 Sporting Experiences To Tick Off Your Bucket List While You’re In LA

With eleven pro sports teams, landmark arenas and magnificent weather all year round, Los Angeles offers endless opportunities to get your sporting fix.

Food & Drink

7 Must-Try Dining And Entertainment Spots New To Brisbane’s Southside

If you’re a Southsider, we’ve got pretty big news for you.

Things To Do

7 Of The Best Experiences In Australia You Can Do For Less This Weekend

Every city has something to offer, so we’ve leaned on our editors to give you those juicy, affordable recommendations.

Restaurants

Medé

Mede is all about modern Mediterranean cuisine in a refined but relaxed setting.

Activities & Itineraries

The West End Electric

Expect fire-breathing, acrobatics, and classy cabaret numbers at this new theatre.

Restaurants

Coming Soon: Central

The team behind Rick Shores and Southside have been keeping a secret, but they’re finally ready to lift the lid on their latest project, a subterranean dumpling restaurant coming soon to the Brisbane CBD. Hong Kong-inspired and named for the city’s busiest district, Central will be a moody, low-lit, 80-seat spot hidden underneath the storied Piccadilly Arcade building on Queen Street.

Bakeries & Delis

Croix Croissant Newstead

You may know them from their Hillcrest location on Brisbane’s southside, or maybe even their OG Melbourne spot, but Croix Croissant has finally blessed the inner city with their goods and we could not be happier. Landing in Newstead, this decadent bakery crafts not only the pastry classics, but also the flavourful crookies and cruffins that are all-the-age at the moment, plus a few signature creations that are a must try. 

TV & Movies

18 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch Right Now

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

Gifts

22 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

Gifts

Gifts For Mum: 20 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

Restaurants

Attimi By Dario Manca

Taking over the old home of NOTA in Paddington is Attimi by Dario Manca, an experimental, 28-seat fine dining spot that combines contemporary Italian cuisine with traditional European finesse. While Attimi is Manca’s first restaurant, his resume boasts stints in many a Michelin-starred restaurant as well as time in the kitchen with Gorden Ramsay and Giovanni Pilu, so you can expect a memorable experience here. 

Food & Drink

The Ballpark

Whether you’re a fan of baseball or just like the idea of hitting balls really hard with a wooden bat, The Ballpark could be for you. This baseball-themed sports bar at Portside Wharf brings us Australia’s first virtual baseball experience. With actual batting cages complete with real bats and balls, you can test your skills thwacking balls into a virtual field of your choosing. The full game simulation tracks your speed, distance, direction and more, so get ready to verse your friends or just try and beat your highscore. 

Homewares

Jardin

Opening its doors just in time for Spring, Samford Valley’s Jardin is a beautiful botanical concept store and event space home to a range of plants, pots and homewares. Owned and operated by husband and wife Michale and Louise Cruice—this family owned business is sure to offer a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Food

Margarita Margarita

In need of some holiday vibes, even just in the comfort of your own home? Well, Margarita Margarita is here to give you just that. Quenching your thirst with a perfectly blended elixir of salt, sweetness, and citrus, these Brisbane-born margarita mixers will instantly transport you to the relaxation of a Hawaiian beach.

Gifts

These 21 Sustainable Gifts Are Your Answer To Conscious Gift Giving

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

Gifts

Gifts For Her: 23 Dreamy Ideas Guaranteed To Impress

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Gifts

Homewares Gifts: 19 Gifts Perfect For Your Decor-Loving Pals

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

Food Trucks

Sorella & Co

Entrust your next event to this family-owned catering business that blends a passion for modern, Italian-inspired cuisine with a dedication to creating unforgettable experiences. For Sorella, hospitality is practically an art form, and no matter what’s on your event planning to-organise list—from catering to styling and coordination—they’ve got you covered.

Bars & Pubs

Poison Ivy

It’s time to enter an alternate dimension, thanks to the new villain-inspired venue that has opened up alongside comic book-inspired eatery 1st Edition and cocktail bar Harley Quinn in California Lane. Poison Ivy completes the Valley laneway trio to create a multiverse of venues with a single menu that spans all three. 

Cafes

Yo-Chi Newstead

Yo-Chi is Australia's fastest-growing frozen yogurt brand and after one visit to this bustling fro-yo joint, you'll see why. Brisbane residents now have five venues to choose from when searching for their fro-yo fix, with the recently opened Yo-Chi Newstead slinging up frozen delights to the north side along with it's locations in the CBD, Paddington, Mt Gravatt and Bulimba.

Restaurants

Poca Madre

There’s something about a demure, desert oasis-inspired venue interior that makes us immediately want to hit that ‘book now’ button, and after one peek at South Bank’s new Mexican spot, we’ve already got our date night outfit ready to go. 

Gifts

The Best Gift Cards To Buy When You Needed A Present Yesterday

Admit it, there's nothing better than a gift card.

Activities & Itineraries

Putt Your Way Through Spooky Scenes At This Halloween-Themed Mini Golf Course

Putt your way through a mini golf course filled with evil clowns, wicked witches and creepy crawlies for Halloween. 

Gifts

Gifts For Him: 22 Gift Ideas That Any Man In Your Life Will Love

Whether it’s your brother, friend, a new(ish) relationship, or a long-term partner, trying to find the perfect gift for the man isn't easy.

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Trinny London

Trinny London, founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall from her very own kitchen table, currently stands as one of Europe's fastest-growing beauty brands. With a focus on a fresh and natural approach to glam and skin, Trinny London has rapidly expanded their global presence. Westfield Chermside in Brisbane is now home to their very first Queensland pop-up shop, which has just opened in all its sparkling glory on Level 2, near Myer. Say goodbye to shade-matching uncertainty online—now you can confidently find your perfect fit by sampling their makeup and skincare collection in person, with their team of experts right there to help.

Cafes

Temple Boba

Joining the ever-growing line up of eateries and bars at Portside Wharf in Hamilton is Temple Boba, a stunning new bubble tea spot pouring both traditional and creative bubble teas. Here  you can design your own brewed, fruit or milk tea with your choices of flavour, temperature, sweetness level and toppings, as well as nibble on mochi doughnuts. 

Bars & Pubs

Little Miss Sunshine

Cocktail bars the city has a plenty, but breweries not so much—however now open in a prime spot inside 80 Ann Street is a Queensland-inspired bistro with its very own brewery. Scoring a huge space on the ground floor of the impressive building, Little Miss Sunshine is all about sunny vibes, house beers and local cuisine. 

Restaurants

Justin Lane

Iconic Burleigh pizza slinger Justin Lane has come to Brisbane, taking over the historic old Queenslander that Alfred & Constance once called home. If you don’t know them, this long-time Italian institution is a Gold Coast stalwart, with diners coming from far and wide to tuck into their wood-fired pizzas and plentiful cocktails—and now, the Valley is getting a slice of the action. 

Food & Drink

What’s Open In Brisbane This King’s Birthday Public Holiday 2024

Being the active lot that we are, there isn’t much more that we’d rather being doing on a day off work than celebrating the King’s birthday in true style with good food and a drink in hand.

Gifts

Outdoorsy Gifts: 21 Gifts For That Person Who’s Always Outside

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

Bakeries & Delis

Wilbur’s General Store

Who knew that tucked away in a suburban corner of Holland Park you’d find Brisbane’s best gourmet sandwich joint? The folks at Wilbur’s General Store are the south side sandwich savants serving up quality coffee, sweet treats and, of course, delicious sandwiches from what used to be an old corner store, and, even if you’re not a local, they are worth the drive.

Cafes

Laneway

Take a turn off James Street, wander down Gerard’s Lane, and you’ll find the aptly named Laneway, a new hidden bagel cafe that has taken over where Cantinho used to reside. Dishing up an impressive assortment of bagels, including both breakfast and lunch options, they also offer light breakfasts, toasties, wraps, pastries and coffees, making this the perfect mid-week pitstop. 

Food & Drink

FIRMA Italian

Emporium Hotel’s Signature restaurant has just transformed into FIRMA, a luxe destination for elevated Italian that aims to live up to Signature’s legacy (firma literally means ‘signature’ in Italian), but be enjoyed often, not just on special occasions. Newly stepping up to the plate to helm the kitchen is Italian Chef Alba Rizzo, who’ll be drawing on her Lombardy heritage to create rich, delicious dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and local culture. 

Restaurants

aKAH Chicken

Bringing crispy fried chicken to the Redcliffe Peninsula is aKAH Chicken, a new hole-in-the-wall spot from the crew behind Brisbane’s Hanwoori and Shabu House. Here you can chow down on delicious chicken burgers, loaded fries and of course, plenty of golden, crispy fried chicken, with house made sauces for dunking and gluten-free options available.

Gifts

Foodie Gifts: The Best Food (And Booze) Gifts For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Things To Do

What’s On In Brisbane This Week, This Month And Beyond

Ready to get out there and explore what Brisbane has to offer?

Food & Drink

25 Of Brisbane’s Best Italian Restaurants

Brisbane's best Italian restaurants come steeped in tradition and are fuelled by a fiery passion to bring the power and glory of the land of Botticelli to your waiting gums.

Restaurants

Supernormal Brisbane

If you haven’t heard of it, Supernormal is a bit of a Melbourne institution. Headed up by hospo legend Andrew McConnell, the popular eatery is reminiscent of a buzzing Asian dining hall, with a lobster roll on the menu that has a cult following. And now, it’s joining the growing list of southern venues and chefs heading our way, landing at the base of the mega new riverfront tower at 443 Queen Street.

Cafes

Dijon

From the hospo legends behind well-known breakfast spots Deedot Coffee House and Never Been, comes Tarragindi’s new toastie joint, Dijon. Here to shake up Brisbane’s sandwich scene, this suburban spot was inspired by the abundance of express lunch spots in Melbourne and is set to impress any lover of a good sandwich.

Restaurants

Ma Chim

Paddington has a new Thai spot, and it comes to us from a talented kitchen duo—Bowyo Muangsong, co-owner of Newstead’s Ping Pong and executive chef at Yolk and Morning After, and her brother Yew. Meaning ‘come and taste it’ in Thai, Ma Chim is all about traditional Thai recipes inspired by the pair’s chef mum, dished up in a stylish but relaxed space on Baroona Road. 

Food & Drink

Cloudland Garden

After 15 years as the epicentre and long time favourite of Fortitude Valley’s party scene, Cloudland, has just had a major makeover, transforming their entire bottom floor into 200-seat Mediterranean-inspired Garden restaurant. While much of Cloudland’s signature stunning interiors (and those incredible function areas upstairs) remain, you’ll now find the ground floor bedecked in hardwood and marble tables, plush cushion seating, wrought iron pods and moody booths.