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Bring on the tears, the love square and even a proposal.

​Brace yourself, nature nerds. You know that recurring dream where you and David Attenborough become friends and have adventures like The Wild Thornberrys? It’s about to come true...

Opulent desserts are the indulgent peaks of life, and one café in Japan, Hakuichi, is taking this truth to its lavish extreme with gold-leaf coated soft serve. 

Attention, Brisbane party revellers; The Great Brewvegas Pool Party is back for 2018! Part of the annual Brisbane beer festival that is Brewvegas (now in it's 5th year!), their famous pool party officially kicks off the festivities—and trust us when we say you’ll kick yourself if you miss out.

The beauty and brains behind the subterranean funk at Brooklyn Standard are slowly taking over the rest of Eagle Lane with their latest venture, Fat Angel Sports Bar & Grill. Where Brooklyn deals in funk and blues, their above-ground counterpart will instead be blasting live sport direct from the US, midday to midnight from Monday to Saturday.

This Valentine’s Day is definitely one day you’ll actually want to catch the train. As part of Penguin Random House’s philanthropic mission to get us all reading more, they’re footing the bill for your reading material and distributing bundles of narrative pleasure all along our rail routes this Valentine’s Day. Sure beats flowers and a box of Favourites.

Iceland is one of those places you’ve seen on your ‘gram but have never actually ventured to (yet). 

Barnaby better get on to reserving that insta handle, like, now.

Lucky Brisbane is always marvellously clement on 14 February, so this year we’re making the most of it. In a brilliant move by the Vintage Picnic Company, they’re hosting a pop-up picnic beneath the stars for you and ya boo this V Day.

Anyone who grew up in Australia knows it was a unique and totally awesome experience. So when Drumstick presented us with the opportunity to relive our favourite past-times in this sunburned country of ours, we jumped at the chance—with one of their brand new Jatz Sweet & Salty Cracker ice creams in hand, obviously.

We’ve all heard of New Year’s resolutions and to be honest, we’ve probably all failed them at some point in our lives because well, often they can be a little on the unrealistic side. It’s time to ditch the resolutions and make a commitment to developing a few, easy habits in 2018 that can improve your life but are so simple to incorporate, you’re bound to succeed!

He’s only freaking hilarious.

Get ready to reset everything you thought you knew about The Arts Centre Gold Coast, because it’s scored a seriously impressive facelift.

​Pinch us, because we might be dreaming. Bill Freaking Murray, AKA the greatest legend ever to grace God’s green earth, has just announced he’ll be touring Australia this November.

Hey guys, this just in: following the Last Quarter Moon, the stars are pointing to a serious crisis of consciousness. Ga-reat. With V-Day just around the corner, the cosmos are plotting some total eclipses (of the heart). Wanna know what else is in store? We’ve got a few ideas...

So how do you invest in Bitcoin?

This is your only chance to see The Lady and the Unicorn in Australia!

If you’re all about living the high life, Marrakech is the place for you.

Luxe doesn’t even begin to describe this one.

Valentine’s is a tricky “holiday” to navigate. On the one hand, it’s lame and created by evil corporate bigwigs trying to manipulate us and prey on our insecurities. But, on the other hand… it’s fun to get presents, so sue us.

Happy year of the dog, Brisbane! Chinese new year 2018 is finally upon us, so naturally we're gearing up for city-wide festivities and all the over-eating about to go down. From traditional celebrations in Chinatown, to 'zen-ing' out temple-style, race days and a full arvo dedicated to the humble dumpling, Chinese new year in Brisbane is about to go off.

Brought to you by Secret Foodies, this rooftop party is gearing up to go off. 

Purveyors of soaps, bath bombs, and that sleepy-time lotion that became a viral sensation, Lush are in the business of pretty things that smell nice. In keeping with that mission statement, Lush are also master perfumers and have just released a slew of new fragrances. 

It’s February already and we all know what that means: summer is almost over. 

Well, southerners, the wait is officially over. Cornerstone Stores opens this weekend and, by gosh, she’s a thing of absolute beauty! 

The Gold Coast is literally weeks away from welcoming an upmarket, cruelty-free, vegan marketplace—the first of its kind in Australia no less!—and we’re seriously bursting with anticipation. 

Architects of Air are known for their mazes, or luminaria, which are essentially inflatable sculptures, built with tunnels and passages that visitors can explore, that feature light and sound effects. One first time visitor even described the structure as ‘somewhere between a womb and a cathedral’; so naturally our curiosity hit a fever pitch.

Can we all just agree that internal food ordering battles are the absolute worst? You know the ones; the dreaded consideration between pizza OR pasta when you know that you really want both but you realistically only have room for one. It's one of life's true cruelties.

What’s better than cheese paired with wine? Nothing (obviously)—unless someone delivers it straight to your door, saving you the supermarket dash. Oh, and on the same day, too! Bloody genius.

We’re getting what we want, what we really really want.

Oh how we love sleep. We would even go so far as to say there is literally nothing better than a great night’s sleep and nothing quite as terrible as a shitty night’s sleep. Waking up feeling refreshed and well rested is the absolute best way to start the day. Try adding these eight super simple sleep hacks into your bedtime routine and prepare to slay the day!

It’s no secret (or surprise) that breweries are having a real moment in Brisbane right now, so it makes sense that our bright capital would become the site of BrewDog Brewery’s Australian headquarters. The fact that Queensland is home to Clive Palmer and his ‘grog dog’ memes probably helped too. 

As if we actually needed another excuse to spend a long weekend in Byron Bay, here’s another to add to the list; the iconic hotel, The Byron at Byron has undergone an impressive facelift—and, trust us, you’re going to want to check in.

Sometimes it can be hard to transform three litres of Coolabah Crisp Dry White into something that doesn’t taste like it could remove stubborn mould from bathroom grout. Unfortunately, if you’ve spent all your money on Falls tickets and parking fines like the rest of us, then you don’t really have a choice when it comes to wetting your whistle. You can, however, choose to make it taste less like bathroom cleaner.

Gin and tonic: the drink of bright, balmy days and pink-coloured nights.

Playing off our innate impulse to sing along with club anthems, Pub Choir kits us with the tools to make something truly great, teaching a whole song in three-part harmony to a crowd of up to 500 people in just 90 minutes; no experience or aptitude required. The premise is so deliciously pure it’s a wonder no one thought of it sooner. 

Would we really make this up?

If the previously glistening sheen of a new year has begun to tarnish and you’re searching for something to direct all of those party vibes towards, then get this event in the diary because oh boy it’s going to be a biggun’.

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen, there’s plenty to watch on the small screen from the comfort of your couch as well. And the best part is, nobody is judging your snack choices at home.

Juuuuust long enough.

Fondly remembered as the saccharine highlight of last year, Brisbane’s inaugural Ice Cream Festival brought together purveyors of the finest gelati, popsicles, sundaes and cones under one convenient roof for one glorious day.

As Ghandi once said, Friday knockoffs are the window to the soul. It’s the perfect opportunity to size up a potential date or m8, because you can tell a lot about a person from what bev they choose to wrap their lips around in the warmer months. Something flat? Something bubbly? Something brewed? Something aged? Are they living at home? Do they have a successful career? Would they be comfortable sharing a bowl of beer battered chips? Have they done a murder? We can answer all of these important questions and more.

 On a secret beach, no less. 

You may be feeling moody, romantic, energetic or all of the above. Here’s what your horoscope has in store for you this week.

The video. Watch. The Video.

ICYMI, Sofitel Girls’ Day Out is the pinnacle of the not-so-humble girls’ day out. Why? Because there will be handsome AF waiters on hand, a boat load of champagne, and a portion of the proceeds go to straight to Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation. (That’s a Brissie-based cancer research gynaecological charity)

We’re all about following relatable, positive and uplifting sources of fitness and healthy living.

Coriander haters are a privileged bunch.

We’re still trying to work out how it’s 2018, but, it is. And with a new year comes the chance to start afresh and finally fix your place up so that you’re not mega embarrassed when your friends and family come over.

Summer is almost on the out so it's time to get cracking, Brisbanites. If you've found yourself in an extended Netflix binge we're here to tell you to get off the couch, bust out the towels, and get around town with some proper urban exploration before the sunshine desists.

Here we go, guys. The Urban List Culture Edit, otherwise known as Thinga That Make You Go Hmmm. Art openings, exhibitions, cutting-edge theatre from around the world—if it’s creative and awesome, we’ll be covering it here. Take notes if you want to be super obnoxious at your next dinner party.

In case some of life’s key milestones (read: completely unimportant but nevertheless celebrated in dramatic fashion) have a habit of passing you by, we’re here to remind you that World Nutella Day is just around the corner. (Literally, it’s next Monday people!)

Everybody sit down for this crucial update in burger-related news, because local demiburges at Ben’s Burgers have gifted us with their own iteration of the most famous burger ever created; the Big Mac. No, we are not worthy. 

Much like The Incredibles 2, the latest from Chocolate Komberry Co. (better known as the real MVPs) is a treat for adults disguised as a childish fancy. It’s called the Teddy Bear Picnic Cone, and after finishing one you will feel as stuffed as its namesake.  

Valentine’s Day. It may only be a two-word phrase but it is one of the most dreaded in the English language (I know, dramatic much?). But, gals, what we’ve learnt is that you don’t need a man to have a loved up V-Day. Sometimes the person who is going to appreciate you the most is your main gal who’s been there for your through it all #RealTalk. Our pals over at Emma & Roe totally understand the power of your female BFFs so we’ve teamed up together to bring you the ultimate Galentine’s Day guide for all the besties that have been by your side, no matter what. 

Valentine’s Day is a rough time for everyone. Let’s put it this way: we’re more Ralph Wiggum’s heartbroken self and less Kim Kardashian with her wall of flowers. Because some people have a few more problems than being salty at their desk on February 14 as their co-workers get very, very large bunches of flowers delivered, we thought we’d compile a list of 12 deliciously game-changing Valenentine’s Day date spots with a difference.

As our fair-weather city continues its ongoing cultural transformation, we’re faced with a seemingly unending laundry list of places to visit. Everywhere you look there are new developments, restaurants and bars popping up in every pocket of the city—and we’re excited!

Confession: we’re still not over the fact that Game of Thrones will not be returning to our screens in 2018 (you cried too, right?). While others have been filling the void with the Graces and Frankies of the world, others—read: me—have been hanging out in sketchy GoT internet group chats and scouring Facebook pages (if none of you are following Game Of Laughs I suggest you do so, pronto) waiting, sort of patiently, for a teaser to drop. Something. Anything.

We hate to break it to you, but it’s almost half way through the year already, and we don’t know about you, but we’re seriously behind on our travel goals for 2018. That’s why we’ve put together this list of under the radar (yet epic) destinations you need to tick off before the year is out.

Tonight's the night, Brisbane. The lunar event that only happens once every 150+ years is upon us—and that means turning off Netflix and getting the heck outside to witness with your eyeballs. If by some small chance you have no idea what we're talking about, we're here to bring you up to speed: enter, the super blue blood moon. So infrequent, it's likely the last of your relatives to witness this sky-gasm was your great grandparents. Now that's pretty impressive.

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. Nonetheless, there are a stack of excellent docos around right now. Maybe it’s the whole true crime trend, or the fact the world is slowly melting, but people seem to care more about real stuff now. That’ probably a good thing.   

Summer is traditionally all about spilling melted Zooper Doopers on Mum’s good couch cushions, reconnecting with old friends (who have pools) and buying fresh fruit from the supermarket and never eating it. But it’s also about second degree sunburn, steering wheels that melt the flesh off your hands and 47-degree days that make you want to die. And sometimes we just can’t rely on our basic survival instincts to get through these dark days.

What’s better than quality nosh and fabulous brews? When it’s free, duh!

Released into the commercial domain in 1965, Nutella is the undisputed pride of Europe. More delicious than gold, and only half as valuable, when the Nutella supply is threatened people hardcore forget themselves. When French supermarket chain Intermarché recently broke French law by putting a 70% discount on the little brown tubs of joy, shoppers literally rioted for the scorching hot deal. And who could forge the Great Hazelnut Shortage that plagued us early last year?

The Gaarden pop-up will also be hosting two super-cute green thumb-based workshops for some garden goodness of a different kind!

It’s that time of the month again: new films are on the way for your viewing pleasure! There’s romance, adventure, horror, comedy and tragedy heading soon to a theatre near you.

North Stradbroke Island is pretty much the closest thing Brisbane has to a tropical island escape—if you've never been can you even call yourself a local? Located just three hours from the CBD, you’re not living the Queenslander life right unless you’ve wiggled your toes in Straddie’s golden sands or swam in the warm turquiose waters at least once. 

We're totally here for the whole ‘new year, new menu’ attitude of Brisbane's best cafes, but don’t you dare settle for a sub-standard start to your day. Launch yourself headlong into post-dawn endeavours with a turbo thrust that could upset Mercury’s orbit. You may be thinking, ‘whoa now, that’s a lotta power in a plate of eggs’, but after the socio-political hellstorm of 2017 let’s not take any chances.  

Will it be money? Love? Will you score an UberEATS discount code? We've got all the big answers this week, guys.  

Great news Brissy, the city’s set to sweat through the high thirties this week—and there you thought for a second that summer had peaked. Yeah,

If there’s one thing we love more than food, it’s shopping. That’s why we let out a collective squeal when we heard the High Tea Party was rolling into town! Just what is The High Tea Party? Glad you asked. It’s an uber exclusive event popping up at the Hilton over two very, very glamourous days.  So if manicures and champagne sounds like a perfect day out to you, then you’re going to want to stop what you’re doing and grab your tickets right here.

Warning: we're competitive people.

As we wave goodbye to another year in television, we look ahead to 2018 and all the Sundays we’ll spend in bed on Netflix, eating packets of Clinkers with the curtains drawn. Some of the most notable revivals of 2017 were Will & Grace, Prison Break, Twin Peaks and That’s So Raven (look it up, that shit happened), and in 2018 we welcome some even juicier revivals on our screens.

The capital of Chile boasts some of the best food, wine and art you’ll come across. So pack your bags for 48 hours in Santiago.

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better, we could not be excited.

We all know the fashion world goes crazy for that quintessential French girl look.

Wellness is cool didn’t you know?

We know you guys love a cheeky tipple.

We know you would (shamelessly) risk arm and limb #fortheInsta. Like seriously, our social followers depend on it. *Hair flip*.

One word; Glossier. The beauty world is abuzz with the latest product release from this cult beauty brand right now (I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dove down the beauty IG story hole and ended up on Glossier’s webby, filling up the shopping bag). RIP savings—sigh.

Mark the calendar, folks; Just Earth is gearing up for part two of their Summer Twilight Dinners—and this time it's with a SEQ twist!

Gracious hosts, Death Valley Bar and Southside Tea Room, are having themselves a wing competition. Just a nice, ordinary wing-eating competition with absolutely no complications. Oh, except for the fact that these wings are drenched in the house-made Hot AF wing sauce made with CAROLINA REAPERS. 

Australia might be best known as the land of diverse natural beauty and the most relaxed populace south of the equator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to let loose in our spare time. 

Well, your fast food options in Queensland are about to get a whole lot more complicated. After their launch in Ipswich last week, Carl’s Jr. has announced that they have plans to open 20 restaurant in Queensland in 2018!

This weekend has events focused on gin, rum, beer, and Pimms. Translation: This weekend is heaven.

Qween Kimmy K is all about us regular folk living our best lives, guys. She cares about us in profound ways and knows we get our rocks off via big new celebrity product launches and personalised emojis (Kimmy, you know us too well babes). Because she also likes to break the internet on the regs like it ‘aint no thing, she’s gone and launched a brand-new fragrance—just in time for V-Day. Naaw.

For the win(nies)—too far?

Ever wake up in the morning and think you've not been eating enough carbs in lockdown?

The interweb’s been buzzing as the stars align this week to bring us a very special series of moon-related cosmic treats. In fact, there are three very rare and important things you need to know about the full moon on January 31:

Joining sister venues Sichuan Bang Bang and Pizzeria Violetta on Wongabel Street, Stavros the Greek is poised to seduce the suburb into full-belly bliss. Theirs is a microcosmic glimpse into the pleasures of Aegean living, where languid dining is prized and garlic is its own food group.

Since first hitting the mean streets of Nundah in 2015, Fitz + Potts became the favoured roost of locals on the lookout for a bevvie and a bask in the sunshine. Where once Northsiders had to actually commute to a Sunday sesh, this bar brought the cheer to the suburbs, becoming everyone’s second home. But it seems that the idyll is about to be interrupted as Fitz + Potts find themselves right in the middle of a patch of prime real estate poised to become the site of a new development. 

You need someone to pull you out of your slump, and who better to join you on the rack then your partner?

*Buys tickets immediately*

Buckle up for the next season of The Bachelor.

Look, if we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: we really want to try our hand (and actually be good) at DIY. Not in the "Dad going to Bunnings on a Sunday morning to make a bird bath" kind of way, but more the "having your friends over for dinner and humble bragging about all the Pinterest-worthy stuff you’ve made with your own two hands" way. Geddit? Good.

Everyone needs a holiday—fact. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got countless Instagram and Facebook posts saved in preparation for when you decide to take the plunge and finally use your annual leave. And, if you’re even more like us most of these dream destinations are probably a $50 million flight away. Okay, they’re probably not that much, but, point being the searching is probably all in vain because we’ve got a seriously #goals destination that’s reeaalll close and is a serious stunner.

Let’s hear it for Auckland—she’s the food and wine haven that has been whetting our appetite for years with local and international culinary delights.

Get ready to ‘zig-a-zig-ah’, people. Moonlight Cinemas has just announced possibly the greatest sing-a-long of all time.

The stars must be over their grudge from last week and are offering up a ton of opportunities to us peasants. Here's what's in store for you this week. 

The new GoPro Fusion 360 Camera guarantees epic likes for your ‘gram.

Put down that damn Jodi Picoult novel because we’ve dug up the best Aussie true crime books on the market just in time for Christmas, and Jodi’s latest heartbreaking courtroom drama is going to have to wait. Hours of bookshop research have told us that Australia is home to some pretty insane, real-life murder mysteries, and paired with a hot cup of tea and a few choccie bikkies, they make for a delicious night in this festive season.

Industrial-style microbrewery Aether Brewing’s mission is to break the mould of your standard brewpub.

We all know the fashion world goes crazy for that quintessential French girl look.

Boston might just be one of the prettiest cities we’ve ever set foot in. The leafy green streets of this US town are the perfect place to wind down after a hectic few days in New York City.

If you dig on both plant-based dining and eating out, then the name Alejandro Cancino should be ringing some bells. A local expert on plant-based cooking, Cancino is best known as the chef of Urban Group and the curator behind Urbane’s celebrated vegan degustation, and now he’s bringing his expertise to frolic in the verdant paddocks of West End’s latest vegan café, Grown.

Can we get a moment of appreciation for the amazing, bangin’, angels in our life?! We’re talking about your #GirlGang, #Squad, #Honeys, or whatever else your group chat is nicknamed. AKA our bestest friends. Because it’s summer, and because we think it’s high time we started living our best lives (hello, 2018!) we’ve rounded up a list of 25 things to tick off with your girls. Why? Because what’s better than girl time?*

It’s the home décor trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, but is your #crazyplantlady obsession putting your most loved furry friends at risk? Whilst indoor plants are a plus for air purification, raising the energetic vibes of your home and interior style cred, many can be toxic for four footed family members. To avoid an emergency visit to the vet, read on and get your green thumb ready with our list of the indoor plants that won’t harm your pets…

As part of a government rail initiative, the North Coast Connect Project aims to enable express trips between Brisbane and the far-off lands of the Sunshine Coast, and they’re predicting that a mere 45 minutes is all that could stand between grim city pavements and soft white sands. 45 minutes! That’s barely the length of that Mad Men episode where Don gets drunk and reveals a dark facet of his past!

Unlimited butter beer.

Since opening in Albion last year, Camp has raised the standard for breakfasting the city over. With their specialty coffee, schmick décor, and delicious breakfasts, Camp steadily rose higher and higher on our weekend rotation as a proud testament to their team of passionate industry pros. What sets Camp apart, though, is their eponymous fireside culture, making it the perfect place to catch up with mates and feel totally and completely at home.

We gin lovers are a dedicated bunch.

Everyone set to compete (we mean, look for love) this season. 

Look, if there’s one thing we totally get, it’s that sometimes you just feel lazy AF. You know what we mean, when pausing Netflix for snack breaks is your biggest challenge. THAT kind of lazy. But sometimes you just need a helping hand to make life just that bit easier.

Hoorah! Essential Oils are fast becoming more popular than Kylie Jenner’s lips. We've broken down everythang you'll ever need to NOES about them.  

Yes, the second most highly anticipated child of the year has been born, and once again the internet is on fire. Earlier this morning, Kim herself posted a message on her website following her daughter’s birth. As expected, most of the tantalising details are being withheld, but here’s what we know about the latest member of America’s royal family. 

Holy calamity, it’s Gin Sanity, coming to use for one glorious Saturday afternoon this Februaruy for a rollicking celebration of the refreshing taste of juniper. Hosted by The APO and Laruche, this will be Brisbane’s first ever gin festival thumping out the back in Bakery Lane.  

Ever tucked into a meaty cheeseburger and thought, ‘This thing could use more yeast’? Well Neil Perry and the crew from Vegemite are here to answer your prayers. They’ve just collab’d to produce Australia’s first ever Vegemite burger.

After spending Christmas waxing lyrical about “new year new me” while stuffing our faces with Lindt ball after Lindt ball, January offered a whole of promise. But, much like our brand new active wear (purchased for the promised “new me”), our aspirations of having a killer rig by “this time next year” are already taking a hit.

Paddock Bakery is at it AGAIN folks, answering all your dessert dreams with this genius Aussie-as mash-up.

Starting your day with a G&T used to be the sign of a troubled drama queen living beyond her means, but now it means exactly the same thing except after she’s run out of ice cubes. London's famed Fortnum & Mason, a spendthrift’s haven of tchotchkes, picnic baskets and artisanal chocolates, have released their own range of gin and tonic teabags for the man or woman who has (quite literally) everything.

Put that Swiss Alps Contiki Tour brochure down because you’re about to get schooled in the art of luxury long weekend vacationing that won’t cost you an arm, a leg and a week of annual leave. We’re not talking about some bespoke mountain-top village on the border of Widgiemooltha, we’re talking about the entire freaking state of Tasmania, because why limit yourself to a small town when you can have the whole damn island.

Need a good night’s sleep in 2018? Read this first.

Now, we cover a lot of new openings—it’s our job to sniff out the new places—but not all newbies are created equal. The Farm At Byron Bay; home to the incredible Three Blue Ducks restaurant, Bread Social, and Flowers At The Farm, is easily one of the most stunning spots in the country.

If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and you’re on an endless search to fill the void left by Serial, Shit Town, and Dirty John.

Start wiping those tears with your Woolies receipts, this is how the other half travel.

Gone are the days when your stock standard bento box was what you craved on the weekend, those need to step aside for the moment because local baker extraordinaire Proof Is In The Pudding has just released a brownie batter version and we need it in our face ASAP.

Under his eye season two of the The Handmaid’s Tale is coming.

Whether you choose to believe it or not, the stars are mad. Real mad. They’ve taken a leaf out of your lazy book and decided to play dirty this week. While the bad news rolls in, you should start praying.

Let's make this spin around the sun the most insightful yet. 

Start saving those New Year’s pennies, because we just found your next romantic getaway. It’s called Remarkable Lodge—an uber luxe, cutting-edge $20m retreat being built on the Tasman Peninsula, near Port Arthur.

If Mexico is high on your bucket list, then Tulum should be a non-negotiable stop on your Mexican meanderings.

Australian cities have copped their fair share of big ol’ storms in the past couple of months, from the dumping of rain in Victoria in late November, to the superstorm that Sydney didn’t actually cop this week—weather just keeps getting crazier and crazier.

Deeeeeep breaths team.

Crack open your diary and make room for one of these epic trips in 2018

​Occasionally, even the most sophisticated, matured, ripe beings among us require a break from literature, fine red wine and electrifying rounds of chess.

Welcome to 2018. We bet you're wondering why the hell you're sitting at your desk right now, as your other (some might say, smarter) colleagues took an extra week to lounge around eating the last of the leftovers, or to swan off overseas to top up their tan. We feel you. The real world has rolled back around—and it feels remarkably like work in 2017...

While we struggle through this complete lull in reality TV, we’ve been buoyed by the news today that there’s about to be a tell-all Bachelor book hit the market—and it’s been penned by the most recent Bachelor villain.

For three days only this culinary innovator is making ooey, gooey doughnuts stuffed with Tim Tams, and we’re already in lurve.

We see bright lights in your future.

And it wasn’t Bunnings.

Constantly being pulled apart deciding between spaghetti and dessert? Languish no more now that Doughnut Bar has done us a solid and brought their slammin’ chocolate noodles whistling back into vogue. 

Put down the green juice team.

Enough is enough. Our house deposits have been sucked down the gurgler for too many years, so it’s time to step up and take control of the brekkie market or be forced to kiss your future walk-in wardrobe goodbye. We’ve spent some perilous evenings over the last few weeks taste testing numerous hollandaise sauces and poached egg to bring you the crème de la crème of eggs benny recipes.

Repeat after me; ‘a floof is for life, not just for the Insta feed’. If your social devotion to all things four-legged has got you thinking about adding to your furry family, then this weekend’s a good place to turn those dreams into a reality.

Trust us when we say, this is one innovative eatery totally deserving of a top-ranking posi on your 2018 dining hit list.

Calling all kidults! Your dreams are about to come true thanks to the lego-ends at Legobar. 

Brandon Stanton will be in Sydney for one day only.

On behalf of these legends; you’re welcome

You wouldn't want to be caught rocking 2017 trends, now would you?

Baaaiiii social life!

Yep, you read that right. As an ultra-special treat this year, the Coop Bistro is launching their very own taco night of criminally cheap and super tasty tacos. 

Kicking off the awards season for 2018 is the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Amid the anticipation of the winners and losers, the designers, and the beauty trends, all eyes at this year’s ceremony will be (predictably) fixed on the red-carpet fashion—but for one notable difference.

Hopefully there's still avo involved

There’s so many reasons to take to the skies and go exploring this year.

Live your best Aussie life and take a restaurant roadtrip in 2018.

As new brands emerge that rival fast fashion on all fronts, the excuses for shopping unethically are rapidly dwindling. 

It’s only 87 days until Easter. 

A new year, a new chance for us to dish out some highly accurate predictions about your life. That’s right, folks, we’ve sussed out your horoscope for 2018. Not going to lie, some of you have it better than others, but all-in-all, it’s set to be a cracker of a year. 

Drinks are better by the beach.

Prepare to let your imagination run wild.

Well, well, well. 2017, has ditched us. Where did the year go?! As 2018 graces us with its presence, we’ve got a whopping 365 days to fill with whatever we choose (apart from the compulsory job, study, family, friend and general life commitments, of course) and what better way to get started than with sussing out a new hobby or two.

Back in the days when pickling was new, the purpose of embalming vegetables was to circumvent the seasons and make the harvest last the winter. Clever right? What clever little humans we are. So clever that we invented the fridge! So, my question is this: How, in the age of domestic refrigeration, are we still pickling things??? 

Having spent 92 representing the peak of German engineering, Mercedes-Benz are now branching into table service and the pairing is way cooler than you might think. They’ve gone and slapped their seal of approval on Motorvagen, the latest restaurant screeching into town.

Summer is saved. 

New Years Eve, the countdown to disappointment.

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the perfect opportunity to come over to the enlightened side. Way less effort than reading a book (read: trashy mag) or watching Netflix (because series binging requires a surprising amount of effort), podcasts also have the added benefit of being insanely entertaining and often educational at the same time—so it's wins all round.

Because a trip across the ditch might be exactly what you need. 

Merry binge-list ya filthy animals.

Christmas means pork crackling, and lots of it.

There’s nothing like Brisbane in December. The air is thick with the scent of mangoes, good cheer pervades every aspect of daily life, and drinking is now acceptable with breakfast. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Because the best way to wake up on Christmas morning is with a blinding hangover and somebody else’s Santa suit on.

Remember when Brisbane first got wind of edible cookie dough and the internet exploded? Well, guess what? We just got an entire cafe dedicated to the stuff and no we're not kidding! Don your finest stretchy pants, friends, because DoughLord (aka dessert Mecca) has answered our prayers.

Let me start by congratulating Christmas on the most successful advertising campaign of all time. Inducing an entire nation to eat fruitcake and sing songs about snow while in the grip of summer has got to be the most effective use of dupery in the history of hoodwinking, so well done Saint Nick.

It’s a big call, we know, but we’re about as confident as Roger Federer approaching the net for a backhand volley that it’s the right one. Enter: Hobart.

Here are the 100 best Christmas carols of our time, a.k.a the best Spotify playlist you’ll make in this lifetime.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while you’re out enjoying the festivities and saying awkward things to your boss at the Christmas party, your best friend is at home waiting for you, hoping that you’ll be home soon.

Gin lovers, you’re going to loose your mind. Gin flavoured cheese in officially a thing, you may proceed to freak the heck out. 

If you thought the Brisbane chow scene peaked last year then you are in for one heck of a surprise. 2017 saw an influx of leisure with a bevy of European eateries, some mellow community characters, and all the shared dining you didn’t know you were missing. We’re thrilled and grateful and foaming at the mouth so let’s get cracking on this list of our favourite restaurant openings this year.

Is nothing sacred?

Your summer sesh just got a little bit fancy!

Okay, so the name is a bit of a giveaway here, but, Italian Food Restaurant is no ordinary Italian dining haunt. Striving for absolute authenticity, and a nod to the traditional trattorias of the motherland, Italian Food Restaurant is absolutely no thrills dining. Well, sort of…

If there was ever a phrase that makes us do a little dance in our seats, it’s “long lunch”. Those two little words are packed with meaning: you just know whatever happens, there’s going to be epic food, great company, a lingering, relaxed vibe, and (obvs) plenty of delicious summer drinks. 

It’s been a great year for the gin drinker, what with science confirming that we’re sexy as hell, and the fact that as of right now pink gin just became a thing. 2017, just when we thought you were a write off you pulled through, thanks!

As you’re downing a hard-earned beer this summer, we’ve no doubt you’re probably thinking about how many different craft beers you’ve actually managed to attack over your drinking journey.

Alright Brisbane; it’s time to get your holly, jolly festive feels on. Being the final working week of 2017, while we’re all hanging out to clock off this Friday, there is so much happening in Brisbane this week you’d be mad not to check out the best events in Brisbane.

Here we are in the second decade of the third millennium. Donald Trump is president, Golden Gaytimes have evolved into sandwiches, and $500 does not get you far. 

Ah surfing, the pastime that's just as much a part of Australian culture as Vegemite on toast or wearing thongs, well, everywhere. If you’re lucky enough to have been born and raised on the coast, you pretty much learned how to surf before you uttered your first words.

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best beaches on the Gold Coast.

We’ve rounded up the best things to do on a Sunday that are worth getting off the couch for!

Brisbane has delivered on the goods yet again (let’s be honest, when do we ever not?!). 

Although we haven’t even gotten through the whirlwind that is Christmas yet, it’s already time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve, people! 

From the team that brought you jet black soft serve and ice cream served in a coconut have taken the humble Australian mango and turned it into a summer dessert well worth the wait; enter, the mango soft serve salad. Yes, a salad...

You can't deny us Brisbanites LOVE a dough. Be your poison a classic glaze, jam-filled, oozy Nutella-filled (oooh, fancy) or you're into the whacked out toppings (we're looking at you Doughnut Time), you can't a

It’s moments like this we flash back to Jeff Goldblum’s prophetic warning in Jurassic Park. “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.”

When we think of our sun-scorched country, sun-drenched summer days spent on the beach is practically an Australian pastime. What can we say? We're a sucker for the surf and sand.

It’s not every day that some of the world’s biggest and best artists come to Australia, but TBH, this year we’ve been damn spoilt.

2017 has been a pretty crazy year, what with the constant news of Trump sending a tweet, everyone going bananas over fidget spinners, as well as many joining the search for the most perfect recipe for slime—and it seems your Google searches have reflected that.

If, like us, you love getting out and about to celebrate New Year's Eve but aren't a fan of heaving crowds and sky-high door fees, then we've got an event that's right up your alley.

Believe it or not, there’s actually more to life than espresso martinis and devouring a cheeseboard each weekend. Funny, huh?! Despite the fact that we tend to spend a lot of our weekends glued to a screen (TV, phone, laptop—we don’t discriminate), we’re here to bring you a long-ass list of things that will 100% make your life that much better this month.

Poke bowls are the darlings of the foodie world in Brisbane right now; full of veggies and heart-healthy goodies, they’re filling, and definitely NOT a burg (your waistline will thank you). So, it’s really pretty perfect timing wouldn’t you say, that newbie restaurant, Cheeky Poke Bar is opening this Friday!

Come at me with the pitchforks, Aussie friends: I’m here to explain why Oreos are better than Tim Tams.

Brisbane in summertime: that time of year where make up melts off faces on the daily, sweat patches become a city-wide epidemic, and steering wheels dish out third-degree burns. We’re effectively the armpit of Australia. What an attractive bunch we are…

We bring you Violet Crumble Golden Gaytime sundae and it probably has more calories in it than an entire Wendy’s Fredo Frog ice cream cake.

Tremble in fear, Australia. The warlocks at the Bureau of Meteorology have a new weather warning for us this week. ‘Flippin’ hot’ is the general diagnosis for basically the whole country.

Do you ever feel you just want to get away from it all? Take a load off and breathe in the fresh air away from the hustle and bustle of the city?

Along with scoffing mangoes, avoiding mosquitoes (a full-time job) and taking all the blankets off the bed, here are 50 things to do in Brisbane now that summer is here.

Although New Year’s Eve is one of the best times of year, it can also be one of the most daunting. What do I wear? Should I attempt to curl my hair in 35-degree heat? Do I have to wear heels? But most importantly, where will I welcome in the New Year? 

Get educated while you procrastinate.

Happy sliding, folks!  

Avoid the mess and grab some seriously good eats this Christmas!

​We know what you’re thinking. Only a crazy person would try to take on New York City in 48 hours. Correct. But we’re a little bit crazy here at The Urban List and we like to make the most of every minute, so if all you can manage is 48 hours in the city that never sleeps, you damn well better take it. If you can manage more, lucky you, we’ve got some extra tips for you at the bottom

ICMYI, it’s Summer, people! It’s muggy, storms are brewing on the daily, and we’re getting our daily mango fix like it’s going out of style. We teamed up with our mates at YHA Australia to bring you a list of how to keep the summer party going even when your bank account has other plans for you. 

In the spirit of the festive season, we’re here to bring you a little cheer this Friday morning. Cam and Jordy Votan, owners of fave Brisbane institution, Happy Boy have long had the foresight to transform the original location of HB (after the restaurant’s move to East St in Spring Hill), into another cracking dining venture. Rumours started swirling, and us hungry vultures were waiting for what the duo would serve up next.

Remember when we told you about that app that is basically Shazam but for plants and we all went nuts. Well, there's now an app that is pretty much Shazam for clothes and we're about to lose our sh*t. The guys over at Iconic, legends that they are, have gone and added a 'snap to shop' feature to their app and RIP all of your money.

If there’s one thing we love more than a good block party, it’s a secret basement cocktail party. So when we learnt about the secret basement cocktail party happening in Brisbane on December 16, we just had to share. The aptly named For The Love Of Film Village Party is being held in celebration of the arrival of Newmarket Village’s next-level Reading Cinemas and promises to be all sorts of awesome.

Any not familiar with the juggernaut that is Salt Meats Cheese, listen up and listen good: home to incredible pizzas, pastas (yes, of course they do pasta in a flaming cheese wheel), Salt Meat Cheese also make their own cheese, hold regular masterclasses, they have a deli that sources some of the best local, national and international produce one could only dream of, oh, and their restaurant arm of the business serves up some of the most authentic Italian this side of the Mediterranean. It’s exhausting just writing it all down.

Once you’re an adult, a truth becomes apparent. At Christmas, you more or less fall into two camps: you love it, spend ridiculous amounts on tree decorations, give people hand-made gifts you’ve had ready to go since September, and have to be firmly banned from playing Christmas music in the office before December 1; or, you can’t even be bothered with a Christmas tree, and prep mostly involves remembering with a sinking feeling on December 23rd that there were at least three people you forgot to buy gifts for.

There are few moments in life that separate the young from the adult like a dinner party. For one, there’s the notion that you have acquired cooking abilities so fierce you can now cook for a group of people, and not just a nimbly whip together your usual special (AKA—food delivered and Netflix on), and for another, there’s the given assumption that you have got your life together enough to plan a social gathering in advance that is civilized beyond just “going out”—you little adult, you!

Christmas is quite literally the most expensive time of year, which means your bank account is going to want to punch you in the face and knee you in the kidney come the New Year.

We’ve all been there: scrolling through Instagram and coming across travel picture after perfectly staged travel picture from our more photo-savvy friends. We double-tap and give them a begrudging heart, turning to stare accusingly at our travel companions who just don’t get how to capture our best angle. 

Brisbane has some serious hidden gems!

Last year, we published a passive-aggressive gift guide to help you be an undercover asshole at Christmas. And frankly, you guys really seemed to like it. So we came up with some new suggestions for those of you are feeling slightly passive aggressive this gift-giving season… and, well, always.

Rejoice, vegans! Your pagan religion is taking to the skies.

We’re very aware we’re putting our reputation on the line when making a bold claim that we’ve found a hot new contender for the tastiest fish and chips in SEQ. With all those trips up and down the motorway coming up (summer is prime Sunny Coast visiting time for us city slickers) you'll need somewhere to fill your bellies. And what's a trip up the coast without fish and chips!?

Grab your mates and jump in the car for the ultimate weekend adventure.

Start 2018 as you mean to go on: living the high life with some Studio 54-inspired sparkle. And when we say high, we mean sky-high: SkyPoint in Surfer’s Paradise, to be exact.

It’s not often you can find somewhere that will accommodate both you and your vegan pals, but this West End cafe is about to change all of that. 

Whether you're a serial plant killer or the ultimate green thumb, you really need to get yourself down to this festive pop-up market! Being put on by our fave local succulent delivery service, The Succy Bunch, you know this is going to be a classy affair—full to the brim with BULK cacti and succulents wanting a new home. 

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a hobby—it’s a lifestyle choice.

There’s no beating around the bush, we’re sweaty, our hair is frizzy, and our mozzie bites are itchy AF: summer is here. We’ll try to ignore the fact that we were robbed of the last few weeks of gorgeous spring weather that we so rightfully deserved and instead have been hit with storms and oppressive humidity which makes air-conditioning a non-negotiable. 

Long-standing Fortitude Valley icon, The Jubilee Hotel is getting a HUGE makeover and it's the best news we've heard this month. Home to some of our most memorable nights, (and then, some not so much), this much-loved Brisbane pub is getting a big ol' revamp as part of The Jubilee Precinct council submissions—and we have to say, it looks incredible!

Sometimes we’ve really got to hand it to local businesses in Brisbane. They just get us. As a city, we’re still deep in the grips of a burger obsession, and we can’t get enough of ‘dem doughnuts. We need our fix and we need it now.

Ever wanted to ride a Lego Harley? Now you can.

The season of social anguish is upon us. Our calendars are filling with drinks, dinners, lunches and catch-ups all preceded by the word ‘Christmas’ and all simmering with the promise of expensive gifts and uncomfortable food babies the next morning.

Holidays are often seen as a luxury. And we get it, we really do—those things are expensive. But, here at The Urban List we are super thrifty, and we’ve managed to hack our way to two international holidays a year…without sacrificing UberEats and plenty of vino along the way.

Head down to James Street this weekend and you’re in for a serious treat as Tippling Club’s own Jonathan Lee will be shaking things up at Gerard’s Bar. 

Have you ever sat back and thought, why aren’t there more playgrounds for adults? Well, fear not friends, because we’re about to introduce you to The Ballpit!

If there are two things that’ll make us get out of bed on any given morning, it’s coffee and doughnuts.