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Uttering the words 'surf and turf' in any self-respecting steak house is a sure fire way to find yourself sitting solo at dinner.

Any Instagrammer is well aware that when it comes to collecting likes and new followers, pets do it best.

Maybe it's the Zooey Deschanel effect, or the fact that we spend a disproportionate amount of time squinting into our computer screens, but reading glasses have officially become cool.

Surely one of, if not the, best instrumental bands in the world, Holy Fuck, is touring Australia as part of the Groovin' The Moo Festival.

Honestly, we don't know how we haven't covered this off earlier.

There aren't too many places round here that you can chow on a prawn taco while listening to Silverchair's Frogstomp and feeling sand between your toes.

One of Australia’s busiest fashion stylists, Jolyon Mason fills us in on his upcoming fashion week shows, style inspirations and icons. Meet the talented Mr Mason.

Anyone who has every whipped up a banoffee pie (or fallen on a slice with a spoon) knows that this dish is seriously simple, but unbelievably delicious

March Brisbane market madness is here, and as usual, we are rounding up the best of the best stalls, the must do markets, the can't miss food, and gotta have it… you get the idea.

While all eyes might have been on the gowns, the gaffes, and the little gold men, we were scoping out the best beauty looks from the red carpet, and Oscars after-parties (because sometimes they don

It's not often we try a new venue that really blows us away. But Wild Canary — the brand new locavore haven paying homage to mother nature in beautiful Brookfield — is really something else.

Pancake Day Shrove Tuesday is rolling around again.

If you're a fashion fan and always have one eye on the red carpet, I'm guessing yesterday was your idea of heaven.

The Brisbane restaurant scene continues to thrive as the much anticipated Black Bird Bar and Grill opened its doors this month, as well as Philip Johnson's gourmet burger venure Howzat.

Meet Deborah Sams and Mary-Lou Ryan—the stylish duo behind Australia’s go-to label bassike. We get the inside word on their new collaborations, just why their jersey feels so amazing, and all about the upcoming 90’s-inpsired pre-collection!

The gods of good coffee have been smiling on Brisbane's CBD in recent months. First they rewarded us with hole-in-the-wall coffee joint, Kitchen Door, then it was John Mills Himself and his (or at least the baristas' who now occupy his erstwhile print building) Filter Shot. Our latest heaven sent caffeine fix comes courtesy of Felix Espresso and Winebar, a coffee shop with a liquor license in the pipeline that specialises in organic coffee and wholesome breakfast and lunch fair.  

Despite the fact that Autumn/Winter '14 collections are clearly meant for a hemisphere where a coat is something you can actually wear for more than 3 days a year, we've got the usual gut full of lust for the swarm of collections that have flowed out of London, New York, Paris and Milan these last few weeks. Because there's a lot of looks to shift through, and because we know it's easy to get distracted by the frou-frou (no, you don't need a Missoni Elmer Fudd hat) we're bringing you our picks of the season that are worth investing in. 

In the Brisbane dining scene, venues don't come much more hyped than the much anticipated Black Bird Bar and Grill, which opens its doors to the public tonight on Eagle Street.

Mixtapes were made for workouts, and, lucky you, we have some very sporty friends who have shared their tips for getting a super fly bod with us, as well as their favourite workout tunes to make the time fly as you're firming!

Want to get healthy? From laptop to larder, inspiration for healthier living, cleaner diets and reinvigorated cooking routines is coming at ya thick and fast online. But who is the best?

BYO drinks is so last year. 2014 is going to be all about the Bring your own food phenomenon in Brisbane; it's a total revolution in going out. Some of your favourite Brisbane bars have an open-door policy when it comes to food, so you can come in with your favourite takeaway grub and grab a drink with friends.

The Alliance Française French Film Festival is set to touch down in cities all across Australia this March. Celebrating its 25th year, here are our picks from the Festival. 

It's been less than 5 months since The Balfour Kitchen — Spicers Balfour Hotel's public dining offering — opened its somewhat secretive New Farm doors, and they have already left a serious impression on our hearts (and on our taste buds). 

Fans of Philip Johnson's burger pop up will be royally stoked to hear that Howzat are opening their doors permanently on Adelaide Street today with a more substantial offering.

Described as “the ultimate online edit for the modern man”, Luc Wiesman's blog D’Marge is the place to visit for everything to do with men’s style and fashion, along with technology, interiors, grooming, and motors.

Whether you're eating clean, or you're a gluten free kid from back before it was cool, we have tracked down some of Brisbane's best gluten free lunch options. Because you guys generally don't get to have sandwiches, and we really feel for you.

It's almost March, which means it's almost April, which means it's almost Easter holidays, which means it's almost time for Byron Bay B

Yes, we know quinoa is a superfood. Yes, we know quinoa is pronounced nothing like it looks. And yes, we know that quinoa is on most menus around Brisbane at the moment.

What do you do when you find yourself with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? You SWOP 'em in West End!

Have you got your Friday night sorted yet? The working week may be over but that's no reason to rush home, especially when there's so much cool stuff going on in Brisbane of a Friday night.

He's a photographer, father, and founder of Ross Street Studio — a home for Brisbane creatives and a unique workspace and gallery in Newstead. We joined Sam in his eclectic and very cool workspace, and in his newly renovated Ashgrove cottage — along with wife Cass and their charming infants, Tom and Will — where he shared his favourite Brisbane haunts, let us in on how he made his Ross Street pipe dream a reality, and told us why Brisbane's the place to be for the young and inspired.

Getting that svelte, fit and healthy bod' is going to take a little bit of sweat and hard work, but thankfully our friends at Function Well in Newstead have the closest thing to a magic pill. 

Long gone are the days when men's grooming involved mouthwash and a quick splash of aftershave.

It's the dish that, once spotted on the menu, makes every other possible option pale in comparison

Excuse me while I write a simple love letter. Paddington, my darling. Your lovely outlook and wonderful smattering of oh-so-delicious cafes, and pretty boutiques has me locked into a never-ending swoon. 

Move over Kenzo sweaters, colour-blocking and box clutches. These are the trends you'll be wearing in 2014.

If you always find yourself face down on your mat moaning mid-Pilates session and your daily 'run' is more like a slow walk with intermittent bouts of uncoordinated exertion, you might have to face the fact that your current work out just isn't working out for you.

Humans are an unusual species, prone to ever changing whims and needs. Sometimes we like to run for ridiculous distances at early hours in the morning and others times, the clock will strike 11pm we'll be hit with an inexplicable urge to devour something chocolate smothered/caramel drizzled/studded with strawberries/all of the above.

Philip Bacon Galleries opens the art year with an exhibition of Australian paintings loaned from private collections. 

When it comes to coffee in Brisbane, we're spoilt for choice. Every street corner seems to harbor a new espresso bar and coffee pop ups, erm, pop up at a moment's notice. 

Do you have a friend who needs some help in the cool department?

What's your fitness personality? 

Australian jewellery designer and sculptor Jordan Askill’s star is continually on the rise. His stunning jewellery collections are sold via the world’s top boutiques and his sculptures immortalised at the Museum of London. We catch up with the talented Mr. Askill.

Our grandparents grew up with porridge, and now we are too. But why?

The One-Month "Relationship"

There is a new breed of online store servicing your shopping needs, whether it be gift, craft, personal indulgence or homewares. We have round up six of the most stunning and unique online boutiques that you really should check out!

So, you're loveless and dreading the prospect of a lonely Valentine's Day. Or you're single, couldn't be happier, and are sick of all the Valentine's Day natter.

Valentine's Day is all about perfect matches, but who says it needs to be a man/woman?

Picture a blind naked mole rat attempting to interpret a Tokyo subway map and you'll have some idea of how well guys understand the intricate rules of relationships that girls seem to know instinctively. 

Our hit-list of Brisbane's best shavers comes just in time for Valentine's Day, when – fingers crossed – you'll be crossing some personal boundaries and getting your smooch on with a lucky lady, minus the pash rash.

53% women dump their boyfriend when he doesn't make an effort on Valentine's Day. Don't be a sad statistic this V Day. Get off the couch and take your lady (or gent!) to one of these smashing, loved up Brisbane venues for Valentine's Day.

Chocolate. It's a curious thing that such an unassuming bean has become the international symbol of love, and Valentine's Day. 

Gone are the days when you could meander down a shopping aisle, basket in hand, picking from the shelves with a clear conscience.  As we learn more and more about the importance of reducing food miles, the dangers of pesticides, the horrors of GM, and the benefits of going for locally grown foodstuffs, the harder it is to justify a trip to the local supermarket chain.

Whatever the optician says, sunglasses are about so much more than keeping UV rays out of your eyes. Think about John Lennon and his round lenses or Audrey Hepburn's oversized shades in Breakfast At Tiffany's.

Stop searching guys. We've found the winning date idea for this year's Valentine's Day. 

Every now and again a special event comes about that makes the whole world stop and take notice. Princess Diana's death, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Justin Bieber's DUI, and every year on the 5th of February, the holiest of holy days, World Nutella Day.

Storm season sucks for a myriad of reasons. There are the flooded roads to content with, the national holidays dampened, the lame hashtags to follow (#bnestormz), the fact that everyone likes to play weatherman and tell you what's happening on the BOM radar… I could go on.

By the time Friday drinks time rolls around, it can be tough to muster the energy to get your butt off the couch and out and about in our fair Brisbane.  

It all sounds so simple in theory, doesn't it? Just exfoliate, squeeze on an even layer of fake tan and your legs become bastions of bronzed glory.

The John Steel Singers are a six-piece indie-rock band from right here in BNE. They've been around the traps and Triple J for a couple of years now and are touring in February to support their excellent new album, Everything's A Thread, and performing in Brisbane at Black Bear Lodge. 

The champagne has been flowing in sleepy Bris at the many openings of some great new cafes, restaurants and bars around town.

When you're single, Valentine's Day can be a total kick in the guts. If you're concerned you won't be on the receiving end of a stuffed gorilla declaring, "I'm bananas about you" come February the 14th, you can do the easy thing—the quitter's thing—and stay at home with a tub of Ben and Jerry's watching Sleepless in Seattle moping about how there is no real-man version of Tom Hanks like a sad sack, or you can get out there and actually meet somebody.

Pickling may sound like the sort of thing best left to Grannies at the CWA, but I'm here to convince you how simple, cheap, and satisfying preserving stuff in pretty jars can be.

After extensive research (read: much eating and coffee sipping), we found one of Brisbane's best breakfasts hiding right in plain sight at

Here at the Urban List, we like to focus on the important things in life, like how shiny our hair is, and where we can find Brisbane's best blow dry.

The latest addition to Brisbane's permanent market scene, The Boundary Street Markets, are kicking off their official launch this weekend in the old Peter's Ice Cream Factory (now Absoe Site) on the corner of Boundary and Mollison Streets in West End.

Green Grass Home and Body in Bulimba is about to clock up its 13th year of existence and, in our book, that makes it a true Brisbane institution. 

Fans of The Barracks' Peasant and Cabiria, and Caxton Street's Lefty's Old Time Music Hall rejoice, there's a new addition to Brisbane restaurateur Jamie Webb's throng of high quality venues: Gordita.

The coveted spot at One One One Eagle Street has been filled, with George Bar & Bistro set to open their doors to the public tomorrow night.

An easy to miss dark entryway, tucked innocuously off Boundary Street in West End, houses The Bearded Lady — one of the coolest bars in town, in our humble opinion. 

While the Western approach to the new year has surreptitiously taken on an arse-perfecting, green juice guzzling, personal development bent that, quite frankly, is a bit of a drag, the Chinese version is all about having fun, eating great food, and getting your fortune told by baked goods; All in all, a total cracker of an occasion, and one we look forward to all year. We've round up some of the best Brisbane Chinese New Year spots to ring in the Year of Horse. 

Cheesecakes are often the ugly duckling on the cake counter, standing up against boldly garnished and decorated chocolate, citrus or sponge creations. But it's their simplicity in flavour and texture, and the ease with which even a novice can pull an impressive cheesecake recipe together that makes them one of the most popular cakes going.

Because we're generally a bunch of lazy lumps, here at The Urban List, we tend to get a bit excited when we hear of new things opening up in our immediate vicinity. When Newstead Brewing Co.—situated approximately 2 minutes from our office—opened their doors, you can imagine our collective joy (the mass high fives; the group hugs; the empty promises to shout each other drinks).

So I have an admission to make. I love yoga; I love the work out, the relaxation, and the whole body calm that I feel after a good session. 

So it's nearly February, and we'd like to bet that you haven't started ticking off those health and exercise resolutions you made in the fresh and heady hours of New Year's morning.

We are always on the hunt for Brisbane's best new breakfast. It's a serious task, because we seriously love breakfast.

Okay, so Christmas holidays have come and gone, many a beach trip done, and countless cocktail catch-ups completed, but we've still got one goodie of a roadtrip holiday left, with our friends

We know what you are thinking. How can working out ever be truly fun? Core work is definitely our most loathed part of going to the gym, but the payoff is just so good!

I have a friend who can't make any important life decisions without having a 'decider' or two first. Even if you don't necessarily ascribe cider with such mystical powers of guidance, you have to admit it's a very agreeable refreshment if you're not in the mood for beer or wine.

Ever thought about getting acupuncture but don't like needles? Well, dear reader, we are here to allay your fears! 

We've heard the saying "you are what you eat" and that it's possible to eat yourself healthy/sexy/fit (insert desired goal here), but can we eat against the inevitability of time?

Horse meat has been all over the place lately hasn't it? From Verema's sad demise, to the Mr-Ed-meat-in-burgers scandal in Ireland (seriously guys, stick to potato), it is certainly a topical protein. 

With its looming warehouses and non-descript office buildings, Montague Road doesn't exactly conjure up thoughts of pastoral landscapes or bounteous crop fields. Nevertheless, the West End road recently became home to Plenty: a new cafe and grocer with a mission to bridge the gap between farm and dinner table.  

We all know how the saying goes… "I scream you scream, we all scream for icecream" and once you've made it yourself and dished it up to loved ones, chances are they'l

Squeezing back into the work wardrobe is always a litmus test that tells us how much we indulged over the holiday season. Salads are still a cornerstone of the new year detox, but gone are the

Hey you, yes you with the carefully coiffed facial hair and Woody Allen shirt. We know you're a pretty cool cat, you like to be in the know about what's in and out and you're definitely not one to miss a rising trend. But have you given any thought to the social value of the food on your fork? You don't want the stuff on your plate bringing you down in the cool stakes. Kale is soooo last season and squashed cheese sandwiches never look good on Instagram – it's time to get with the 2014 food trend agenda, people!

We love hearing about new projects designed to make Brisbane cooler than it already is, so we let out a collective 'squee' when we heard that there is a pretty cool invasion of sorts happening down in The Valley.

With the scorching temperatures that have rocked the southeast over the past week, word on the social scene is that people are on the hunt for a thirst quenching summer beverage.

Fusion food is one of those trends that's so ubiquitous, it's hard to sort the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. 

If you're super lucky like me, the festive break has fondly gifted you with some unwanted extra padding around the waistline, thanks to those colossal Christmas feasts and general holiday cho

A cursory Internet search of the term 'pan-Asian' will have you pondering the anthropological commonalities of the entire Asian race.

You may have moved on from your glittery eyeliner obsession and pile-on-with-shovel approach to foundation application, but no one is safe from the odd makeup mishap.

Unless you don't have TV or Facebook, you'll already have heard about how Brisbane was just named Australia's capital of cool by attention-seeking travel guide, Lonely Planet.

The 2014 Big Day Out line-up is one for the nostalgic, with Pearl Jam, Snoop Dogg, Deftones and The Hives headlining the festival. These will all be amazing performances in greatly varying styles, but today I'd like to tell you about some of the less obvious bands on the line-up that shouldn't be missed.

New year, new market calendar. 2014 is the year of the market, we think, so get amongst it with this great list.

Detox Detox Detox! It's that time of year, friends. Juice detoxes, soup detoxes (poor Gwyneth has been receiving a hard time over her sock and lentil wonder), and all manner of mostly oxygen, eat-pretty-much-nothing diets.

Whether it's the first week back at work (hello, routine) or you are still trying to eek out a little more relax time, there's no time like now to kick-start your 2014 fitness regime, and get back that svelte, sleek body. 

Now that 2014 is well underway, it's needless to say we're feeling a wee bit in need of some fitspiration (Christmas is a cruel mistress!).

She has every girl's dream job, a gorgeous pad on the river, and a shoe closet to die for (we'd kill for it, no question!). We went behind the scenes in the Hamilton home of Maryon's, Claire Campbell, where we talked big feet, Tinder, why she'll never wear a square toe, and just how many pairs she has at her disposal. Cue the shoe envy. 

If Instagram is anything to go by, celebrities seem to have the whole 'effortlessly exercising outdoors in summer' thing down to a fine art.

Life has been a little hectic lately, so when 5th Avenue Beauty & Day Spa extended an invitation to try their new Vichy shower experience, I quite literally jumped at the chance.

Local kitchen and homewares favourite, Marcia's on Montague, has been going strong in West End for more than a decade, run by passionate foodie and homewares expert, Marcia Evans.

Set in the burgeoning M&A precinct, Locanda Osteria's menu offers rustic charm in a modern setting.

Despite sharing a name with a rather racy folk song (sample line: 'Behind the iron curtain, there was a piece of glass, Lulu fell upon it and broke her little...'),

It's safe to say, the West End Boxing Gym is our favorite place to go when seeking a little pain and one hell of a work out (read about the first time we took a class here). 

When the New Year rolls around, we completely understand your craving for vegetables and sudden urge to detox to within an inch of your life.

To help you earn cool points and get Kate Hudson’s legs, we’ve put together a list of next year’s hottest workouts, fitness classes and training schemes. 

The cultural hub of Bali, Ubud is home to some of the most delicious and creative restaurants in the region. Here are our top picks for foodies!

Sparks are going to fly this year. We go star gazing to see what 2014 has in store.

There is no denying we Aussies love a good drink, and the silly season brings out the hedonist in all of us. So to help you counter the post New Years’ hangover state, we have outlined your go-to guide of hangover cures.

New Year's Resolutions are always made with good intentions however they never seem to pan out. Here are our top five resolutions that are doomed to fail.

No more frayed faded beach towel and boring rubber flip flops – it's time to up style your beach bag and its contents this summer!

SPFs are an absolute, 100% must when it comes to skin protection and antiaging—particularly under Australia’s harsh sun. We have road tested a range of facial SPFs to help you find the perfect fit for your skin.

Fact – reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Fact – dipping into reading matter when there is water within strolling distance is life’s GREATEST pleasure. Here's what Team TUL will be chucking in the beach bag.

As a follow-up to our Christmas Day leftover recipes by Mike McEnearney, chef and television personality Ben O’Donoghue presents his go-to for Boxing Day cooking: roast pork and tea egg congee.

Boxing Day kicks off Australia’s official Season of the Leftover and so Mike McEnearney, of the hugely popular Kitchen By Mike in Sydney, and formerly of Rockpool and London’s Pied à Terre, lets us in on his favourite Christmas leftover recipes.

It may lack the festive pizzazz (and presents) that come with the Big Day itself, but Boxing Day shouldn't be written off as Christmas's poor relation.

Here are the best Christmas movies of all time. Enjoy!

Don't get stuck in the same-old makeup rut…it's time to change things up a little! We've turned to the stars to inspire three hot new makeup looks to ensure you always look picture perfect.

It is that time of year: christmas parties and soirées aplenty. We went behind the scenes with the stylish ladies from white+white weddings at their Christmas lunch to see what table styling they were loving this year, and collected some great tips along the way to get you through your own Xmas celebrations.

Oh what we wouldn't give to have Guy Grossi cooking our Christmas lunch this year! We may not be that lucky, but with any luck we (and you!) can master his mouth watering porchetta at home.

A haven for devotees of white sandy beaches, sleepy seaside towns, gourmet food and wineries—we take you on the road, up and down our glorious East Coast.

Well, it's the last TGIF mixtape of the year (naawwhh sad face), and we've enlisted the crew from one of our favourite bar openings in 2013 to hit the DJ decks for us.

It is the season for welcoming visitors from afar into our homes and cheerily offering them a bed, food, drink and entertainment. 

It's officially summer, peeps, which means there's definitely no hiding from it: it's time to get that bikini bod ready. Here's some #inspo:

After sifting through over 4000 of your votes, last week we announced the 2013 winners of our Barista Waiter Cocktail Maker Awards.

We love a good hidden coffee and breakfast gem, here at The Urban List. And we love it even better when it's a suburban find, because those are the spots that you get to claim as your own, and make your regular weekend breakfast haunt.

This competition has now closed! 

Sticky, juicy and sublimely messy, ribs are undeniably a party season favourite, perhaps because they are one of the few dishes around where it's acceptable to wear a bib and get your hands stuck in.

Fashion author Mitchell Oakley Smith reviews the top Spring Summer fashion trends from the international runways of 2014.

Dating can be a stressful game. Not only do you have to worry about your outfit, find new and interesting things to talk about every time (hint: read the newspaper beforehand), and prepare yourself for the inevitable, awkward argument over the bill, you also need to up the ante with every date (to make sure he or she says yes to the next one, of course!). 

Stocking up for Christmas seems so simple on paper.

Beer plus pizza is obviously one of the most sublime food/drink pairings known to humankind, but both elements of that sacred combination can vary greatly in quality depending on where you source

Soul Clap and Wolf + Lamb are both DJ/Production duos from the East Coast of the US.

Not all 'healthy' treats are created equal, especially when they purport to faithfully replicate the classics.

Our picks for the best books of 2013. 

As a tradition passed down to us from devout Christians in 16th century Germany, a lasting symbol of light and hope, and, more importantly, the place where the presents are stashed, the Christmas tree is the sparkling centrepiece of any festive celebration. 

The weather is seriously heating up and Christmas is just around the corner, which can mean only one thing: it's summer road trip time again!  

Hailing from the Blue Mountains, Cloud Control have a come a long way since recording their first EP back in '08.

We've already let you in on some of the great foodie secrets of the The Barracks, but until now, we've never met the people behind the scenes who make this Paddington precinct run like a well-oiled machine, and are a source of such good food and great drinks.

One month ago we set out to find the best barista, waiter, and cocktail maker in Brisbane, purely nominated and voted for by you, our readers.

Yet another exciting new venue is opening its doors in Fortitude Valley's M&A lane this week, with the arrival of rustic Italian venue, Locanda Osteria & Bar.

We've all been there before. Standing in front of the mirror, innocently plucking your eyebrows with reckless abandon. Then, the fated step-back, only to realise you've completely over done it. Oh, the horror. It can take weeks for those pesky rascals to grow back!

We have a good feeling about 2014. It might be the whole even number thing but something tells us this is the year we'll be going misty eyed over and boring our grandchildren with longwinded anecdotes about. 

It's an unavoidable fact of life that not all DIY gifts are created equal; who among us hasn't forced a smile through gritted teeth on Christmas morning after opening a tin and biting in to a cookie baked with… margarine? But when you do hit that sweet spot of crafting something you know your recipient will love, well, that's Christmas magic right there.

The Anchor Training Spartan training course is kicking off Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm. Running for six weeks in the lead up to the Sydney Spartan Race - Stadium Sprint on Sunday, February 15th these action packed sessions will focus on skills unique to the Stadium course. 

Tucked into the new M&A precinct in the Fortitude Valley, Mighty Mighty Cue and Brew's offering of American fare is some of the most authentic and moreish we've come across in Brisbane.

Brisbane has been through a dumpling revolution in the past year, with specialist restaurants popping up all over the city. No longer are these traditional morsels just a prelude to bigger and better things — they are now the main event. So now, with chopsticks poised, it's time to talk through the making of dumplings so that you can  DIY these little bundles of yum at home.

The history of terrariums—those often miniature, usually succulent-based gardens that are all the rage—stretches back to 1839 and their creation is attributed to one Nathaniel Bagshaw W

Whether it's trying to organise something last minute, a little help with the catering, or hints to get you out of the kitchen sooner on Christmas Day, we all need a little help in the festive entertainment department. 

After gaining exponentially increasing success over the past two years, Demarco is touring Australia for the very first time in December.

We've already enlightened you on how to buy sunnies like a rock star but with all the sunshine 'round these parts, we just can't get enough of the fresh drop of eyewear currently being stocked at some of our favourite stores.

It's getting to that time of year again. Nope, not Christmas: January.

NYE has all the makings of a Shakespearean play: drama (there's always a tense moment), love (after a few cocktails, who isn't amorous), and longing (read: wishing you had made some resolutions you can actually stick to), with a little bit of comedic relief thrown in for good measure.  

Never one to shy away from something sparkly, we were deligted to meet the women behind the scenes at iconic jeweller, Lannah Dunn. What began as their mother's antique jewellery store in Toowoomba has blossomed into a series of stores that are truly a family affair, with older sister Eala at the helm of their Tattersalls Arcade boutique, and younger sister Brydie handling the brand's marketing. 

Like we've said previously, putting your hand up to host the Christmas feast for your loved ones is a big undertaking. It's also, some could say, a slightly insane move, but undoubtedly one stemming from a place of kindness. 

A glass of champagne here, a chocolate reindeer or four there and entire afternoons spent watching Tim Allen gallivant around Chicago in a fat suit (because it would be silly to only watch the first Santa Clause film): Christmas is the one time of the year when it's okay to disregard better judgement and overdo things a bit.  

Christmas catering. Whether you've been involuntarily nominated by a loved one (really, family can be so cruel sometimes), or have decided to submit yourself to the biggest pressure test of all thanks to a momentary lapse of judgment, it is folly to expect that you will come out of the culinary gauntlet unscathed and looking fresh come Christmas lunch time. 

After keeping everyone guessing for weeks (if not months), Newstead Brewing Co. have announced their long awaited opening day — Saturday 7th December. We managed to get a sneaky preview tour with owner Michael Conrad and trust us, this spot has been worth the wait.

Somewhere in the world a big bearded man who loves dressing up in red is getting his act together.  And that can mean only one thing – Christmas is around the corner!

On the hunt for the best markets in Brisbane? Look no further than our monthly Brisbane markets calendar!

When I was younger, in the days leading up to Christmas Day, I'd ask mum if she was excited. "Yes. Absolutely" she'd reply with a slightly pursed smile and a slight sense of foreboding. Now that I know what Christmas entails, her facial expression is understandable.

The all-American theme continues this week, with the opening of New Orleans inspired Papa Jack's Bar and Restaurant, in the Fortitude Valley's new M&A Lane last night.

The purpose of The Urban List is to highlight the best of the best local businesses in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Doing our part to help keep things focussed locally, whether it's restaurants, bars, shoe stores, or yoga studios.

The links between art and fashion are at the forefront of debate recently with the launch of the major book on this subject, Art/Fashion in the 21st Century (published by Thames & Hudson) and authored by Brisbane's own Alison Kubler (with Mitchell Oakley Smith). In another exploration of the art/fashion intersection, REDSEA Gallery hosts the first solo exhibition of artworks by fashion illustrator Kerrie Hess.

Just like other sartorial choices, picking sunglasses or prescription glasses is an important expression of your super-fly self, so it's no wonder we are so pedantic about which frames make it to our face.

Heralded as a 'temple of meaty goodness', Mighty Mighty in the brand spankin' new M&A precinct on McLachlan Street promises southern smokehouse cuisine with mighty attitude.

For the last five years, Violent Femmes’ Brian Ritchie has brought the wild spectacle that is MONA’s Festival of Music and Art to Hobart’s shores. Always unexpected, always a blast, 2014’s line up is grander than ever with over 200 artists partaking.

If you don't by now know of Port Office Hotel, and the great things they have been doing down their end of town, then you need to listen up!

Big, busy weddings can be great. You can dance and toast the special night away with the hundreds of people around you.

How exactly does a food become 'super'? Did the humble blueberry get bitten by a radioactive spider and suddenly gain superhuman detox powers?

We asked you to nominate your favourite baristas, waiters, and cocktail makers, and you didn't let us down!

Anyone who's ever been swayed to the light side by the promise of Scandi-inspired soft golden tresses knows that hair colourists are not created equal.

It's that time of the year again when jodhpur-ed men and Brisbane's pretty people descend on Doomben for Paspaley Polo in the City.

California Design: 1930-1965 feels familiar. The modern aesthetic pioneered in California in the mid twentieth century and represented with 250 objects in this exhibition, has permeated the globe.

Every now and then a business comes along that is as much about realising one person's dream as it is about supporting other people's dreams.

Early summer is the perfect time of year for roadtrips… It's not quite the holidays, but come Friday, all you want to do is escape for a weekend at the Coast.

All this talk of beach-side boozing, sexting, body shots, nudie swims, stomach pumping, and getting arrested has us reminiscing and ruminating over our high school days something chronic.

Just in time for summer, Olé's sister venue, The Sangria Bar, is opening its doors tomorrow night at South Bank from 5pm.

Okay, so we know we've been banging on about the fact that Tinderbox does awesome pizza for the last few weeks now...

For time-poor couples, do it yourself wedding decor probably sounds like a super scary prospect.

Croquettes are one of those dishes that very rarely disappoint.

'Tis the season for entertaining, and we are here to tell you creating a beautifully decorated table is easier than you think.

New Year's Eve, slightly akin to that loud and flashy, ego-inflated friend who is mysteriously popular despite a serious lack of positive attributes, is one of those occasions that can be very over-rated.

It's time to grab a watermelon and start practising that lift because we've teamed up with Ben & Jerry's for a special riverside screening of Dirty Dancing. 

If you like a tipple and a nibble (and really, who doesn’t?), the Barossa is just the place for a wine-infused weekend away. But, with 13,256 hectares of vineyards and 755 grape growers, a visit can be daunting for even the most sophisticated palate.

No matter what kind of bride you are, music is important (well, maybe not if you are an anti-bride).

Christmas dining can easily turn into meat overload: roast beef and turkey with all the trimmings may be staples of the traditional festive menu but they're also responsible for the vegetativ

Conveying through words the many, and varied things, that make Woolloongabba's Absolutely Fabulous, um, well fabulous, is a challenge to say the least.

A 50 metre chimney, the last remnant of the Newmarket Brickworks, is the guiding point on the horizon leading you directly to Alderley's The Tiller Coffee

Valley Fiesta has really outdone itself this year.

When it came out that everybody's favourite dimpled m*lf (and former Victoria's Secret hottie) had split from her former elf/current husband, Orlando Bloom, there was a brief but respectful few days of shock.

The mullet Mecca of Australia, Adelaide, has just been named in the Lonely Planet's top ten cities in the world to visit.

DA'Burger is in da house, and let me tell you, it is DA'licious!

We know it's getting into our favourite time of year when our Facebook feed starts filling up with 'Woodford Folk Festival' mentions.

If you've embraced Movember with open arms, chances are, right now your mo' is looking pretty scary (like,

We love summer in Brisbane, but living in a sub-tropical city can be a cruel mistress at times (the frizz, the mass-acceptance of singlets and thongs).

Come the 20th of November, a slew of British movie making talent is set to take over our silver screens for the inaugural British Film Festival, hosted exclusively by Palace Cinemas. Here's our pick of the Brit-flicks on offer.

We've introduced you to Happiness Place's unique and cheery brand of life philosophy before, but seeing as Christmas is just around the corner, and the ladies behind HP are self-confessed Christmas nuts, then it makes sense to remind you that Happiness is definitely a destination (in Paddington, btw). 

If you think New Zealand is all bungees and sheep, you're in for a surprise. We present to you the ultimate itinerary for a mini break in Auckland. 

NOTE – Strip bars are not where you take clients for post-work drinks on a Friday.

What's more fun than visiting the museum during the day time? Visiting the museum at night, obviously! 

Look back at your mother's wedding album, and it will become immediately obvious that bouquet styles go in and out of fashion just as fast as hemlines and hats do.

We know you love searching The Urban List for the best new coffee haunts, latest cocktail bar offerings, and the best fine dining in Brisbane.

Fashion faux pas abound at Christmas Party time.

August is somewhat of a musical prodigy.

When it comes to wedding favours, boxes of cookies or bags of candied almonds are nice but I like something a bit different. 

As summer draws ever so near, it's time to start packing away those cosy winter shoes and pick up the perfect pair of summer sandals so you can enjoy those warm rays from top to toe – a

Someone has invited vegetables to the smoothie party, and I'm not sure how I feel about it.

The 'Cacko' strip, once much maligned by virtually everyone, unless you happened to have just had seven beers and been to a sporting event, has been firmly on our radar lately, as great new venues continue to open their doors here (check out our Statler & Waldorf verdict here!).

We've sung the praises of the enchanting Claret House many times before, but, because Christmas is a-comin' we thought it was time to remind you of the awesomeness of this Teneriffe bar and restaurant.

Valley Fiesta is one of our favourite events in the social calendar, and it's fast approaching! Alison Wonderland is one act you'll be twerking too come Valley Fiesta time.

When you step in to the cool interior of Annerley's Billy Kart Kitchen, it becomes clear that the Queenslander house's design was an inspired thing. The recent refurb' of this old corner store has seen the addition of polished wooden floors, and the subtraction of a few internal walls—better airflow, you see?—making it a cool reprieve from the dry, oppressive Queensland heat outside. 

We love a new restaurant, shop, bar or event, here at TUL, so you can imagine how much of a tizz we were in when the new Gasworks precinct opened its doors in Newstead not long ago.

These days, Brides are as fashion-conscious about the styling of their big day as they are about their dress and hair.

Candice Lake is the former model with the kick-on career that would make you totally jealous, if she wasn't so gosh darn sweet. With an international modelling career that's included walking for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, she's now based in London,

Hold on to your hats, cowboys, there's a new whiskey bar in town!

We love a hot tip, here at The Urban List, and have we got one for you!

Another Melbourne Cup has trodden through our Tuesday, disrupting the working week in the best possible way. 

It's November already. We don't want to alarm anyone, but there are officially only 49 days until Christmas! Hold the panic though, because the lead up to this merry time of year means you are in for a lot of Christmas parties. did that happen?

Can't get enough of 2013 Melbourne Cup guides? Let us treat you to one more, then.

As American as apple pie? Or is cherry pie more to your liking? Either way, Southbank's newest international neighbour hits all the right sweet notes with their USA influenced fare. 

November is such a good month. The weather is warming up, the jacarandas are filling the sky with purple haze, and much-loved West End watering hole Lock'n'Load is giving away a sweet bike

Another month of amazing Brisbane markets await you. This November we welcome Hamilton's new night market, the Eat Street Markets.

In a day and age when buzz words and trends are flying left, right and centre, it's hard to find people who are truly walking the sustainable living talk.

There's a saying that goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do", which is definitely sound advice on how to travel incognito in another country.

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There really is no other day in your life when looking 'purty' is of the upmost importance, and, subsequently, choosing to go with one look ove

So you've been charged with organising what the office will be eating come cup day.

Ever since we've heard there was going to be a festival made entirely out of shipping containers popping up in Portside we've been eagerly awaiting the weekend of the 2nd of November, and what do you know, it's finally arrived! 

If they decided to have a night out at the new Brisbane bar named in their honour, grumpy geezers Statler and Waldorf would face a dilemma. The two old Muppets, who love nothing more than to complain about everything, would find it hard to fault this Caxton Street haunt, which manages to prove that keeping things simple happens to work very well.

Mondays can be pretty painful. The euphoria of Friday feels like a distant memory and there's not enough coffee to dull the pain of five whole days stretching out in front of you.

Though I am still a little confused as to what the actual point of Instagram is, that's not to say it is not a fun and worthwhile app. Whether you're standing in a queue, drinking a cup of tea or coffee, sitting on the bus, waiting for the train, waiting for a friend, watching a TV show that only partially captures your attention, talking to your mum on the phone, eating a sausage roll, lying on the beach or smoking a pipe; these are all good times to have a flick through Instagram.

It's nearly upon us in all its hoof-stamping, turf-shredding glory, but if you're anything like us you are probably yet to organise yourself properly for Melbourne Cup.

Brisbane artist Michael Zavros is a busy man. He was the recent subject of a retrospective exhibition, The Prince, held at the Rockhampton Art Gallery, and Griffith University Art Gallery. Prior to that, he tried his hand at curating, with stunning results, in his 'Artist's Choice' show at QAG, and managed to produce one of the best works in the most recent Archibald Prize.

As Newstead locals (and enthusiasts), we here at the TUL office are super-duper excited to see the area blooming into the hip and vibrant community it has the potential to be.

Ah, the wedding venue. It's one of the earliest and most important wedding decisions you'll make (and it can come with it's fair share of squabbling, let me tell you).

When we heard PJ McMillan (of Harveys fame) was opening up a funky pizzeria we had no doubt this venture would be both tasteful and delicious. A hasty lunch sojourn to Tinderbox proved us right. 

If you're not sure who Chic are, you'll recognise some of their songs for damn sure.