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New Farm's beloved Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine has been serving up delicious curries to the locals for years. Its ambient atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food keep their customers coming back in droves. 

Thaiways Restaurant in Albion, Brisbane is a comfortable and casual place to experience the flavours of Thai cuisine. With reasonable prices and generous servings, guests can order a range of noodle mains and salads, meat, seafood, and vegetable curries and stir-fries to accompany the table staple - steamed rice. Enjoy sitting indoors or in the beer garden outside for dinner. BYO and Takeaway make Thaiways well popular with the locals. 

Candlelight, white linen on solid timber tables, and professional service are all standard at this little touch of Venice in Clayfield.

West End Garden delivers a good quality mix of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Il Posto is one of the champions of the artisan pizza movement in Brisbane. The incredible pizzas stay true to their Italian heritage, combining the highest quality ingredients in a perfectly minimalist fashion. With a focus on beautiful, traditional food, in a modern setting, Il Posto offers a gastronomic urban retreat for lovers of REAL Italian food.

The Vietnamese restaurant, in Wickham Steet in the Fortitude Valley, offers cheap and cheerful, authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Great service with consistently delicious and well-priced food, The Vietnamese is serving up some of the best Vietnamese in Brisbane.

Trang Restaurant is a West End institution, known for serving up exceptionally cheap and delicious Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Its popularity is such that there is a queue out the door most nights, but it's worth the wait. Definitely a restaurant in Brisbane worth a visit for any Vietnamese fan.

This hole-in-the wall café is a little beacon of light on the Spring Hill dining scape. With a bustling, not busy, atmosphere Sisco makes a great place to have a lazy weekend brunch without feeling like you're being hustled out the door. Their engaging staff and courtyard out the back give it extra points.

Wagaya's simple, unfussy Japanese fare accompanies an extensive list of somewhat terrifyingly sugary cocktails; from pina colada to sukiyaki and yakitori. The Kirin is cheap, the sashimi fresh and the agedashi tofu perfectly crispy and tender.

This Racecourse Road haunt has become somewhat of the "local" for residents and is often completely booked out Monday to Sunday. Expect simple Japanese fare with generous serving sizes, that are well priced in a traditional izakaya setting. Menu standouts include the sashimi, tofu salad and seared beef tataki.

Home to a plethora of top-notch beauty products including Guinot, Ultraceuticals, EmerginC and Issada, let the professional, creative and passionate team at The Loft Beauty in West End work their magical hands on you. Specialising in facials, massage, shellac, tans, eye brows, waxing, make-up, you'll leave the one-stop-shop a whole new woman, or man.

Tucked away on a leafy tree-lined street in Hendra, this quaint little neighbourhood coffee spot has a serious cult following. On any given day, Saabi on Manson is overflowing with ravenous, coffee crazed customers. Whether it's their homemade cakes, deliscious variety of healthy lunches, and of course their scrummy breakfasts, there is sure to be something on the new Saabi menu to tickle your fancy.

Barely noticeable from the street front, this hidey-hole of a coffee spot fronts onto to Campos' roastery and office. Churning out great coffee and a few sweet things to takeaway, Campos Coffee in Helen Street is a great spot to grab your morning brew.

A welcome addition to the suburban Brisbane bar scene, The Junk Bar embraces shabby chic, and a retro vibe, with lounges, trinkets, and old records all around.

Bar Alto takes pride of place in the Brisbane Powerhouse, one of Brisbane's leading underground arts and entertainment precincts. The architecturally designed, renovated industrial space provides a perfect backdrop to one of the most laid back and beautiful bars in Brisbane, and one of its best Italian restaurants. With an open timber balcony overlooking the Brisbane river, a well chosen wine list, well-made cocktails and delicious casual Italian readily available, Bar Alto the place to be on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Situated in the buzz of the Valley, Black Bear Lodge is a great place to enjoy live music, with a bangin' lineup every week. Filled with an eclectic mix of furnishings and vintage lighting, there's plenty of cosy corners to take a breather in after a few hours spent tearing up the dance floor. Black Bear's comedy nights, old-school dance parties, and vinyl DJ sets have made this Brisbane bar a firm favourite with hip young things.

The Himalayan Café is reminiscent of a Himalayan tea house—decked out with bright colours and traditional decoration. Better than a mere tea house though, this little Brisbane restaurant serves a myriad of authentic vegetarian and meat dishes, including their beloved goat curry.

Classic, unpretentious European dishes served in a sleek, ambient restaurant in New Farm. Drawing influence from Italy, France, and Switzerland, The Continental Café wields fine quality ingredients to create beautiful, simple dishes that have gained a cult following in New Farm.

The Gunshop Café in West End was one of the first breakfast hotspots in Brisbane. With its raw, exposed brick, and low hanging lights, The Gunshop really set the benchmark for café dining in Brisbane. The line up outside on a Saturday morning can't be argued with.

West End Park Cafe is a great, unpretentious breakfast and lunch hub in Brisbane.

This West End favourite is, more often than not, filled to the brim with patrons enjoying heart-to-heart conversation and some seriously good greek fare to match.

Caravanserai is by far one of Brisbane's best Turkish eateries. Housed in a cute Queenslander, this West End favourite serves up a hearty menu of crowd pleasers. They cater well for large groups, with most of the meals perfect for sharing. Don't leave without sampling their turkish delight and hot apple tea. Bookings are always a must for Friday and Saturday nights.

A mainstay on the Racecourse Road dining strip, Northern Thai has been offering simple, no fuss fare for well over a decade. The perfect Sunday night dinner solution when you just can't be bothered, Northern Thai is home to some of the best Thai on the northside. They also do delivery!

Sweeping views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge make Brisbane restaurant, Alchemy's location a popular CBD dining option.

Known as the brow whisperers, The Brow Bar specialise in eyebrows. Masters at defining and shaping eyebrows, they also dabble in lashes and makeup.

A traditional Barber business, with hot towels and neck shave being the standard service, Jimmy Rod's Barber Shop in The Gap Brisbane, has a laid back atmosphere with good hair cuts - and you don't run the risk of walking out with a metro, styled mullet with honey highlights.

A traditional barber business, with hot towels and neck shave being the standard service, Jimmy Rod's Barber Shop in Central Brisbane, has a laid back atmosphere with good hair cuts. No risk of walking out sporting a metro-styled mullet with honey highlights.

Pawpaw offers breakfast that goes far beyond your basic bacon and eggs. Boasting an extensive all-day breakfast and lunch menu, excellent Campos coffee, and a quirky feel, Pawpaw is a Brisbane breakfast star. 

The Burrow in West End is, as the name suggests, a cosy little place perfect for a mid-week pizza. Seat yourself at one of their long, wide wooden tables, mellow out to a spot of reggae, and tuck into some fresh and delicious pizza pie. They come with lots of stringy cheese and herbs nestled atop crispy bases (goes perfectly with a bowl of beer-battered chips and a sneaky beverage or two).

A few hours cocooned within the soothing walls of the endota Day Spa in Fortitude Valley will have you back on track in no time. With organic facials and eco friendly treatment rooms, their spa menu is perfect for those looking for some zen within the concrete jungle. endota offers a fresh and down to hearth spa experience to both men and women. endota products are certified organic and they only use all-Australian products, made with Australian ingredients.

Housed in a beautifully restored, 160 year-old Queenslander, Stephanie's Vintage Spa is the perfect retreat for those seeking bayside bliss. Enjoy elegantly appointed rooms, a provincial garden courtyard, and an extensive menu of treatments and packages. Stop in for an hour, or stay the whole day.

Scrumptious Reads on Arthur Terrace combines the best of both worlds: gorgeous books and foodie culture. Boasting a proud love for all things culinary, Scrumptious Reads comprises a bookstore focusing on every food-related book your literary-loving heart could ever desire, an event space plus a private dining room for those special occasions. Don’t forget to pick up the latest bestselling cookbook while you’re there in preparation for the epic dinner Scrumptious Reads is sure to inspire you to make. Your stomach will thank us later.

Tony Percuoco's Brisbane restaurant, Tartufo Ristorante, in Fortitude Valley offers a sophisticated Italian dining experience. Featuring hearty cuisine, attentive service, and welcoming interiors, with all the charm you'd expect of dining with an Italian famiglia – albeit one that's high-end! Tartufo restaurant offers the freshest produce and ingredients available, with a strong focus on using local suppliers. Their dishes take you on an Italian journey via Umbria, Tuscany, and Naples, while the wine list exceeds more than 200 labels – predominantly from Australian vineyards. Tartufo also recently added authentic and delicious woodfired pizzas, serving from Tartufo Pizzeria.

For over 30 years Mitchell Ogilvie has been Brisbane's home of luxury menswear, boasting a range of iconic international labels, including Paul Smith, Brioni, Tom Ford, Canali, Brunello Cucinelli and more.

The Corner Store Cafe is a delightful suburban cafe with good coffee and great food. Need we say more?

When new won't do, and you're chasing something old and unique, head to Wallrocks. They've been in the antiques game for over thirty years, and sell items dating from the 18th through to the 20th centuries. While the pieces come from France, Italy and the UK, you only need to go as far as Albion to get your antique fix.

Mick's Nut Shop has become a staple for go to snack foods in West End for over a decade. You'll find infinite amounts of nuts, olives and seeds crammed, stuffed or squeezed into bags, as well as other delectable gastronomical delights.

With the quality of organic produce in stores dwindling, Deborah Wray decided to open her own organic grocer, Wray Organic. With several branches around town, all promoting their own niche of organic finds, Wray Organic offers gourmet food for the vegan, gluten and dairy intolerant as well as organic fresh fruit and vegetables.

A firm favourite among fashion devotees, the charming boutique in Blackall showcases seasonal collections from local Brisbane label, Alexis Dawn, as well as a hand-picked selection of Australian and international designers.

Champ Kitchen and Bar in Southbank is the perfect spot for a sunlight meal - one best savoured post a walk through Southbank or along the Brisbane river. The menu is beautiful, adventurous and seasonal - you'll find a mix of European and Asian elements merged together with finesse and restraint. It's the work by Justine Whelan of Anouk fame, so you know it's going to be good.

Offering a fabulous selection of contemporary and designer labels from across the globe, you'll find the likes of Alexander Wang, ACNE, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Etoile Isabel Marant in this Fortitude Valley boutique.

Brisbane restaurant, The Jetty is the perfect spot to watch the day slip away. Right on the river at South Bank, it's the perfect spot to catch a cool breeze and a great feed.

Enjoy views of the cityscape from your riverside seat at Brisbane restaurant, Popolo, while indulging in glorious Italian fare. 

Brisbane's worst vegetarian restaurant, The Norman serves up a mean steak. Enjoy your rump with a choice of a baked potato or chips; salad or slaw; and your choice of sauce.

If you’re wondering where that cool elusive friend you can never catch up with is up to, chances are they're at Remy’s—Paddington’s casual outdoor/indoor cafe that becomes a killer burger and drinks spot come lunch and dinner time. Bring your furry friend for a dog-friendly Saturday morning catch up with a stellar view of the hills of Paddington. 

Stocking a pretty impressive range of deli goods, gourmet groceries, fresh fruit and veg and Campbell & Bradley flowers, Hawthorne Garage is a welcome addition to the Eastside. Grab a coffee while you browse the aisles, pop in for those last minute dinner needs, or just stop by to say hello to Dan and Andy, owners of this fine establishment.

If you are after some wholesome pub food with a German twist; frikadellen, pretzels, sauerkraut and beer, then look no further than the Brisbane German Club. Filled with folk dancing, live music and authentic food this is a great place to go any night of the year, and the only place to be for the annual Oktoberfest celebrations.

Craving something chocolatey, buttery and delicious? A trip to Dello Mano really is a no-brainer. After all, they are the brownie specialists. With a whole store full of different species of the chocolatey beast, we recommend indulging in Belgian Chocolate or Honey Caramelised Macadamia.

Bean on Dean in Toowoong has quite the following with the locals. Serving up simple, tasty breakfast options and assorted sweet treats, alongside Campos coffee, this is a welcome addition to a quiet little pocket of Brisbane. A cool, industrial-style fitout adds to the charm. Bean on Dean's avocado and fetta on sourdough is our pick for a quick brekky before work. They also have Nodo Donuts!

Another addition to the growing 'Gabba food hub, Lady Marmalade is a must visit. There's something for everyone here – muesli lovers must try the chai-spiced muesli (seriously yum) - and it is all top notch. Another menu highlight is the gringo baked eggs with wagyu, chorizo, black beans and fetta. Yum!

Serving up traditional cuisine of the Sichuan province in south-west China is the Kenmore favourite, Sichuan Bang Bang. The Sichuan cuisine is known for its spice, and this Asian haunt is for those that can handle the heat.

Public is the uber cool Brisbane restaurant on the CBD dining scene. Perched in a glass box, Public is part kitchen, part bar, park New York loft.

A great location, cheerful staff and deliciously authentic Spanish tapas. Ole are Infamous for their traditional Paella, why not slurp your way through a jug of thirst-quenching sangria too? Ole also does a fab' Spanish brekky.

Naming your restaurant after the ancient mythological God of Wine may be a tall order to live up to, but South Bank restaurant Bacchus will well and truly blow you out of the water. Housed inside the Rydges Hotel in South Bank, it looks just as a hotel restaurant should—opulent, sophisticated, mature, with a touch of whimsy and a somewhat retro feel.

Known as the brow whisperers, The Brow Bar specialise in eyebrows. Masters at defining and shaping eyebrows, they also specialise in lashes and makeup.

Tucked at the rear of a car park and behind two old garage doors, a delightfully quaint bakery-come-café is not what you expect to find. Brewbakers has quietly, but steadily built a reputation for baked goodness worth driving from all corners of the city for, which is exactly what people do. From melt-in-your-mouth bagels and rustic handmade sausage rolls to sourdough jam donuts and the most amazing chocolate brownies, you'll end up unconsciously buying one of everything.

PSA: AKA Togninis is moving (back) in with the Togninis crew! Having moved out of their creative space on Ann Street late last year, the team are setting up shop in the flagship store on Wandoo St—exciting!

Fans of Roost Coffee will be delighted to hear this boutique coffee corner has taken over the space formerly occupied by Room 60. Roost is now The Menagerie, a cool little hole-in-the-wall cafe and bar, which serves really good coffee, wine, and craft beer during the day, and cocktails come 4pm. 

Loft is the boutique cocktail and wine lounge in West End, nestled above Archive beer boutique, where you can enjoy a cocktail in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere.

One of Brisbane's best hairdressers (check their track record—they've won a shelf full of international awards), Co and Pace are a step above the rest.