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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.

The Walrus Club, a prohibition-style speakeasy, is hidden down a secret staircase marked only by a single walrus on an unassuming black staircase behind The Regatta in Toowong. Serving over 300 kinds of rum and 30 different types of Cuban cigars, the exposed brick and hidden nooks make it the ideal place for a first date or for those who prefer a more private Friday night.

At Sixes and Sevens is set to become James Street's trusty neighbourhood stop off—the place 20- and 30-somethings are likely to head to - post-work, pre-dinner, to grab a casual drink with friends, or a solo bite… Beautifully decked out, with an industrial-'20s-meets-plantation-chic vibe.

Despite what they say, Bright Learning have showed us that old dogs can learn new tricks! With a passion for adult education, Bright Learning offer a range of short courses to occupy the mind.

The link between coffee, beer and good times speaks for itself, but the guys at Fonzie Abbott also know how to whip up a sensational feed, perfect for downing with their in-house brewed spirits or beers. With a strong focus on community, and making sure that not only is everything delicious but sustainable as well, the Fonzie Abbott boys have earnt the right to call themselves roasters, brewers and distillers, with their Albion outpost a one stop shop. 

Tucked away in Paddington, The Little Black Dress Shop provides women (and men) with the ultimate luxury shopping experience—providing impeccable service to assist your in finding that perfect designer piece.

Filling the gap for healthy, nourishing, delicious food that's quick, Botanica in Red Hill provides a refreshing take on 'fast food'. Salads and snacks abound, and Botanica caters for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free-foodies. Fresh ingredients, fast. Botanica have a breakfast pop-up running in store until December, with a selection of tasty and healthy breakfast goodness available Tuesday through Friday until 9am.

Flannerys Natural Organic Supermarket has been bringing fresh organic food and chemical-free produce to Brisbane for over 20 years. Now, that's saying something!

Rosalie Gourmet Market is gourmet provisions heaven. Tucked away on Baroona Road in Rosalie they boast high-quality foods from around the world, as well as the best local produce.

Serving up delicious, authentic Japanese food, Taro's Ramen & Cafe has become something of a cult favourite in Brisbane (you haven't lived until you've slurped up a bowl of their infamous ramen!).

A charming little Brisbane cafe the northside, Alcove Cafe & Deli is a local favourite.

Run by two lovely ladies, Susannah Whitehouse and Candy Smith, Scout Cafe is a labour of love. This Spring Hill location will become your new coffee haunt, serving up Supreme beans from New Zealand and a rotating menu—refreshed every six weeks—of things like breakfast bagels and salads plus a couple of vego' offerings as well as something for all the sweet breakfast lovers.

Located on Milton Road, Deer Duck Bistro is an asset to the west side dining scene. Their menu usually favours traditional European flavours, but they also like to throw in a few curveballs, and this season's line up is a cracker—think seared atlantic salmon on charcoal bao, chargrilled cuttlefish with guacamole and kangaroo filled with toasted pan brioche and foie gras.

Serving up Genovese coffee and a simple, yet delicious breakfast and lunch menu, Espressivo is a favourite west side spot. It's a lovely relaxed atmosphere with a wooden deck out the back, bar stools and benches on the pavement. And as a teaser to the weekend - come 4.30pm on Thursdays, it transforms into a little wine bar. Just charming! 

Italian lovers, this Italian haunt in Red Hill is calling your name. Colle Rosso on Musgrave Road is serving up some seriously delicious, authentic Italian fare. With pizzas rivalling Beccofino's and pastas up there with 1889 Enoteca's, you know we mean business. We give Colle Rosso extra brownie points for catering to the gluten intolerant. Oh, and take-away lovers, you're in luck too! They're only open for dinner, but you can call and book a table at lunch for 10 or more people.

The Green Edge is an all-vegan grocery store and cafe in Windsor. Stocking a huge range of raw, fresh, pre packed and frozen goods, this is a gluten and lactose intolerant haven. Think dairy free milkshakes and smoothies, freshly made juices, vegan cakes and slices, and vegan burgers!

Grub St is a funky little Northside eatery that take their breakfasts seriously - they may be in the 'burbs but you won't find fried eggs & Heinz on the menu here! Named in Gourmet Traveller's 2012 edition as one of Brisbane's best cafes, Grub St continues to impress locals and visitors alike. With a passion for serving great food and excellent coffee, Grub St is the kind of place that you will want to return to again and again.

Pasta lovers rejoice as Brisbane Italian restaurant, The Spaghettihouse Trattoria will cater to every craving. Munch on a bread stick while you peruse the 25 different types of pasta.

You haven't lived until you've had a Cheesesteak.

Launched in 2009 by one of Brisbane's best hairdressers, Lisa Guardala, Lila Boheme has quickly become New Farm's (and Brisbane's) home to creative hairdressing at its finest. Drawing inspiration from art, music, fashion and photography, Lisa and the team at Lila Boheme will give you the most honest and professional advice when it comes to looking after your locks. No BS here, just damn good hair care! 

If you're looking for the best made-to-measure menswear in the city, you'll find it at The Cloakroom. 

Built in 1888, The Alliance Hotel is a Brissy institution, and an easy contender for best pub in Brisbane. The quaint, almost rustic English-style interior, and an award-winning menu have made The Alliance Hotel a favourite of inner-city Brisbanites since way back!

Andronis Jewellery is a multi-award-winning jeweller and his Emporium store is filled to the brim with sensational, unique, and very special jewellery pieces, perfect for someone special (or yourself!).

Fraiche Deli in Graceville has become famous with the locals for its delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, and snack options. If you're after beautiful, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and soups - Fraiche Deli is your place. They also have lots of gluten-free options, for the gluten-avoiders among us. Something for everyone!

Hello Garry Espresso is a little coffee nook, just off Bennetts Road in Norman Park, loved by locals and visitors alike. Serving Genovese coffee and a selection of tasty bites including avocado on toast, cheesy beans on sourdough, toasties, and BLTs, Hello Garry Espresso is a delightful choice for a coffee stop.

For serious coffee lovers, Blue Sky Coffee must be some kind of heaven. The little espresso bar and cafe, located on bustling Lerna St, in Woolloongabba, is the perfect spot to relax with a delicious brew and get your coffee nerd on - marvelling at the different beans and techniques.

The Noosa Chocolate Factory produces delectable treats made from a combination of local ingredients and international sources. Belgian chocolate, delicious fruit, home made marshmallow and jellies come together to form The Noosa Chocolate Factory's signature treat - rocky road. Not only are The Noosa Chocolate Factory a peanut free factory (allergy sufferers rejoice!) but you can also get plenty of dairy free, gluten free and vegan options. Our mouths are watering...

The Tivoli has long been considered one of the best live music venues in Brisbane, playing host to both the biggest and up-and-coming acts. Known for its intimate atmosphere and grand, almost regal, decor, if your favourite band is playing in Brisbane, there's a good chance they'll be playing at The Tivoli. If you're a die-hard fan, you can even host your own events (or your wedding) at The Tivoli.

Located in the central hub of the Urban Village, The Boys House of Coffee lures in passers-by for breakfast or lunch with its arresting street art, shady outdoor setting and hip, urban interior. This art-filled space has a friendly, chilled atmosphere, so it's no wonder enjoying a coffee under The Boys' fig tree is such a beloved meeting spot for Kelvin Grove locals.

Riding high on the wave of the vinyl resurgence, Brisbane music store, Jet Black Cat is just how you imagine a local record store should be.

Artisan baked delights await you at Flour & Chocolate in Morningside. Using organic flour and free range eggs, Flour & Chocolate are creating tasty treats that we can feel ethically good about. You will not want to miss Donut Day.