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Brownie addicts everywhere can now get their hands on I Heart Brownies' delicious, heart-shaped goodies... IN THE CBD! No longer a schlep into Valley territory, I Heart Brownies' kiosk-style CBD store, housed in the Wintergarden, continues to facilitate our confection addictions—we're talking 12 flavours of your fave brownie flavours baked fresh on the daily—with coffee and their famous pink lemonade also making an appearance. It's heart-shaped heaven!

Since Lola Coffee opened a few years ago in a back street of Woolloongabba, this gorgeous (and totally calming) cafe has stolen Brisbane's coffee crown! Bringing caffeine salvation to the area's coffee lovers, Lola Coffee is the perfect spot to grab a cheeky cappucino and a piece of cake (name a better pairing—we dare you!).

It's official, there is no such thing as a boring workout anymore, thanks to Dance Barre by Katie Dickens opening in Albion! Whip that bod of yours in to shape with a varitey of high energy dance-inspired classes (booty shaking optional, but highly encouraged!), developed by industry legend, Ms. Dickens herself. Dance Core offers unique Barre, Bounce, Kettle Bell, Pilates and Full Body Core classes for all fitness levels, with live and video classes on offer, so you never miss a workout.

Enigma Underground is our new favourite underground bar. You'll find Enigma popping up beneath Cloudland this month, in their hidden cellar bar. This haunt is only open on select Friday nights through June and July so be sure to check their website for more details. Expect vintage velvet couches, moody lighting and copper details... oh and illusionists and dancers. Plus, cocktails from Absolut vodka. 

Ground Collective in Paddington is your one-stop shop for all things wellness, and ticks the boxes of life’s true essentials; self-care, nutrition and exercise. Offering a holistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle, the Ground Collective is comprised of a number of local businesses under one roof, including Eden Skin Clinic and Day Spa, Fire Flow Yoga, Pilates and The Common Whole Foods. Serving up delicious healthy meals and snacks in the cafe, inspiring yoga classes at Fire Flow, and stunning day spa facilities at Eden, Ground Collective is the ideal place to workout, eat, chill and beautify. 

Brisbane's favourite kitchen emporium-come-wonderland, Taste has moved from its iconic James Street location, and has set up new digs in Red Hill! Located in a beautifully renovated workers cottage (Insta snappers at the ready!), Taste's new store still showcases the very best curated homewares, products and utensils they're known for, but in addition, now also serves up coffee (courtesy of Toby's Estate), sweet treats and pastries (thanks to Jocelyn's Provisions), plus a deli where you can pick up luxury goodies for your pantry! 

Brisbane has finally landed a huuuge organic super store in Rocklea, right next to the markets, so you know it's fresh. So, expect mega-fresh organic-produce from Aussie farmers including fruit, veg, meat, milk, eggs, bread, natural cosmetics and a whole lot more. There's also a cafe, serving up (you guesed it) organic, local goodies. The aptly named Evolve Cafe does a great gourmet sandwich, and a whole heap of cold pressed juices. It's a one stop shop. 

Burger lovers, this one's for you; Melbourne's fave burger food truck, Mr. Burger is making its way to Brisbane! From next week, keep your eyes peeled around town for Mr. Burger's iconic orange and white truck, and prep your stomachs for some almightly feasting.

Epic Hair Designs is one of the best hairdressers in Brisbane, and epic is as epic does. With serious colour cred' (all their stylists are expertly trained by the Goldwell team) and multiple salons throughout Brisbane—incuding Kenmore, Newmarket, Upper Mount Gravatt, Springfield Lakes, Norman Park and their new flagship in the Valley's Emporium—the Epic Hair Designs crew will have your mane perfectly wrangled in no time! 

Riff Bar & Bistro in Fortitude Valley is the casual dining spot of your dreams! Offering up crowd-pleasing classics, Riff Bar & Bistro is perfect for a hearty breakfast, quick lunch or indulgent dinner. Hit up the burger list for an indulgent bite-to-eat-come-ode to iconic rock bands past and present—our pick's the Fleetwood Mac, stuffed with slaw, onion rings, and (you guseed it) mac n' cheese—or order off Riff's tapas menu, if you're up for trying a bit of everything.

Located in South Brisbane, Brooklyn Depot is an original front-runner amonth the best burgers in Brisbane. Inspired by old Brooklyn, you can get your hands on some unique burgers, hot dogs, fries and desserts that will be sure to keep hungry Brisbanites coming back time and time again. 

The Happiness Hub, in Albion, is the little slice of happiness and warmth we've been waiting for. Just as the name suggests, it's a hub for happiness. It can be a co-working space for creatives or general busy bees on Tuesdays, with barista made coffees and baked goodies (cakes, loaves and a whole heap of other deliciousness free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, but full of love) from Baked Livingness with wifi and good vibes. The rest of the time it's a community space for events, markets and workshops, with their Winter Pop Up Market kicking things off. Plus, the space is super cute; think exposed wood details and splashes of hot pink. You can also hire it out for your next event and treat your taste buds to catering from Baked Livingness. 

The Pizza Caffe at The University of Queensland in St Lucia is a local institution for good reason. There are 26 pizzas on offer, one for each letter of the alphabet, each named after a famous Italian movie star or director as a nod to their affiliation with arthouse Schonell Theatre next door.

House of Hygge is bringing a taste of the Scandanavian to Brisbane, and we're not complaining. Hygge is the Danish word for taking pleasure in the ordinary, a valuable lesson and a great life motto. This new West End eatery boasts an array of Danish classics such as the smorrebrod, frikadeller (Danish meatballs) and rye sandwiches. Less traditional classics include their hoagies, aptly named hyggies and some next level breakfasts. There's also a community garden too, so you know the produce is as fresh as they come. 

Fresh on the Brisbane food scene is Phat Elephant in Brisbane's CBD. A Thai eatery and bar, Phat Elephant is soon to be your post-work go-to for authentic Thai street food and eclectic cocktails. Open 7 days a week until late, you can get your pad thai fix any time, any day!

British Colonial Co. is set to spruce up the Brisbane dining scene in the coming months with their unique blend of cuisines. Expect tapas, share plates and a killer drinks menu. Stay tuned for more information as it comes to light—we can't wait to sink our teeth into this new opening!

Nestled on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley is artisan, a hub for creativity, craft and design. This hidden gem is perfect for those looking for one-off, handmade pieces by local artists. 

Beautiful, dainty and ethereal creations await at Molten Store's new home on James Street. Expect eye-catching jewellery, on trend accessories and good vibes all round. Head to their new store this weekend to snag a gift bag with purchase from some super talented brands. You can also find Molten Store at Carindale. 

The second venture of the brains behind the rockin' Brooklyn Standard, Coyotito is Eagle Lane's connection for traditional, authentic and fresh Mexican street food until late. Serving up tasty tacos, filling lunchtime tortas, and some hefty share plates for dinner, this is one Mexican joint that doesn't roll with the rest of the pack. 

The Shave Saloon, Bar & Kitchen have just opened their doors in Queen Street, and we couldn't be more excited. It's the perfect spot to grab a cut throat shave, a charcuterie board, and a drink all at once. Tucked away in a cocktail bar with whiskey and cocktails on offer, this barber shop might be your new spot for after work drinks during the week. Who would of thought?! Plus, you can get your coffee fix here from 8am. 

NeNe Chicken has just opened up in the CBD, and we couldn't be more excited. "Ne" is Korean for "yes" which is what we say whenever someone offers us delicious fried chicken. NeNe chicken is one of South Korea's most beloved fried chicken spots, and it's finally in Brisbane. Yaaas. Offering up our favourite staples of fried chicken and beer, we're already obsessed with this spot.

Thanks to Dello Mano's new store, everyone's favourite brownies will be available in the CBD, yay! The new store will be located in the Tattersall's Arcade off Queen Street Mall. Expect their signature luxury brownies, decadent cakes and tarts and a perfect cup of coffee. 

Charlie's Raw Squeeze, now in Ashgrove, is a vegan one stop shop for fresh, healthy and totally delicious eats. As the name suggests, you can expect raw vegan goodies and a whole lot of gluten free and refined sugar free offerings. Try a 'squeeze bowl' or a smoothie if you're hungry, or a raw sweet treat if you're looking to spoil yourself. Ps. They do happy hour, but for juices!

At long last, the coastal vibes of Noosa Longboards have set up shop on the not so sandy shores of East Brisbane. Stop by to browse the epic array of long boards, drop in for a coffee, surf wear and all the chill vibes. Stocking their own handcrafted line of surfboards plus a curated offering of local artisans and international brands that are so cool it hurts, it's a taste of the coast sans the traffic jams. 

Another fresh face to add to Brisbane's burgoning dining scene, Metropole Bar Eatery in the CBD is a game-changing restaurant, set to ablaze your fickle tastebuds! The dining hall-style precinct will feature various cuisines—Japanese, Vietnamese, America, Italian, the list goes on—plus a number of bars, including a covered laneway, cocktail and espresso bar. Metropole Bar Eatery is due to open in August, so stay tuned!

Health food champions Nodo Donuts and Pressed juices have joined forces in a match made in organic, gluten-free, mouth-watering heaven. Located on Elizabeth Street in the CBD, all of your favourites from both culinary teams are available, with the added bonus of Barefoot Barista coffee grinding up your morning brew, which basically means this is your new daily drop-in for brekky on the go. Doughnuts for breakfast? Now we're talking!

North-siders prepare for a sugar rush because Lucid Sweets has opened its first IRL store in Geebung! Boasting beautiful meringue kisses as far as the eye can see, you can now get your hands on Lucid's infamous sweet treats whenever the sugary mood strikes. With a huge array of mini meringue flavours including rosewater and pistachio, raspberry and coconut, plus our personal fave, toasted coconut, Lucid Sweets is also keeping the more savoury-inclined customers content with freshly toasted bagels, croissants and sandwiches all day, everyday.

If you're looking for authentic, rustic Italian fare (I mean who isn't) Casa Nostra Ristorante in Fortitude Valley is your one-way ticket to Pasta, Pizza, and Pinot paradise! Specialising in classic dishes the way that nonna used to make, Casa Nostra is serving up everything from seafood to grilled meats, pasta to pizza, with a mean list of local and imported Italian wines. Perfect for your next carb craving. Saluti!

Jocelyn's Provisions in Fortitude Valley is one of Brisbane's most celebrated and beloved artisan patisseries. Their beautiful flagship store has undergone a stunning transformation and now resides down the achingly cool Ada Lane, off James Street.

Part restaurant, part garden bar, part glamorous function venue, Darling & Co is Paddington's go-to dining and wining spot thanks to their epic food menu, creative drinks list, friendly staff and open, sun-drenched space. What really sets them apart though, are the four distinctive function spaces (each with their own bar). Ranging from corporate shindigs to special events which are remembered forever, or a ‘just because’ occasion that deserves to be celebrated Darling & Co will bring it to life with customised dining options, bespoke entertainment and a team of staff that are comitted to make your event one for the history books. 

Coffee doesn't come quicker than at Eva St Privateer. Banter? Sure, but don't expect to be waiting around for a life-affirming brew. They’ve limited themselves to just a few things done exceptionally well and they’ll let you enjoy them in what looks like a fairytale lumberjack’s backyard. Expect classic sangas, express breakfast nosh for the road and, of course, cups of the best brew going. 

Cheese enthusiasts (aka everyone) get excited! Word on the grapevine is Brisbane’s cheese game will soon be elevated to the next level, with the addition of French ex-pat Sarah Thuillet's gourmet fromagerie Emile and Solange. Emile and Solange will be gracing the Vielle Branche complex in Albion. These guys have just opened, so start planning your visit ASAP. 

Hailed as one of the best spots in Brisbane for an epic feed, Eat Street Northshore at Hamilton Wharf have been filling up the bellies of hungry Brisbane foodies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a while now!

Side Street Kitchen, in Moorooka, is easy to drive past, but you'll be kicking yourself once you realise the deliciousness that lies inside. With a team of super friendly staff serving up all your fave brekky offerings and some pretty decent coffee, this may just be your new fave spot. The Workman's Burger is just epic: hashbrown, fried egg, bacon, hollandaise all served between golden toasted slices of Turkish bread, is perfect for the most hungover of us all, or just the hungriest. You also can't go past the eggs benny here though; the hollandaise is one of the best we've had (citrus and chives, yes please!) and the eggs are cooked to perfection, every time. 

Club Sosay, in Paddington, opening on May 21 is a cafe and bar dedicated to board games! Is there anything better than epic eats and delicious bites shared over a (fiercely competitive) game of your choice? Nope. To be honest, we're kind of just terrified by how much we can consume during a single of sitting of Monopoly...

With industrial style warehouse and a relaxing atmosphere, newly-opened Little Genovese in Coorparoo is one of our favourite places to receive a caffeine hit. They cater for the busier of bees with a takeaway window, and provide freshly baked treats that please all the senses. They welcome everyone, even our four-legged friends!

A regular at the Jan Powers Farmers Markets, this unique food stall takes it slower. No need to put up with unsatisfactory meat-cooking, as Jackalope Slow Food serve slow-cooked and hand-pulled meat rolls that burst with all of your favourite meaty flavours. If you want to shake it up a bit they prepare caramelized banana and white chocolate ganache milkshakes that are borderline addictive. 

Located in Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, Pelican's Catch has the freshest seafood on the Westside. Open seven days, Pelican's Catch vends premium quality seafood, and freshly fillets their fish and shucks their oysters in store. Punters can also opt to dine in and Pelican's Catch will cook your fillet of choice to perfection. With market fresh seafood arriving daily, the fresh selection changes constantly so there's always something new to try. 

Taking their cue from sister location in Kenmore, Sichuan Bang Bang Paddington represents more than 1000 years of traditional cooking methods and recipes from the Sichuan province, which manifest in a menu of Bang Bang favourites and Paddington's first yum cha. Expect an adventure for your taste receptors, a joy for your belly, and enough variety to spice up your life. 

A welcome addition to the Brisbane cafe scene, Botanica Real Food have opened their second store in Teneriffe! No longer just for the hungry hoards in Red Hill, you can now get your hands on their delicious salads, healthy breakfast options, and their infamous only-slighty-sinful sweet treats from their new digs in Teneriffe!

Move over IKEA, there's a new Nordic-inspired hotspot in town. Lokal + Co is the newest cafe to join West End's epic food line up. Owned by Norwegian expat and chef Herge Olsen and Corey Thoms, Lokal + Co offers the likes of heart-shaped buttermilk waffles with whipped ricotta and honeycombe, house-cured gravalax salmon with rye, and open sandwiches with barbeque sardines. Yum! The only thing that makes Lokal + Co even more appealing are the sleek Scandi-style interiors and the fact that they are dog-friendly. Winning!

Forget the fuddy food courts and crap coffee joints, Brisbane International Airport's departure lounge offers delicious dining in spades! Flying the flag for bloomin' delicious Queensland produce—along with a super slick fit-out to boot—you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to filling up your tum!

Pack your sun hat, put petrol in your car, and set a course north for a morning at the Caloundra Street Fair. On every Sunday from 8am (earlybirds will appreciate) and cracking on until 1pm, the Caloundra Street Fair is the perfect way to spend a day up the coast, stuffifng your face with great food and spending up a storm on local gems. 

Channel your inner Muhammad Ali and step up your boxing prowess at the all new Round9 Fitness Centre in Morningside. The 30 minute high intensity kickboxing and fitness classes will have you saying hello to endorphins and goodbye to being soft.  We'll see you in the ring!

The Fortitude Valley has just added a sophisticated new art-deco restaurant into the mix in the form of Nickel Kitchen & Bar. Open for all of your wining and dining needs, Nickel's leather booths, dark timber interiors and simple but well executed menu make it a must for a long lunch or really long dinner. High on our list of must-eats? The Barossa Valley Chicken Kiev, the sizzling bay prawns with chilli and the honey-roasts chicken waffles. 

Boundary Line Bistro has added some serious foodie cred into the most unlikely of places: the Morningside Panthers Football Club.  Expect footy club fare like you've never seen before (as in, this shiz is fancy). The menu is full of gems like crispy skin salmon and mac and cheese croquettes, plus, a whole menu dedicated to burgers (on milk buns, no less) and another menu dedicated to sundaes. Not to mention all of the classics: there's parmies, steak, chilli crunch wings and fish 'n' chips. It safe to say this is one footy club bistro we're actually excited to eat at. 

Get ready to don your bibs because Brisbane has got a new crab shack in the form of St. James Crabhouse & Kitchen in Kangaroo Point! With Red Claw, Spanner Crabs, Moreton Bay Bugs, Lobster and ALL the sauces on the menu, we can't wait to indulge in primo seafood on the double.

Mamaku, in Clayfield, is bringing Brisbane a heavy punch of Indonesian flavours, and we're loving it! Mamaku means my mother, so you know the food on offer is authentic and rich in family tradition. Keeping with the family vibe, the menu is comprised of share plates that the whole crew can enjoy. Expect classic Asian flavours like dim sims, slow cooked rendang, pork belly, some epic wings and whole lotta chilli. We're obsessed with the Kripik Kulit Babi though, that's a whole bowl of home made pork crackling. Yum!

Set to take the Spring Hill social set by storm, is new cafe Two Donkeys. Serving up a killer breakfast and lunch menu to the hungry hoardes, plus grinding fave Gold Coast beans, Blackboard Coffee exclusively, Two Donkeys is the latest cafe to open in the regenerated suburb.

Housed beneath the historic St Leger stand at Eagle Farm Racecourse, The Precinct at St Leger is the newest addition to the Brisbane cafe scene. Adorned with cosy leather sofas, an 'I-could-while-away-the-entire-day' atmosphere, not to mention a kick-ass menu (courtesy of the Wilde Kitchen crew), St Leger offers up delicious, healthy options for breakfast and lunch, and they make a mean coffee!

Rolls Pho Mi are Brisbane's newest Vietnamese food truck. Serving up all our Vietnamese faves like their epic 24 hour pho, a seriously authentic Banh Mi, deliciously fresh rice paper rolls and other faves. Plus, fresh coconut water, Vietnamese iced coffee and lychee lemonade are on offer here too. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for their latest where-abouts. 

Much loved Brisbane icon, Crosstown Eating House in Woolloongabba has been relaunched as Crosstown Public House after a six month hiatus and we're pretty damn happy about it.

Inner-city dwellers, get your slurp on. Hai Hai Ramen, located on Latrobe Terrace in the heart of Paddington, is serving up delicious bowls of noodle soup that will warm your very soul.

Brisbane's rooftop bar scene has got some hot competiton, with the opening of Sazerac! Set to open on April 13th, and perched atop Four Points by Sheraton—30 storeys high no less!—Sazerac is your new go-to for cocktails and jaw-dropping city views!

Brisbane chocolatiers, Kokopod are doing us chocoholics proud! Available in various local providores and cafes, Kokopod also have an online store, so there really is no excuse for bad-tasting chocolate in this town!

Slack's Track Cafe is the newest venture from the peeps behind 85 Miskin Street. The freshly opened venue is serving up breakfast and lunch on Logan Road in Mount Gravatt. The cafe's moniker came from the area's history; Slack's Track got its name from settler William Slack #TheMoreYouKnow.

Billykart is a Brisbane fave, but now we have Billykart Provisions. It's a deli and bottle shop, in the heart of West End, that has aisles and aisles filled with the most delicious groceries we've ever had the pleasure of seeing. Yuuum. Expect freshly made salads, cakes that resemble works of art, and desserts (snickers tart, anyone?). The best part? Epic time-saving ready made dinners from our fave Brisbane dining institution. Shut up and take our money already, Billykart Provisions. 

Uncle Ho is an epic new Vietnamese beer cafe, or Bia Hoi as it's known in Vietnam, in the Valley. Based on the rustic and raw beer cafes of Vietnam, expect street food staples such as rice paper rolls, banh mi and pho and fresh beer aplenty at Uncle Ho.

What does Brisbane always need more of? Awesome Vietnamese pho of course! We're stoked that brand new restaurant Phat Pho is coming to Newstead in April bringing with it delicious pho in time for the (slightly) cooler autumn weather. There will also be banh mi baguettes, rice paper rolls and super strong Vietnamese-style coffee. 

Housed on the corner of Boundary and Vulture Street, Catchment Brewing Co has quickly made a name for itself amongst the West End craft beer community. Their core range includes plenty of pun-derful creations—the Whynot Lager has certainly caught our attention—that pair perfectly with a burg from Catchment’s plant-based range. Currently on tap are a range of limited edition brews just waiting to be sampled by Brisbane’s beer connoisseurs, the most popular of which you can score in a four-pack. Catchment even sells beers by the carton, so if you find a flavour you love, be sure to scour their site so you can stock up at home.