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Pig & Kraut has brought German Bratwurst, Belgium style frites and iced-tea to South Bank Parklands. Offering easy, grab and go choices as well as dine-in options in their farm-inspired alfresco space, Pig & Kraut is the perfect spot to seek refuge from the heat, seven days a week in the heart of Southbank. 

Nutri Hitt in Geebung is putting a healthy twist on dessert. Forget feeling guilty for treating yourself, Nutri Hitt is providing an alternative to traditional sweets, offering raw, vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free treats. Healthy + delicious = sign us up!

Hopster, on Caxton Street, answers all your craft beer and epic eats prayers. With a roster of boutique craft beers, a puntastic cocktail menu (Gini Hendrinks anyone?) and a bevy of epic events on rotation (cards against humanity night anyone?) we can't get enough of this spot. Oh, and there's mars bar vodka. There are rumours of a cocktail at Hopster that contains an entire fried chicken as a garnish FYI. If the punny menu and epic beers don't have you falling in love already, wait til you see their out of this world burgers. Don't forget to enter their Reaper wings-challenge either, it's a 2,000,000 on the Scolville scale (dat hot!). For $15 you get a dozen wings and a schooner of Fred IPA, if you finish them in 5 minutes you get a big ol' prize and a picture on their wall of fame. 

The Red Hill Markets have found a new home as the Milton Markets on Cribb street. Get set for their launch on April 17th 2017 where you can expect to find South East Queensland's and Northern New South Wales' freshest produce. We can't wait for the gourmet food stalls, traditional foods and market provisions we loved at the Red Hill Markets to finally be back in our lives again. The markets will kick back into the swing of things every Sunday from 6am to 12pm. 

The Yiros Shop is making its way to South Brisbane bringing with it delectable traditional Greek yiros (tender meat on a rotisserie) on soft Greek pitas filled with pork, tomato, onion, parsley, tzatziki, crumbled feta and oregano. 

Botero House has the pick of locations tucked inside a stunning three-story historic building on Adelaide Street. These guys are about more than just coffee; they use each cup of coffee to tell a story—nawww.

Piggy Back in Jindalee is really mixing things up in the west side cafe scene. Brought to you by the legends behind Picnic and Paw Paw Cafe, you know to expect something pretty special, and we can't contain ourselves! Piggy Back is serving up Fonzie Abbott coffee and similar menus to its sister venues: think acai bowls, smoothies and fresh mains very day of the week. Oh, and Piggy Back is also home to some of the prettiest rainbow lattes in Brisbane!

Death Star Canteen is coming to Brisbane! Yes, that means your taste buds will finally be exposed to food from a galaxy far, far away. Inspired by the Eddie Izzard routine, the opening day will feature freebies, music and, most importantly, a pug in a Darth Vader costume. Stay tuned for more updates. 

Republic Coffee Traders is East Brisbane's newest coffee roastery. Dishing up lunch and copious amounts of coffee, this is the perfect spot for weekend hangs and coffee catch ups. Keep an eye on their social media for community roasting nights and cupping sessions. Their menu is delicious too with granola from The Unrefined, and seasonal local produce making up all the classic brekky faves with a unique spin. 

Jimmy Rods Barbershop, at Gasworks have stepped up the barber game in Brisbane. With teams of uber talented traditional barbers taking the guys of Brisbane's hair up a level. Don't just expect a quick trim and a push out the door - the shop is a place to chill out and tell those lames jokes girls won't laugh at. 

Simply Laser in Brisbane's CBD is your go-to for all things beauty. Specialising in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, Simply Laser offers up a variety of treatments; from laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, pigmentation removal, anti-wrinkle injections and also happen to be experts in the infamous HD Brows process.

The Bean and Leaf in Cleveland is a bit of a local's secret. The menu is made up of those classics you always find yourself craving: pita pizza, burgers, antipasti platters, chips... you get the idea. Plus, there's a whole section of the menu devoted to stacks: breakfast stacks, pancake stacks, and yes, an eggs benny stack. Gluten-free folk prepare yourselves, the menu has a huge chuck of GF options. Winning!

If cats and coffee are two of your favourite things, you’re in for a treat at Lucky Cat Café. Here you can book yourself in for a special cat experience session where you’ll have the chance to spend an hour playing with adorable rescue cats (all of whom are fostered from local rescues and up for adoption if you happen to fall in love…) and then if you’re up for it, spend an hour trying your hand at a range of activities including cat toy making, earring or keyring making.

From the Noosa Chocolate Factory comes the latest to their CBD family: the Little Research Store. Serving incredible coffee all day courtesy of local roasters Fonzie Abbott, and offering samples of their 25 different varieties of chocolate, the Little Research Store is an interactive joy unlike any other coffee house in Brisbane. Also on offer are some incredible pick and mix, Amy's famous brownies, and the best selection of hot or cold chocolates around. 

Unforgiven, in Paddington, is Darling & Co's darker, twisted sibling. Think leather, a record player juke box, and back lighting paired with Australian wine and beers. Order the King's Punch; trust us. 

Genkotsu Ramen is as authentic as they come, with its owners honing their ramen skill on the streets of Tokyo. Their broth is brewed for 12 long hours, and each ingredient is marinated, chopped, de-salted and put to the test to ensure you end up with the most delicious bowl of ramen. 

The Doughnut Bar are opening their first store in Wintergarden on the 25th of February. Expect Brisbane's first scrolled ice cream, brioche doughnuts, cronuts and next level doughnut shakes. Plus, they'll play host to Brisbane's first ever instalment of Blackboard Coffee. With new flavours constantly on the go, we feel like it's totally necessary to check back in like, all the time, right? 

KX Pilates have finally opened their doors in Newstead. No longer an exclusive work out of models and celebs lucky enough to have a KX studio in their state, we can't wait to get our sweat on! Unlike regular pilates, KX Pilates combines pilates with endurance and cardio training to make sure you really burn off those calories. 

Sarmic Artisan Provisions have just opened their doors in Bulimba on Apollo Road. Leading the team are chefs Michael Hoare and Sarah Coorey. With super a super cute fit out (think: wall art, colourful pendants), hard to find groceries and a pretty awesome breakfast menu, we're guessing Sarmic Artisan Provisions will be one of Bulimba's new hot spots. 

Mi Color Teneriffe is a specialist hair salon, located on the prestige Macquarie Street, Brisbane. A new addition to the iconic Mi Color family, Mi Color Teneriffe is a Brisbane hair salon that offers the ultimate in hair expertise.

Establisted in 2007, Renee Loves Frances is one of Brisbane's most-loved designers. Located on the fabulous Oxford Street in Bulimba, pick up unique and beautiful pieces handmade in Brisbane by Renee herself.

Mi Color Paddington is a specialist hair salon, located on the famous Latrobe terrace, Brisbane. Among one of Brisbane’s best hairdressers, Mi Color Paddington specialises in gorgeous colour results and treatments, and has been transforming the locks of locals for more than 7 years!

Kalisto Cafe in Geebung serve up some of Brisbane's best coffee, complete with epic latte art, a plethora of books to peruse and are dog friendly! Winning!

Planted Whole Foods Co are all grown up and have moved into their first permanent store at Albion. Gone are the days of their caravan set-up, they've got plenty more space to serve up their signature acai bowls, plus smoothies and brunch! Expect cold pressed juices, dairy-free cookies, and other healthy delicious treats. 

Microlot Coffee House, in Hawthorne, is changing the coffee game in Brisbane. With beans fresh from Colombia (and other smaller, local growers) and roasted on site, you know you're in for a tasty brew. Stay tuned for the end of February when they introduce their food menu, hint, gruyere cheese and fried eggs on brioche will be on the menu. 

Cypher Coffee, in Sandgate, guarantee you'll love their coffee as much as Kayne loves Kayne so you know it's good. With a local team, good coffee, tasty treats and a seriously cool set up you really can't afford to give these guys a miss. Try the Erykah Badu Bagel (green apple, prosciutto, greens and gorgonzola) and thank us later. 

Southside Bistro has just opened up in Sunnybank. Their menu is pretty awesome with chip offerings of Wagyu-fat roasted french fries (...yum) and chickpea-battered sweet potato chips. Check out their all day tapas too, you won't be disappointed. 

InStitchu, a made-to-measure men's retailer, has just opened their doors in a new heritage space on Queen Street Mall. Say adios to ill-fitting suits and hola to flattering, perfect fitting get-ups with InStitchu. Drop in to get your measurements taken by the lovely staff too. 

Comuna Cantina will open its doors in March serving up the most delicious Latin street food. Think fresh, authentic, tasty street morsels like grilled sweet corn, pincho barbeque skewers and refreshing frozen margaritas. We can't wait til they open so we can chow down on their TDF tacos every other day!

Newly-opened Seven South in Yeronga boasts head chef Sam Potter, who trained under Phillip Johnston of Ecco. The next level menu include highlights such as lemon thyme, blueberry and ricotta hotcakes, grilled pork and fennel sausages, porcini sformato with shiraz reduction, smoked salmon fishcakes and smokey bourbon and maple glazed beef ribs. Yum. Looks like we'll be on the southside more often. Bonus? They're dog friendly!

5 Boroughs brought the real flavour of all of New York's 'urban communities' to Stones Corner, 5 Boroughs is a new Brisbane bar with Yankee 'tude in all the right places, now it's Ascot's turn, in a bigger and better location. 

Don't Tell Boutique in West End are responsible for keeping Brisbane's in-the-know stylish. Offering up a curated selection of on trend pieces, the ladies at Don't Tell will step your wardrobe up a notch, or get you set for your next big occasion. 

Todd & Pup have just moved into their brand new fit out in Moorooka. These guys have a diverse and refreshing approach to food you wouldn't expect from this hole-the-wall southside eatery.

Mu'ooz in West End is the very definition of its name: tasty and healthy. The perfect introduction to African cuisine, Mu'ooz  is a social enterprise that trains and provides work experience for refugee women.

Mr Henderson, in Sandgate, is like a dream come true. These guys are predominantly a bar, but have a small selection of tapas-style meals available. While most places are BYO booze, these guys are BYO food. Yep, that means you can come here to enjoy the vibes, company and drinks while chowing down on your choice of food (yes, that means a kebab). Plus, they even have food trucks rock up to feed the masses. See you there!

Ethio-African Restaurant & Injera Bakery in Moorooka is the perfect taste of Africa, minus the plane ticket. Perfect for the meat eater and vegetarian alike, the food is cooked for hours to deliver soft, tender fare served with chapati flat bread. You need to try the Key Wot (Beef Stew), scoop it up with some injera bread. 

Plant Based Dough Co. at the Boundary Street Markets serves up vegan doughnuts and other delicious baked goods. Offering Brisbane's most delicious segue for vegan's into the doughnut scene, you don't want to miss these guys. No trip to the Boundary Street Markets is complete without devouring their vegan S'mores doughnut, or any of their other delicious flavours for that matter. Did someone say vegan cookies and cream? Yum. 

Satori Organics over in Sandgate serve up some of Brisbane's healthiest offerings. Satisfying the exclusively organic eating amongst us, the menu features house made everything - and we mean everything. Our money is on the hummus and other fresh made dip delights served up in one convenient tapas platter. Never one to dissapoint, you can also pick up an array of organic ingredients. Don't forget your jar to top up from the honey pot!

Relocating from their Newstead premises to the heart of South Bank, Tippler's Tap will be dishing up the same great food and craft beers we've come to love, six days a week.

Fortitude Valley favourite, Doughnut Time has opened in South Bank, to make it even easier to get your hands on their insta-worthy goodies! In the heart of South Bank on Grey Street, you'll find Doughnut Time alongside Chester Street Express and Mister Fitz; all your favourites in one place! Opened from 8am until sold out, make sure you get in early so you don't miss out! 

Opa! Zeus Street Greek in South Bank brings genuine Greek street food to Brisbane. Sitting in some prime retail space in the heart of SB, you'll be glad to know that Zeus also offers delivery options (for those times when getting out of your PJs is hard), meaning getting the ultimate souvlaki has never been so easy.

Perched high on a mountain top in the Scenic Rim, Spicers Peak Lodge has arguably the best views in Queensland (fact: views make food taste x20 times better) and definitely one of the best restaurants: The Peak.

That Flower Shop has grown into a new retail experience, The Soul Pantry, located in a leafy corner of Stafford. An urban oasis of beautiful fresh flowers, exotic orchids, terrariums and plants, The Soul Pantry offers a variety of workshops as well as exotic living gifts for that special someone!

Wilde Kitchen brings natural and nutritious café options to Teneriffe. With breakfast and lunch café eats, takeaway options and order-online pre-prepared meals, Wilde Kitchen specialises in fuelling the body for a busy, active lifestyle. Far from “rabbit-food” style clean eating, Wilde Kitchen’s menu is instead packed with mouth-watering delights, with plentiful colour and texture. The smoothies and breakfast bowls are simply heavenly! 

Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen, the brainchild of the people who brought us award-winning Japanese restaurant Sono, brings the quirkiness and fun of casual Japanese dining to the Brisbane food scene. Not your average food court offering, Motto Motto uses only the freshest, local ingredients to deliver traditonal-yet-totally unqiue Japanese dishes in a super decked out, super modern space.

Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters is a self-professed coffee oasis for locals and coffee-lovers alike, found in the buzzing Albion Fine Trades precinct.

Surrounded by lush rainforest and stunning vistas, award-winning restaurant, The Tamarind, is easily one of the most beautiful dining experinces in Queensland. The perfect location to unwind for a long weekend or for a day trip up the coast, The Tamarind is the perfect mix of Asian and Queensland tradition and charm, serving up creative dishes that take inspriation (and ingredients!) from its natural surrounds.

Saccharomyces Beer Cafe (pro: sac-ar-o-my-sees) in South Brisbane is the newest addition to Fish Lane. Aspiring to be more than just an ordinary pub, SBC encourages the best traditions of food and drink in our beer-hall inspired environment where strangers can meet and enjoy our modern menu and know exactly where everything on their table comes from. With rotating and seasonal food menus, you can expect to find something a little different each time you visit.

Nestled away off James Street, Living Edge’s first Brisbane design boutique provides a unique edit of authentic designs from across the globe for the home, work and everything in between. 

Studio Pilates International offers the ultimate toning Pilates classes in Brisbane, incorporating reformer Pilates with highly skilled instructors and high energy video tutorials to scuplt and shape that bod of yours. Whether you consider yourself a Pilates pro, or you're just looking to try something new, Studio Pilates International will help you on your way to achieving your fitness goals (#beachbod anyone?).

Walking into St. Barts in New Farm is like walking into a beachside villa in the south of France (i.e. fabulous and envy-inducing). Which makes it the best place to stock up on all the boho-chic homewares, gifts, interiors and clothes you need to make you feel like you’re constantly on holiday.

We all screamed for Lick! ice cream, and it worked: they opened their very first bricks-and-mortar store in Graceville! 

Brisbane-based food supplier, All Real Food's ethos is to make us locals love our food again! Counjouring up delicious organic, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian options for on-the-go, All Real Food has created a menu that is designed to be good for you, while tasting great. How good!

Interiors fans will be falling all over themselves thanks to Melbourne #interiorsporn hub, Jardan Furniture, taking up residence on James Street. 

Hidden down an alleyway off Elizabeth Street in the CBD, Corbett & Claude Brisbane City is inspired by the old Corbett Chambers. Featuring a 12-tap craft beer bar, a well-edited cocktail list (for us that like the hard stuff), along with pizzas and small sharing plates, Corbett & Claude is the sleekest CBD opening in a while, setting the bar (yep, we went there) for causal CBD dining and drinking with pals. You can even build your own charcuterie board—a total win for cheese lovers!

Hip cafe Hedge Espresso, which is housed in a cute worker's cottage, is one of the cool, new cafes in the southside suburb Salisbury.

The little northside village that is Nundah has a new resident in the form of new Brisbane bar, The Village Social, which is opening soon. Craft beer, fine wine and classic cocktails are the order du jour of this inviting neighbourhood bar.  

Fans of Charlie's Raw Squeeze can rejoice because the vegan-friendly cafe has opened a new venue in Greenslopes! Serving up fresh acai bowls, superfood smoothies, juices and vegan favourites including Cloverly Cupcakes and NiceCreams, Charlie's at Greenslopes is is the go-to for delicious, guilt-free bliss.

Tucked away in a beautiful estate in the hills of Montville, The Long Apron restaurant is the dining jewel in the crown of luxurious Spicers Clovelly Estate. Open to the general public, The Long Apron is open to all and is ideal for day-trippers and long-weekenders alike.

Medley Cafe & Restaurant in Kangaroo Point serves up dishes inspired by countries around the globe. Set on prime riverfront land, it's the perfect place to bask in the glorious Brisane sun and enjoy breakfast or lunch any day of the week, or dinner from Thursday to Saturday. The breakfast menu includes orange sugar french toast with Australian macadamia and lavender honey, avocado smash on toasted Turkish bread with Persian feta, roast tomato, basil oil & mustard cress, chia porridge and Catalan baked eggs. For lunch you can munch on moussaka, nasi goreng, Middle East lamb salad or Moroccan lamb tagine, with the dinner line-up including mushroom risotto, coq au vin, rib eye and homemade vegetarian curry.