Josh Martin

The city has reached the halfway point of 2021 on an unexpected high, having welcomed a stack of new venues ranging from a 22-seat Korean omakase fine diner to a brilliant Italian restaurant from the Agnes and Same Same crew. Here’s what you need to tick off.

Restaurateur Michael Tassis returns to his roots for his fifth restaurant, Opa Bar and Mezze. Expect moussaka, pastitsio and lamb on a spit alongside chargrilled lobster, chocolate baklava and lesser-known Greek wines in beautiful, island-inspired surrounds.

From a tiny four-seat wine bar to a massive 89-tap venue in a 132-year-old heritage-listed building, here’s where to wet your whistle this summer.

The new Woolloongabba boozer has 26 beertaps and a menu of American-south classics – brisket, ribs, smoked potato skins and a bourbon-spiked banoffee pie.

Despite all the challenges facing the hospitality industry this year, there were still some cracking openings. From a moody underground izakaya to a rooftop Mexican restaurant pop-up and a fully fire-powered restaurant, here are the best of them.

The Gold Coast brewer is bringing a slice of Miami to Sherwood Road. Expect neon and pink pastels, burgers and bar snacks, and beer cocktails on tap.

Expect southern-style barbeque, 26 beers on tap and takeaway growlers in a 100-year-old former violin-repair shop.

The city’s food scene bucked the Covid-19 shutdown to welcome a bunch of exciting new venues.

The new home of Gerler Wines, which opens on Edward Street tomorrow, will offer wine-blending workshops, cheese and wine matching classes, a gift-delivery service and more.

From today, the James Street urban resort is back in business – along with its super popular on-site restaurants, Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster.

Starting today, the James Street urban resort is back in business – along with its super popular on-site restaurants, Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster.

Granite Belt wineries are popping up in Brisbane to sell their wares. Meet the winemakers, grab a bargain and support small boutique producers doing it tough.