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Supernormal’s iconic lobster roll is the only menu item that’s made the trip north from Melbourne.

Supernormal

Melbourne’s iconic laneway venue, now on the Brisbane River.

  • Matt Shea
Patio's sun-dappled courtyard.

Patio by Range

Range Brewing’s updated take on your neighbourhood pub.

  • Matt Shea
Ruma Rooftop opened in New Farm earlier this month.

Ruma is the breezy, beautiful rooftop restaurant New Farm deserves

Expect to wile away plenty of weekends in this open-air diner perched atop a flash new precinct, with views across the surrounding Queenslanders.

  • Matt Shea
Braised steak and Guinness pie with mash and roasted vegetables.

The Rose & Crown

English-themed gastropub pouring Euro and Aussie beers.

  • Matt Shea

Goodtime

Yum cha served in an old West Village warehouse.

  • Matt Shea
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Here’s what happens when the Light Years crew hits the big smoke

Wowing diners might be a touch easier when they’re beach-drunk, but what about when they just finished work and live upstairs?

  • Matt Shea
Confit duck with potato mash and a duck jus, and grass-fed eye fillet with pepper cognac sauce and French fries.

Petite

French bistro by the Happy Boy and Snack Man team.

  • Matt Shea
Nos. Bakehouse opened earlier this month in Dutton Park.

Nos. Bakehouse

For immaculate cakes and fluffy sandos.

  • Matt Shea
Can You Keep a Secret? poured its last drinks on Saturday night.

‘It’s getting tougher and tougher’: Cherished Gabba bar closes permanently

It caps a turbulent eight months for an operator worried about the future of small venues in this city.

  • Matt Shea
Stan’s features a signature martini menu that taps premium gins and vodkas, along with special bitters and other extracts.

Stan’s Lounge

A beautiful, low-lit lounge and cocktail bar above Stanley.

  • Matt Shea