The Dish: Brisbane food news you might have missed this week
There’s a lot happening in Brisbane these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of Brisbane food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your taste buds.
Pici Party at Essa
Cutting-edge Robertson Street restaurant ESSA is limbering up for a one-off event spotlighting hand-rolled pasta. On Thursday April 23, the acclaimed Fortitude Valley venue will be hosting Pici Party, a special dinner event built around pici – a thick and round pasta (think fat spaghetti) commonly made using flour, water and time. At ESSA, the pasta will form the basis of a shared-format menu featuring multiple plates, with Italian wines serves alongside. Seats are available now for $76 per person – click here for more info and booking details.
Rise Riviera
Launching Sunday May 3 at Rise Le Restaurant, this European Riviera-inspired day party transforms Brisbane’s riverside into a Saint-Tropez-style social affair, blending champagne, music and relaxed grazing in a fluid, high-energy format. Expect seafood towers, oysters and caviar alongside a rosé- and champagne-led drinks list featuring Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon and Minuty, while Libre Sound delivers a sunset house soundtrack complemented by a roaming live saxophonist as the atmosphere builds into golden hour. With $10 tickets including a glass of bubbles on arrival and additional food and drinks available, the event marks the debut of an ongoing series set to evolve Rise’s signature mix of music, movement and riverside indulgence. Click here for more info.
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CRUSHER x LOBORN
Two artisanal Queensland producers are teaming up for a dream collaboration in their shared neighbourhood, with Crusher Wines and LOBORN linking up for an afternoon of wine, spirits and music. Taking place from 1:00–7:00 pm at LOBORN’s Tamborine Mountain HQ on Saturday April 18, guests can enjoy tastings of Crusher’s new release wines ‘Phenomena’ rosato and ‘Love & Wonder’ barrel-aged chardonnay, alongside cult favourites, plus a special CRUSHER x LOBORN cocktail crafted using selections from the back catalogue. There will also be bottle sales with the chance to meet the winemakers and distiller while enjoying wine or aperitifs in the picturesque hills of Tamborine Mountain. Get more details here.
Figtree Social After Dark
From Thursday through to Saturday, beloved Yeerongpilly cafe, Figtree Social, is debuting a cozy, evening dining experience boasting high-quality food and a “distinctly local” vibe. After Dark will transform the venue – widely loved for its focus on community and quality – into an intimate low-lit dining space from 5:00–8:30 pm. The menu will pair signature dishes such as potato pave and Bass Strait beef rib, with a curated, Australian wine list to seamlessly complement the kitchen’s offerings. “After Dark is about creating a dining space that feels warm and inviting… while delivering food that’s crafted with genuine care and premium ingredients,” says co-owner Tze-Huei Choo. “We want guests to enjoy high-quality food and wine in a setting that’s welcoming, relaxed and distinctly local.”
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