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.
NIKKA Nights at Sushi Room
This September, James Street’s Sushi Room will host NIKKA Nights, an intimate dining experience celebrating the legacy of NIKKA WHISKY founder Masataka Taketsuru. Held in the restaurant’s private dining room across two nights, the experience will pair a six-course menu by Sushi Room’s head chef Shimpei Raikuni’s with a curated selection of rare Japanese whiskies, with NIKKA WHISKY brand ambassador Marcus Parmenter guiding guests, course by course, through the pairings and sharing insights into the distillery’s history, craftsmanship and Taketsuru’s legacy. Limited to 12 guests per seating, a seat at NIKKA Nights costs $300 per person, with sessions at 6:00 pm on Wednesday September 2 and Thursday September 3. Click here to secure a spot for Wednesday and here to book for the Thursday session.
6 Weeks x 6 Noodles at Supernormal
Few foods are as versatile as noodles. From ramen and udon to vermicelli and soba, the possible flavour combinations are nearly limitless. Supernormal is proving the diversity of noodle-based dishes with its new six-week showcase. Every week between Monday July 27 to Friday September 4, the riverside restaurant will be putting a brand-new creation on its menu. The crew is kicking things off this week with Shaanxi-style noodles with braised oxtail, black bean and cucumber, followed by tiger prawn egg noodles with smoked roe, knife-cut wheat noodles with spiced cumin lamb and Baoning vinegar, steamed rice noodles with Corner Inlet calamari and red kosho, dan dan noodles with mustard greens and Szechuan sesame sauce, and finally Fujian-style wok-fried crab noodles. The menu will also feature a selection of drinks designed to match with each bowl. Craving noods now? Click here for more info and booking details.
Fountainhead Winehouse takes over Bar Miette
What do you get when one of Brisbane’s best wine repositories takes over the list at a top riverside bar? One hell of a Sunday session, that’s what. The team behind Fountainhead Winehouse in Newstead will be teaming up with the Bar Miette crew for a sensational afternoon of vino, snacks and vibes on Sunday August 16. Guests are invited to soak up some sun on the terrace while sampling a considered selection of wines and cocktails, alongside a clutch of bites from the Gozney grill. Bookings are encourages – click here to secure a spot.
Ruby’s Wine Shop is now open Mondays
Mondays can be a bit of a slog – sometimes we need something to ease us into the work week. The team at Ruby’s Wine Shop hears you. The Albion wine shop and vino bar is opening on Monday evenings throughout August, with guests welcome from 4:00–9:00 pm. In addition to plenty of wine, the crew will be slinging rotating sourdough toasties from Stack’d, while also hosting blind wine challenges for oenophiles. Keen to keep the weekend vibes going a little bit longer? This is your spot.
Pop World
It’s official – Brisbane has a new nightclub. As of Friday July 17, Pop World opened its doors on Brunswick Street, bringing pop-fuelled nights and karaoke chaos to Fortitude Valley. With its high-energy DJ sets and pop-centric ethos, Pop World was made for singing your lungs out with three private karaoke suites with premium sound systems, a striking LED walkway, elevated VIP experiences, two bars and interactive photo booths. With every element of the venue designed to deliver memorable and shareable experiences, Pop World celebrates the joy and energy of pop music by inviting guests to sing, dance, celebrate and revel in the soundtrack of their lives. Open every Friday and Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am, Pop World is raising the bar on Fortitude Valley’s nightlife offerings. Book your karaoke room here.
Le Festival de Winnifred
Winnifred’s is celebrating its first birthday with Le Festival de Winnifred, a one-day takeover on Sunday August 2 that will transform the Fortitude Valley venue into a sparkling wine and gourmet food playground. Limited to just 80 guests, the festival will begin at 11:00 am with a glass of Champagne Winnifred’s (created in collaboration with Champagne Paul Lebrun), caviar bumps from Lady Truffle and a festival passport, which unlocks a self-guided tasting journey through the venue. Along the way, guests can sample seven premium cuvees — including Champagnes from Paul Lebrun and Charles Dufour alongside five Tasmanian sparkling wines curated with industry figures Ed Carr, Andrew Pirie and Natalie Fryar – complemented by hot canapes, sweet bites, charcuterie from Saison and cheeses from Le Fromage Yard. Tickets are $280 per person and are strictly limited – grab yours via the events tab on the Winnifred’s website.
Wildcard Wednesdays at Monal Dining
Newstead favourite Monal Dining is giving Brisbane a new midweek ritual with the launch of Wildcard Wednesdays. In an exclusive collaboration with boutique fullblood producer Joker Wagyu, the restaurant is serving a rotating monthly showcase of premium wagyu cuts alongside signature sides for $55 per person, with July’s offering featuring a 190-g Joker Wagyu rib fillet served with crispy kipfler potatoes, baby cos salad and house condiments. Designed as an ongoing weekly experience rather than a one-off event, the partnership pairs the Skyring Terrace restaurant’s refined-yet-relaxed dining style with Joker Wagyu’s end-to-end, family-run approach to producing some of Australia’s finest fullblood Wagyu. Monal Dining has also refreshed its offering for winter, unveiling a menu of hearty new dishes including scallops and prawns agnolotti, Bangalow pork tomahawk and Margaret River wagyu cheek. The neighbourhood favourite has also significantly expanded its beverage program with a newly curated, food-focused wine list spanning French and Australian producers, featuring everything from champagne and burgundy to Côtes du Rhône reds.
Chefs Eat Brisbane presents: Three Chefs. One Table
Three acclaimed chefs are teaming up on Monday August 10 for an extraordinary culinary experience, Three Chefs. One Table. Hosted by Samantha Parish, author of Chefs Eat Brisbane, the evening will see Javier Codina of MODA, Tony Percuoco of Tartufo and Clément Chauvin of Montrachet step out of their kitchens and into an exclusive dining showcase. Guests can expect a four-course menu that journeys through Spanish, Italian and French-inspired flavours. The evening begins with vitello tonnato on crostini, goat cheese boursin and chicken croquettes with romesco sauce before moving on to Tony’s mafalde al coniglio (housemade curly pasta with braised rabbit), Javier’s suckling pig served with shared sides, and Clément’s apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice-cream to finish. Celebrate the mastery, passion and dedication these esteemed chefs bring to Brisbane’s dining scene every day. Tickets include a drink on arrival, a four-course meal and a signed copy of Chefs Eat Brisbane to share between two guests, with additional signed copies available for purchase on the night. To secure your seat at the table, head to the website here.
Ten years of OTTO Brisbane
When it comes to celebration-worthy dinner bookings, OTTO is at the top of the list. While you don’t need a reason to dine at the lauded riverside restaurant, if you’re looking for a bit of extra encouragement, we’ve got just the thing. To celebrate a tremendous decade of existence on the Brisbane River, OTTO is giving diners the chance to enjoy 25 percent off their bill (up to $100) from now until the end of August. Guests simply need to wish the team a “Happy Anniversary” when dining in-venue to redeem the offer, which means you’ve got some wriggle room to enjoy another bowl of pasta, a couple of negronis or maybe some bubbles. Click here for more info.
Bottomless paella and sangria at Iris Rooftop
Iris Rooftop is bringing Spanish-style winter indulgence to Fortitude Valley with two mid-week specials designed for cooler nights and after-work catch-ups. Every Wednesday from 5:30 pm, guests can enjoy endless serves of Iris’s signature paella for $39 per person – with both chicken, chorizo and prawn, and roasted vegetable options available — and elevate the feast with bottomless red, white or rosé sangria for $35, all set against 360-degree city views and live Spanish guitar. On Thursdays from 6:00 pm, the rooftop shifts into tapas mode with $6 pintxos, including favourites like patatas bravas, crushed tomato on grilled bread with manchego, Cantabrian anchovies on migas bread, and cumin-braised beef empanadas, making it the perfect spot to ease into dinner over drinks, bites and a winter sunset. Want to know more? Click here.
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