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.
Line x Hellenika – Shared Lineage, presented by Tequila Don Julio 1942
On Saturday February 21, Hellenika and Tequila Don Julio 1942 will welcome the master mixologist Giannis Vavadakis from celebrated cocktail bar Line Athens to Brisbane for a one-night-only alfresco affair. Known for its industrial-chic vibes, zero-waste philosophy and unconventional approach to drink making, Line – ranked number eight in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list – blends contemporary Athenian drinking culture with Greek culinary tradition to incredible results. A slice of that philosophy will be on display at Hellenika, where head chef Bryan Kelly will collaborate with Giannas on a vibrant dining experience featuring traditional Greek fare matched with top-tier drinks. Giannis will craft three bespoke cocktails, each designed to showcase the depth and warmth of Tequila Don Julio 1942. Expect to see Line’s signature clarified punch, which is layered with tropical fruit, brown butter and toasted coconut. Two of the three cocktails remain on Hellenika’s beverage menu beyond the event, with the partnership extending into autumn. Priced at $120 per person, the experience includes a curated banquet and a signature cocktail on arrival, with limited seatings from 5:30 pm and tickets available now via the Hellenika website.
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Supernormal Seafood Palace
Trader House’s stunning riverfront restaurant Supernormal Brisbane is celebrating all things oceanic with the launch of its brand-new Seafood Palace menu. Available for lunch and dinner from Tuesday January 13 to Sunday March 1, the Supernormal kitchen will offer guests a special additional menu that showcases the best Australia’s bountiful shores has to offer. Offering playful interpretations of classic dishes you might find on the menu at coastal diners, the Seafood Palace menu will be constantly changing to reflect the best catches available – think crustacean towers, Spring Bay mussels, Fremantle octopus, spanner-crab sandwiches and the crispy fried delights of King Neptune’s basket (filled with crispy whiting, school prawns and Moreton Bay bug toast). New must-try cocktails will also supplement the Seafood Palace offering, with sips like The Paddington (Flor de Cana rum, pink grapefruit, chinotto and pastis) and the Mango Americano (Cocchi Americano Bianco, mango and lager) perfect for wetting your whistle. Bookings for Supernormal Seafood Palace are available now – head to the restaurant’s website to make a reservation.
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