BITES

Dig into the new kids on the block of the Brisbane foodie scene.

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The Lex

Taste ‘The Big Apple’ in W Brisbane’s New York-style grill that captures the swagger of the city via authentic South East Queensland produce. With an ice-cold oyster brine martini in one hand and a forkful of dry-aged local cut beef in the other, The Lex takes familiar and classic dishes and serves them in an unexpected and playful way. A sophisticated dining experience from start to finish, The Lex nods to the W Hotel’s origin story with flair to spare.

Brisbane City

@thelexbrisbane

Fruitbowl

Cult-favourite salad slinger Fishbowl has launched a new concept store at Gasworks Plaza: a fresh eatery all about locally-sourced fruits with housemade acai and froyo. Calling on its parent store’s same ethos of sustainability, transparency, and food provenance, Fruitbowl follows a choose-your-own-adventure method, inviting patrons to pick their base, choose their fruit, then select from a wide variety of toppings

Newstead @fruitbowl_fuel

Carmen

James St’s new tequileria brings the tastes of Tulum to an architecturallydesigned oasis of curved archways and whitewashed walls. Boasting small batch artisanal mezcals alongside an extensive selection of tequila and agave-based spirits, Carmen’s bites focus on sustainably sourced seafood in poached lobster tacos and kingfish ceviche, as well as crowd favourites like guacamole, charred corn rillettes, and Mexicaninspired desserts.

Fortitude Valley

@carmentequileria

Viva La Cali

The latest spicy addition to The Valley’s bar scene dishes up Peruvian and Latin flavours, just like they do on the West Coast. Whisking diners away on a flavour-filled journey, Viva La Cali’s short and quirky menu leans on local providores for exceptional ingredients to create banh mi-style tacos, Peruvian empanadas, and beef tartare with egg yolk and jalapeno. As for drinks, tequila takes the spotlight in margaritas and made-fromscratch cocktails.

Fortitude Valley

@viva_la_cali