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Underground Luxury Bar and Modern Chinese Restaurant Bring Life to Heritage-Listed Building in Brisbane CBD

Two new hidden gems await in Brisbane CBD. The Boom Boom Room and Donna Chang at George Street are new additions to the Brisbane foodie scene that offer luxurious dining experience in the heritage listed building.

What used to be a bank vault now serves as a unique underground bar whilst the upper restaurant focuses on serving Modern Chinese cuisine.

The Boom Boom Room

Transforming the former bank into a cocktail lounge, The Boom Boom Room reveals a mix of aviator interiors and luxurious leather at the turn of heavy volt doors.

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The Boom Boom Room provides a one-of-a-kind drinking experience with its combination of sophisticated art, design, and entertainment. The bar also features private dining rooms and by nightfall, patrons can enjoy live Jazz and Mo-Town performances in comfortable luxe booths.

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This will put a spring in your step 🌱 What a Wonderful World’ – a twist on a classic daiquiri that imparts modern flavours and techniques. Bacardi, Carta Blanca, lime, river mint, sugar snap pea & scented hay. #boomboombrisbane #friday #cocktail #cocktailporn

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The bar’s unique beverage menu includes a cocktail menu divided into three playlists, drawing inspiration from musical eras and great artists. Coming from the Jazz + Soul list is Louis Armstrong’s ‘What a Wonderful World’ which comes with Bacardi, Carta Blanca, fresh lime, river mint, sugar snap pea, scented hay.

More drinks inspired by classic songs under the Rhythm + Blues and Uptempo playlist are also on the menu.

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The bar food menu which includes dumplings and larger Chinese inspired bites will be ready to fill customers well into the late night.

An extensive wine list from the best international and local vineyards is also on offer.

Donna Chang

Right above the underground bar is a Modern Chinese restaurant serving a fusion of authentic Cantonese cuisine and Sichuan flavours.

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Donna Chang boasts a respected team of industry leaders from both international and interstate origins. Their kitchen is spearheaded by Executive chef Jake Nicolson with Head chef Jason Margaritis. Their Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine inspired menu features premium quality, unique, and hard-to-find ingredients.

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The menu also comes with a dessert, wine, and cocktail list.

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Furthermore, Donna Chang also has private dining at the Mezzanine level for a more intimate dining experience. The restaurant is open from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily.

Both the newcomers bring the historic building back to life with their well-thought-out interiors and finishing as well as their luxurious bar and dining offers.

Visit The Boom Boom Room and Donna Chang websites for further information and reservations.

Queensland Police Memorial: Permanent Place for Quiet Reflection in City Botanic Gardens

Queensland Police Memorial, a new memorial to honour the 147 officers who have died while on duty since 1861, has been opened in Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens.

The Queensland Police Memorial would be a place of quiet reflection for all Queenslanders, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said during the dedication ceremony held 24 November 2018.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

*Video Still Credit: QueenslandPolice /YouTube*

“While we dedicate this new memorial today, we also recognise no single monument can ever do justice to the enormous sacrifice of our fallen police officers,” Premier Palaszczuk said.

“Nevertheless, it’s important that we have a place which is solely in memory of the men and women who have tragically died in the line of duty.”

“These gardens opened only a few years before the Police Service was formally established in Queensland, so it’s an appropriate historic setting for a permanent memorial honouring officers from one of our State’s oldest and most important institutions.,” she said.

Police Remembrance Memorial

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The old memorial was decommissioned in November 2016 to give way to the redevelopment of the lower end of George Street. Associated name plates were temporarily relocated to the Queensland Police Service Academy at Oxley.

Delivered by Urban Arts Projects, the final design incorporated various symbolic representations such as the five individual archways and 10 pillars, symbolizing the 10 ranks within the Queensland Police Service.

The archways represent the memorial ribbon that officers wear on each National Police Remembrance Day whilst the pathway connecting the archways emphasises that “no officer or affected family will stand alone”.

“Since our first officer was killed on duty in 1861, there are now 147 officers whose name appears on the pillars of this police memorial,” Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said.

“Our community is made safer every day by the men and women of the Queensland Police Service and it is only fitting to honour and acknowledge those who made the ultimate sacrifice in this way,” he said.

Police Commissioner Ian Stewart

The Queensland Police Service funded the project together with donations from the Queensland Police Union, Queensland Police Commissioned Officers Union and the Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development, and Commonwealth Games.

Milton Markets Presents Christmas on Cribb 2018

Milton Markets is gearing up and decking the halls for the most festive time of the year with the return of Christmas on Cribb.

Cribb Street will once again come alive with Christmas spirit and holiday cheer on the evening of the 7th of December as Christmas on Cribb makes its return for another night of shopping and entertainment galore.

If buying your Christmas gifts at crowded malls is not your thing or simply don’t have time during the day to do your shopping, then head to Milton Markets on the day of the event to browse, shop, and be merry.

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Christmas on Cribb will turn the festive summer night into a happy winter-wonderland kind of shopping event with over 100 specialty pop-up stalls awaiting the visitors. There will be plenty of fresh produce, gourmet provisions, cakes, and sweet treats to choose from. There will also be a variety of unique artisan gifts to purchase for your Christmas presents that you may not find anywhere else.

This event is not just about shopping. Live entertainment across two stages will greet and keep people in an upbeat mood. Don’t worry about the kids getting bored either, as they will also get their hands full with lots of kids activities and entertainment prepared especially for them.

To make this occasion extra special, the event will also feature pop-up bars courtesy of Stone & Wood and City Winery.

Here’s something that’ll be good to know. There is plenty of free parking available at the site. So be sure to bring the entire family and your friends to this merry event. Oh, and did we mention that the entrance is free as well?
Mark your calendar. The 7th of December. Christmas on Cribb 2018 at Cribb St, Milton. This shopping event runs from 4:00 p.m.until 10:00 p.m. See you there!

Milton Median House Price Hits $845K

The REIQ recently reported the latest housing market statistics which showed Milton median house price at $845,000, down by -12.4% over the last 12 months but up 13.4% over the last 5 years. In the 2nd quarter of 2018, there were 5 homes sold in the suburb.

MOSAIC Festival 2018: Go Around The World In One Day At Roma Street Parklands

Experience different cultures from all over the world at the MOSAIC Festival 2018 at the Roma Street Parklands. Happening on 7 October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the event is a family-friendly multicultural event that will expose you to the rich experiences from all over the globe.

Queensland’s Diversity

The MOSAIC Festival is presented by Multicultural Development Australia (MDA). The independent organisation is one of Queensland’s biggest multicultural agencies that work with international students, refugees, migrants, people seeking asylum, and local communities. They are committed to ensuring that new arrivals will have the chance to participate in a multicultural society.

Cultural Entertainment And Activities For The Whole Fam!

This year, be part of the state’s diversity and join in the celebrations. The Dance Stage will feature music and dance performances from all over the world. Groove and listen to ceremonial music. On the other hand, if you want to dive deeper into the cultures, the Cultural Conversations Stage will feature storytelling and solo performances.

The event will be in a festive atmosphere as roving performers entertain everyone whilst there are various activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Feast on a diverse range of food with a good line-up of food and market stalls. You can also watch how they cook national cuisines through the global cuisine demos.

Try your hand at crafting and making something out of nothing! Arts and crafts are available for the whole family to enjoy. How about learning to play the drums? There will be drumming workshops at the event headed by Nicky Bomba of John Butler Trio and Melbourne Ska Orchestra fame.

The world fashion show will showcase beautiful fabrics that you don’t see on a normal basis.

Your kids will be entertained through storytelling, the animal farm, and other kids’ activities at the event.

This is a FREE event. You can register here.

Address: 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane City, QLD

Brisbane’s Newest Riverside Public Space Now Underway

As part of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, work has started on the construction of Brisbane’s newest riverside public space. The project will transform the riverfront opposite South Bank.

Two barges are used to construct a 450-metre above-water pedestrian Mangrove Walk as well as a new public recreational area called Waterline Park.

Credit: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane/Facebook

Moreover, the underside of the Riverside Expressway is also getting an exciting mural makeover.

Work in Progress

Photo of the site from high up 1 William Street. Photo credit: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane/Facebook

According to Destination Brisbane Consortium Project Director Simon Crooks, the start of public realm works will significantly provide a highly visible series of activities along the riverfront.

“The first works will be to construct temporary river-based work platforms and prune the existing mangroves before we start to build the walkway,” Mr Crooks said.

“The Mangrove Walk will provide an alternative path from the Botanic Gardens to Queen’s Wharf, with interpretative heritage, integrated story-telling elements and additional mangrove plantings and a rejuvenation program in the area,” he added.

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The river’s edge construction works will occur over the next 12 months to ensure that the Mangrove Walk and Waterline Park will be open in the second half of 2019.

“These will provide new public areas to enjoy along the riverfront long before the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development is expected to commence opening in 2022,” Mr Crooks said.

There is also an ongoing work in the Bicentennial Bikeway. It involves the upgrade of the first section of the bikeway to a dedicated 3-metre-wide bike path and the 2-metre-wide pedestrian path between the Goodwill Bridge and 1 William Street.

The bikeway section from the Goodwill Bridge to the back of 1 William Street will be closed for 12 months due to upgrades. Photo credit: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane/Facebook

Furthermore, upgrades will continue to the bikeway across the full one-kilometre length of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development.

Riverside Expressway Artworks

Destination Brisbane Consortium had appointed an independent panel of Queensland art community representatives to select artwork to feature throughout the precinct’s public spaces.

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The panel has already selected the first art piece for the development. In fact, the colourful mural is currently being applied to the underside of the Riverside Expressway.

“Our panel chose the mural because it uses sub-tropical Queensland colours to portray the tidal changes of the Brisbane River, in a piece designed by Australian artist Alice Lang,” Mr Crooks said.

In addition, the panel will announce more artworks for the public space after their selection process.

Brisbane’s Newest Riverside Public Space

Waterline Park:

a 4,000m2 inner-city park that will enable a variety of recreational uses including:
- outdoor exercise equipment
- outdoor table tennis tables
- shaded seating areas
- grassed areas
- subtropical landscaping

Mangrove Walk:

a 450m walkway from the Botanic Gardens to Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
the walkway will require 102 piles to enable construction of a pavilion, rest areas and crossovers. The piles will also support a cantilevered bikeway upgrade where original sections are too narrow to accommodate the 3-metre bikeway and separated 2-metre-wide pedestrian path.
1,300 tonnes of reinforced concrete will be used to construct the walkway, a pavilion, and five rest areas
83 pieces of concrete panels and girders will be pre-cast and sections transported by barge from Murrarie for installation
the walkway will feature:
- an Indigenous message trail
- an exploratory trail with educational installations and interpretive signage
- a series of landings and lookouts with shaded seating nooks to enjoy the view
- an elevated pavilion with views along Brisbane River
- a launching facility for small non-motorised crafts such as kayaks and canoes

The new riverside public spaces will certainly transform tourism experience in the City. To learn more about the development, visit the official website of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. You may also check their Facebook page for updates.

Claws & Clinks: Lobster Roll & Champagne Restaurant Pops Up In Petrie Terrace

The Lobster Shack has finally arrived in Brisbane after its sell out Lobster Roll & Champagne pop-ups in Sydney, Melbourne, and Gold Coast.

From 6 September until 22 September, get your fill of freshly caught Clearwater Maine lobsters wrapped in toasted brioche buns paired with Veuve Cliquot in Petrie Terrace.

There’s nothing better than eating huge Clearwater Maine lobster tails that are slow cooked in butter and then wrapped in freshly toasted brioche bun.

You won’t just be getting the rolls, though. To better complement this mouthwatering dish, it comes with a side of Parmesan Truffle fries — and all for these for only $35!

You can get your lobster roll with a side of fries and a glass of bubble for only $50.

The schedule:

Thursday and Friday – 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or until sold out
Saturday and Sunday – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or until sold out

You can find them at the former home of Sandy’s Good Time Bar at 48 Petrie Terrace.

The Lobster Roll and Champagne pop-up travels across Australia. You can visit their Facebook page to know where they are going next!

The First Day Of Spring: Brisbane Arcade Spring Flower Show 2018

The Brisbane Arcade Spring Flower Show 2018 is here again for its third annual event from 1 to 7 September at the Queen Street Mall. This year’s theme is “Spring Fair.”

On 1 September, as part of this year’s Spring Flower Show, a runway show will launch the spring fashion and jewellery collection, followed by a cocktail party inside the Arcade.

Get to see the latest spring collections from well-known design studios and retailers in the Arcade such as:

2020 Optical
Darb Couture
Irma J Smith House of Fashion
Keri Craig Emporium
Maiocchi
Pia du Pradal
Stephen Dibb Jewellery

… and many more!

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the cocktail party will follow shortly. The evening of the first day of the Spring Fair will end at 10:30 p.m. Over 300 guests are expected to witness the runaway show and the cocktail party. Tickets for the first day event are now sold out.

Don’t worry, though. The Spring Flower Show will run for a week and is free to the public.
The following days will showcase beautiful flower installations which include a variety of Orchids species as well as carnations, lilies, snapdragons, and other blooms.

Turn Your Kitchen Scraps into Compost at the New Milton Composting Hub

A composting hub has been added to Milton Community Garden’s growing community hub.

Milton Community Garden has been successful in bringing the community together as it offers a space for locals to gather and cultivate their collective green thumbs.

Photo credit: Milton Community Garden, Brisbane QLD/Facebook

The long-awaited Milton composting hub of the community garden was sponsored by the Brisbane City Council. Several caddies are now available throughout the area. The scheduled caddy collection for Milton is from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. every second Sunday of the month.

The Milton Community Garden is accessible to the local community, including the suburbs of Milton, Auchenflower, Rosalie, and Paddington. With its location just behind the Milton State School, the community garden fosters engagement with the students from the school.

Local residents can get fresh produce from the garden and can even drop by to help out in turning the compost bins to speed up the breakdown of the organic waste into compost.

Aside from the growing garden and composting hub, the Milton Community Garden also includes a community library where locals can borrow books for free.

To learn more about the Milton Community Garden and how to become a volunteer, you may visit their Facebook page or email them at communitygardenmilton@gmail.com.

Looking for other places where you can get fresh farm produce? You can explore the vast food and produce options at the Milton Markets every Sunday morning.

Real-Life Mario Kart Coming to Brisbane – Limited Tickets Now on Sale

Heads up Mario Kart fans! Tickets for Brisbane’s real-life Mario Kart experience is now on sale and numbers are extremely limited.

Credit: Mushroom Racing

If you have been playing Mario Kart growing up (or until now), this is your chance to join Mushroom Racing‘s ‘Go Karting with a twist. Dress up as your favourite character and race against other players while collecting stars to win awesome prizes.

After hitting the streets of Melbourne and Sydney, the real-life Mario Kart is heading to a secret location in Brisbane on 17 – 18 November 2018. Enjoy having a unique experience and race down the nostalgic memory lane as you rally with your friends and fellow Mario Kart fans.

It is never too early to get yourself a ticket since tickets are very limited and are selling out fast. To make it more exciting for the racers, details on meeting points and the event will be sent a week prior to the event. Take note that your ticket is only valid for the date and time you book.

Ticket costs include costume hires for your chosen character, CBD pick-up and drop-off, approximately 20 laps on the track, access to game room activities, and more.

Lots of prizes are at stake, including $1,000 in cash. Note that this is not a street race and the event is suitable for participants above 16 years old.

Buy tickets for $100.16

For more information, visit Mushroom Racing’s official website.