Living Your Mediterranean Fantasy in Brisbane
Look, after two years of on again, off again lockdowns, pandemic anxiety, and unsatisfied wanderlust, you’re probably overdue for a holiday. If you’re dreaming of a European summer filled with warm sun, great wine and tasting your way through the likes of Southern Italy, we get it. After all the hardship of the last few years, we got the places to go to really inspire that next vacay. Better yet, staycation here in Brisbane with a Mediterranean twist. Here’s how to live your fantasy.
In the hustling James Street, Sunshine offers you a little escape with an all-vegetarian Mediterranean medley. With the concept of communal sharing, you choose what you want on your plate. All done by weight, you’re spoilt for choice at the selection of hearty dishes. You can wine and dine in their bright outside area or take home your pack and enjoy at home.
When you think of Italy, you think of arts, culture, romance. Is there anything more sophisticated like a night out at Opera Queensland? La Traviata follows the story of an Italian party girl, Violetta, who enchants every man in her sights. Until she meets Alfredo - who she falls madly in love with. A forbidden romance, both intense and passionate, La Traviata will transport you to Europe, for more info click here.
If the idea of a Greek feast filled with fresh oysters, tender lamb shoulders and a platter of fresh seafood sounds like your perfect date night, we’ve come to share the good news. After the devasting February floods, Opa is set to return. Right next to Brisbane River, you can indulge yourself with shucking oysters and dreaming of coastal shorelines.
After a two year hiatus, you can sip and taste your way through James St again. From 28th July to 31st, James St and it’s surrounds turns into an urban market. You can find nineteen James St venues such as Gemelli, sAme sAme, ESSA, Biánca and SK Steak & Oyster serving up treats. Explore the markets, enjoy the live music and of course, sip a Aperol Spritz. Entry is free, make sure you check out the details here.
Sit in the sunshine, under the tangerine and white stripped umbrellas and sip your heart away. Tetto delivers the Mediterranean vibe right to a rooftop bar in Everton Park. Order one of their spritz, or a martini, or why not grab a cocktail tree? Nibble on some delicious Italian snacks, put your sunnies on and relax.
If sipping on some wine whilst painting doesn’t sound like a good time to you, we don’t know what will. With studios splatted all across Queensland and Australia, you can bring out your creative side no matter where you are, and daydream about painting in Coastal Italy. To book, or for more info, click here.
Do you want to be sampling cheese and wine in a hidden courtyard right in the middle of Brisbane? Of course you do. Save the date for the 15th July, as the Treasury Hotel has a festival dedicated to this beautiful combo. Guests will have a divine selection of red, white and sparkling wines from Wynns Coonawarra Estate, South Australia - as well as a collection of International wines. Tickets are limited, so act quickly.
Written by Megan Turner