Nom Nom Bao is the latest Nom Nom store, located on Warner Street in Fortitude Valley. The restaurant is an addition to the Nom Nom Korean Eatery and Nom Nom Ramen & Sake Bar on Bakery Lane.
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Bao, also known as baozi, is a steam bun that is traditionally packed with pork mixture is wrapped in a white, warm, and soft bun.
On 7 September, Nom Nom Bao officially opened and to commemorate its opening, they gave away 100 free bao. The restaurant offers street-style food such as pork belly and teriyaki fried chicken.
The star of the menu, of course, is their fluffy bao. Guests can also have the galabi beef with kimchi slaw. Vegetarians can try out their delicious tofu and miso.
For those with a sweet tooth, try out their bao ice cream or the bubble milk tea to seal that Asian food experience. They also have bao for dessert, deliciously filled with matcha ice-cream and topped with icing sugar.
Nom Nom is also a great place to have a drink. Or two. They serve Green Beacon craft beer on tap along with a selection of cocktails. You can also have a glass of wine — choose from red, white, rose or sparkling.
Following its remarkable restoration, T.C. Beirne & Co. in Fortitude Valley will open its doors once again on October 2018.
The revitalisation of the heritage-listed building on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley includes the return of the famous T.C. Beirne signage on one of Brisbane’s most historic buildings.
Joint venture partner David Mann said the T.C. Beirne department store, built in 1902, underwent several expansions over the years and still remains a household name in Brisbane.
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“For decades people knew T.C. Beirne & Co. as the place to shop for fashion,” Mr Mann said.
“Now returned to its former glory, the heritage listed T.C. Beirne & Co. is bringing premium dining and retail back to the heart of The Valley,” he added.
History of T.C. Beirne & Co.
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Irish retailer, Thomas Charles Beirne was the founder and director of the T.C. Beirne department stores. He became one of Queensland’s wealthiest businessmen and remained active in the business right up until his death in 1949.
In 1956, T.C. Beirne & Co. in Fortitude Valley was sold to David Jones who continued to trade before closing in 1973.
The iconic building located at the heart of Fortitude Valley was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 29 April 2003.
T.C. Beirne & Co. Restoration
The building’s historic features such as the Brunswick and Duncan Street façades and exposed original columns as well as the striking glass atrium have been magnificently showcased by award-winning design studio Hassell.
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The contemporary ground floor, designed by Buchan Group architects, creates inviting linkages between the Brunswick and Duncan Street Malls.
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Set to open in October 2018, this much-anticipated retail space has already attracted major dining and leisure tenants including the Beirne Lane bar and restaurant and Brisbane’s first B. Lucky & Sons delivering a complete entertainment experience.
Furthermore, 11,000 sqm of the upper-level commercial space is already open for business and is now home to a number of leading tech and innovation tenants including Croomo, Clui, Genie Solutions along with the State Government’s The Precinct innovation hub.
Valley Fiesta, Brisbane’s biggest street party, returns to Fortitude Valley with an event-filled five-day stretch that promises to deliver a diverse line-up of music, theatre, and cultural events put on by more than 500 performers.
The 22nd edition of Fortitude Valley’s flagship festival offers extended days of live entertainment from Wednesday, 29 August to Sunday, 2 September 2018.
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Fortitude Valley is already known for having excellent venues for great food and parties. For this event, the streets, malls, and laneways of the Valley will be packed with live music, theatre and arts performances, art installations, and so much more.
According to Lord Mayor Graham Quirk , Brisbane City Council’s revamped Valley Fiesta expects to welcome up to 65,000 fans to 48 local venues for the festivities.
“Council is committed to creating more to see and do, and with critically-acclaimed shows, larger-than-life projections, flashmobs, laneway parties and inflatable art installations, the new-look Valley Fiesta is set to be one of the stand-out events on this year’s cultural calendar,” Cr Quirk said.
“Valley Fiesta will once again provide a fantastic platform for Brisbane’s emerging creative talent, with Le Coup Cabaret nightly headline shows as well as live sets from Thelma Plum, Seaside, Sweater Curse and local favourites The Steele Syndicate, Gabriella Cohen and The Jensens,” he added.
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The 2018 program includes a variety of live entertainment such as live music, performance, food, workshops, and visual arts across three laneways and different venues. Highlights include the Brunswick Street Mall Main Ring, which will host free entertainment daily including Le Coup Cabaret, a high-flying performance by Brisbane’s own contemporary circus troupe Company 2.
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Since its first launch in 1997, Valley Fiesta has been showcasing the best of Brisbane’s music and arts scene by providing a platform for the city’s emerging musical and creative talent.
Most events in the Valley Fiesta are free but some require pre-booking or tickets. Check out the complete line-up of events to see individual event listings. For more information about the event, you may visit the FAQ page of the official Valley Fiesta website.
Valley Fiesta is just one of more than 50,000 festivals, events, and markets that the BCC helps to deliver each year as part of their commitment to creating more leisure and lifestyle opportunities in Brisbane. More lifestyle precincts are about to make waves in the city this year with several venues set to open in the coming months.
On 19 August, make sure that you grab the chance to eat a delicious and vegan bowl of ramen by i like ramen in partnership with The Coop Bistro in Fortitude Valley.
The good news? There will be three Sundays when you can enjoy good vegan ramen. Mark the dates:
19 August
26 August
2 September
They will be open for both lunch and dinner.
What To Expect
Enjoy bone-free broths such as white miso and spicy kimchi topped with all the vegan stuff that you can think of from bob chow to roasted tomatoes.
There will also be side dishes such as the sour cream & onion seasoned panko-crumbed mushrooms served with a tangy Asian slaw in a soft roll.
Why don’t you pair your ramen with a delicious glass of wine? There will be a specially curated list of natural wines that you can choose from.
This is the first time The Coop will open its doors on a Sunday for over a year.
Only walk-ins will be accepted for this event. However, large groups with eight or more persons are encouraged to email hello@thecoopbistro.com.au for seating arrangements.
Address: The Coop, 388 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD
Thinking of the perfect place for your next event, or perhaps, a new place to hang out whilst you have a cup of coffee? The new El’Rosa by Arc + Family on James Street in Fortitude Valley will surely brighten your day and help you get into the pink of things.
Husband and wife Ash and Ben Keily, who both design and sell pots, are the two geniuses behind Arc + Family. All the work used to happen in their home studio in Morningside until they finally decided to open their own showroom plus its newest addition, the events & cafe place that now seems to be the talk of town.
With its generous splashes of pink, the place would be hard to miss. Located in the courtyard behind Arc + Family, the venue can host events, bridal showers, engagements, and all other private parties.
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Pink has always been the colour of choice for Ms Keily, a former make-up artist and self-confessed fan of the shade. Choosing pink as the anchor for the place’s colour palette, and even its name, was a no-brainer. The idea is to make El’Rosa the place for pink, pots, picks (cactus), and plants in the city.
When it is not being used for a private event, it is open to the public. Everyone is welcome from Tuesday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. — the whimsical, airy ambience and steaming cup of delicious coffee make for a great afternoon off from your daily bustle.
Following their successful launch in June, El’Rosa has become a place to see, be seen, and yes, the place to be if you want some interesting snaps for your ‘gram. Insta-worthy, indeed, as regulars would attest.
Address: 85 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Fortitude Valley’s Universal Field Robots is currently developing a robotic machinery that could possibly be a game-changing technology in agriculture.
Jeff Sterling, the founder of Universal Field Robots, was particularly interested in developing robots that can work in an outdoor setting as the use of autonomous machines in factories increased.
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The company’s first project is a robotic avocado picker capable of identifying ripe fruits and can harvest avocados as fast as manual picking. The selling factor of this autonomous robot is its ability to operate 24 hours a day without the added costs in labour.
The Universal Field Robots team exhibited their autonomous robots in the recently concluded International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) which happened in 21-25 May 2018.
Not only that, their website proudly announces that they are “…already working with avocado farmers to define the needs for the product in this space. Industry applications include: weed control, pruning, fruit picking and mowing.”
The robotic development is not commercially available yet but Mr Sterling was confident that their product will soon be available on a commercial level.
Apart from their horticultural devices, Universal Field Robots’ innovative solutions also cater to the forestry, construction, mining, and solar farm supports. For more information visit their official website or follow them on Twitter for updates on their latest innovations.
Celebrate World Gin Day in Fortitude Valley on 9 June. This day is dedicated to everything gin so you might want to head on over to these places and get a glass (or two!) of one of the broadest categories of spirits in the whole world.
Enjoy a long lunch starting at 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at this hotel to celebrate this day. If you’re looking for an intimate kind of way to celebrate it paired with a full meal, this is a great spot for you.
The menu consists of a four-course degustation by the Head Chef, Ben King. Most importantly, there will be a variety of gin available from Australia, to English, to United States, to Sweden.
The APO will also be participating by holding a FREE event from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You’ll get to partake in masterclasses and demos. This is the perfect place to learn and immerse yourself in the wonders of gin.
A select range of Australian and international gins will be featured during the event. Each brand will be making a classic G&T plus a signature cocktail of their choice.
You’re Joking is back at The Flying Cock on Thursday, 17 May 2018 with a hilarious new game called The Great Debate.
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Following three successful events that left its audience laughing out loud, You’re Joking returns to one of Fortitude Valley’s most beloved watering holes for a night filled with laughter. National and homegrown comedians are set to entertain the audience with the funniest acts in town.
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the first ever fully-interactive comedy game called The Great Debate. The game lets audience members get on the stage to a battle of wits, debating on unconventional topics. Check out the video below to see how it works.
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Following the debate, Aaron Pratt is set to deliver his headline act. He is known for his offbeat slow and easy delivery style of joke telling that has brought him to several stages nationwide. One of his recent performances is opening for Fiona O’Laughlin, Heath Franklin’s ‘Chopper’, and Kevin Tate (America).
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Aaron will grace the stage with the tales of his childhood, observations on the hilarious topic of cultural stereotypes, and what it’s like to literally live in Mordor. It will certainly be a great night with lots of knee slap laughs.
Doors and sign-ups open at 6:00 p.m. with The Great Debate starting at 6:45 p.m. prior to the stage acts. Marcus Thorpe will be the night’s MC. Performances start at 7:00 p.m. so make sure to get in early.
Following the success of its residential development in South Brisbane, Common Ground is now looking to expand in Fortitude Valley.
The company is currently in negotiations to secure its second site in a prime location in Fortitude Valley.
Common Ground is driven to end homelessness in areas where they operate with the help of Supportive Housing solutions. This is made possible through their effective community, public, and private partnerships.
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To support Common Ground’s social housing project, the Queensland Government invested $1.8 billion on 12 June 2017 to help increase the number of affordable and social housing that they offer.
Common Ground has proven that their Supportive Housing model truly works. Based at 15 Hope Street, South Brisbane, Brisbane Common Ground’s successful Supportive Housing is currently home to more than 140 formerly homeless and low-income tenants.
The exterior of the former Prince George Hotel at 14 East 28th Street, Manhattan, New York City, now one of the housing facilities of Common Ground Photo credit: Beyond My Ken/Wikimedia Commons
The Common Ground Supportive Housing model originated in New York City over 20 years ago. With the model’s proven success in ending homelessness, six Australian States and Territories now have at least one Common Ground development.
For Common Ground Queensland, Brisbane Common Ground is its first supportive housing initiative. They have adapted and used the principles of the New York City Common Ground model to implement a specialised Supportive Housing property and tenancy management approach at Brisbane Common Ground.
While the site for the Fortitude Valley site is still under negotiations, Common Grounds is also set to work with a wide range of corporate and government organisations this 2018 to encourage workplace giving which will help in raising funds to help people who had been homeless have a productive future.
The festival, which is the country’s only film festival for seniors, kicked off on 2 April in Adelaide. In the Valley, it will run from 17-25 April.
The festival will kick off in each city with a grand opening afternoon tea with the movie The Bookshop, which is a film adaptation by Penelope Fitzgerald. The opening will start at 3:00 p.m. here in the Valley.
