Look out Queen Street and move over Paddington –
James Street is the hot new spot for shopping and dining.
Sartorially, this New Farm street offers a diverse mix of local and international designers. The modern boutiques of
Easton Pearson (60 James Street) and
sass and bide (46 James Street) compete with Brisbane designers
Chelsea de Luca (76 James Street) and
Paul Hunt (65 James Street). Satisfy your inner Imelda Marcos at
soleDevotion (16/65 James Street) or stumble upon little-known gems like the very interesting boutique
Ruby and Frankie (5/65 James Street).
When it comes to dining, patrons are even more spoiled for choice and are almost guaranteed to find what they're craving in one of the dozens of restaurants, cafes, bistros and food courts along James Street. Try
Harvey's (4/31 James Street) for a meal or to purchase local and international deli produce; fresh sushi at the appropriately named
Fresh Fish Co (James Street Markets, 22 James Street);
Jocelyn's Provisions (Shop 8, Centro on James, corner Doggett and James Street) for mouth watering pastries; and informal dining and a wide wine selection at Cru Bar (22 James Street).
If you're after entertainment, try the
Palace Centro Cinemas (39 James Street), a modern, architecturally forward cinema that plays a range of mainstream and art house movies, as well as hosting a huge list of international film festivals. Nearby McWirthers Car Park offers discounted fares when you have your ticket validated at the box office.
James Street is a must-see for serious fashionistas and foodies with cash to burn.
