PARKLANDS SOCIAL

Set in the heart of leafy Spring Hill, Parklands Social is a neighbourhood deli and grill shaped by the golden age of New York’s social clubs – where the room is designed for conversation, long lunches give way to late evenings, and familiarity is built over time. The pace is unhurried, the atmosphere builds, and no one is ever in a rush to leave.

Led by Executive Chef Matthew Glover, the menu draws on New York’s most iconic traditions – reimagined with Queensland produce and a focus on seasonality. Signature dishes include house-made focaccia, chicken broth with matzo ball dumplings, and the Little Joe’s NY strip with celeriac purée, charred scallion, and café de Paris butter – alongside a classic New York cheesecake to finish.

Whether it’s a table for two, a long lunch, or something more considered, our team is here to help you settle in.

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Matthew Glover

Meet our Executive Chef

I grew up on the Sunshine Coast in hinterland and rural areas, always having a vegetable patch and livestock including cows and chickens. As a family we were mostly self-sufficient living on the farms.

I started cooking in the hospitality industry when I was 16 years old, and have been cooking in the Brisbane area since 2007. I have had had the pleasure to cook for many local and international celebrities over the last 17 years of my culinary journey. Now being the Executive Chef of Parklands Social at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, I feel that my journey is only just beginning.

Cooking Philosophy:
I enjoy cooking with products that are local to the area, keeping products fresh and in season. Seasoning dishes with natural sea salt, helps elevate any plate of food. But also – don’t over complicate things.

Signature dish: Little Joe’s NY Strip MB4+ with celeriac puree, charred scallion, and cafe de Paris butter.

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Matthew Glover

Meet our Executive Chef