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Iconic American bar and grill TGI Fridays opens its first Queensland venue on the Gold Coast

Iconic American bar and grill TGI Fridays opens its first Queensland venue on the Gold Coast

By Janna Hrastovec 09 Dec 2019

Get set for mouth-watering burger nights, fun-filled family feasts and, of course, Friday knock-off drinks – iconic American hospitality brand TGI Fridays has officially arrived in Queensland! The pioneering New York-style bar and grill has swung open its doors at Robina Town Centre, with Gold Coast folks to be first in the Sunshine State get a taste of its mouth-watering menu of eats and drinks – which is all dished up with a hefty side serving of that warm, convivial American hospitality. more

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New mega-bar The Sporting Globe makes its Gold Coast debut with a 330-seat Robina venue
Food & Drink

New mega-bar The Sporting Globe makes its Gold Coast debut with a 330-seat Robina venue

12 Dec 2019

A new day-and-night haven for lovers of beers, burgers, saucy ribs and live sports will open at Robina Town Centre this week, promising round-the-clock live-screen action, jugs of ice-cold beer, fun cocktails and finger-licking American fare. Located along The Promenade dining precinct, The Sporting Globe is one of the largest venues to open on the Gold Coast this year with mammoth capacity of 330-plus seats. more

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The round-up: get cracking to the Gold Coast's best seafood restaurants
Food & Drink

The round-up: get cracking to the Gold Coast’s best seafood restaurants

11 Dec 2019

The Gold Coast is swimming with stellar seafood joints, which is really no surprise given that we're surrounded by some of the best sea-based produce in the country. When you crave seafood, you want to seek out the best of the best, so we've put together a handy list of the top seafood restaurants on the Gold Coast for you and your fishy friends. For a more casual seafood feast, scoot over to our round-up of the coast's best fish and chip spots. more

The round-up: eat, drink and be merry – top spots for Christmas Day dining on the Gold Coast

The round-up: eat, drink and be merry – top spots for Christmas Day dining on the Gold Coast

If you've spent the last few Christmas Days slaving in a hot kitchen, lining up at the prawn trawlers at dawn, and trying oh-so hard to salvage a dry roast turkey (we've all been there), then perhaps it's time for a change this year. Once you've emptied your stocking full of presents, you can venture out and fill up your belly with a glorious festive feast with all of the trimmings – all of the hard work is done for you, and you don't even have to do the washing up. In the spirit of the season, here are a bunch of places on the Gold Coast where you can eat, drink and be merry on Christmas Day.  more

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Things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend
Event News

Things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend

09 Dec 2019

It's time to put Mariah Carey's Christmas album on repeat and let your hair down – the festive season is well and truly here! All of the Christmas markets, carols and more are in full swing this weekend, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit. Plus, there's a heap of live gigs, foodie events, action at HOTA and more! Take a peek at this handy rundown of what's on across all corners of the Gold Coast. more

Food News
Head south for sips and snacks at Kingscliff's pop-up summer cocktail bar
Food & Drink

Head south for sips and snacks at Kingscliff’s pop-up summer cocktail bar

11 Dec 2019

While days spent in Kingscliff are usually jammed from dawn to dusk with beach swims, coffees and shopping, there's now a new reason to stick around after dark – a cocktail-slinging pop-up bar is in town for the summer! Like the thought of having a coconut margarita in one hand and a piece of Korean-style fried chicken with kimchi in the other while the sun sets? Please, allow us to shed some light. more

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Step up your race-day style with four chic fashion trends to nail this summer
Gentlewoman

Step up your race-day style with four chic fashion trends to nail this summer

13 Dec 2019

If you thought the racing season finished with the Melbourne Cup, think again. In fact, it's just getting started! This summer, the Aquis Park Gold Coast Turf Club is rolling out a series of high-fashion events at its ultra-exclusive pop-up The Beach Club by Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial. The theme for the luxe experience is French Riviera so whilst spring racing is all about pastels and florals, summer is all about chic Mediterranean vibes like you've just stepped off a plane from Côte d'Azur. Here are four trends to nail the summer racing theme, for guys and girls. more

Event Highlights

Community
A Sanctuary Cove Christmas
Until 22 Dec 2019

A Sanctuary Cove Christmas

Community
Christmas Day at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
24 - 25 Dec 2019

Christmas Day at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

Food
Christmas Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
25 Dec 2019

Christmas Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Food
New Year's Eve 2020 at The Island
31 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020

New Year’s Eve 2020 at The Island

Food
New Year's Eve at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
31 Dec 2019

New Year’s Eve at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

Community
New Year's Eve at Seagulls
31 Dec 2019

New Year’s Eve at Seagulls

Events: What's on at the Gold Coast this week. Start planning your weekend

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Food
The Night Market at Carrara Markets

The Night Market at Carrara Markets

Community
Sunset Social at Harrigan's

Sunset Social at Harrigan’s

Exhibitions
Gold Coast Women Artists Christmas Art Exhibition

Gold Coast Women Artists Christmas Art Exhibition

Community
A Sanctuary Cove Christmas

A Sanctuary Cove Christmas

Community
Christmas Crafts ArtLab at HOTA

Christmas Crafts ArtLab at HOTA

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Music
The Best of Buble – The Ultimate Christmas Experience

The Best of Buble – The Ultimate Christmas Experience

Food
Australian Seafood Experience at Garden Kitchen & Bar

Australian Seafood Experience at Garden Kitchen & Bar

Community
Fridays on the Lawn at HOTA

Fridays on the Lawn at HOTA

Food
Summer Lunch at Nineteen at The Star

Summer Lunch at Nineteen at The Star

Community
Paint and Sip at The Sweet Fine Artist Studio

Paint and Sip at The Sweet Fine Artist Studio

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Enjoy the benefits of a pool without the maintenance with Swimply
Gentlefolk

Enjoy the benefits of a pool without the maintenance with Swimply

12 Dec 2019

To be the most popular kid in primary school you pretty much just had to have a pool. Nowadays, things aren't always so simple and you can't just mooch your mates whenever you fancy a dip but fret not friend, Swimply is here to save you from your pool-free existence. The new service connects pool owners with want-to-be pool users, simply. It's so damn brilliant it makes us wonder why no one thought of this sooner. more

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Win a double pass to see the Sam Mendes World War I epic, 1917
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Win a double pass to see the Sam Mendes World War I epic, 1917

06 Dec 2019

Sam Mendes, the Oscar®-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to his World War I epic, 1917. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. The Weekend Edition is giving you the chance to win one of ten double passes to see 1917. Enter below for your chance to win. 1917 opens in cinemas from January 9, 2020. Competition closes Sunday, January 5 at 11:59 pm. Winners will be contacted by mail. more

Events
The round-up: where to eat, drink and pop bottles on the Gold Coast for New Year’s Eve
Food & Drink

The round-up: where to eat, drink and pop bottles on the Gold Coast for New Year’s Eve

05 Dec 2019

With the glorious chaos of Christmas clouding our minds, it's easy to forget about planning the biggest party of the year – New Year's Eve! Whether you’re keen to bid 2019 adieu with fine food and fancy cocktails, keep things casual with an intimate dinner, have a feast for the ages or ring in the new year at a splendid soiree, we’ve rounded up a bunch of New Year’s Eve celebrations happening around the Gold Coast. more

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