Pavement Whispers: Hard FIZZ is opening a seltzer bar in Burleigh Heads – just in time for summer sipping!

By Jade Quinlivan 20 Oct 2021

For those who have been living under a rock, let's just recap real quick – hard seltzers have been dubbed the unofficial drink of summer. The fizzy, spiked sips are dominating the normally sugar-heavy and calorie-laden RTD (ready-to-drink) market with its better-for-you booze, because ain't nobody got time for hangovers. Gold Coast-born seltzer brand Hard FIZZ has been delighting tastebuds since its inception almost a year ago to the day. If you're a fan of effervescent brews, get excited because we can finally reveal that Hard FIZZ is opening a dedicated seltzer bar right here in beautiful Burleigh Heads. Here's everything you need to know about this bubbly newcomer ... more

Food & Drink

Satisfy your craving for culinary adventure at the new-look Shiraz Persian Restaurant in Surfers Paradise

21 Oct 2021

Food-filled adventures abroad might soon become a reality once more thanks to some pretty exciting international border changes. In the interim, those with a serious case of culinary wanderlust, however, can satisfy their craving for far-flung feasts, bold flavours and exotic libations at Shiraz Persian Restaurant in Surfers Paradise. After a decade at its original home on Surfers Paradise Boulevard, the much-loved venue is growing up and glowing up – say hello to the all-new Shiraz Persian Restaurant. more

Food & Drink

Ready your bar cart – Four Pillars’ famed Christmas pudding gin is back

21 Oct 2021

Into gin? Love yourself some Christmas pud? Then boy, have we got some good news for you! Four Pillars is bringing back its annual limited-edition Australian Christmas Gin just in time for the silly season. We know what we'll be asking Santa to leave under the tree this Christmas Eve. more

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Food & Drink

Eat pizza and pasta at Burleigh Waters’ brand-new eatery, Rustica Italia

20 Oct 2021

Eagle-eyed regulars to Treetops Plaza Shopping Centre in Burleigh Waters may have noticed the dining precinct on the outside has become a hive of activity of late. High-vis shirts and a constant stream of tradie trucks in and out signal the start of some exciting happenings. The brand-new neighbourhood noshery to open the bi-folds is Rustica Italia, a pizza and pasta bar that dishes up a delightful dose of woodfired bites and homestyle charm. more

The round-up: Feeling fancy? Up the ante at the Gold Coast’s best fine dining restaurants

If you're searching for that special occasion restaurant, want to treat your significant other, or you and the crew are just feeling fancy and want to splash out on a fine feast, then this handy list of the Gold Coast's best fine dining restaurants is here to help. From sumptuous seafood to bougie bites by the beach, we've round-up some of the coast's top spots for our interpretation of Gold Coast fine dining ... more

Design

Victoria & Albert – the newest luxe lodging to land beachside in Broadbeach

21 Oct 2021

The latest luxury apartment towers to hit Broadbeach have now been unveiled, with Victoria & Albert Broadbeach – known as V&A Broadbeach – set to become the newest in bougie lodgings in the sought-after beachside enclave. more

Food & Drink

The Dish: Fresh bites for warm days, Halloween shindigs and boozy brunches with a twist

20 Oct 2021

There’s a lot happening on the Gold Coast these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of the coast’s food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your tastebuds. This week we’ve got word of lemon-meringue dumplings, scary celebrations and new spring bites. more

Event News

The sun-soaked Sunday session that’s serving up tops tunes, unbelievable bites and a hefty dose of good vibes

21 Oct 2021

Ditch the Sunday scaries with a cracking arvo session offering up delicious eats, top-notch beats and a whole lot of good vibes. The much-loved Live on The Lawn sessions at Broadbeach favourite Garden Kitchen & Bar are the ultimate way to end your weekend. more

Food & Drink

Knock-off drinks, sorted – Twisted Shaker Cocktails have just launched single-serve cocktails

20 Oct 2021

As much as we love a good cocktail, sometimes our passion for a 5:00 pm Friday tipple can leave a hole in our wallet. That's where Twisted Shaker Cocktails comes in. This fresh-faced boozy brand now stocks all of your favourite cocktail flavours in a decidedly budget-friendly form, so you can level up your next office drinks, girls gatho or cheeky picnic. more

Event News

Aussie rock legends, dirty workshops and pre-Halloween fun – what’s on this weekend

21 Oct 2021

From cracking live music to getting your hands dirty, we've rounded up the top things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend. Here's a snapshot of what's on from Thursday October 21 to Sunday October 24. more

Event Highlights

9 - 23 Oct 2021

Spring Racing at The Perch

Until 22 Dec 2021

Drag Queen Bingo at Miami Marketta

Until 10 Feb 2022

All-You-Can-Eat Pizza at Aviary Rooftop Bar

Until 14 May 2022

Tiki Thursdays at Cabana Bar & Lounge

2 Nov 2021

Melbourne Cup at Nineteen at The Star

25 Dec 2021

Christmas Day Dining at The Star Gold Coast

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

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Mallrat at Miami Marketta

Beachside Brunch at Hyde Paradiso

Grazy Days Lunch at The Island Rooftop

Margis at Mr.

$35 local breakfast offer at Citrique

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The Haunted Passage at Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise

Racecourse Markets

Iconic Sunday Session at Koi

‘Til Death Do Us Party at Robina Pavilion

Live entertainment at the Atrium Bar

Food & Drink

Bon aperitif – Aperol is giving away 100,000 Aperol Spritz

18 Oct 2021

When the temperature is kicked up a notch, so is our thirst for a refreshing spritz – and one of our favourite tipples to wrap our lips around is of the Aperol variety. To kick off summer on the right note and put eager sippers in good spirits, Aperol is giving away 100,000 Aperol Spritz just for the heck of it. Happy hour just got a whole lot more happier. more

Event News

Sizzling soirees and seafood spreads – take your festive feast to the next level at The Star

14 Oct 2021

It's that time again – time to cast your mind forward to Christmas Day. December 25 may seem far away, but let's be honest – as soon as October rolls around, Christmas is here before you know it. So that you can celebrate with bubbles, bites and great vibes, The Star Gold Coast has upped the ante to offer plenty of festive fun – from ballroom soirees to fine feasts to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Whether your dream Christmas involves eating your body weight in fresh prawns or a swanky spread at home (without the hassle of cooking), The Star Gold Coast has your Christmas Day covered across its stellar dining (and drinking) destinations. Events are already beginning to book out so you better be quick – when it comes to your merry day, failing to plan is planning to fail. Read on for all of the Christmas Day offers ... more

Food & Drink

Vibrant Cantonese bites meet local oceanic flavours: say hello to Broadbeach’s mouth-watering newcomer, Uncle Su

14 Oct 2021

Get set for a brand-new culinary adventure, folks – The Star has just unveiled the brand-new dining locale Uncle Su, a Cantonese restaurant serving up decadent bites and traditional rare teas. Specialising in Chinese bites given a modern coastal reimagining, it's the ultimate place to indulge in a memorable meal and features fresh takes on traditional favourites along with fresh local seafood. more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

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Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: Words of wisdom

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