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Ditch the city for a paddock-to-plate paradise this Scenic Rim Eat Local Month

18 Apr 2024

If you've been looking for an excuse to escape the city for a little getaway to the Scenic Rim, look no further. The region's annual celebration of producers, growers and flavour makers – Scenic Rim Eat Local Month – is back with a mammoth program of long lunches, leisurely farm tours, family-friendly events and must-attend festivals. If you've got a few spare weekends between June 1–30, the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month program has a bevy of events that will be well worth a road trip. more

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Tweed’s Worst Burgers gets a new lease on life as Riverland Kitchen

17 Apr 2024

Here at The Weekend Edition, we aren't in the business of negative press, so let it be known that it's not us appointing the title of Tweed Heads' 'Worst Burgers' – it was the name of the venue that formerly resided in the corner spot along Kennedy Drive. The creek-fronting eatery has been given a new lease on life (and a new name) with a fresh ownership team, including a hatted chef, as well as a people-pleasing menu that champions local produce. Take a peek ... more

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Nonnas eat free! Dessert dispensary Yo-Chi celebrates new Pistachio Papi collab with Share The Chi day

17 Apr 2024

You’ll soon be able to find the nutty nectar of cult-favourite brand Pistachio Papi at a Yo-Chi near you. The green, godly spread has joined forces with the Melbourne-born frozen-yoghurt spot – letting you add the decadence of 100% Italian pistachios to your next swirl. To celebrate, Pistachio Papi has decided to pay homage to the queens of the sweet treat by giving away free Yo-Chi to nonnas everywhere. more

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George’s Deli brings towering toasties, purple doughnuts and Filipino flavours to Kingscliff’s Marine Parade

17 Apr 2024

We love a good fusion. Chilli and margaritas? Genius. Mexican-flavoured pizza? Yes please. The beachside suburb of Kingscliff has welcomed a new kind of fusion that weaves together Filipino flavours with American-style toasties and doughnuts. It's called George's Deli and it's sprung to life along Marine Parade. Here's everything you need to know about the bright-orange newcomer ... more

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Say hello to holiday mode with tasty sips for your pre-flight pleasure at Gold Coast Airport

17 Apr 2024

If you ask us, your holiday begins as soon as you get to the airport, go through security and enter that illustrious limbo where a feeling of calm floats over. Time is irrelevant and ordinary rules (such as a wine after midday) are thrown out the window. With Gold Coast Airport’s multimillion-dollar transformation, jetsetters can embrace this time between check-in and take-off by indulging in the new bars and restaurants. We’ve rounded up all of the new spots where you can wine and dine before you fly. more

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Liquid Death debuts in Australia, promising to straight up “murder your thirst”

11 Apr 2024

Catching a glimpse of one of Liquid Death’s cans from the corner of your eye while browsing, you’d be forgiven for thinking the rad tallboys contained some kind of trendy alcoholic beverage or perhaps one of those energy drinks with near-fatal caffeine content. Instead you’ll find inside clear spring waters, possibly gently sparking and lightly sweetened with agave nectar. Upon this bait-and-switch Liquid Death has built its brand to incredible heights of popularity. And now, it's available Down Under. more

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Move over pain au chocolat – the new Dipcro dessert has croissant lovers going crazy

10 Apr 2024

When Dipcro Pastry opened its doors on Chevron Island late last year, it soon became a fan favourite, with people up and down the coast making a trip to try its perfectly flaky puff pastries and meticulously crafted artisan treats. Now there’s even more reasons to visit, as Dipcro launches its signature dippy desserts. more

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Meat trays and marina-front dining – Tommy’s Bar & Grill is bringing the fun to Paradise Point

10 Apr 2024

Here on the Gold Coast, we're pretty spoilt when it comes to waterfront watering holes. Adding to the culinary melting pot is Paradise Point's Tommy's Bar & Grill, which sprung to life late last year and is carving out a niche for fun-filled get-togethers. Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

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Doughed brings New York-style cookies, doughnuts and focaccia sandwiches to Hope Island

09 Apr 2024

When it's not uncommon to be greeted by a line out the door, it's pretty clear you are doing something very right. Doughed at Hope Island has arrived on the northern foodie scene with a bang, dropping some seriously drool-inducing doughnuts, craving-curing cookies and some damn tasty focaccia sandwiches. The concept is about bringing together a holy trinity of food-related hankerings into one convenient outpost with the added bonus of coffee and matcha. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Sip gin cocktails and shape a bonsai tree at The Collective’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

09 Apr 2024

As we here in the southern hemisphere are bracing ourselves for the colder months, those on the north side are basking in spring. One of the most extraordinary places to witness the changing of the seasons is Japan, where from March to May the country is awash with pink and white as cherry blossoms bloom. If you haven’t made any future travel plans to Japan, The Collective in Palm Beach might just be the next best thing. more

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Choose your own adventure when art and food come together for Feast in the Forest

03 Apr 2024

If you like your weekend plans to include a variety of activities centred around art, nature and food, you’ll be pleased to know the coast's next unmissable dining event Feast in the Forest combines all three in one. Tickets are on sale now and here's everything you need to know. more

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Four Pillars Sticky Carpet Gin returns with a new hoppy twist

03 Apr 2024

Hankering for a gin that’s willing to get down and dirty? Four Pillars Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0, crafted in collaboration with Little Creatures brewery, might just be the bad boy you’re looking for. A revamp of one of Four Pillars' dearly missed limited-edition varieties long gone, Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0 is back with a bang and served with a twist. more

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The owners of Etsu Izakaya and the founders of Burleigh favourite Commune have taken over Canvas Palm Beach

03 Apr 2024

Almost three years to the day since Mitch and Nerissa McCluskey handed over the keys to their beloved Burleigh Heads institution Commune, the pair has stepped back into the daytime dining scene, taking the reins of Canvas Palm Beach. Nestled beneath Magnoli Apartments, the pair took over the spot just prior to Easter and wasted no time putting their own spin on the venue and menu. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Rise and shine with coffee and baked goods from Awaken Cafe in Coolangatta

03 Apr 2024

If, like us, you firmly believe that the morning doesn't truly begin until after coffee, pull up a seat at Awaken Cafe, which has sprung to life at the base of Awaken Residences in Coolangatta. The quaint coffee nook is the latest culinary offering from Gambaro Group, joining a sibling spot upstairs called Pipi's, as well as a swag of Brisbane institutions including Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, Gambaro Hotel, the Black Hide Steakhouses and Persone. Here's what you need to know ... more

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Oyster platters and prawn trawlers – feast on the freshest seafood at Sanctuary Cove

02 Apr 2024

There are so many benefits to living on the Gold Coast, but one big win for us is that we have easy access to some of the freshest seafood in the country. The mouth-watering seafood on offer here is only matched by the insatiable views. For those who want to enjoy both, Sanctuary Cove has an ocean of signature restaurants right on the marina. Dive in below to explore our fishy favourites. more

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The round-up: follow your nose to the Gold Coast’s best bakeries and patisseries

02 Apr 2024

Is there anything better than the aroma of freshly baked bread? Or biting into a flaky, buttery croissant? That's a trick question because the answer is no, obviously. That moment when you walk into a bakery or patisserie is like a comforting hug – and it's not uncommon to go a little weak at the knees. If, like us, you love nothing more than schmearing salted butter on a piece of fresh sourdough, have a slightly unhealthy obsession with sausage rolls and consider cream-filled choux bombs a breakfast staple (they are), then you'll take great pleasure in working through this list of must-try bakeries and patisseries on the Gold Coast. more

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All aboard! Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant brings a new kind of floating restaurant concept to the Gold Coast

27 Mar 2024

Dining with a view of the water offers its own kind of sensory enjoyment. The closer you are, the greater the sense of satisfaction, in our humble opinion. The Gold Coast's newest bar and restaurant is taking this notion to the extreme, inviting you to experience the gentle rock of the ocean and the salty sea breeze as you dine aboard two completely refurbished trawler boats that are moored at Marina Mirage. Here's everything you need to know about the new floating restaurant that's making waves on the Gold Coast ... more

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Don a bib and get your hands dirty at Broadbeach’s new seafood joint, Kickin’Inn

27 Mar 2024

There's something deeply satisfying about forgoing traditional dining etiquette, throwing on a bib and some gloves and tucking in to a seafood spread. It's liberating and makes for an utterly memorable dining experience. If this sounds like your idea of a fun time, pull up a seat at Kickin'Inn in Broadbeach. Trust us when we say, this is not your regular seafood joint ... more

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From the ocean to The Oxley – Sunkist Eatery unveils a fresh new seafood focus and extended hours

27 Mar 2024

Since opening the eagerly anticipated first stage, The Oxley 1823 has, unsurprisingly, become a hive of activity. From the first whir of Buoy's coffee machine right through until the doors close, there's a seemingly never-ending stream of caffeine seekers, folks in search of a feed and shoppers milling about making the most of the culinary and lifestyle destination. The precinct's newest nosh spot, Sunkist Eatery, has recently debuted a seafood-centric menu featuring what could very well be some of the city's freshest oceanic delights. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Fuel up before you fly – where to get your coffee hit at Gold Coast Airport

27 Mar 2024

There’s no doubt about it, travelling is exciting, and for us, that excitement starts long before we get on a plane. Sadly, not all airports match that energy, especially when it comes to things to see, do and devour. Lucky for us, that's not the case at Gold Coast Airport, with its multimillion-dollar glow-up opening up a world of possibilities for that time between checking in and taking off. There’s no need to wait until you arrive at your destination to indulge in a perfectly brewed coffee and delectable feed – you can slide into holiday mode as soon as you check in. To help you on your way, we've found all of the best places for coffee at Gold Coast Airport that will satisfy even the most discerning espresso enthusiasts. more