From flaky croissants to cheesy, gooey croque madames, the French have well and truly mastered the art of culinary seduction. If you're a self-professed choux bomb connoisseur, are partial to a savoury crepe and think butter, sugar and cream should be at the top of the food pyramid, then Southport's new French cafe and eatery, Paris Brest, will be right up your pastry-loving alley. more
Fresh off the back of opening an impressive 156-seat restaurant within W Brisbane, the fellas behind southern hospitality icon Three Blue Ducks have announced they are opening a second Byron Bay venue – a bar. For those that didn't hear us – Three.Blue.Ducks.is.opening.a.bar. Here's what you need to know. more
Known for slinging delicious cups of gut-friendly bone broth and creating eyebrow-raising ketogenic sundaes, popular health-food cafe and market Brio Emporium has finally expanded south, with the doors to its second location swinging open this week. Burleigh Waters, meet your new health haven. more
If you're partial to Peking duck, go wild over wontons and get a little crazy over chow mein, then this round-up is just for you. We reckon Chinese food is sometimes a little underrated – there is so much more to this flavoursome cuisine than the stereotypical sickly sweet honey-glazed chicken from a bain marie! We've put together a tasty list of some of the Gold Coast's best Chinese dining spots, all for your eating pleasure. more
Sure, you can whip up a mean spaghetti bolognaise and don’t burn down the house when cooking Sunday roast. In the words of Her Royal Highness Shania Twain, ‘that don’t impress me much’. We love getting DIY in the kitchen, getting outside our comfort zone and making popular substances from scratch. Ever tried your hand at making jam? What about cheese? Don’t panic – making these items is not outside your skillset, all you need is a good recipe. We’ve found five that will give you enough guidance to take your cooking game up a notch. more
Modern-day tattoo culture is being put on display in Byron Bay this month, with eye-catching pop-up exhibition PERMANENT underway and on display in Popped Space, a new gallery, event and studio in the heart of the new mixed-use Habitat precinct. more
Even though it's still technically winter for another month, it's pretty easy to forget when it's all beautiful blue skies and blissful sunny days! Make the most of this glorious winter weather and get out and about this weekend, from sexy circuses and fabulous foodie events through to live music, there's plenty on offer across this fine city of ours. Here's our pick of top things to do. more
If you’re anything like us at The Weekend Edition, you probably love to tuck in to a good old-fashioned parma – after all, what’s not to love about the classic combination of crispy crumbed chicken breast, rich Napoli sauce, tasty ham and delightfully stretchy cheese? Now that we have your attention, we would like to let you know of a little initiative that allows you to parma for a purpose – specifically to help out Australian farmers doing it tough at the moment. more
If you're a frequent traveller along Benowa's Ross Street, chances are you've noticed some pretty eye-catching architecture come to life over the past few months. The final touches are now being put on the anticipated Marina Concourse project – a waterfront vertical village that forms part of Sunland Group's new mixed-use community. We took a look at the striking new development ahead of its unveiling this spring. more
If you're the kind of gal who was bringing your reusable bags long before you were told to and generally gives a damn about the environment, it probably comes as no surprise that the fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to global waste and pollution with fast-fashion trends the major culprit. No need to shed your threads completely and start Googling local nudist colonies, just take a peek at Hazel + Folk's range of reclaimed and ethical threads. more
Iconic Gold Coast craft-beer outfit Balter Brewing Co. is about to triple in size, with the final stages of construction underway on its brewing facility in Currumbin. The expansion, which is due to be complete in early September, was prompted by a simple reality – we were all downing their tinnies so quickly they couldn't keep up. more
After a wildly popular five-weeks wowing the crowds in Southport, saucy stage show Infamous has announced a season extension – and it's relocating. Following its final show at Broadwater Parklands last Sunday, the Spiegel Big Top is currently being relocated to its new home – the Italo-Australian Club in Clear Island Waters – with shows to commence from Friday August 24. more
Popular Palm Beach eatery The Collective, known for its unique cooperative environ featuring five separate-yet-cohesive restaurant kitchens, is hitting the road. That's right, The Collective is now on wheels with its owners today launching The Collective Catering. more
Our sole purpose is to make people happy ...~ Alex Munoz Labart more
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world ...~ J.R.R. Tolkien
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