From whispers of meat-free burger joints to rad new art bars, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
When father and son duo Brad and Harry Pearce temporarily bowed out of the Gold Coast dining scene after years at the helm of Broadbeach establishment Espana, which later became Franc's Wine Bar & Deli, we knew something special would be brewing. Their latest venue is Lupo, a quaint eating house in the centre of Mermaid Beach, complete with an open-fire oven and a pretty rad horseshoe-shaped bar. more
Be it a snack, a starter, or a legitimate meal – chicken wings really tick all the boxes. Deep-fried or grilled, and totally sauced up, these little morsels frequent menus across the city. However, in honour of National Chicken Wing Day on Saturday July 29, we thought it was in your best interests that we gather up the city's best. It's time to get nibbling – here's where you'll find the Gold Coast's tastiest chicken wings. more
What gift do you buy for the person who has everything? A beautiful bouquet of beer, of course. That's right – beer bouquets actually exist. Brewquets is the local business behind this bubbly gift idea, which sees Australian craft beers presented in hessian drawstring totes and shipped to beer-lovers around the country. Sometimes, it's good to let the beer do the talking. more
The weekend just gone was a big one for anyone that loves blockbuster movie and television announcements. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest yearly sci-fi and pop-culture conventions in the world, with production studios using the event to make huge announcements on hot properties in the realm of cinema and TV. This year was no different, with new trailers being released for dozens of highly anticipated shows and films. If you were too busy on the weekend to refresh your YouTube homepage, we’ve compiled a list of the must-watch trailers so you aren’t out of the loop when your friends and co-workers start raving with excitement. more
We've finally reached the pointy end of the week, but if you're wondering how the heck you are going to fill the next few days of sweet, sweet freedom, then you're in luck. We've done the hard work for you and have bunched together a handy list of things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend. more
There's no denying that a lot of the coast's foodie activity has been weighted on the southern end of late. So, when we get to chat about new cafes, restaurants and bars on the northern end, we get a tad excited. Social Brew, the bustling cafe in Burleigh's James Street arcade, is giving the north a taste of its goodness with a new venue in the heart of Paradise Point. more
How's this for a perfect Sunday morning – sipping lattes in the park, doing your food shopping, buying vintage clothes and designer homewares, munching on food-truck nosh, and listening to live music. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that's exactly what's in store on August 27 when the Robina Farmers Market and Street Eat Sundays hits the grounds of Robina State School for the first time. more
If you're due for a cheat day, or if you flat-out just want to treat yo' self (we like the way you think) then Currumbin's new Guilty Cafe could be your sweet saviour. After all, everyone knows the feeling when an outlandish Oreo-topped, cream-laden crazy milkshake is the only thing that can put a smile on your dial. more
Gents, if you're on the hunt for a new wetsuit this winter, then listen up – we want you to get acquainted with NCHE. Based in Sydney, the brand weaves minimalist style with function and form to create the ultimate collection of simplistic, lightweight wetsuits. more
If you've spent endless hours in front of the box watching Twilight and re-runs of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then you've probably accrued some sort of fictional knowledge of vampires. Well, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is throwing it back, way back, to the pointy-toothed dude that started it all – Dracula. From August 8–9, the gripping gothic-horror classic will take the stage with an edgy production that will have you slapping your knee with laughter one minute, and clenching your fists in fear the next. Don't worry, there's no need to rock up with garlic around your neck ... or is there? more
They say getting out on the wrong side of the bed is a sure-fire way to start your day on the wrong foot. Well, for us our day starts off poorly if we haven’t had a decent breakfast. Sure, muesli and fruit is great, but in the colder months we find something warm to be preferable. Katrina Ryan from The Golden Pig Food & Wine School contributed to the gargantuan anthology The Great Australian Baking Book, which features great savoury day starters such as Katrina’s delicious recipe for egg and bacon galettes with caramelised onion. more
If you're partial to a sneaky weekend getaway (or longer) to Byron Bay, then let us introduce you to the town's newest boutique motel – The Bower. Sometimes, a trip south of the border is just what we need – and if you're looking for a stylish place to hang out and rest your head while you're there, then this newbie is worth checking out ... um, we mean check in. more
Inspiration flows in the struggles and in the highs of love ...~ Micka Scene more
A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions ...~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
