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

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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

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 strawberry sips, free burgers, seriously drool-inducing sausages, and the perfect excuse for a date night. 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

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

Dive right in to the coast’s new creative design den, The Ocean Club

06 Oct 2021

There's something uniquely special – and terrifying – about coming up with a completely out-of-the-box idea. On one hand, you're creating something super exciting that's brand-new in the space. On the other hand, there's nobody that you can look to for guidance as what you're creating hasn't been done before. The inspiring duo behind The Ocean Club know this feeling all too well – however, the long slog to get here has well and truly paid off. What Madison and Reuben, creative directors behind The Ocean Club, have achieved is a dreamy new design space, bringing something completely unique to the Gold Coast. more

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

Event News

Aussie rock legends, dirty workshops and creepy laneway wanders – what’s on this weekend

13 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

Until 10 Feb 2022

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

Until 14 May 2022

Tiki Thursdays at Cabana Bar & Lounge

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Spring Racing at The Perch

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Drag Queen Bingo at Miami Marketta

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Melbourne Cup at Nineteen at The Star

25 Dec 2021

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$35 local breakfast offer at Citrique

Taste Festival Gold Coast

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Tuesday Night Trivia at Bine Bar & Dining

Outdoor Dance Classes for Everybody

Barra Monday on The Beachfront at Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club

Mallrat at Miami Marketta

Beachside Brunch at Hyde Paradiso

Food & Drink

Dessert gods Connoisseur and Koko Black team up to create two new ice-cream flavours

14 Oct 2021

Chocolate or ice-cream? If there was ever a moment where we had to choose our favourite of the two, we think we would spontaneously combust before we could give an answer. Thankfully, that won't be necessary as beloved ice-cream brand Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream has partnered with cherished artisan chocolatier Koko Black to meld these treasured sweets together to create a scrumptious new ice-cream range. In more good news, you can get your hands on these indulgent creations as of today, Thursday October 14, which just so happens to be World Dessert Day. more

Event News

Tackle life’s big questions in Queensland Theatre’s refreshing new play Return to the Dirt

07 Oct 2021

It seems that Brisbane is coming alive again – there are live gigs aplenty, our city's dining scene is thriving and stage shows are popping up left, right and centre. One such show that's well worth your time and ticket is Return to the Dirt, a new play coming to Queensland Theatre this spring from October 16 to November 6. Imaginative, honest and uplifting, this play will raise some of those usually awkward conversations we tend to avoid about life and death – and delves into what it means to really live in the moment. more

Food & Drink

Kylie’s Cupcakery expands to a new home and opens a dedicated gluten-free cafe

13 Oct 2021

If you have a soft spot for sweets and big love for burgers, we have some exciting news. Having outgrown its original space on Lavelle Street in Nerang, the much-loved Kylie's Cupcakery has moved to a brand-new pastel-hued home, a stone's throw from its original location. The mouth-watering new cupcakery is nestled on Nerang Street, and is dishing up an expanded menu of eats alongside next-level sweet treats. Read on for all of the mouth-watering details ... more

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