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Neon-lit beauty Miss Mee arrives in Nobby Beach with boozy bubble tea and Southeast-Asian bites

Neon-lit beauty Miss Mee arrives in Nobby Beach with boozy bubble tea and Southeast-Asian bites

By Janna Hrastovec 06 Jul 2020

Back when we were all bunkering down in isolation, things were far from quiet over at the former Hellenika site in Nobby Beach. For the past few months, the two-storey venue has been undergoing major transformative works – and just last week, the hoarding came down to reveal the Gold Coast's newest Asian-inspired dining hotspot and rooftop bar, Miss Mee. Dripping in neon lights, layered with hot-pink decor and packed with personality, the colourful new arrival is bringing a dose of fun to the Nobby Beach dining strip – think mouth-banging banquets, live DJ beats and booze-spiked bubble tea.  more

Food News
Bangin' news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month
Food & Drink

Bangin’ news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month

10 Jul 2020

The enticing smell of caramelised onions, the difficult decision of what sauce will top off your sausage sandwich (always a tomato-mustard combo) and the feel-good factor that your gold coins are going towards charity – oh, how we have missed Bunnings sausage sizzles. A community staple for 26 years, Bunnings' banger-filled barbecues were forced to stop cooking in March due to COVID-19. Following too many months of sizzle withdrawals, the home-improvement heroes are firing up the barbecues again and the much-anticipated return of this charity cook-up will be here sooner than you think ... more

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Post-pandemic positivity – nine new Gold Coast cafes and restaurants to put on your radar
Food & Drink

Post-pandemic positivity – nine new Gold Coast cafes and restaurants to put on your radar

09 Jul 2020

Just like that, we're well over halfway through 2020 – the year that expertly hoodwinked us all. Slowly but surely, the city's hospitality scene is kicking back into gear as locals come out of the woodworks (good riddance, iso life) and begin to enjoy some form of normality. As the situation continues to ease here on the coast, we're seeing more and more new venues that were pushed back due to the pandemic finally get the opportunity to open their doors for the very first time – and it's truly thrilling to see. It can be hard to keep up, so in case you missed any of the action, here are the top new restaurants and cafes (there's even a distillery in the mix!) to open on the Gold Coast recently. more

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Intimate gigs, fashion markets and after-dark barbecue feasts – what's on across the coast this weekend
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Intimate gigs, fashion markets and after-dark barbecue feasts – what’s on across the coast this weekend

09 Jul 2020

The border is opening, 20-person limits have been removed from our favourite local restaurants, pubs and cafes, and we've all got a little extra spring in our steps – things are looking up! While it's not a green light to go wild (please don't) it's a great excuse to get out there and support your favourite venues, shop local, and explore this amazing region that we're lucky to call home. From barbecue night markets to intimate fireside gigs, here are some fun, local events to hit this weekend. more

Plastic not-so-fantastic – five ways to help you reduce your reliance this July

Plastic not-so-fantastic – five ways to help you reduce your reliance this July

Plastic has emerged as one of the greatest man-made environmental disasters of our time. Synthetic pliable polymers made from petrol have transformed the way we live – it's cheap to produce and long-lasting. Unfortunately for planet Earth, it is those very attributes that have cursed the eco-system as nearly every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form today. It has infiltrated every aspect of modern life – from the devices we are using to bring you this article to the cars we drive, the bottles that house our shampoos and cleaning products to the cling film that is keeping your lunch fresh in the fridge – it's all plastic and it will outlive you by a few hundred years. In a perfect world we would all pledge to go plastic-free for good, however, the reality is that it may not be possible to do all at once. Anne Marie Bonneau aka The Zero Waste Chef said it… more

Food News
Popular Melbourne fish and chippery Hunky Dory opens in Palm Beach
Food & Drink

Popular Melbourne fish and chippery Hunky Dory opens in Palm Beach

09 Jul 2020

When fish-and-chip eatery Hunky Dory first opened in Melbourne in 2004, its intention was to offer healthier, Greek Islands-inspired seafood options alongside classic fish and chips, while shifting away from the traditional 'takeaway food' model to encourage locals to dine in with a glass of wine or beer. Clearly it's a concept that resonated with southern folk – there are now 14 locations dotted across Melbourne and greater Victoria. Now, it's our turn. more

Property
Karaoke stages, waterfalls and Turkish bathhouses – five baller Queensland pads that you can call yours
Design

Karaoke stages, waterfalls and Turkish bathhouses – five baller Queensland pads that you can call yours

09 Jul 2020

We’ve all fantasised of living in a huge mansion with enough rooms to get lost in. In reality, however, our budgets are a little (lot) more modest – though it doesn’t hurt to dream. With a little help from a certain search engine, we can have a sneak peek at extravagant addresses that just scream luxury. We're not talking your standard six-bedroom, five-bathroom mansions here – we're talking straight-up 80s-drug-dealer yes-I-have-my-own-helicopter ridiculousness – and there are SEVERAL (well, at least five) of these mansions currently on the market in Queensland. So if you've got a spare $8 (or $45) million lying around, time to get out the cheque book and live your Tony Montana dreams. If not, it might be time to arrange that sugar daddy. more

Food News
Treat yo'self to handmade sweets and treats from Gold Coast chocolateria Little Cocoa
Food & Drink

Treat yo’self to handmade sweets and treats from Gold Coast chocolateria Little Cocoa

09 Jul 2020

Much like coffee and wine, choosing higher-quality small-batch chocolate really does make a difference. If your sweet tooth is a little more refined – meaning that $1 choccie block on special at the servo just won't cut it – then it's high time you got acquainted with Little Cocoa, a Gold Coast-based online chocolateria bringing the treats of your dreams to your door. more

Food News
Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective
Food & Drink

Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective

09 Jul 2020

Okay, we'll come right out and say it – we love cheese. In fact, we spend a disproportionate amount of our days thinking about, talking about and eating cheese. Whether it's a bitey blue, a creamy camembert or a gooey goat's cheese – it's all gouda (sorry, couldn't resist). If you too possess a deep love for cheesy goodness, we're willing to go out on a limb and suggest you might also appreciate the Mould Cheese Collective – a monthly delivery of happiness to your door.  more

Get your contraceptive pill delivered to your door with new subscription service Kin
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Get your contraceptive pill delivered to your door with new subscription service Kin

09 Jul 2020

If you’re a gal that pops The Pill on the daily, you probably know there’s nothing more inconvenient than trying to make a last-minute doctors appointment to refill a script. Luckily for us, there’s a new kid on the block when it comes to supplies and its name is Kin. Australia’s first subscription Pill service, Kin sends your contraceptive pill top-ups straight to your door by allowing you to ditch the in-person doctor’s visit for a 100 percent online, text-based consult. This means no more rushed appointments, last-minute trips to the chemist, or the dreaded moment you realise you’ve run out and you need a new prescription (d’oh!). Kin is here to help make this pill an easier one to swallow. more

Event Highlights

Community
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Until 11 Jun 2021

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

Market
Gold Coast Racecourse Market
Every Sunday

Gold Coast Racecourse Market

Community
Currumbin Community Markets
Every Thursday

Currumbin Community Markets

Community
The Village Markets Burleigh Heads
First and third Sunday of the month

The Village Markets Burleigh Heads

Community
Dogs on the Green
19 Jul 2020

Dogs on the Green

Market
Green Republic Indoor Plant Pop-up Sale
24 - 26 Jul 2020

Green Republic Indoor Plant Pop-up Sale

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Make up for lost time and missed celebrations with The Star's 2020 RE-DO packages
Gentlefolk

Make up for lost time and missed celebrations with The Star’s 2020 RE-DO packages

09 Jul 2020

2020 has been pretty weird so far. Toilet paper became a hot commodity, 'han-san' and 'sanny' became a thing, panic buying caused actual brawls in supermarkets, restaurants were forced to closed and for reasons that are not abundantly clear, banana bread rose to its peak popularity since its inception. In amongst all of the COVID-19 chaos, people were forced to cancel celebrations left, right and centre, which means, dear friends, we have a lot of catching up to do! Thankfully, restrictions have begun to ease in Queensland and The Star Gold Coast is giving you the chance to make up for lost time and re-do all of those missed milestones, but better. more

The Grocer
Sip responsibly and hangover-free with zero-alcohol gin from Banks & Burbidge
Food & Drink

Sip responsibly and hangover-free with zero-alcohol gin from Banks & Burbidge

09 Jul 2020

There are a plethora of reasons why you might be keen to give booze the boot – two-day hangovers, general health, financial gains, saving yourself from post-party remorse, you're designated driver, just to name a few. Regardless of your 'why', up until fairly recently, non-alcoholic alternatives have, well, kind of sucked. Thankfully, as Bob Dylan once mused, the times they are a 'changin and non-drinkers are no longer relegated to sipping sugary soft-drinks or bland beverages as there are some excellent alcohol-free alternatives popping up. One such option is Banks & Burbidge's alcohol-free gin, which looks and tastes like the real deal minus the drama. more

Property
Luxe $70-million Rainbow Bay project Flow Residences hits the market
Design

Luxe $70-million Rainbow Bay project Flow Residences hits the market

09 Jul 2020

Whether you've got a cool $1.175-million to spare or you're just here for the design inspo, Coolangatta's newly launched Flow Residences will surely catch your discerning eye. The dreamy 22-apartment residents-only project, featuring sweeping views over Rainbow Bay and the iconic Snapper Rocks surf break, has just hit the market. Take a peek inside ... more

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