Long, salty, sun-kissed days at Tallebudgera Creek just got a whole lot sweeter – Custard Canteen is finally here! The highly anticipated waterside bakehouse and cafe, which enjoys prime position at the front of the Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, is the latest venue from the dream team that brought us Bam Bam Bakehouse in Mermaid Beach and Cubby in Chinderah. more
The precinct surrounding Miami's Lemana Lane, which is home to the likes of Granddad Jack's, Paddock Bakery, Black Hops and Hotel Miami, can now add a new laneway bar to its mix of residents. Warehouse-style watering hole The Hidden Cherub, which is hiding directly behind Heartfill Store, will open its doors to the public from this Saturday January 18. more
Burger lovers, your attention please. Famed American burger establishment In-N-Out is popping up on the Gold Coast for one day only this Friday January 17. This is not a drill. Here's what you need to know ... more
The Gold Coast's love affair with French pastry is growing deeper by the day. The combination of passion, finesse, sugar and butter is truly alluring, and it seems like we just can't get enough when it comes to handmade delights like croissants, eclairs and slices of flan patissier. A few days before Christmas, the coast welcomed a brand-new pastry haven by the name of My French Pastries, which has set out to bring the traditional tastes of France to our shores. more
This year, the Gold Coast welcomed a little bit of everything – 2019 was truly the year of contrasts. From small 30-seat eateries and tiny hidden bars to mammoth 200-seat restaurants, the coast's dining and bar scene has received a hefty injection of stellar new arrivals over the past 12 months. We've hand picked a few of our favourite new openings of the year to give you a splash of inspo for when you're looking to try somewhere new. more
In case you missed it, last week we announced that we were joining forces with the team behind iconic Newstead live-music institution The Triffid to support From Brissy, With Love – A Fire Relief Benefit. While the concert component of the event sold out in record time, there are plenty of reasons to come along in the early afternoon. There's live music, mouthwatering bites and more, plus we've assembled a collection of seriously phenomenal prizes for the event's charity raffle – we're talking the kind of haul that'll have you digging deep for a good cause. more
From Seaside Sounds and The Stafford Brothers to The Village Markets and unmissable fire-relief fundraisers, there's plenty to keep you off the couch and away from Netflix this weekend. Here's a handy rundown of what's on across all corners of the Gold Coast. Enjoy, folks! more
Sure, treating yourself to a fancy high tea is a fun activity ... but so is knocking back spritzes in the sun with your pals. If you're sitting there thinking 'how great would it be if the two were combined', then we have news for you. QT Gold Coast has launched a new Summer High Tea – and it involves bottomless (yes, bottomless!) Aperol and plenty of sunshine. Just BYO pals. more
Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation of Emma. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. In this glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along. The Weekend Edition is giving you the chance to win one of ten double passes to see Emma. Enter below for your chance to win. Emma opens in cinemas from February 13. Competition closes Thursday February 6 at 11:59 pm. Winners will be contacted by mail. more
Few experiences come close to that pure moment of joy when you plunge a fork into a soul-warming bowl of pillow-soft gnocchi and take your first mouthful. Who would have thought that something so simple could be so darn euphoric? If you're one to actively seek out this state of gnocchi-induced elation, then we'd strongly suggest you get acquainted with the Gold Coast's newest dedicated gnoccheria, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers. more
Nothing says summer like a huge power bill. In an attempt to beat the heat we often find ourselves pumping the air conditioning and spending more time indoors on our electrical devices. Wish you could stop your costs rising like the mercury on your thermostat? Us too, but it can be tough to know where to start. To help you keep your cool (physically and financially) we’ve done our research and put together seven tips for conserving energy on hot days. Plus as an added bonus, your reduced energy consumption will also benefit the environment. more
Inspired by true events, Seberg tells the story of Breathless star and darling of the French New Wave Jean Seberg, who in the late 1960s was targeted by the illegal FBI surveillance program COINTELPRO. Seberg’s political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal made her a target of the FBI’s ruthless attempts to disrupt, discredit and expose the Black Power movement. An ambitious young FBI agent, Jack Solomon, is assigned to watch her, only to find his fate dangerously interwoven with her own. The Weekend Edition is giving you the chance to win one of ten double passes to see Seberg. Enter below for your chance to win. Seberg opens in cinemas from January 30. Competition closes Thursday January 23 at 11:59 pm. Winners will be contacted by mail. more
From punchy tom yum soups and coconut-laden curries to spicy wok-fried delights and glorious noodles, Thai food will always have a place in our hearts. In a true reflection of the cuisine's popularity, the Gold Coast certainly has no shortage of Thai eateries. Loosen those belt buckles, friends – we've put together a handy list of some of the coast's best Thai restaurants to work your way though. more
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