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Sanctum Kitchen & Bar brings sophisticated dining (with a side of shopping) to the north

Sanctum Kitchen & Bar brings sophisticated dining (with a side of shopping) to the north

By Janna Hrastovec 17 Jan 2019

In the past, Harbour Town Shopping Centre would probably not have been a place you would associate with sophisticated restaurant-style dining. Well, things have changed. Big time. Just before Christmas, the shopping destination unveiled Harbour Town Eats, a multi-million-dollar food precinct, and within that is Sanctum Kitchen & Bar – an eatery that is spinning the concept of shopping-centre dining on its head. more

Events
Oh buoy! Luxury super-yacht entertainment venue YOT Club to launch this summer
Food & Drink

Oh buoy! Luxury super-yacht entertainment venue YOT Club to launch this summer

18 Jan 2019

An elaborate new entertainment venue is set to launch on the Gold Coast and Brisbane this summer – but instead of bricks and mortar, this one's on water. Introducing YOT Club, a multi-million-dollar 130-foot super yacht, which is set to become one of the Southeast's most unique event locations. The ultra-luxurious 400-person vessel is gearing up to make its maiden voyage by the end of summer (aka very soon), so while you're waiting let us lure you in with more details. more

Got visitors? Here's how to spend 48 hours on the Gold Coast (like a local)

Got visitors? Here’s how to spend 48 hours on the Gold Coast (like a local)

We're a pretty lucky bunch here on the Gold Coast. With our glorious weather, pristine beaches and creeks, lush hinterland and thriving dining scene, we're often the envy of our interstate or Brisbane friends – which means we’re often tasked with entertaining visitors and showing them around this fine city. Whether you're acting as a tour guide or visiting for a couple of days, best way is to do it like a local – so we’ve mapped out the best way to spend 48 hours on the Gold Coast. more

Food News
Irish bar Finn McCool's brings stouts, stews and smooth whiskey to Surfers Paradise
Food & Drink

Irish bar Finn McCool’s brings stouts, stews and smooth whiskey to Surfers Paradise

17 Jan 2019

If you're a local, then chances are you have wound up at Surfers Paradise Irish bar Fiddlers Green at least once in your life, and (to put it simply) you either loved it or you didn't. In August last year, the doors to the popular night hang closed, with hospitality firm Hallmark Group swooping in to give the space a new lease on life. A multi-million-dollar transformation wrapped up just before Christmas, with the group unveiling the coast's newest Irish bar and restaurant, Finn McCool's. more

The Grocer
Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale gets the tinnie treatment to celebrate ten years of brews
Food & Drink

Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale gets the tinnie treatment to celebrate ten years of brews

17 Jan 2019

It’s hard to believe that it was ten long years since the first kegs of Stone & Wood’s now-iconic Pacific Ale rolled out of the indie Byron Bay brewery. The beer’s cult favourite status was cemented early on – the combination of big fruity hops, cloudy haze and a refreshing finish makes it the perfect potion for our steamy summers. To celebrate its anniversary, Stone & Wood is giving Pacific Ale the tinnie treatment with a permanent range of cans. more

Event Highlights

Dance
Rumba Caliente at Stingray Lounge
Until 27 Dec 2019

Rumba Caliente at Stingray Lounge

Festival
Sea World Carnivale 2019
Until 19 Jan 2019

Sea World Carnivale 2019

Food
Summer Pop-Up Bars at The Star
Until 27 Jan 2019

Summer Pop-Up Bars at The Star

Community
Speed Dating Against Humanity at Mo's Desert Clubhouse
18 Jan 2019

Speed Dating Against Humanity at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

Food
Frosé on Fleek at Cabana Bar
Until 1 Dec 2019

Frosé on Fleek at Cabana Bar

Free
Australia Day Chisel Revived at seagulls
26 Jan 2019

Australia Day Chisel Revived at seagulls

Events: What's on at the Gold Coast this week. Start planning your weekend

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Food
The Burleigh Markets

The Burleigh Markets

Music
Under The Southern Stars 2019

Under The Southern Stars 2019

Food
Palm Beach Food & Farmer's Markets

Palm Beach Food & Farmer’s Markets

Food
Marina Mirage Farmer's Markets

Marina Mirage Farmer’s Markets

Food
Saturday Summer Soiree at QT

Saturday Summer Soiree at QT

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Music
Acoustic Fridays at Cabana Bar

Acoustic Fridays at Cabana Bar

Exhibitions
Live and Local: Gold Coast Music Photography at HOTA

Live and Local: Gold Coast Music Photography at HOTA

Music
Australia Day Eve Concert at The Star

Australia Day Eve Concert at The Star

Community
Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Culture & Music Festival

Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Culture & Music Festival

Community
NightQuarter

NightQuarter

Community
Things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend
Event News

Things to do on the Gold Coast this weekend

16 Jan 2019

If you were hoping for a quiet weekend, then think again – there is so much happening across all corners of the Gold Coast and you won't want to miss any of the action! From ice-cream festivals to drag shows, speed dating and rock concerts, here's a run-down of what's on this weekend. Enjoy, pals! more

Interiors
The self-balancing lamp bringing sleek, chic design to the table
Design

The self-balancing lamp bringing sleek, chic design to the table

17 Jan 2019

Finding the perfect lighting solutions for your home can be a pretty hard task. Do you go for form and function over aesthetics? Do you want something bright or a more subdued light? Well, the brains at Herston have developed a lamp that truly personifies the best elements of design – without skimping on functionality. more

Clothing
Genkstasy leads the non-binary fashion revolution with bright, bold and feel-good threads
Gentlefolk

Genkstasy leads the non-binary fashion revolution with bright, bold and feel-good threads

17 Jan 2019

The strict gendering of clothing can be a pretty serious drag – after all, it’s 2019 and people should be free to wear whatever the heck they want. While unisex clothing is a step in the right direction when it comes to inclusion, the legends at Genkstasy are doing you one better – welcome to the non-binary clothing revolution! This Brisbane-based brand is blazing a trail in the fashion industry, filling a gaping hole in the market for inclusive casual-cool streetwear that doesn’t conform. more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

Maz DeVita
I hadn't addressed things about my past before, and I just had this real urge to do it and to explore what I had been through ... ~ Maz DeVita more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: Words of wisdom

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time ... ~ Thomas Merton

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