After months of anticipation, award-winning chef Ben Devlin (formerly of hatted fine diner Paper Daisy at Cabarita's Halcyon House) has lifted the lid on his first restaurant venture – Pipit in Pottsville. The doors officially opened last weekend (May 11), with Ben and partner Yen Trinh unveiling their 40-seat dining space in the heart of the quaint coastal town. more
Last week, the northern Gold Coast welcomed one of the most exciting new cafe additions it's seen in some time – Ida's Kitchen. In a period when a chunk of the city's new cafe, restaurant and bar arrivals are funnelling into the southern end, this sleek new daytime kitchen and coffee spot, tucked in along Olsen Avenue in Parkwood, has northern locals throwing their hands in the air. more
From high-end dining spaces serving intricate sashimi dishes to bustling yakitori bars and hidden gems pumping out mouthwatering karaage in the backstreets of the 'burbs, us Gold Coast folk are pretty spoilt when it comes to Japanese eats. In honour of one of our all-time favourite cuisines, we put together a handy list (in no particular order) of must-try Japanese restaurants and eateries on the coast. Kanpai! more
When local food truck and market stall Cycho's Buffalo Wings first started in the game four years ago, its menu consisted of crisp, saucy wings in just three flavours. That's it. While it wasn't the biggest menu out there, local finger-licking wing fiends became hooked. Now, after four years of organic growth and tireless work in the wild world of mobile food, the owners of the wing-slinging food truck, Cyrus and Hanzel Platon, have opened their first bricks-and-mortar location in the heart of Southport. more
Here at The Weekend Edition, we take our eats and drinks very seriously – and we know that you, our dear readers, do too. So, it's with an incredible amount of excitement that we launch the Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards for 2019. With so many new cafe, restaurant and bar arrivals over the past year, this is set to be our largest reader-voted epicurean poll to date. more
How great is this autumn weather? Make sure you get out and about to soak it up this weekend – don't worry, there's plenty to keep you occupied! From beer-themed puppy parties to 90s nights, fashion markets and the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, here's what's on across the Gold Coast this weekend. Enjoy, friends! more
It’s been packed with mayhem, plot twists and takeaway coffee cups, but the final season of Game of Thrones will soon come to a bittersweet end. In order to combat your post-GoT melancholy, we’ve rustled up five of the best new series that can fill the streaming void. From classic novel adaptations to twisted sketch comedy, these TV shows will help keep you occupied through winter (or let's be honest, probably just the rainy weekend ahead). more
Native Australian flora and our distinctive landscape formations play inspiration to this Melbourne artist’s elegant collection of jewellery. more
How does an afternoon of world-class sport, fabulous fashion and award-winning cuisine at the Gold Coast’s iconic Spit sound? That’s right, McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea is galloping back to Doug Jennings Park in Main Beach on Saturday June 1. Ladies and gents, it’s time to don your finest and hit the waterside polo field for an unforgettable afternoon! more
Boobs are miraculous life-givers that should be celebrated and revered – and worn on your ears, according to this cheeky artist. more
The mesmerising aroma of piping-hot woodfired pizza is now filling the air around West Burleigh with the arrival of Stoked – a new casual pizzeria from the team behind longstanding cafe, Nook Espresso. After months of work, the new neighbourhood gem is up and running, slinging pizzas every single day and night of the week. more
After more than 33 years, HOTA's original art gallery, which has seen more than 1.24 million visitors through the doors and around 700 exhibitions, has closed its doors to the public, heralding a thrilling new chapter for the city's arts hub. The Main Gallery's closure is another step in the evolution of HOTA's spectacular new $60.5-million purpose-built six-level gallery, which is set to open in early 2021. more
For a while now, Japan has held dominion over Australians seeking an exciting and enriching Asian escape. No shade at all to the land of the rising sun, but we’ve caught wind of another holiday destination that is well worth your attention – we’re talking Seoul, South Korea! From the delectable food offering through to the breathtaking vistas and killer cultural scene, this city is a diamond just waiting for you to discover it – not to mention you can get there in just over nine hours. Getting curious? To celebrate the fact that they now do flights directly to South Korea, we’ve teamed up with Gold Coast Airport to bring you the best bits of Seoul. Be warned – this list will incite some serious wanderlust and have you wanting to hop on the next available plane (which you can find here, by the way). more
To see an animal get released and get back home – that's the moment we all do it for ...~ Dr. Michael Pyne more
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world ...~ Robin Williams
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