The Weekend Edition: Gold Coast

Sip sake and feast on fine fare at Beun Modern Japanese in Mermaid Waters

By Jade Quinlivan 25 Feb 2021

Next door to a a 7-Eleven and a petrol station may not be the first location that springs to mind when you think of fine dining, but that's precisely what makes Beun Modern Japanese a little bit different from the norm. The quaint venue quietly opened its doors earlier this year and is dishing up an unexpected combination of tastes, techniques and flavours from around the world – a nod to chef Yusuke Ito's diverse culinary experience. more

Food & Drink

Experience deliciously authentic Italian gelato at Coolangatta’s new gelateria Ottimo

24 Feb 2021

There are some locales that have an unspoken reputation – when you know, you know. Ottimo on Marine Parade in Coolangatta is one of those places. The sweet gelateria opened its doors in December 2020 next door to Xenia Bar & Restaurant and is dishing up amazingly authentic gelato, flaky croissants, delightful danishes and top-notch brews of the caffeinated kind. Italian for 'excellent', Ottimo is firmly establishing itself as a bonafide local gem and once you get a glimpse of the goods, you’ll see why. more

Destination

Escape to retro design heaven at The Sunseeker Byron Bay

25 Feb 2021

Say hello to the new kid in town - the recently renovated retro motel The Sunseeker is bringing a little bit of vintage authenticity to the Byron Bay accomodation scene. With old-school tropical vibes meeting art and design from some of the area's most creative people, Byron's newest place to stay takes a beach holiday and adds a whole lot more fun. more

Food & Drink

Macca’s is giving us a taste of New Zealand with its new Cookie Time McFlurry

24 Feb 2021

When it comes to sweet treats, our Kiwi friends sure know what's up. Plenty of New Zealand's cult-status confections have made their way to our shores, from Whittaker's Peanut Slabs and Cadbury Perky Nanas to Pascall Pineapple Lumps and of course, Cookie Time. In a tastebud-tantalising twist of events, McDonald's is taking your favourite baked beauty, mashing it up and pouring it over its universally adored soft serve to create a new ice-cream flavour – the Cookie Time McFlurry. more

The Drop with Olivia Evans – Mediterranean summer in an Australian glass

Wine is a unique way to travel, particularly when you can’t. Grape varieties continue to be cultivated on Australian land, with rising interest in alternative strands that differ from the likes of your everyday pinot grigio. It makes for marvellous diversity and creative breadth for wine producers. For those of us who long to travel to regions out of reach, we can dream in our glass with produce that is both exotic and our own. more

Event News

Snap that flower field pic at Sunshine & Sunflower Day

24 Feb 2021

When life deals you a drought, grow sunflowers and they will come. This is what a farming family in Kalbar has done, and the result is a one-day celebration of flowers and family-friendly fun. Gather your gang and get ready to go road-tripping on Saturday March 27, and make sure to stop and smell the, uh, sunflowers at the inaugural Sunshine & Sunflower Day. more

Food & Drink

Enjoy a taste of the outback with meat delivery service Horizon Grazing

23 Feb 2021

The scorching midday heat, the smell of bug spray mixed with sizzling snags filling the air and a grumbling tummy getting louder as the minutes tick by – a Saturday arvo barbecue is an undeniable part of the quintessential summer experience. If you’re keen to pick up the tongs one coming weekend, we suggest ordering your next bevy of barbecue bites from Horizon Grazing – a paddock-to-plate experience that’s delivering ethically raised meat straight to your door. more

Food & Drink

The round-up: fire up your belly with some of the Gold Coast’s best Indian restaurants

23 Feb 2021

You just can't beat that overwhelming sense of satisfaction that comes with ripping apart some garlicky naan and dunking it into a deliciously creamy butter chicken from your local Indian restaurant. Are we right? You know we are. Whether you can handle the heat, or prefer to enjoy the more subtle flavours, there are plenty of delicious Indian joints that will suit your tastes. We've put together a handy list of some of the Gold Coast's best Indian restaurants that will really ignite the fire in your belly. more

Event News

Summer spritzes, paddock-to-plate feasts and clay dates – what’s on across the coast this weekend

24 Feb 2021

From a paddock-to-plate experience to an Elton John Tribute extravaganza, the coast is serving up its fair share of events this weekend. Here's a snapshot of what's on from Thursday February 25 to Sunday February 28. more

Destination

Spend a day picnicking, petting alpacas and learning about sustainable food practices at Ella’s Farm

25 Feb 2021

Ella's Farm is situated on a sprawling property in Bilambil Heights in Northern New South Wales. First and foremost, it is a certified organic permaculture farm dedicated to growing nutrient dense, chemical-free produce and educating the community about sustainable farming practices and organic food. A passion project for mother daughter duo Ella and Libby, Ella's Farm has been around since 2016 but only opened to the public in 2019. Their goal is to empower the community with knowledge and skills to foster wellbeing for person and planet. more

Event Highlights

Until 28 Feb 2021

So-Cal on The Lawn at The Star

Until 10 Feb 2022

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

Until 15 Feb 2022

Ladies Lunch at Carmody’s

Until 26 Aug 2021

The Burleigh Markets

28 Feb 2021

Be Our Guest at QT Gold Coast

1 - 5 Apr 2021

Byron Bay Bluesfest

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

Thu 25 Feb See all events today

Food Truck’n Thursdays

Aperol Summer of Spritz on The Rooftop

$35 local breakfast offer at Citrique

Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show

Next 07 Days See all events this week

Glass Child at HOTA

Midweek Marketta

Jan Preston – 88 Pianos Honky Tonk Town

Courtyard Summer Series at Dust Temple

Bundall Farmers’ Markets

Event News

Journey through Oaxaca at Dust Temple’s wanderlust-inspiring event The Traveller’s Table

22 Feb 2021

It’s no secret that we’re craving faraway lands and the feeling of adventure at the moment, and the good people at Dust Temple have come up with an event to satisfy even the most itchy-footed among us. The much-loved Currumbin haunt is bringing you The Traveller’s Table, an event that explores food and culture from global regions through the lenses of chefs, cooks, producers and sommeliers. more

Gentlefolk

Kmart’s online exclusives range has landed and goodbye paycheck, hello homewares

18 Feb 2021

It's undeniable to both ourselves and our bank accounts that our love for Kmart is eternal. Feeling down? Take a trip to your local store and you'll walk out with things you don't need, but also an improved overall wellbeing. Feeling great already? Step into Kmart and you'll somehow walk out feeling better ... and probably with a new throw, some PJs and a lamp. It's a mood-boosting, serotonin-giving shopping experience and yes, as you can you tell, we are kind of addicted. It's our duty, fellow Kmart enthusiasts, to inform you that the much-loved retailer has just unveiled an exclusive online range. We knew we memorised our credit card digits for a reason. more

Event News

Comedy’s finest are uniting for the knee-slapping GC Laughs Festival

18 Feb 2021

After the year we've had (surely it's not nearly March again?!), we could all do with a few laughs. Thankfully for us giggle-guts, the week-long GC Laughs Festival is making a triumphant return to HOTA this March and it's armed with a stacked bill of comedic heavyweights. Held from March 13–21, the knee-slapping event will bring eight days of non-stop laughs from some of the biggest names in the industry. more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

I felt compelled to write their stories in case others wanted to create a deeper connection with the wines these people make and why ... ~ Olivia Evans more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: Words of wisdom

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. ~ Albert Einstein