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Things to do on the Gold Coast this (long) weekend — Food

Things to do on the Gold Coast this (long) weekend

21 Jan 2020

Helloooo, Australia Day long weekend! There's plenty happening across all corners of the Gold Coast this weekend. If you're chasing specific Australia Day events happening on Sunday January 26, get your eyes on this this handy round-up. For all other events this weekend, from Hottest 100 Countdown events (on Saturday January 25) to happenings on Monday January 27 (that's the public holiday for Australia Day) and everything in between, then keep reading! Stay safe and enjoy it, pals! more

Let's sip! QT has launched an outdoor summer high tea featuring bottomless jugs of Aperol — Food

Let’s sip! QT has launched an outdoor summer high tea featuring bottomless jugs of Aperol

16 Jan 2020

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

Live gigs to karma kegs – show your support at these local fundraising events for bushfire relief — Food

Live gigs to karma kegs – show your support at these local fundraising events for bushfire relief

09 Jan 2020

Our country is hurting and it needs our help, whether it's from direct donations (go you!), supporting some of the amazing businesses that have pledged a percentage of profits (take a peek at our list here) or heading along to a charity event and parting with some pennies. If you're keen for the latter, here are a few local fundraising events for you to hit with the crew. more

Experience an all-you-can-eat (and drink!) vegan affair at Aviary's plant-based bottomless brunch — Food

Experience an all-you-can-eat (and drink!) vegan affair at Aviary’s plant-based bottomless brunch

19 Dec 2019

There's no doubting that the concept of bottomless brunches (or bottomless anything) is a great vibe – but more often than not, the plant-based crew are left with very few options when it comes to what they can eat and drink. Well, vegan revellers, there's a boozy brunch happening this summer that's going to make all of your dreams come true. Mark Saturday January 11 in your diary and get set to graze and sip 'til your heart's content at Aviary Rooftop Bar's Plant-Based Bottomless Brunch. more

Glamorous race days to delicious cabaret – five must-do events on the Gold Coast in January — Food

Glamorous race days to delicious cabaret – five must-do events on the Gold Coast in January

19 Dec 2019

While we always give you a thorough rundown of things to do on the Gold Coast each weekend, sometimes it's nice to look a little further ahead so you can round up the crew and really make a real day (or night) of it. So, without any further ado, here are five must-do events happening on the Gold Coast in January. more

Be a baller and sip frozen margs from a poolside cabana at The Star Grand — Food

Be a baller and sip frozen margs from a poolside cabana at The Star Grand

19 Dec 2019

Summer is back, baby! If you're already feeling the heat, we have some very refreshing news. Up until now, the palatial pool at The Star Grand has been reserved for the fortunate folk who happen to be guests of the hotel – but as Bob Dylan once mused, the times they are a-changin' and until the end of January, locals are able to enjoy the dreamy pool facility as a day guest by booking their own private cabana – complete with frozen margaritas and Mexican eats! more

Sip champagne trackside at The Beach Club pop-up — Food

Sip champagne trackside at The Beach Club pop-up

21 Nov 2019

This summer, you're invited to sip free-flowing Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial trackside at the Aquis Park Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club over two big days of glamour and racing on January 4 and 11. The Beach Club is guaranteed to be the hottest ticket in town, keen to know more? Read on! more

Bottomless brunches, neon parties and killer Sunday sessions – what's on at Southport Sharks this summer — Food

Bottomless brunches, neon parties and killer Sunday sessions – what’s on at Southport Sharks this summer

21 Nov 2019

It's that time of year – the sun is shining, we're all getting into the festive spirit(s) and being out and about is far more appealing than sitting on the couch all weekend. If you're looking at your social calendar for December and want to inject some live music and long, boozy brunches into the mix – and also balance it out with some yoga and wellness – we'd suggest taking a peek at what's on at Southport Sharks this month. We've handpicked five of our favourite summer events to get you into the spirit – iCalendars at the ready! more

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Hatted toasties – Labart teams up with Rosella's for a night of cocktails and jaffles — Food

Hatted toasties – Labart teams up with Rosella’s for a night of cocktails and jaffles

07 Nov 2019

Hatted Burleigh Heads restaurant Labart is taking over Australiana-themed bar Rosella's for one night only. Block out Sunday November 17 in your diaries for a night of fancy jaffles and never-before-seen cocktails. more

Get 'em while they're hot – Miami Marketta's all-you-can-eat Mussel Festival is back this November — Food

Get ’em while they’re hot – Miami Marketta’s all-you-can-eat Mussel Festival is back this November

23 Oct 2019

Calling all (sea)foodies – the Gold Coast's wildly popular all-you-can-eat Mussel Festival is back! These sweet and oh-so-tasty molluscs will be dished up in unlimited quantities for one day only at Miami Marketta on Sunday November 24. Get set to feast until you drop. more

Federal's Doma Cafe joins forces with Barrio Byron Bay for a one-night-only Japanese feast — Food

Federal’s Doma Cafe joins forces with Barrio Byron Bay for a one-night-only Japanese feast

14 Oct 2019

Deep in the Byron Bay Hinterland lies the leafy village of Federal. Those in the know associate this tiny town with being the home of Doma – a Japanese cafe that's always bustling with locals and visitors vying for a taste of its renowned dishes, from the fresh sushi hand rolls to the towering breakfast burgers topped with golden korokke. On Tuesday October 29, the Doma team will be venturing out of the hinterland for a one-night-only collaboration with Byron Bay's Barrio Eatery & Bar. more

‘Tis (almost) the season – voco Gold Coast's Christmas soirees are here to help spread the festive cheer — Food

‘Tis (almost) the season – voco Gold Coast’s Christmas soirees are here to help spread the festive cheer

10 Oct 2019

We don't want to make you panic (actually, we do – it's time to hustle) but just so you know, Christmas is quite literally around the corner. If you've been allocated the task of organising the Christmas party for your work family, real-life family or extended group of friends, and are quivering under the pressure of delivering something memorable, fun and delicious, we're here to help. Well, actually the team at voco Gold Coast are the ones helping you – we're just here to give you a heads up so you can nail it. more

Feast on pretzels, spatzle and Bavarian doughnuts at Oktoberfest on The Lawn this month — Food

Feast on pretzels, spatzle and Bavarian doughnuts at Oktoberfest on The Lawn this month

03 Oct 2019

We blinked and all of a sudden it's October, which means two things – it's a slippery slope to Christmas but perhaps more importantly, it's Oktoberfest time! This year, The Star is transforming The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar into a mini-Munich for a month-long celebration complete with salty snacks as big as your head, cheesy spatzle and juicy schnitz. more

Experience an 18-course Japanese degustation at Kiyomi's exclusive Omakase series — Food

Experience an 18-course Japanese degustation at Kiyomi’s exclusive Omakase series

03 Oct 2019

A series of rare and exclusive Japanese dining experiences is happening over four nights this October, set to take curious diners on a truly unique culinary journey. Each event features 18-plus courses and are capped at just six diners. Intrigued? Read on ... more

Give your Friday feasts a nostalgic spin with ‘proper' British and Irish fish and chips — Food

Give your Friday feasts a nostalgic spin with ‘proper’ British and Irish fish and chips

02 Oct 2019

While us Aussies enjoy light-hearted battles and friendly banter (mainly on the sporting field) with folk from the UK and Ireland, we tip our hats to them for one thing – their fish and chips. Crispy battered fillets, slightly softened chips (not crunchy), mushy peas and squirts of malt vinegar are the building blocks for proper fish and chips, and one Gold Coast bar is aiming to replicate the beloved delicacy in true British and Irish style. more

Venture south to experience the tastes of Tweed Valley at the first annual Tweed Artisan Food Weekend — Food

Venture south to experience the tastes of Tweed Valley at the first annual Tweed Artisan Food Weekend

26 Sep 2019

The produce, people and places that make the Tweed region so spectacular are being elevated into the spotlight this spring with the first annual Tweed Artisan Food Weekend. Pop October 18–20 in your diary and get ready for three days of sipping, feasting and exploring. more

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days — Food

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days

26 Sep 2019

When summer rolls around, an air of excitement always hits. There's a little extra spring in your step and the cheer stretches from ear to ear – and it's all in anticipation of the year's end and being able to spend time with family and friends. From December 1–15, HOTA is capturing the thrill of spending summer 'at home' on the Gold Coast by hosting one of the biggest event series' the arts and culture precinct has ever seen. Staying put this summer? You'll be glad you did. more

Burleigh Pavilion to plate up plant-based pub food for a one-night-only vegan feast — Food

Burleigh Pavilion to plate up plant-based pub food for a one-night-only vegan feast

03 Sep 2019

Generally speaking, pub food doesn't offer a whole lot of options for plant-based eaters. For the vegan crowd that truly miss being able to devour greasy, cheesy and smoky pub classics – we've got good news. On Thursday September 19, Burleigh Pavilion will be hosting a one-off Vegan Feast, recreating a series of moreish dishes using entirely plant-based ingredients. more

Sample Food Festival returns for a day of feasting with the region's top chefs — Food

Sample Food Festival returns for a day of feasting with the region’s top chefs

29 Aug 2019

Northern New South Wales' ultimate one-day food event, Sample Food Festival, is back on Saturday September 7. This year, it's armed with a stellar line-up of chefs, producers and restaurants who will converge to showcase the richness and diversity of the region's renowned food bowl. more

Alex Munoz Labart joins Harvest Newrybar for a one-night-only dining experience — Food

Alex Munoz Labart joins Harvest Newrybar for a one-night-only dining experience

28 Aug 2019

Renowned chef Alex Munoz Labart, owner of Burleigh Heads dining space Restaurant Labart, has teamed up with the fine folk from Harvest Newrybar for the next instalment of its Wild Harvest Chefs Series to be held on Wednesday September 11. more

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