Sure, after-dark revelry is fun, but how great are daytime sessions and long lunches? You can enjoy the glorious sunshine, indugle a little, and be all tucked up in bed at a respectable hour. If you're searching for a long lunch where all the hard work is done for you (including pouring your own bubbles) then Champagne Weekends at The Star could be just what you're looking for. more
While we're loving that the daily temperatures are a little more bearable now, one of our favourite things about transitioning into the (slightly) cooler months is seeing a new wave of seasonal produce hit the kitchens. Summer may be over, but things are starting to heat up on the events circuit, so we've cut through the crowd and hand picked five fun and seriously tasty food (and drink) events happening across the Gold Coast to help you celebrate the best of autumn. more
What's better than a weekend brunch? A bottomless weekend brunch. Southport's Aviary Rooftop Bar is hosting the bottomless brunch of your dreams on Saturday April 13 – think custom spritzes, croque madame pizzas, glorious brunch bites and free-flowing Prosecco in the sunshine. more
Iconic Australian chef Ben Shewry, the brilliant mind behind three-hatted Melbourne restaurant Attica (which this year reached number 20 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list) is coming to Byron Bay for an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. It's happening on Wednesday May 1 at Harvest Newrybar – this is a true bucket-list situation, friends, so do not miss out. more
A bunch of Australia's most renowned chefs and producers are joining forces for a one-night-only dining experience at popular Byron Bay eatery Three Blue Ducks at The Farm. Held on Sunday March 31, Surfing Chefs for SurfAid is one feasting event you won't want to miss. more
The team behind one of the Barossa Valley's most iconic vineyards, St Hugo, is descending on the Gold Coast this March for an unmissable one-night-only wine event. The Fireplace at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is opening the doors to its intimate dining space (and its glorious wood-fired oven) to host the exclusive evening on Friday March 22 – and you're invited. more
Renowned Newrybar dining spot Harvest has lifted the lid on its first Wild Harvest Chefs Series for 2019 – and this one is going to be pretty darn special. The unmissable event, to be held on Wednesday March 6, will see celebrated Tokyo-based chef Matthew Crabbe join forces with Harvest's head chef Alastair Waddell for a one-off dining experience. more
Gin is king, but you already knew that. Though, what you might not know is how your favourite gin is made, the nuances between different gins and what pairing ingredients will really make your gin shine. If you're ready to learn a little more about your favourite drops of juniper, then get your fine self along to the three-course Gin Degustation event at Mr PP's in Southport this month. more
We're only a few weeks in and already 2019 is looking mighty fine – so it's time to fill up your social calendar with goodness. From iconic rock concerts to ice-cream festivals, there's plenty happening across the Gold Coast this January. We've picked out five of the best that need to be on your radar. more
From time to time we've brought you delicious news about the Wild Harvest nights at Newrybar dining gem Harvest – the events where noteworthy chefs from around the country descend on the leafy hinterland region and spend a day foraging with the Harvest team, before coming together to create and deliver an innovative menu based on the day's edible discoveries. If you loved the concept but never got to experience it, here's some news for you. more
Foodies, open wide – Tweed's Biggest Dinner Party is back! On Saturday December 1, the streets of Murwillumbah will come to life for a one-night-only event that will showcase the taste and flavours from the tweed region through a progressive marketplace dinner. more
Glitter and waffles and champagne – oh my! On Saturday November 24, QT Gold Coast will explode with a flurry of sparkling champagne, high heels and fine food with an unmissable pre-summer brunch event – A Feast Fit for a Queen. Keen for a cocktail-filled gourmet brunch with a splash of drag? Um, yasss kween! more
Living the solo life ain't that bad. Think about it – no kids, no significant other, no worries. Look, instead of focusing on what you don't have, let's shine the light on what you do have – time. Being time rich is truly the pinnacle, but there's an art to nailing the hours you've got spare. That's where we come in. In the spirit of maximising your independence, we've teamed up with the fun folk at Smith Collective, the coast's innovative new rental community and retail hub, to give you some ideas on how to really nail the single life on the Gold Coast this summer. more
Live your best life. Now, that's a set of words that are thrown around a lot these days, but how many of us actually do live our best lives? When the time comes that you stumble across your significant other, you're kind of expected to settle down, buy a house, save whatever little money is left after mortgage repayments and, you know, just generally scale back our lives completely to prepare for the future. Sound familiar? Well, the folks at Smith Collective, the coast's revolutionary new rental community, want to flip the script on 'adulting' for couples. We're in the know (it's our job), so Smith Collective teamed up with yours truly to let you know all about the best upcoming events and must-do foodie experiences across the Gold Coast. Forget Netflix and toasties on the couch – this is how you do it. more
A sea of bright-red berets will take over Broadbeach from November 10–11 for the annual Bonjour French Festival. The much-loved multicultural event will see Kurrawa Park come to life for two days of French food, music, entertainment and even a snail-eating competition. C'est si bon! more
How great are Friday nights? There's really no better way to welcome the weekend than with a couple of knock-off cocktails sided with some tasty snacks. Though, sometimes it's good to spice things up and you know, really let your hair down. Enter Stingray Lounge and its new Latin-inspired Friday night session, Rumba Caliente. Prepare to get a little, uh, hot under the collar. more
Spring is here, which means that right now we're in the midst of some of the year's most delicious produce. Luckily for all of the food-loving folk among us, the city's top kitchens are going to great lengths to produce some amazing culinary magic with the season's best ingredients. If you're looking for a unique way to indulge in the delights of spring on the Gold Coast, then the Dinner Under the Stars experience will be right up your alley. more
Foodies and music lovers, your attention please. Southport's annual mid-spring bash is back again to light up the streets with a smorgasbord of international cuisine, live concerts and non-stop entertainment for one night only. Pop Saturday October 6 in your diary – this is one sunset street party you do not want to miss. more
The tastes of the Victorian vineyards will land on the Gold Coast this October with renowned winemaker Seppelt Wines hosting a one-night-only wine dinner at Carmody's Restaurant and Bar. Pop Tuesday October 9 in your diary and get set to be taken on a five-course journey around the Barossa. more
Let's all take a moment to appreciate how great Fridays are. It's the end of the working week (for most) and two days of sweet, sweet freedom are hot on our heels. There was a time when Friday lunches were all the rage on the Gold Coast – and we're pretty delighted that this end-of-week dining tradition is back in the spotlight with a delicious twist thanks to the talented team at cutting-edge Japanese eatery, Yamagen. more
