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Beer yoga, tipsy Twister and indie-rock gigs – all of the fun things to do at this year's Crafted Beer Festival
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Beer yoga, tipsy Twister and indie-rock gigs – all of the fun things to do at this year’s Crafted Beer Festival

12 Jul 2023

Fans of froth rejoice – Crafted Beer Festival is back for not one but two huge days of goodness at the idyllic beachside precinct of Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach from September 9–10. As well as a whistle-wetting line-up of hot-off-the-canning-line brews, the festival boasts sizzling entertainment and fun activities like live music, comedy acts and beer yoga. Here are some of the jolly ventures you can undertake at this year's Crafted Beer Festival ... more

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Hot choccies and even hotter spas – how to warm up this winter on the Gold Coast
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Hot choccies and even hotter spas – how to warm up this winter on the Gold Coast

23 Jun 2023

If you plan on spending winter inside the comforts of your heated home with a blanket, some red vino and your favourite streaming service, we totally get it. But, if like us, doom scrolling Netflix leads to a serious dip in your dopamine, then this article is for you. We've rounded up some of the best ways to cure the seasonal scaries, keep you toasty warm and treat your taste buds to seriously fire treats. From hot spas to Sunday roasts, here are five activities to help warm you up this winter on the Gold Coast ... more

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Sip and snack your weekend away at Providore Park, the new epicurean event taking over Roma Street Parkland
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Sip and snack your weekend away at Providore Park, the new epicurean event taking over Roma Street Parkland

08 Jun 2023

If you're anything like us and consider a weekend of wining and dining the perfect pasttime, then we've got some exciting news for you. A fresh flavour-filled event is taking over Roma Street Parkland from Saturday July 8 to Sunday July 9, pairing top-notch drops and excellent eats with live entertainment, masterclasses and primo pop-ups. Here are all of the drool-worthy details ... more

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Buckle up for the biggest-ever BLEACH* Festival featuring 38 events over 11 jam-packed days
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Buckle up for the biggest-ever BLEACH* Festival featuring 38 events over 11 jam-packed days

07 Jun 2023

Gearing up for its 12th year, BLEACH* Festival is marking the milestone with its most ambitious program to date – 300 artists, 218 performances and 38 events including two world premieres across five hubs. Go ahead and block out your calendar from August 3–13, because you're not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. Here's what the 2023 iteration of the Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival has in store ... more

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Brews, bites and beats – Crafted Beer Festival is back for two days of froth-filled fun by the beachside
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Brews, bites and beats – Crafted Beer Festival is back for two days of froth-filled fun by the beachside

02 Jun 2023

Love beer, cider and all things boozy and bubbly? This next piece of news is for you – Crafted Beer Festival is back for another year, and you can take your pick from 400 delectable drops from more than 50 of the nation's best craft breweries, cideries and seltzer makers. The 2023 edition is raising the bar to be frothier than ever, taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 9 and 10. Here's a taste of what's on offer ... more

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Cheese the day at this indulgent Cheesemakers Dinner in Broadbeach
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Cheese the day at this indulgent Cheesemakers Dinner in Broadbeach

01 Jun 2023

Do you go ga ga for gouda? Are you mad for manchego? Perhaps you're crazy about camembert? Whatever type of cheese sends you into a frenzy, we can all agree, cheese in general is perhaps the most heavenly morsel that can hit our lips. That's why we think you should treat yourself to the gouda life and book yourself in for the inaugural Cheesemakers Dinner at Room 81, which will be uniting a top-notch chef with Woombye Cheese Company. more

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A series of art-and-food events are coming to Pipit Restaurant
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A series of art-and-food events are coming to Pipit Restaurant

23 May 2023

Pottsville's shining culinary star, Pipit Restaurant, is the first solo venture for awarded chef Ben Devlin and his partner Yen Trinh. The acclaimed eatery celebrates the best seasonal produce from the Northern Rivers area, with local native ingredients brought to life through woodfired cooking. Soon, something slightly different will appear on the acclaimed eatery's menu – art. From May to July, a series of art-and-food events are coming to Pipit Restaurant, and will see the epicurean hub meld creativity with culinary excellence. more

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Lunchtime feasts, supper clubs and tantalising tipples – Dine BNE City is sure to keep you satiated this June
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Lunchtime feasts, supper clubs and tantalising tipples – Dine BNE City is sure to keep you satiated this June

17 May 2023

Usually we're all about meal prep but, for the month of June, might we suggest giving yourself a break from the bulk-made frittata and cans of tuna? That's because, hungry readers, Brisbane City is going to be transformed into a food-lover's paradise when Dine BNE City takes over from June 1–30. There are more than 110 special offers and events, and you can snag a deal (or two) a day from your pick of the lot, from high-flying establishments to budget-friendly feasts. The program offers midday munchies, evening eats and tantalising tipples – read on to find out what's in store ... more

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Wine walks and opera-filled feasts – live life deliciously at these Dine BNE City special events
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Wine walks and opera-filled feasts – live life deliciously at these Dine BNE City special events

12 May 2023

This June, a sizzling selection of Brisbane’s best restaurants and bars​ will be turning up the heat for The City's biggest annual culinary celebrations. Transforming The City into a melting pot of eating, drinking and merrymaking from June 1–30, Dine BNE City will showcase the vibrancy of Brisbane’s food scene with a jam-packed program of more than 110 culinary events. We're talking wine walks, champagne dinners, decadent degustations, Italian feasts with a side of opera and much more. Here are five of the most special (and very flavoursome) happenings well worth your patronage ... more

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Dine BNE City – a month-long celebration of eating, drinking and merrymaking – returns this June
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Dine BNE City – a month-long celebration of eating, drinking and merrymaking – returns this June

09 May 2023

Over 30 days, some of Brisbane's best restaurants and bars​ will be turning it on for one of the biggest drinking- and dining-centric celebrations on the social calendar. Transforming The City into an epicentre of epicurean extravagance for all of June, Dine BNE City will celebrate the vibrancy of Brisbane's food scene with a jam-packed program of more than 110 offers and events, including exclusive set-menu lunches, sensational supper soirees, cocktail-chasing bar hopping and one-off dining experiences. The full Dine BNE City program drops today – here are the highlights ... more

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Gin-blending classes and feasts amongst the fields – five flavour-packed events to check out during Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
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Gin-blending classes and feasts amongst the fields – five flavour-packed events to check out during Scenic Rim Eat Local Month

09 May 2023

Calling all curious culinary adventurers and fired-up foodies – from Thursday June 1 to Sunday July 2, the Scenic Rim's restaurants, farms, breweries and food businesses will unite to host 139 mouth-watering events for Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. With the program now a month long, there is a smorgasbord of sumptuous events for foodies to feast on, from flower picking and gin-blending masterclasses to feasts amongst the field and harvest festivals. Here are five of our top picks that must be experienced during the month-long celebrations ... more

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Spoil mum with love, libations and a three-course Italian lunch at Cucina Vivo
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Spoil mum with love, libations and a three-course Italian lunch at Cucina Vivo

08 May 2023

This is not a drill – Mother's Day is this weekend and if you're yet to book in for a celebratory meal, consider this next piece of information your saviour. This Sunday May 14, The Star Gold Coast's impressive Italian restaurant Cucina Vivo is gearing up for a truly tantalising feast that will knock mum's socks off. We're talking jam-packed antipasti platters served with top-notch wine and salivation-inducing seafood dishes paired with primo prosecco. Before you secure your seat, here's what you can expect at this lavish lunch ... more

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A superb three-course feast awaits at Be Seen on the Green, a culinary event presented by The Weekend Edition
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A superb three-course feast awaits at Be Seen on the Green, a culinary event presented by The Weekend Edition

04 May 2023

Looking for an excuse to pack up the car for a roadtrip? We're more than happy to give you one! We're proudly partnering with Scenic Rim Eat Local Month to present Be Seen on the Green, a tantalising three-course culinary adventure that will take over The Bowl in Boonah on Saturday June 17. Ready to be bowled over by delicious bites, exceptional bevvies and live entertainment? Here's what awaits on the green ... more

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Be transported to the streets of Paris at this luxe Mother's Day high tea
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Be transported to the streets of Paris at this luxe Mother’s Day high tea

03 May 2023

They say mums deserve the world, and while we wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment, a round-the-world trip can be a tad expensive. If a family holiday is simply out of the question this month, then fret not – there’s a place serving up French opulence to celebrate Mother’s Day and it's closer than you think. We’re talking delightful desserts, top-notch champagne and chic decor that will transport you to France without the hefty price tag and ridiculously long plane ride. more

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Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother's Day
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Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day

26 Apr 2023

Mother's Day is just around the corner and while flowers and candles are lovely, it appears that all most mums want is to spend some quality time with their children. Luckily for you, The Star Gold Coast is here to help with its bounty of top-notch restaurants. Primo places like Cucina Vivo and Garden Kitchen & Bar are set to treat mum to a delicious meal, some wine and, most importantly, a few hours of uninterrupted time with the ones she loves most. Here's a rundown of what's happening ... more

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Rally your crew and roll out a rug – HOTA's Hawker Night Markets are back!
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Rally your crew and roll out a rug – HOTA’s Hawker Night Markets are back!

18 Apr 2023

While we're not exactly excited for the chilly temperatures of winter (anything under 20 degrees is basically Antarctic conditions to us Gold Coasters), we're very much keen for the return of HOTA's hawker-inspired night markets. Taking place this June, this twilight event is celebrating gourmet international flavours, live entertainment and wholesome community vibes. Ready to feast your way around the globe? Read on for all of the delicious details ... more