The coast's appetite for Japanese fare is showing no signs of slowing. From sashimi and sushi to deep-fried karaage chicken, we really, truly can't get enough of it. Earlier this month, Fifth Ave in Palm Beach welcomed a new dispensary of Japan's best snacks and sips in the form of Cafoo Izakaya. more
The 2019 Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards drummed up a record-breaking number of votes from locals. While the winners and runner-up venues from each category have been named, we're now revealing the top-ten places in each category. We put the call out for the city's best sipping spots – and the people have spoken! From beach bars to rooftops and hidden cocktail caves, here are the ten best bars on the Gold Coast, as voted by locals. more
Since 2014, hidden gem Willow Dining Room has been dishing up refined eats to locals from its quaint space along Lower West Burleigh Road. Recently, its doors closed – but lovers of this neighbourhood dining spot need not fret. A new incarnation of Willow (now known simply as Willow Dining) has reopened just a stone's throw from the original, with the under-the-radar gem more than doubling in size. more
One of the Gold Coast's most esteemed dining spaces, Nineteen at The Star, has announced the appointment of its new executive chef, Uday Huja. The internationally renowned identity will build on the platform left by outgoing chef Kelvin Andrews, shifting the sophisticated dining space into an exciting new phase. more
Taking inspiration from New York’s Chelsea Market and London’s Borough Market, this progressive new venture will play host to fresh food markets, restaurants, takeaway food joints, a smokehouse, brewery, exhibition hall, outdoor gardens, stage and kids’ playground. more
Like the sound of a pizza topped with ginger-beer-braised pork belly and a blistering crust stuffed with Byron Bay-made ricotta? How about a chasing it with a cocktail infused with a habanero-spiced honey that's sourced from Bumbles Cafe in Budds Beach? That's what you'll see dished up from the new food and cocktail menus at Southport sipping spot Aviary Rooftop Bar, which is bringing regional and native-Australian produce to your plates and tumblers. more
The Surfers Paradise Beer Garden. Oh, the memories. No matter what age you are, if you're a Gold Coast local then chances are you've ventured inside the long-standing watering hole at least once in your life. This week, the iconic site will enter into an exciting new era, with owners ALH Group to officially unveil its multi-million-dollar transformation in a bid to return the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden to its former glory. Here's a peek inside ahead of its opening this Friday August 16. more
From sophisticated fine dining to iconic Italian eateries and specialty steakhouses, there's really no shortage of dining options in Broadbeach. Within the suburb lies mini precincts like The Oracle, The Oasis, The Star Gold Coast and the Surf Parade strip, which are each dotted with a fine collection of venues for all tastes and budgets. To make it easy, we've put together a handy list of must-try restaurants in Broadbeach, all for your eating pleasure. Keen for more? Explore our Stumble Guide to discover what else Broadbeach has to offer. more
I think people are more in search of drinking better – not always more ...~ Luke Ridden more
It's known as 'the sunflower place', but Cudgen's Farm & Co is so much more than an Instagrammer's haven. The fully operational family-owned-and-run Kingscliff farm first started out as a small roadside stall at the front of the property, selling organic produce plucked straight from its rich, red soil. Soon after, its glorious sunflower fields began attracting hoards of locals and visitors clamouring to capture the sea of yellow while in bloom. Recently, owner Michele Stephens and her 'farm-ily' opened the doors to Farm & Co's newest addition – an on-site cafe that's delivering a farm-to-fork experience in its purest form. more
During the day, the team at Coolangatta's Espresso Moto (the younger sibling venue of the longstanding Palm Beach outpost) are busy dishing up its renowned breakfasts, seasonal lunches and Allpress brews to the masses. Now, locals can experience the goodness by night, with its beachside Dutton Street digs transforming into a gnoccheria after dark. more
Friday August 9 will see the return of the annual StreetSmart initiative that helps fund homeless services across Australia, so choose your caffeine supplier wisely. more
Friends, meet Lupo 2.0. It's been two years since the family-run eating house graced us with its presence – and now it's time to fall in love with Lupo all over again. Owners Brad, Thea and Harry Pearce have announced a new direction for the Mermaid Beach dining spot, reinventing it as an Italian bar and ristorante. more
From whispers of new Asian diners to The Bavarian's next location, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
It's been drilled into us since we were young – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, you don't have to tell us twice, because we're all for kick-starting our daily adventures with a hearty meal. As part of the EAT/drink Awards 2019, we put the call out to the fine people of the Gold Coast to nominate and vote for the places where you (and your stomach) reckon serves the city's best breakfast. We've already announced the winners, but now it's time to reveal the rest of the list. So, here it is – the Gold Coast's ten best breakfast spots, as voted by you. more
The legends at Miami brewery Lost Palms are known for their quality brews and intriguing creations (we're looking at you, key-lime-pie sour). Now, the team is showcasing the tastes of Australia in tinnie form with its all-new Native Series. more
A new multi-venue 'mini precinct' is set to take Broadbeach’s restaurant and bar scene to a new level – and it’s just weeks away. The firm behind the new $8-million development, The Good Time Group, has this week announced it will officially unveil the first of three venues within the dining hub before the end of August. more
Robina locals have this week scored a new specialty coffee spot in the form of the aptly named caffeine haven Dark Fluid Espresso. Boasting an all-day menu with a slight European lean, the new arrival is a breath of fresh air for the suburb's Easy T Centre, which is also home to the likes of Middle Eastern eatery Taboon and Tuk Tuk Thai restaurant. more
For a little over two years, Burleigh Heads bar Lockwood has been luring the curious down a dark alleyway to drink whisky and cocktails by candlelight. This week, the owners of the popular speakeasy opened their newest venture – a Mexican tequila bar and taqueria in Tugun. Named after a sacred bird that was honoured by the Aztecs, Caracara Cantina offers diners and sippers rustic and authentic Mexican fare alongside a fine selection of tequila and mezcal. more
There's something truly hypnotic about walking into a bakery. When that sweet smell of doughnuts and muffins merges with the savoury allure from the fresh pies and sausage rolls, it's an instant trigger for pure happiness. Have we got you craving that feeling? Satisfy your soul with a quick trip south of the border to Fuel Bakehouse's newest outpost in Cabarita. more
Penny pinchers tend to be mistaken for being miserly and stingy, but at the end of the day they're the ones with smug grins and pockets filled with cash. In honour of these frugal folk, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the Gold Coast's best cheap eats. This handy list will please your purse strings and your tastebuds – besides, who wants to cook when you can feed yo'face and still get change out of a $20 note? Not us. more
