When father and son duo Brad and Harry Pearce temporarily bowed out of the Gold Coast dining scene after years at the helm of Broadbeach establishment Espana, which later became Franc's Wine Bar & Deli, we knew something special would be brewing. Their latest venue is Lupo, a quaint eating house in the centre of Mermaid Beach, complete with an open-fire oven and a pretty rad horseshoe-shaped bar. more
We'll freely admit that we have an obsession with cheese. We love all of the cheeses. If you too fall into this category, then it's time to brace yourself, because Queensland's first Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart store has opened on the Gold Coast. Be warned, our cheese-loving pals – this could tip you into a new-found addiction. more
If you're a seasoned Korean BBQ-eater, then you'll second the notion that it's a pretty tasty and totally interactive dining experience. For those a little green to it, think tender cuts of marinated meats, which you sizzle at your table on a traditional Korean-style barbecue, alongside plenty of delicious banchan (side dishes). It's fun, authentic and usually creates a pretty vibrant atmosphere. If you're keen to experience the goodness, then here are bunch of places to get your Korean BBQ fix on the Gold Coast. more
If you're a gin sipper, you would most probably be familiar with the goodness of Cape Byron Distillery, which gave us the Brookie's flagship rainforest-infused gin earlier this year. Well, the Brookie's crew are at it again, with the release of its limited-edition Byron Slow Gin – yes, it's call 'slow', not 'sloe', and here's the delicious reason why. more
Labrador's Paper Cup Coffee has been satisfying coffee drinkers on the northern end ever since its doors opened back in 2015. Now, the popular cafe is taking a caffeine-fuelled leap, with a second Paper Cup venue opening on Southport's Ferry Road this week. more
Yamagen at QT Gold Coast, the city's longest-running Japanese restaurant, has undergone a major transformation, which is set to bring the dynamic vibe of downtown Tokyo to the heart of Surfers Paradise. Whilst the name remains unchanged, the new-look Yamagen combines its rich 30-year history with an eclectic new style, putting an innovative and modern spin on traditional Japanese izakaya-style dining. The doors to Yamagen will officially reopen on Friday July 28 – here's your sneak peek inside. 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 2017 Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards, we put the call out to you guys, our readers, 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
If you live by the mantra that 'ramen is life', then we need your eyes and ears. Ramen Danbo is one of Japan's largest ramen-bar chains, and it has just opened its first Australian ramen bar in the right here on the Gold Coast. It's time to get slurping, friends – this is as authentic as it gets. more
I love to play with all kinds of ingredients, but I will always fall back on what I know best – these bold flavours and delicious slow-smoked barbecue ...~ Dustin Osuch more
Whilst there are plenty of dining options in bustling Surfers Paradise, eateries with a health-conscious wholefoods ethos are few and far between. On Friday July 14, this gap (along with the gap in your stomach) will be filled when Knox Dining opens its doors in the new-look Circle on Cavill precinct. Local hospitality duo, brothers Greg and Brad Turvey, are behind the new Surfers Paradise hang, which offers a refined spin on wholesome food, delivered with a subtle dusting of Asian flavours. more
A fly-under-the-radar group of talented lads have officially unlocked the door to the Gold Coast's newest speakeasy bar. Well, we say 'unlocked' figuratively, because the door will actually remain locked during opening hours – you have to send a text message when you're at the front door, and the well-dressed team will welcome you in. True to its speakeasy style, Lockwood has no signage, it's hidden in a Burleigh Heads alleyway ... and it's like nothing we've ever seen before. more
This Friday July 7 marks a sweet and momentous day in the foodie calendar - World Chocolate Day. To celebrate this truly significant occasion, we put together a respectable list of some pretty fabulous chocolate-themed dishes from various kitchens across the Gold Coast. Be warned though, everything you see here will surely make you weak at the knees. more
From whispers of speakeasy bars to new coffee hubs, 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
If you've ever ventured to Melbourne, then you'd most probably be familiar with the gooey, buttery goodness of the Butterbing cookie sandwiches. Pals, our time has come – you can now find these drool-worthy cookie sandwiches right here on the Gold Coast. Oh, and they are here to stay. more
Vegan food can be yummy and decadent. There, we said it. Well, actually, it was local vegan baker Tiffany Phillips that said it, we just thought we'd pass the message on. Tiffany is the talent, brains and hands behind Bvked, a local business dedicated to crafting delicious vegan desserts. If you know what's good for you (guys, these are actually good for you), then you'll get yourself familiar with this glorious creator and seller of vegan goodness. more
If you thought fish and chips were reserved for 'cheat days', then you're probably right. There's a lot of oily, grease-dripped and hangover-curing varieties out there – but there's a new kid on the block called Wild that's changing the perception by putting a more refined and health-conscious spin on fish and chips as we know it. more
Truffles are the silver lining of winter. Next time you complain about the cold, just stop and think that we have the cooler weather to thank for truffles – rich, glorious truffles. Right now, we're in the thick of truffle season, and The Star Gold Coast is shining the light on these delicacies by releasing a series of special truffle-infused menus to be enjoyed across the month of July. more
If consider yourself a croissant connoisseur (there are a few of you) or a passionate lover of pastry, then you'll be delighted to know that Brisbane's French Patisserie is heading south of the border, with its deliciously sweet new space to open in the heart of Salt Village in Kingscliff this Saturday July 8. more
The enviable and totally charming south-of-the-border pocket of Tweed Heads is about to get a whole new foodie vibe. This Saturday July 1, the doors to the southern end's newest eatery, LOT TWO, will swing open, bringing a new wave of sustainable dining to the Terranora creekside. Think ethically sourced produce, seafood fresh from the local trawlers and some of the best waterfront views around. more
Meat lovers, you'd best pay attention to this. There's a delicious new smokehouse in town by the name of Buffalo Sears. The new eatery and bar softly opened its doors in the heart of Burleigh Heads this week and, whilst the vibe is fun, local and super relaxed, these guys take their smoking very, very seriously. It's time to loosen that belt a few notches – here's what you need to know. more
Now, we know that some of you may see the words 'raw food' and 'vegan cakes' and run for the hills thinking you'll be bombarded with tasteless treats, bland salads and generous wafts of incense. Let's get you out of that mindset right now by introducing you to the newly opened Nude Sisters Whole Food Kitchen – a hip and healthy vegetarian cafe that is putting a sleek and totally delicious new spin on raw, healthy and 'whole' foods. more
