From whispers of new Asian dining spots to vegan ramen bars, 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
Cocktail making is an art form. Sure, we're all for wine, beers and nips of spirits – but when you're treating yourself to a cocktail, you want it to be great. Luckily for us Gold Coast folk, there are plenty of establishments and watering holes that have nailed the craft of cocktail making, with plenty of super-talented humans creating magic from behind their bars. As part of the EAT/drink Awards 2019, we asked locals to nominate and vote for the best places for cocktails on the Gold Coast. It's time we lifted the lid – here's the top ten. more
Well known for its juicy Angus beef patties, oh-so-crispy chicken burgers and deliciously creamy 'concrete' custards, beloved Queensland burger joint Betty's Burgers is upping the ante with a sophisticated limited-edition menu item – a delicious lobster roll. The best part? You won't have to fork out the big bucks. more
If winter has you craving deliciously warm comfort food, you’re not alone! Sometimes you just can’t beat the satisfying crunch of the crispy, flaky exterior and the gooey, steamy centre of a good old-fashioned pie. From not-so-dirty street pies to the more exotic varieties, we’ve round-up some of the coast’s best pies to sink your teeth into. more
Whether you've been eagerly counting the weekends until Christmas (there are less than 10, by the way) or you're firmly in denial that it's already October, Four Pillars invites you to sip some festive cheer with its limited-edition batch of Australian Christmas Gin. more
Between insane work deadlines and jammed carparks filled to the brim with frenzied shoppers, December is the definition of hectic. If you need a little something to look forward to at the end (or start) of the day, give yourself or a fellow whisky lover a real gift by way of a whisky advent calendar by Whisky Loot and have yourself a merry little Christmas. more
Calling all caffeine crusaders – this is your ultimate hit list. Earlier this year, we asked you guys to nominate and vote for the best coffee on the Gold Coast, as part of the 2019 Gold Coast EAT/drink awards. You sipped, savoured and cast your votes, and we thought it was high time to reveal the entire top ten list. So, here it is – the Gold Coast's ten best coffee spots, as voted by you! more
Sometimes wines are hit and miss. Some will make your tastebuds do a little happy dance and linger in your memory long after the last sip whilst others are destined to be erased. If you have ever experienced the pain of falling in love with a wine at a restaurant but have then forgotten the name of it when you went to find it again (possibly because you enjoyed it a little too hard) or you want to relive a special memory with a particular drop but have no idea where to find it, you need TextWine in your life. more
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Whether you love a simple latte or are a self-confessed coffee connoisseur, chances are you'd scoff at the thought of drinking instant coffee. Well, dear readers, as Bob Dylan once mused, the times they are a-changin' because Blackboard Coffee Roasters has gone and made instant coffee cool again. Yes, really. more
Fish and chips – it's one of life's great indulgences. Given our city's coastal location, we're certainly not short on decent fish and chipperies, with plenty of local hangs utilising our amazing local produce to give us some darn tasty sea-based nosh. From fancy fish and chips on porcelain plates to the kind consumed out of a box on a picnic rug – here are a bunch of must-try fish and chip joints on the Gold Coast. more
The Tweed region's identity as one of the most bountiful seafood pockets in the country is the driving force behind the southern end's newest restaurant, Gallura Italian. The dining spot, located on Stuart Street (which lies just behind Coolangatta's main strip), is inspired by the island town of Sardinia – a place where respect for local produce is the core of all culinary traditions. more
Jess Winters and Peter Tutton have been curbing caffeine, breakfast and lunch cravings from their neighbourhood cafe Double Barrel Kitchen in the backstreets of Mermaid Waters since mid-2016. After capturing hearts and stomachs of locals in the area, the duo began to scout for a second location. As with their flagship cafe, Jess and Peter went against the grain and resisted the appeal of high-traffic coastal precincts, instead securing a striking waterfront location within Sunland's new Marina Concourse apartment development in Benowa. more
Australia's first Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria is opening right here on the Gold Coast – and it's just weeks away. Inspired by the famed British chef's travels through Italy, the popular concept is set to deliver simple, honest and tasty food at an affordable price. more
The Queen's Birthday long weekend is upon us! Whether you're keen to get up early and milk the most out of the day or sleep in and venture out in search of strong coffee and bacon some time around noon, we've got your back. Here is a handy list with a bunch of places that are open on the Gold Coast on Monday October 7, for your eating and drinking pleasure. more
Last night, Monday September 30, the Australian food scene’s finest gathered in Brisbane to celebrate the pinnacle of culinary excellence – the Good Food Guide Awards. Our country’s best restaurants and bars were all vying for the accolade of a chef’s hat (or two, or three) – so without further ado, here are the spots from Queensland and beyond who walked away with top honours. more
The Gold Coast is swimming with stellar seafood joints, which is really no surprise given that we're surrounded by some of the best sea-based produce in the country. When you crave seafood, you want to seek out the best of the best, so we've put together a handy list of the top seafood restaurants on the Gold Coast for you and your fishy friends. more
While there's no shortage of Mexican eats on the Gold Coast, there's a new player in town that's promising to do things a little differently. Margarita Cartel is a fun and casual new arrival aiming to replicate traditional Mexican street food – and give it a vibrant South American twist – right in the heart of Burleigh Heads. more
Just last week, the bustling seaside strip of Nobby Beach welcomed its newest dining spot and watering hole, Nobby's Rock. There's a fun collection of libations behind the bar, while in the kitchen renowned local chef Joel Byrant (ex-Hyde Paradiso, Seaduction, Oskars and Songbirds) is delivering everything from pastrami-and-pickle sandwiches to prawn raviolo. more
It's that time of year again – Melbourne Cup is hot on our heels! It's time to work out where to be fabulous with your fillies and sip with your stallions on Tuesday November 5, so we took the liberty of collating a handy list to help you decide where to celebrate Melbourne Cup on the Gold Coast. It’s time to saddle up, pop some bottles and get a little bit fancy. more
For the past few months, peering eyes have been watching the construction activity on the rear part of the building that houses Asian eatery and bar FuFu in Mermaid Beach. Well, we can now reveal the news that FuFu is about to get a sweet new neighbour – a high-end doughnut dealer that goes by the name The Doughnut Affair. Here's what you need to know. more
