Bars
That's Amaro! Sip a spritz with an Australian twist at Tamborine Mountain's new distillery, Loborn
Food & Drink

That’s Amaro! Sip a spritz with an Australian twist at Tamborine Mountain’s new distillery, Loborn

26 Jun 2024

Ah, happy hour. There’s nothing like a little tipple at the end of the day to make us feel like a job well done. The Italians not just invented happy hour, but perfected it with an aperitivo: a glass of your favourite drink for a pre-dinner perk up. Now there’s a new small-batch distillery in Tamborine Mountain embracing the Italian spirit, in particular, the amaro spirit, and giving it a true Aussie taste. Here’s everything you need to know … more

Coffee
From coffee cart to cafe – Liquid Things springs to life at The Corner in Palm Beach
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From coffee cart to cafe – Liquid Things springs to life at The Corner in Palm Beach

26 Jun 2024

Dean Hyland is no stranger to Palm Beach. Keeping locals well caffeinated since 2009, when he co-founded Barefoot Barista, Dean has witnessed the suburb's incredible evolution first-hand from behind various coffee machines. This time around, he's partnered with Cleve Robinson to create Liquid Things, which resides on the high-profile site on the corner of 15th Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach. The new caffeination station aims to bring a bit of the 'old Palm Beach' back to the booming beachside suburb.  more

Restaurants
Feeling fancy? Splash out on a fine dining feast at The Star Gold Coast
Food & Drink

Feeling fancy? Splash out on a fine dining feast at The Star Gold Coast

26 Jun 2024

Whether you're planning a special occasion, treating your significant other, or just want to indulge in a fancy feast with friends, it can be hard to find the perfect place that ticks all of the boxes. As it turns out, there’s one culinary mecca that has you covered, no matter what you're in the mood for. From sumptuous seafood to indulgent Italian, we've rounded up some of the top spots for fine dining at The Star. more

Food News
Get the dish on a month-long Christmas in July feast, new dates for our favourite pop-up and a (free) cookbook for a cause
Food & Drink

Get the dish on a month-long Christmas in July feast, new dates for our favourite pop-up and a (free) cookbook for a cause

25 Jun 2024

A lot is happening on the Gold Coast (and surrounds) these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of the coast’s food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your taste buds. This week we’ve got word of long lunches, sumptuous seafood-filled feasts and cinnamon doughnuts by the creek. Read on for all of the details ... more

Food News
Sunshine Coast’s latest distillery Harrington Bjugård is bottling up local botanicals with Scandinavian style
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Sunshine Coast’s latest distillery Harrington Bjugård is bottling up local botanicals with Scandinavian style

19 Jun 2024

Sunshine Coast welcomed a new addition to its growing roster of spirit brands this week with the launch of Harrington Bjugård Distilling. Co-founded by Ellinor and Nicholas, this new gin house has fused the pair’s respective Swedish and Australian heritages to brew a sophisticated debut recipe. Drawing upon classic techniques, mid-century aesthetics and robust botanicals, Harrington Bjugård Distilling is here to shake and stir the gin game. more

cafe
Get the scoop – Yo-Chi is opening its fourth Gold Coast location at Robina Town Centre
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Get the scoop – Yo-Chi is opening its fourth Gold Coast location at Robina Town Centre

19 Jun 2024

Ever since we got our first taste of the cult dessert dispensary Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt back in 2022, we've been hooked. And we're not the only ones, with a line regularly reaching the roadside at both its Broadbeach and not one but two newly opened Surfers Paradise outposts. In excellent news for shoppers with a penchant for chilled confections, Robina Town Centre has welcomed the Gold Coast's fourth Yo-Chi to The Promenade precinct. more

Coffee
Get caffeinated at Miami's new organic espresso bar and micro roastery – That’s Whyld Coffee Roasters
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Get caffeinated at Miami’s new organic espresso bar and micro roastery – That’s Whyld Coffee Roasters

19 Jun 2024

Coffee is, on the whole, an inherently social drink. Often enjoyed in communal settings, sparking conversations and connections, the energy-enhancing elixir is a non-negotiable daily ritual for many of us. But if you're the kind of person who likes to go deep and explore different origins, brewing methods and chatting all things coffee, we reckon you'll love the cut of That's Whyld Coffee Roasters' jib. more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

Sandy and Julie Cameron
Enjoy the challenge, trust in science and keep following the vision ... ~ Sandy and Julie Cameron more
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Native Harvest at Sanctuary Cove celebrates local produce and Australian native flavours
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Native Harvest at Sanctuary Cove celebrates local produce and Australian native flavours

18 Jun 2024

Pepperberry, lemon myrtle, wattleseed and Davidson plum are just a few of the unexpected ingredients you'll find peppered across the menu at Native Harvest. Assuming prime position overlooking the marina at Sanctuary Cove, the venue utilises home-grown flavours and spices to elevate familiar breakfast and lunch classics into a flavour experience that is slightly unexpected-yet-delicious. more

Food News
The Sporting Globe Bar and Grill and 4 Pines Brewing Company have unveiled a joint $6.5-million venue
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The Sporting Globe Bar and Grill and 4 Pines Brewing Company have unveiled a joint $6.5-million venue

13 Jun 2024

If you grew up on the Gold Coast, chances are you have at least one hazy story that involves traipsing up (and down) the stairs at the Hard Rock Cafe. The slightly sticky floor, the bands, the burgers – it was an icon, no doubt about it. When the much-loved sip spot called last drinks in 2022, it left a guitar-shaped hole in our hearts. After a brief hiatus, we've got our first glimpse at its successor – a concept that sees see two industry titans come together to create one very impressive new venue. It's called The Sporting Globe x 4 Pines and it officially opens this weekend – have a look around ... more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: the team behind Kirra's much-loved Siblings is set to open Hanks
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Pavement Whispers: the team behind Kirra’s much-loved Siblings is set to open Hanks

12 Jun 2024

When Siblings opened in Kirra in 2022, it was like a breath of fresh, salty air to the famed foreshore. Since then, the beachside suburb has evolved in to quite the foodie hub, with the likes of Kirra Beach House, Kirra Beach Hotel, Pipi's by Brisbane's Gambaro Group, Agave Rosa and Billy Chow, joining the fold. Pretty soon, the booming locale is set to welcome another hospitality venue from the family behind the much-loved Siblings. It will be called Hanks, and here's what we know so far ... more

Food News
The round-up: Set the mood with the best date spots on the Gold Coast
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The round-up: Set the mood with the best date spots on the Gold Coast

12 Jun 2024

So you’ve got a date. Congratulations! But now the real pressure starts. Where are you going to take them? The internet is full of outlandish ideas for fanning a spark from tandem skydiving to buying a swan-shaped paddle boat, but when it comes to romance we prefer to keep it simple. Nothing too pricey or elaborate, just you and your boo in some sweet venues. Because we love love we’ve put together a list of spots with just the right vibes to get the flirting flowing. Whether you’re looking to wine and dine, catch up with a coffee, or just grab a nightcap, we’ve got the locales that will have your date saying, “Wow, you have such an in-depth understanding of the Gold Coast dining scene. Kiss me you fool!” more

Food News
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary unveils a new paddock-to-plate restaurant and events space called The Homestead
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary unveils a new paddock-to-plate restaurant and events space called The Homestead

12 Jun 2024

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a Gold Coast institution. Originally opening as Currumbin Bird Sanctuary in 1947, the venue has been etched into childhood memories for generations. Late last month, the wildlife and conservation park welcomed what could be its most anticipated new addition in its 77-year history – The Homestead. Restaurant by day and function and events space by night, here's everything you need to know ...   more

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Not your typical takeaway – Good Times Deli is bringing gourmet burgers, banh mi and iced Milo to Southport
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Not your typical takeaway – Good Times Deli is bringing gourmet burgers, banh mi and iced Milo to Southport

05 Jun 2024

What do you get when two chefs walk in to a tradie tuckshop? While it may sound like the beginning of a dad joke, it's actually the beginning of the Good Times Deli story, which is here to bring stacked sandwiches, burgers and deli delights to the northern end. Southport's new noshery is the handiwork of chefs Russell Maich and Chris Watson, who between them have five decades of cooking experience across a broad range of cuisines, from five-star hotels to market stalls. Here's everything you need to know ... more

Food News
Stay toasty at these Gold Coast restaurants with fireplaces
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Stay toasty at these Gold Coast restaurants with fireplaces

05 Jun 2024

It's been a particularly frosty start to the season, which makes us think we're in for a wild winter. While it might be pretty tempting to hibernate and binge-watch Netflix until the warmth returns, you'd be missing out on one of the season's true joys – drinking wine by the fire. So it is without further ado, we've rounded up some of the Gold Coast's best restaurants with crackling fireplaces ... more

Food News
Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure around Latin America at Coolangatta's Big Papi's Cocina
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Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure around Latin America at Coolangatta’s Big Papi’s Cocina

05 Jun 2024

We come across a lot of restaurants in this line of work and each one has a unique story to tell. Every now and then, a place pops up that stops us in our tracks. It’s an intangible feeling that says 'this one is different'. Big Papi’s Cocina in Coolangatta is that place. Dedicated to contemporary Latin American street food, the venue promises to excite your senses with punchy flavours, interesting sips and one big personality ... more