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Tweed’s Worst Burgers gets a new lease on life as Riverland Kitchen

17 Apr 2024

Here at The Weekend Edition, we aren't in the business of negative press, so let it be known that it's not us appointing the title of Tweed Heads' 'Worst Burgers' – it was the name of the venue that formerly resided in the corner spot along Kennedy Drive. The creek-fronting eatery has been given a new lease on life (and a new name) with a fresh ownership team, including a hatted chef, as well as a people-pleasing menu that champions local produce. Take a peek ... more

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George’s Deli brings towering toasties, purple doughnuts and Filipino flavours to Kingscliff’s Marine Parade

17 Apr 2024

We love a good fusion. Chilli and margaritas? Genius. Mexican-flavoured pizza? Yes please. The beachside suburb of Kingscliff has welcomed a new kind of fusion that weaves together Filipino flavours with American-style toasties and doughnuts. It's called George's Deli and it's sprung to life along Marine Parade. Here's everything you need to know about the bright-orange newcomer ... more

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Doughed brings New York-style cookies, doughnuts and focaccia sandwiches to Hope Island

09 Apr 2024

When it's not uncommon to be greeted by a line out the door, it's pretty clear you are doing something very right. Doughed at Hope Island has arrived on the northern foodie scene with a bang, dropping some seriously drool-inducing doughnuts, craving-curing cookies and some damn tasty focaccia sandwiches. The concept is about bringing together a holy trinity of food-related hankerings into one convenient outpost with the added bonus of coffee and matcha. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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The owners of Etsu Izakaya and the founders of Burleigh favourite Commune have taken over Canvas Palm Beach

03 Apr 2024

Almost three years to the day since Mitch and Nerissa McCluskey handed over the keys to their beloved Burleigh Heads institution Commune, the pair has stepped back into the daytime dining scene, taking the reins of Canvas Palm Beach. Nestled beneath Magnoli Apartments, the pair took over the spot just prior to Easter and wasted no time putting their own spin on the venue and menu. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Rise and shine with coffee and baked goods from Awaken Cafe in Coolangatta

03 Apr 2024

If, like us, you firmly believe that the morning doesn't truly begin until after coffee, pull up a seat at Awaken Cafe, which has sprung to life at the base of Awaken Residences in Coolangatta. The quaint coffee nook is the latest culinary offering from Gambaro Group, joining a sibling spot upstairs called Pipi's, as well as a swag of Brisbane institutions including Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, Gambaro Hotel, the Black Hide Steakhouses and Persone. Here's what you need to know ... more

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From the ocean to The Oxley – Sunkist Eatery unveils a fresh new seafood focus and extended hours

27 Mar 2024

Since opening the eagerly anticipated first stage, The Oxley 1823 has, unsurprisingly, become a hive of activity. From the first whir of Buoy's coffee machine right through until the doors close, there's a seemingly never-ending stream of caffeine seekers, folks in search of a feed and shoppers milling about making the most of the culinary and lifestyle destination. The precinct's newest nosh spot, Sunkist Eatery, has recently debuted a seafood-centric menu featuring what could very well be some of the city's freshest oceanic delights. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Feast on fried-chicken Bennys and blueberry-topped toast at Robina’s new Gathering Co.

12 Mar 2024

While a lot of places claim to be kid friendly, some venues have it down to a fine art. If you're on the hunt for somewhere that's easy for little ones, has a fully fenced playground, brews a damn fine coffee with a drool-inducing menu, you need to add the newly opened Gathering Co. to your hit list. more

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Tarte Beach House launches a new gin cocktail range featuring Margot Robbie’s Papa Salt

06 Mar 2024

From the moment Papa Salt's first batch of Coastal Gin hit the virtual shelves, it was seriously hot property. The easy-drinking spirit, created by our gal Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Charlie Maas and Regan Riskas, has taken the spirit world by storm, selling out within minutes two days of its release. Now, thirsty Gold Coasters with a penchant for a G&T or a gin and soda can get a taste of the tipple at Currumbin's Tarte Beach House. more

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Calling croissant connoisseurs – Palm Beach’s Well Bread & Pastry has opened a second spot in Miami

24 Jan 2024

If you reside in or around Miami and possess a penchant for artisan baked goods, go ahead and get excited – Palm Beach's powerhouse pastry slinger Well Bread & Pastry has opened a second outpost in your hood! Taking over the vacant space that was formerly home to Zaraffas's Coffee at Miami One Shopping Centre, the new nook is a handy outpost for coffee, croissants and, of course, crusty loaves of all kinds. more

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The round up: best eats in Brunswick Heads

18 Jan 2024

Where the river meets the sea – Brunswick Heads has the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to choose between spending your weekend on the beach or by the river, you can do both. With everything in one spot there’s no need to leave, and you won’t want to once you’ve tried these coastal town eats. more

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Brisbane’s The Gambaro Group lifts the lid on two new Gold Coast dining spots

17 Jan 2024

The Gambaro Group has long been synonymous with elevated epicurean experiences in Brisbane, boasting a portfolio of some of the city's most notable restaurants, including Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, Gambaro Hotel, the Black Hide Steakhouses and Italian restaurant Persone. Last year, the hospitality family announced it would be opening not one, but two new venues on the southern Gold Coast – Mediterranean restaurant Pipi's and casual noshery Awaken Cafe, both taking prime position atop Point Danger overlooking Rainbow Bay. Exciting new details have now been revealed about the coast's newest beachside dining spots, including the targeted opening date. Here's what we know ... more

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Soak up great vibes and even better breakfast at Mylk Well in Palm Beach

10 Jan 2024

Promising the unbeatable combination of good people, great vibes and even better breakfast, it's no surprise that Palm Beach locals have been quick to embrace Mylk Well, the light and bright new cafe that's taken over the space formerly home to the long-standing Hachi Japanese Restaurant. The Gold Coast Highway-fronting caffeination station opened its doors late last year with the goal to fill a gap in the suburb's offering for a top-notch morning meal. Here's what awaits you at Mylk Well ... more

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Embrace the sunny side of life at Coolangatta’s brand-new Mediterranean eatery, Kefi Cafe

10 Jan 2024

Over the summer break (if we can even call it that), the Gold Coast welcomed an array of new spots to add to your must-hit list. One such newcomer is Kefi Cafe, on the corner of Griffith and McDonald Street (under Reflections Tower two). The beautiful new tangerine-hued Mediterranean-inspired eatery is founded on the principle of serving soul-nourishing food made with love. If you could do with a little health after the holidays, here's everything you need to know ... more

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The year in review: a baker’s dozen of the Gold Coast’s best cafe openings of 2023

19 Dec 2023

As we hurtle towards the final weeks of 2023 and the out-of-offices begin to flood in, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the year that was. 2023 brought some seriously drool-inducing bakeries, sandwich slingers and boutique coffee spots aplenty. We’ve collated a list of what we think are some of the year’s best new cafe openings, from the extraordinary to the neighbourhood nooks. In no particular order, here are our picks … more

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All-day breakfast, gourmet grocer and butcher – The Oxley opens its highly anticipated first stage

07 Dec 2023

Described as ‘the Gold Coast’s newest culinary and lifestyle destination’, The Oxley 1823 in Nobby Beach is undoubtedly one of the year's most anticipated new precincts, cementing the beachside suburb as a culinary hub. The first stage of the iconic development opened its doors over the weekend, delivering an epicurean experience that celebrates food, culture and community. Take a peek inside ... more

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Pavement Whispers: The owner of Seadog is set to open a new breakfast-centric cafe at The Oxley

22 Nov 2023

As construction on Mermaid Beach's hallmark project The Oxley nears completion, we've got our first glimpse of one of the cornerstone tenants of the brand-new lifestyle precinct – it's called Buoy and it's the latest from Brodie Green, who also owns Burleigh's famed coffee slingers Seadog and Seadog in the Park. The new eatery is set to introduce a whole new concept that is focused on all-day breakfast. Here's what we know so far ... more

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Broadbeach favourite Metro Coffee opens a sibling spot in Burleigh Heads

15 Nov 2023

When it comes to dining out on the Gold Coast, we're spoilt for choice. A great problem to have, sure, but it doesn't necessarily make the decision-making process any easier. Bringing together the trifecta of convenience, quality and accessibility, Broadbeach favourite Metro Coffee has opened a sibling spot in the beachside suburb of Burleigh Heads. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Robina’s much-loved Barbosa Fine Food Deli moves across the aisle to a spacious new spot

08 Nov 2023

Barbosa Fine Food Deli has been the old faithful at the entrance of The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre for the past six years. Somewhat hidden in plain sight, the deli and cafe has turned the page on an exciting new chapter that sees more space and some tasty new additions added to the menu. Here's everything you need to know about the brand-new (old) favourite ... more

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The round up: some of the Gold Coast’s best kid-friendly restaurants

07 Nov 2023

Anyone with little humans in tow knows how challenging it can be to eat out at an actual restaurant. Sure, you will probably spend most of your meal trying to get your offspring to stop mashing miscellaneous food into the table, or making a speedy bee-line for the nearest exit, but you don't have to do the cooking or washing up so it's still a win. Whilst most restaurants do their best to accommodate tiny tribes with the addition of high chairs and kid's menus, some places have kid-friendly dining down to a fine art. To help make things a little easier on parents and carers, we've compiled a handy list of family-friendly restaurants and cafes that make eating out a breeze. Okay, maybe not a breeze, but breezier perhaps. more

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Stairwell Coffee launches The Well, a cute nighttime-only cocktail and caffeine dispensary

23 Oct 2023

While some might associate Surfers Paradise with the Slingshot, Schoolies and late-night revelry that we'd rather forget, locals know a different Surfers. One that hosts a tight-knit community of friendly faces, avid beachgoers and coffee lovers. These are the people who can sniff out a top-notch quality brew, and most of the time this innate ability leads them to Stairwell Coffee, a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in the heart of Surfers Paradise. This pint-sized piccolo maker has just extended its operations by launching The Well, a snug evening-only cocktail and coffee spot. more