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Tweed's all-new Loki Cafe puts a tasty vegan spin on all of your hearty favourites
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Tweed’s all-new Loki Cafe puts a tasty vegan spin on all of your hearty favourites

11 May 2017

Let us introduce you to two meat-free mates – Aner Penava and Aaden Halbert. The duo are the brains behind a rad new (predominantly) vegan cafe that opened its doors this week in Tweed Heads. The new eatery is called Loki, named after the mischievous mythological 'god of trickery' – and rightly so, because when you take one bite out of the Mac Daddy burger, and you'll be fooled into thinking it's the real (meaty) deal.  more

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Buoy Oh Buoy brings Blackboard brews, tasty bites and nautical vibes to the north
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Buoy Oh Buoy brings Blackboard brews, tasty bites and nautical vibes to the north

27 Apr 2017

We all know there has been a lot of foodie hype coming from the Gold Coast's southern end. So, we're understandably pretty pumped to shift the spotlight to the city's north with a rad new daytime gem called Buoy Oh Buoy. The nautical-themed caffeine-fuelled space recently opened its doors in the heart of Paradise Point, injecting a cool new vibe into the relaxed waterside hub. more

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Munch on homestyle eats in the Burleigh backstreets at Home Plate Kitchen
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Munch on homestyle eats in the Burleigh backstreets at Home Plate Kitchen

09 Mar 2017

Burleigh Waters and Varsity Lakes residents, rejoice! There's a tasty new local that is bringing homemade goodness to your hood. If you like your hollandaise sauce made from scratch, have an obsession with haloumi (we'll put our hands up there) and get your jollies out of the smell of fresh-baked sweets, then consider Home Plate Kitchen your new neighbourhood hang. more

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Palmy, meet your new neighbourhood cafe – Mr Bengel
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Palmy, meet your new neighbourhood cafe – Mr Bengel

01 Mar 2017

The wait is over. The highly anticipated opening of Mr Bengel in Palm Beach will happen this Monday March 6. The new daytime hub is the latest notch in the belt for renowned Gold Coast restaurateur Adam Haralampou, who is also the brains behind popular Burleigh Heads establishments Justin Lane and Harry's Steak Bistro & Bar.  more

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Dippy eggs, lattes and homestyle eats at Southport's new Frigg cafe
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Dippy eggs, lattes and homestyle eats at Southport’s new Frigg cafe

09 Feb 2017

Sometimes, all you need is some dippy eggs in your life – they're healthy, good for the soul and give you a subtle reminder of yesteryear. Southport's newest cafe, Frigg (yes, we'll get to the name in a moment), is all about good, honest food and it's turning the belief that going out for breakfast or lunch is a 'treat' on its head. Here, you'll find everyday food, done well – and the cool vibe and darn good coffee is just a bonus. more

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Lavender lattes, raw treats and vibrant meat-free eats at Tweed's new Sozo Square
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Lavender lattes, raw treats and vibrant meat-free eats at Tweed’s new Sozo Square

19 Jan 2017

It's a known fact that you eat with your eyes, and the southern end's newest vegetarian eatery, Sozo Square, is spinning some visually appealing meat-free nosh from its fancy new digs in the heart of Tweed Heads. Here's the catch though – this is vegetarian food that not only looks amazing, it's also darn tasty. So for those of you that think 'vego' food is just about cold mung beans and bland tofu, we're about to prove you wrong. more

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Euro Grill spreads its tasty burger love with a new beachside Burleigh venue
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Euro Grill spreads its tasty burger love with a new beachside Burleigh venue

19 Jan 2017

If you've ever been to Euro Grill at Treetops Plaza, you'll know of its famous burger fare. For the past five years, the daytime hub has been pumping out hearty breakfasts by morning, and fresh, tasty burgers by lunch. Now, the popular eatery has expanded its foodie wings with another venue in the heart of Burleigh Heads, this time it's with a cool night time spin – cue beers, burgers and beachside vibes.  more

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Get stuck in at Fingers and Bones' new Mermaid Beach space
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Get stuck in at Fingers and Bones’ new Mermaid Beach space

15 Dec 2016

The Mermaid Beach cafe and garden space formerly occupied by bakery Vivré a Vie has been brought back to its former glory with catering company Fingers and Bones setting up its first namesake eatery. Perched along the Gold Coast Highway, the vibrant new space is run by husband-and-wife team Dennis and Leigh Duncanson, who are starting small with daytime fare – but you'll want to keep your eyes on this place because come 2017, it'll be on for the young and old. more

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The Priory Kitchen
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The round-up: Brisbane bound – the best new spots to check out over summer

15 Dec 2016

It’s been a ripper year in Brisbane’s food scene, with several cafes, bars and restaurants popping up and quickly securing a place in our hearts (and stomachs). That’s not to say that the Gold Coast hasn’t been absolutely crushing it too – it has! But perhaps you haven’t seen all of what 2016 brought to Brisbane. Should you be swinging through town over the summer period, give your tastebuds the Christmas gift they deserve and park your caboose in a seat at any of these locales. These are some of the best places that opened this year, and don’t you deserve the best? We think you do. more

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Bear Espresso brings contemporary foodie vibes to Robina's industrial precinct
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Bear Espresso brings contemporary foodie vibes to Robina’s industrial precinct

13 Dec 2016

Industrial areas are generally overlooked when it comes to contemporary fare and top-notch coffee, despite the fact that these are among the busiest daytime precincts in any city. Local chef Michael Smith, who has the likes of the Sofitel and Hayman Island on his resume, is sparking change for Robina's industrial district with his new venue, Bear Espresso. Opening on Wednesday December 14, the new espresso bar and eatery on Energy Circuit will inject a fresh new vibe to the bustling precinct with its modern take on daytime fare. more

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Meraki Whole Food Kitchen brings healthy nosh to the north
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Meraki Whole Food Kitchen brings healthy nosh to the north

24 Nov 2016

Food is fuel – and there is nothing more satisfying than tucking into a hearty meal knowing that it's actually darn good for you. Chirn Park's newest foodie gem Meraki Whole Food Kitchen is bringing its ethos of healthy wholefoods to the northern end of the Gold Coast with everything from acai bowls and superfood smoothies to healthy burgers and pizzas. If you thought the words 'healthy' and 'tasty' would never appear in the same sentence, then we're about to prove you wrong. more

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The round-up: where to get smashed avocado on the Gold Coast for less than $22
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The round-up: where to get smashed avocado on the Gold Coast for less than $22

27 Oct 2016

So, old mate Bernard Salt came out this week saying that young Australian’s should be spending less money on breakfast. Say what? Yep, the demographer reckons that instead of spending $22 on smashed avocado on toast, the money would be better invested into a home deposit. Whilst Bernie is a whiz at crunching the numbers, we reckon he’s a little off the mark with his $22 estimate. We’re all for planning for the future, but you can’t blame the beloved avocado for our spending habits – after all, what’s breakfast, brunch or lunch without a good smear of the green stuff? With respect to Mr Salt (um, his surname is kinda delicious and goes well with avo anyway) here’s a few places across the Gold Coast where you can get smashed avocado that won’t cost you $22. more

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The round-up: our guide to throwing a killer office Christmas party
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The round-up: our guide to throwing a killer office Christmas party

13 Oct 2016

It’s that time of year again – we’ve hit the peak and now it’s a speedy downhill roll to the silly season (weeee!). Those of you who have been delegated the task of planning the office Christmas party, it’s your time to shine. Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered on this one, with a bunch of Christmas party ideas sure to please everyone from the stubborn Grinch’s to the silly-season fanatics. more