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Coffee with conscience – Murwillumbah welcomes Old Quarter Coffee Merchants
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Coffee with conscience – Murwillumbah welcomes Old Quarter Coffee Merchants

24 Apr 2024

Murwillumbah is a town on the rise. Surrounded by incredible natural beauty including World Heritage National Parks and rolling green hills, it's not at all surprising that more and more people are gazing upon the area with a newfound appreciation. Punctuated by hobby farms and banana plantations, Murwillumbah is attracting a new demographic that has spurred some exciting new hospitality ventures in recent years including Bistro LIVI, Tweed River House and Keith, to name just a few. Joining the line up is Ballina-born Old Quarter Coffee Merchants, which recently opened a quaint sip spot on the corner of Murwillumbah Street. Part social enterprise, part specialty roaster, this is not your average bean slinger.  more

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The round-up: what's open Anzac Day, Thursday April 25
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The round-up: what’s open Anzac Day, Thursday April 25

24 Apr 2024

This Thursday April 25 is Anzac Day, which means we have another public holiday heading our way – hooray! For those on the hunt for a strong coffee (perhaps to help them wake up for a dawn service), breakfast with the family or a spot of lunch with the crew, then we've got your back – here are a bunch of places on the Gold Coast that are open on Thursday April 25 for Anzac Day 2024. more

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Get the dish on dragon eggs, bottomless brunch and secret menu items
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Get the dish on dragon eggs, bottomless brunch and secret menu items

24 Apr 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 some delectable new menus, edible dragon eggs and bottomless brunch. Read on for all of the details ... more

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Miami Fish Market debuts a hot-food menu featuring fish and chips, caviar-topped potato scallops and Patagonian toothfish
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Miami Fish Market debuts a hot-food menu featuring fish and chips, caviar-topped potato scallops and Patagonian toothfish

23 Apr 2024

Fish and chips is a culinary staple for many households, but what do you really know about the origin of the seafood? It was this very question that compelled Paul and Fallon Gloftis, the husband-and-wife duo behind Miami Fish Market, to create a brand-new hot-food menu. They've spent the last three years establishing a network to source arguably the best seafood from around Australia and New Zealand, and now, you can enjoy the likes of Patagonian toothfish at a picnic table with a side of chips and sunshine. It's fish and chips, but not as you know it ... more

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Ditch the city for a paddock-to-plate paradise this Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
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Ditch the city for a paddock-to-plate paradise this Scenic Rim Eat Local Month

18 Apr 2024

If you've been looking for an excuse to escape the city for a little getaway to the Scenic Rim, look no further. The region's annual celebration of producers, growers and flavour makers – Scenic Rim Eat Local Month – is back with a mammoth program of long lunches, leisurely farm tours, family-friendly events and must-attend festivals. If you've got a few spare weekends between June 1–30, the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month program has a bevy of events that will be well worth a road trip. more

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Tweed's Worst Burgers gets a new lease on life as Riverland Kitchen
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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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Nonnas eat free! Dessert dispensary Yo-Chi celebrates new Pistachio Papi collab with Share The Chi day
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Nonnas eat free! Dessert dispensary Yo-Chi celebrates new Pistachio Papi collab with Share The Chi day

17 Apr 2024

You’ll soon be able to find the nutty nectar of cult-favourite brand Pistachio Papi at a Yo-Chi near you. The green, godly spread has joined forces with the Melbourne-born frozen-yoghurt spot – letting you add the decadence of 100% Italian pistachios to your next swirl. To celebrate, Pistachio Papi has decided to pay homage to the queens of the sweet treat by giving away free Yo-Chi to nonnas everywhere. more

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George's Deli brings towering toasties, purple doughnuts and Filipino flavours to Kingscliff's Marine Parade
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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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Say hello to holiday mode with tasty sips for your pre-flight pleasure at Gold Coast Airport
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Say hello to holiday mode with tasty sips for your pre-flight pleasure at Gold Coast Airport

17 Apr 2024

If you ask us, your holiday begins as soon as you get to the airport, go through security and enter that illustrious limbo where a feeling of calm floats over. Time is irrelevant and ordinary rules (such as a wine after midday) are thrown out the window. With Gold Coast Airport’s multimillion-dollar transformation, jetsetters can embrace this time between check-in and take-off by indulging in the new bars and restaurants. We’ve rounded up all of the new spots where you can wine and dine before you fly. more

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Doughed brings New York-style cookies, doughnuts and focaccia sandwiches to Hope Island
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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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Sip gin cocktails and shape a bonsai tree at The Collective's Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
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Sip gin cocktails and shape a bonsai tree at The Collective’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

09 Apr 2024

As we here in the southern hemisphere are bracing ourselves for the colder months, those on the north side are basking in spring. One of the most extraordinary places to witness the changing of the seasons is Japan, where from March to May the country is awash with pink and white as cherry blossoms bloom. If you haven’t made any future travel plans to Japan, The Collective in Palm Beach might just be the next best thing. more

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The owners of Etsu Izakaya and the founders of Burleigh favourite Commune have taken over Canvas Palm Beach
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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
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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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Oyster platters and prawn trawlers – feast on the freshest seafood at Sanctuary Cove
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Oyster platters and prawn trawlers – feast on the freshest seafood at Sanctuary Cove

02 Apr 2024

There are so many benefits to living on the Gold Coast, but one big win for us is that we have easy access to some of the freshest seafood in the country. The mouth-watering seafood on offer here is only matched by the insatiable views. For those who want to enjoy both, Sanctuary Cove has an ocean of signature restaurants right on the marina. Dive in below to explore our fishy favourites. more

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The round-up: follow your nose to the Gold Coast's best bakeries and patisseries
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The round-up: follow your nose to the Gold Coast’s best bakeries and patisseries

02 Apr 2024

Is there anything better than the aroma of freshly baked bread? Or biting into a flaky, buttery croissant? That's a trick question because the answer is no, obviously. That moment when you walk into a bakery or patisserie is like a comforting hug – and it's not uncommon to go a little weak at the knees. If, like us, you love nothing more than schmearing salted butter on a piece of fresh sourdough, have a slightly unhealthy obsession with sausage rolls and consider cream-filled choux bombs a breakfast staple (they are), then you'll take great pleasure in working through this list of must-try bakeries and patisseries on the Gold Coast.  more