Say hello to Oomite x Pepe Saya Butter, the beautiful lovechild of two Australian artisan makers – a creamy wheel of unsalted Pepe Saya cultured butter, carefully blended with the all-natural salty goodness of Oomite spread. The limited-edition release is your delicious chance to try Oomite at home, but be warned – it's addictive! more
Pottsville is fast becoming a foodie destination in its own right, and the newest jewel in the Northern Rivers town’s crown is Black Drop Cafe. With excellent coffee, an imaginative and refreshing menu and a relaxed vibe befitting its laidback hometown, Black Drop is a must-visit on your next trip down south. more
Nestled in Burleigh's backstreets with no obvious signage to speak of, La Bella Cellar is somewhat of a local secret. The quaint 30-seater is booked to capacity nightly thanks to its mouth-watering menu of small bites, perfectly crisp pizzas, and a seriously impressive selection of sips from its geographically broad wine list. If you've not yet had the pleasure, consider this your official invitation because the clandestine bar and restaurant has changed with the seasons to deliver a new menu featuring some cockle-warming Italian wines and bites. more
It caught us by surprise too but just in case you missed the memo, there's another long weekend on the horizon – hooray! Yep, the Labour Day public holiday is coming up on Monday May 3 and here's a handy list of what's open across the Gold Coast. more
It's hard to beat a sunset session with a killer view to accompany your well-earned afternoon aperitif. Well, friends, we hope you're sitting down because we have some very exciting news – Surfers Pavilion is set to open its doors for the first time on Saturday April 24 – just in time for the double long weekends we have coming our way! Here's everything you need to know ... more
It's a combination both rich and indulgent, perfect for savouring as the nights grow cooler and longer – this dessert experience from the culinary creatives at Yamagen is something you'll want to linger over. As part of Yamagen's whisky and chocolate month, the rare Japanese whisky Hibiki 21 and chocolate bonsai tree pairing is one of the most luxurious dessert experiences on the coast. more
Although the weather is getting cooler, it's never not a good time for ice-cream. If you're craving a frosty treat, then there's a new kid on the block that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth – KitKat ice-cream sticks. This delicious iced dessert is the baby of Australian ice-cream maker Peters and the choc-loving folks at Nestlé, who decided to put a new spin on the classic KitKat chocolate bars – and our tastebuds are eternally grateful. more
If you're a true gelato connoisseur, you'll know that there's nothing like a top-notch scoop – forget the flouro artificial colourings and sickly sweet flavours, and think quality ingredients that actually taste like the real thing (and don't give you a splitting sugar headache). Well, friends, look no further. Piccolo Mondo in Pottsville is serving up some of the best gelato around and trust us, it's worth the drive. more
After a glorious four-day Easter weekend, it may have slipped your mind that Sunday, April 25 is ANZAC Day, which means that Monday, April 26 is a public holiday – hooray! For those on the hunt for a strong coffee, 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 for the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday. more
When the pandemic peaked, popular Robina cafe Dark Fluid pivoted to making take-home comfort meals to nourish its loyal customers while keeping its business afloat. At the time, Natalie Ivanovski, the daughter of Dark Fluid's owner-operators Sonia and John Ivanovski, was stood down from her day job in the travel industry – so she jumped in to help her parents cook the hearty takeaway meals, making pasta by hand and lasagne sheets from scratch. As it turns out, people really love pasta and they soon found themselves struggling to keep up with demand, which sparked a savvy idea from Natalie and Sonia to open a pasta-centric providore where locals could buy fresh, handmade pasta by the gram, along with take-home meals and specialty deli goods. After a few delays, The Pasta Emporium has arrived! Here's everything you need to know ... more
If you've ever spent time partying poolside in Las Vegas or sipping cocktails at any number of the day clubs scattered around the Greek Islands and Ibiza, it's highly likely you've lamented the lack of something similar at home. Well, friends, we have some very exciting news. The Gold Coast is set to welcome Australia's largest (and most luxurious) day and nighttime entertainment precinct just in time for spring sips and dips! The impressive new venue will be called Cali Beach Club and here's what we know so far ... more
If you're one of the coast's fine dining afficionados, listen up: Not only will the HOTA Gallery be host to The Exhibitionist rooftop bar upon the gallery's opening in May, but a decadent dining locale – Palette – will take up residence on the ground floor. Here's what we know so far ... more
If you've been kicking around the coast for a while and enjoy quality coffee and top-notch nosh, it's fairly likely you're already familiar with Barefoot Barista. Having opened their first cafe in Palm Beach back in 2009, owners Dean and Liz have gone on to establish a thriving nook in Burleigh Heads (2011), Mermaid Beach (2017), and now, Currumbin. The newest member of the family opened its doors two months ago and has already firmly entrenched itself as a local favourite. more
Afternoon aperitifs over a sumptuous seafood spread is something of a divine experience for us mere mortals. If you too enjoy indulging in fare from Poseidon's table over crafted cocktails, consider this your official invitation to pull up a seat at Gods of the Sea in Nobby Beach. The sophisticated new space has transformed the former Pinky's on the Gold Coast Highway with crisp white-linen draped tables, an eye-catching mirrored bar and a show-stopping menu of seafood. Here's everything you need to know about this superlative newcomer ... more
If you're on the hunt for some mid-week fun that's well within the budget, then try your hand at trivia. Whether you're keen to test your head over a hearty parmy and a schooner of the good stuff, or if Italian pizza and wine is more your style, then this handy list of Gold Coast trivia nights will be right up your brain-busting alley. Here's one to get your juices flowing – what was the name of the French monk who invented champagne? No Google allowed. more
When it comes to craft brews on the coast, we truly are spoilt for choice with plenty of top-tier bars and boozers slinging their own signature swill. Lynchpins to the local sipping scene is Black Hops, who opened the doors to its first brewery back in 2016 and has since gone on to open a massive brewery and taproom in Biggera Waters and up the M1 in East Brisbane. Never content to just kick back and enjoy the fruits of their labour, the beer-loving trio is back at it again with a tastebud tingling new addition to the family – it's called AWOL and it's the Gold Coast's first dedicated barrel-aged beer taproom. Here's everything you need to know about Burleigh's brew-tiful newcomer ... more
The perfect pizza is somewhat of an oxymoron because everyone has different preferences and tastes – some like a thick, doughy crust whilst others prefer things a little thinner and crispier. Some like to fold in half before shovelling into their mouth whilst others (weirdly) opt for a knife and fork. Thankfully, Aviary Rooftop Bar is here to help you nail the art of your perfect pizza pie with a hands-on masterclass that will equip you with all of the tips and tricks to impress your date and/or mate. more
If there's one thing we love more than gin, it's botanically crafted gin from one of the region's most loved producers, Husk Distillers. Is it possible to get any better? Yes, apparently. Taking our love for gin to the next level is its brand-new Distillery Dinner series, which are intimate dinner experiences involving crafted cocktail pairings and a drool-inducing menu. more
Right about now, you're probably suffering from some pretty serious post-Easter sugar cravings. Well, fellow sweet fiends, we have some good news and some not-so-good news. Since we're all about positive media, we'll give you the good news first – Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar has announced its opening a sizeable new restaurant on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. The not-so-good news is that we have to wait a little bit longer to plunge a crisp, baked churro into a pot of pure melted bliss as the new dessert den isn't set to open until June. more
This time last year, we were in the midst of very uncertain times. The beloved treat slingers at Cadbury were there to comfort us through this difficult period, offering solace by reviving their iconic Marble block (bless their cotton socks). This year, the dessert kingpin has decided to up the ante for its newest creation by combining two of our favourite flavours. Please give a warm welcome to Cadbury's newest chocolate block – Caramilk Marble. more
