Sorry in advance to everyone who has visions of getting a head-start on those recurring 'clean eating' New Year's resolutions because Melbourne-born burger bar Pattysmiths is continuing to expand its footprint, this time firing up the grills at its fourth Gold Coast location in the beachside suburb of Miami. The new eatery is officially open and here are all the juicy details ... more
Just as we were about to write 2020 off completely, a new pizza and pasta bar has opened at The Strand in Coolangatta and it's here to lure you into a blissful state of carb-induced happiness with perfectly crisp pizzas, pillowy pasta and signature sips overlooking the ocean. Little Cooly, perched on level one, is an ode to all things local with dishes named after recognisable icons and suburbs and locally sourced produce. Here's what we know about this cruisy new local. more
Whilst it is indeed the most wonderful time of year, after everything that 2020 has brought with it you'd be forgiven for lacking a little Christmas cheer. In fact, we could probably all do with a hearty dose of merriment right about now – so gather around friends, we have some tasty news that is guaranteed to have you feeling all kinds of festive. Miami-based craft distillery Granddad Jack's has teamed up with their pals at Tarte Bakery & Cafe to imbue the spirit of Christmas in a limited-edition Pavlova-flavoured gin (and a boozy sweet treat) that has all the hallmarks of the holidays. more
Whenever we spend time in Melbourne, our itinerary always features a visit (or several) to Lune Croissanterie's jaw-dropping Fitzroy production facility and bakery. Now, the world-renowned pastry maker is heading to the Sunshine State, announcing the mid-2021 opening of a Brisbane-based locale in South Brisbane. Here's what we know ... more
We are reaching for the refreshments as summer approaches, with a focus on locally made liquors. Our wishes have been granted by the gin genies behind Stoken gin, produced at a small-batch distillery nestled in the Northern Rivers region. more
We begin to realise something as we enter the silly season and the events start to fill up our calendars – there are a whole lot of drinks to be consumed during the festivities. If you just want to enjoy some social sips without the slow start the following day, may we suggest checking out Killjoy Drinks? more
There are so many things to love about Christmas – seeing family, catching up with friends and being showered with gifts, to name a few. One thing we don’t love is the stress that can come with hosting so many people (as much as we may cherish their company!). Luckily, our friends at QT Gold Coast have come to our rescue with Christmas by QT at Home. more
If you count burgers and wings as two of your favourite things (hello, friend), go ahead and elevate Rush Hour Chicken to the top of your must-try list. The retro-style diner recently opened its doors in My Centre Nerang (conveniently just off the M1) and is the perfect place for a cheeky cheat-day pit-stop with mouth-watering morsels and bubblegum shakes that look (and taste) like they were created by Wonka himself. more
If you spend more time than you'd like to admit drooling over Bam Bam's baked goods and crushing on Custard's tarts, we have some very exciting news … the legends behind some of your favourite sweet-treat-slinging eateries, aka Ursula and Ben Watts, have been quietly chipping away at a casual outdoor coffee-and-doughnut spot in the heart of Chinderah – just a few hundred metres up the road from Cubby Bakehouse. It will be called Chinderella (cute!) and it's set to open sometime this summer so there goes our clean eating New Year's resolutions. Here's what we know so far ... more
The Gold Coast's craft-beer scene is hotter than the surface of the sun right now with new watering holes popping up all over this fine city and beyond. If you've made it your personal summer mission to try them all (perhaps not all in one day), there's a brand-spanking-new brewpub that is set to skyrocket to the top of your must-try list. It's called Precinct Brewing Co. and it's hidden in plain sight on Christine Avenue in Miami. The eagerly anticipated beer dispensary rolled up its doors on the weekend to welcome the very first wave of froth fiends. Here’s what you need to know … more
Okay, we'll come right out and say it – we love potatoes in all their forms! Mashed, roasted, cut into chips and fried – we can't get enough. But somewhere along the line, the notion that carbs are bad started to grow, and potatoes – being a big source of carbs – had to be bad by association. Thankfully for fellow carb-lovers, Mr Potato is here to stick a fork in that fallacy with its mouth-watering array of loaded potatoes. These spunky spuds can be as healthy or as 'naughty' as you like (hellooo extra bacon and cheese) and what's more, this Palm Beach-based potato place officially opens on Saturday December 6. Here's what you need to know ... more
Just when you had written 2020 off for good, the rumour mill has kicked into overdrive with whispers of a new pizza bar in the 'burbs from a familiar face, a flash fish and chippery and a fried-chicken joint. The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the lookout for the latest news on the coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Calling all caffeine addicts and connoisseurs! There's a new specialty coffee house that's popped up on Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach dedicated to beverages of the caffeinated kind, curious handmade souvenirs and good-fitting tees – it's called Vegepatch Studios and here's what you need to know. more
Can you keep a secret? No? Well, as it turns out, neither can we because we're about to spill the beans on the Gold Coast's newest underground bar that only long-time locals will know how to find. If the sound of a mezcal-inspired speakeasy, insect-laced bites and tastebud-tingling cocktails piques your interest, then read on because this is definitely one to add to the must-try list. more
When it comes to coffee, everybody has their place. Whether it's a cheeky pitstop on the way to work because you can nab a park out the front, a mid-morning pick-me-up or a liquid lunch to get you through the day, coffee is indeed life. If you happen to be in or around Burleigh Heads and on the hunt for a brew, say hello to Here – a quaint little nook that's here to brighten your day. more
Post-lockdown life looks a lot different these days, and while our former selves would have been out clinking glasses all merry season, the new version is choosing to stay in and pour a tall glass of indulgence, courtesy of the Messina Cocktail Kit. more
Regardless of whether you know them as gyros or yiros, one thing that isn’t up for debate is how deeply satisfying it is sinking your teeth into the pillowy pita and the salivation-worthy slow-cooked meat and fat chips stuffed inside. Well, Greek-loving Gold Coasters, we have some exciting news – Brisbane's The Yiros Shop has made its way down the M1 to open its first flagship location in Burleigh Heads. Here's what's on offer ... more
Just in time to sabotage all of our best intentions for a summer bod, the beloved American-born sweets dispensary Cinnabon is opening the doors to its first Gold Coast storefront at Robina Town Centre (opposite The Bavarian) this Saturday November 28. So, what are you waiting for? Go get those stretchy pants on in anticipation! more
It's the most wonderful time of the year ... well, almost! With December just around the corner, Christmas is coming up quicker than you can say "Kris Kringle". To celebrate the festive season, the boutique booze-makers at Tasmania’s Lark Distilling Co. are re-releasing a very merry sip – the seasonal single-malt whisky, Christmas Cask II. This is one tipple that will go down a treat. more
One of the best (and most enjoyable) things about travelling to far away places is immersing yourself in new cultures and experiencing a variety of different cuisines. If you've been missing overseas adventures, do yourself a favour and book a table at the new-look Bazaar Restaurant at QT Gold Coast. After a (long) six-month hiatus, the global marketplace is back with a COVID-safe new twist so go ahead and prepare your tastebuds for a tasty treat. more
