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No Ekka, no worries – get a jam-packed Bertie Beetle showbag delivered to your door
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No Ekka, no worries – get a jam-packed Bertie Beetle showbag delivered to your door

First formulated in the early 1960s to make use of the leftover honeycomb crumbs from the production lines of Violet Crumble, Bertie Beetle has cemented its status as a crowd-pleasing confectionary staple and showbag favourite. So we can celebrate more than 50 years of the little chocolate bugs, online retailer Showbag Shop are flying retro-style Bertie Beetles showbags straight to our door. more

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Oh boba – Gelatissimo is releasing a bubble-tea gelato
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Oh boba – Gelatissimo is releasing a bubble-tea gelato

We simply can't deny it – our love for the addictive Taiwanese beverage known as boba is unmatched. The creamy, chewy refreshment is our go-to sip for when we need something that is sure to hit the sweet spot – and boy, does it do just that. Inspired by the bubble-tea phenomenon that has taken over the world, the frozen dessert connoisseurs at Gelatissimo have whipped up yet another innovative gelato flavour – Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea. more

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Sombreros at the ready! Tex-Mex eatery El Camino Cantina has opened its first Gold Coast location
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Sombreros at the ready! Tex-Mex eatery El Camino Cantina has opened its first Gold Coast location

El Camino Cantina, the vibrant, neon-lit Tex-Mex eatery and bar known for dishing up oversized nachos oozing with cheese and pouring big-as-your-head frozen margaritas (which you're encouraged to sip while wearing a multi-coloured sombrero), will officially open its first-ever Gold Coast venue today, Wednesday July 22. The eye-popping new arrival, gleaming with neon lights and fluorescent signage, cuts a colourful figure along Town Centre's The Promenade dining precinct. While our pals in Brisbane and Byron Bay are already well acquainted with El Camino's Texan-meets-Mexican atmosphere and fiery, crowd-pleasing fare, it's finally time for us Gold Coast folk to get a taste of the action. more

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Devour sourdough pizzas and mortadella hoagies at Casuarina's new neighbourhood hang Jordy's
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Devour sourdough pizzas and mortadella hoagies at Casuarina’s new neighbourhood hang Jordy’s

Bubbling sourdough pizzas brimming with local produce, plates of pork, peppers and pickles, punchy salads and hoagie sandwiches lovingly layered with fine slices of mortadella. There's a lot of comfort and joy to be found on the menu at Casuarina's new neighbourhood eatery, Jordy's – a fun new restaurant venture from the talented team behind nearby cafe Tucker. more

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Sunny sips – the Stone & Wood team is shaking things up with sparkling new creation Sunly Seltzer
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Sunny sips – the Stone & Wood team is shaking things up with sparkling new creation Sunly Seltzer

Although we are in the midst of winter's chilliest weeks, we can still daydream of summer days spent taking relaxing ocean dips, sun-baking on the sand and Sunday pub sessions. So we can start living our best summer lives right now, the beer-making brainiacs behind Stone & Wood have launched a refreshing sparkling sip that is sure to satisfy. The best part? This refreshing imbibe is gluten free, vegan and boasts only three grams of sugar. Say hello to Sunly Seltzer – your new (and heathier) boozy buddy to take on all of your sun-filled adventures. more

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Sip, learn and make your own bottle of gin at the Gold Coast's own craft distillery Granddad Jack's
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Sip, learn and make your own bottle of gin at the Gold Coast’s own craft distillery Granddad Jack’s

Award-winning Miami distillery Granddad Jack's is opening its doors to share its 90-year-old recipes and lift the lid on age-old distilling secrets – and you're invited to go along for the gin-filled journey. While the Lemana Lane distillery and tasting room is a popular spot to stock up on spirits and sip cocktails, father-and-son founders David and Luke Ridden are looking to share the Granddad Jack's story and their collective passion for craft spirits with keen locals, launching a new series of exclusive gin-making masterclasses and distillery tours. more

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No more long lines – grab your favourite showbags from your local IGA
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No more long lines – grab your favourite showbags from your local IGA

It was a sad day indeed when news broke that this year's Ekka as well as virtually every other mass-gathering of people was cancelled or postponed for the foreseeable future. The very small sugar-coated silver lining is that we have been blessed with some very sweet news that is sure to cheer up kids and kids-at-heart. Bringing the fun fair to you, Bensons Showbags has teamed up with IGA, so we can now get our hot little hands on a huge range of iconic confectionary and novelty showbags without a trip to the showgrounds. Curly Wurlys, here we come! more

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Sourdough maker Burleigh Baker brings its iconic breads, cakes and pastries to Paradise Point
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Sourdough maker Burleigh Baker brings its iconic breads, cakes and pastries to Paradise Point

Big news, bakery fiends! The owners of the iconic Burleigh Baker, which is renowned for its artisan sourdough, high-quality fermented breads and delicious baked goods, have announced they are just days away from opening a second Gold Coast location. If you live on the northern end, you'll no longer need to make the pilgrimage south for your bread fix – Burleigh Baker is coming your way. more


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Bangin' news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month
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Bangin’ news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month

The enticing smell of caramelised onions, the difficult decision of what sauce will top off your sausage sandwich (always a tomato-mustard combo) and the feel-good factor that your gold coins are going towards charity – oh, how we have missed Bunnings sausage sizzles. A community staple for 26 years, Bunnings' banger-filled barbecues were forced to stop cooking in March due to COVID-19. Following too many months of sizzle withdrawals, the home-improvement heroes are firing up the barbecues again and the much-anticipated return of this charity cook-up will be here sooner than you think ... more

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Hunky Dory seafood salad and chips
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Popular Melbourne fish and chippery Hunky Dory opens in Palm Beach

When fish-and-chip eatery Hunky Dory first opened in Melbourne in 2004, its intention was to offer healthier, Greek Islands-inspired seafood options alongside classic fish and chips, while shifting away from the traditional 'takeaway food' model to encourage locals to dine in with a glass of wine or beer. Clearly it's a concept that resonated with southern folk – there are now 14 locations dotted across Melbourne and greater Victoria. Now, it's our turn. more

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Treat yo'self to handmade sweets and treats from Gold Coast chocolateria Little Cocoa
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Treat yo’self to handmade sweets and treats from Gold Coast chocolateria Little Cocoa

Much like coffee and wine, choosing higher-quality small-batch chocolate really does make a difference. If your sweet tooth is a little more refined – meaning that $1 choccie block on special at the servo just won't cut it – then it's high time you got acquainted with Little Cocoa, a Gold Coast-based online chocolateria bringing the treats of your dreams to your door. more

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Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective
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Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective

Okay, we'll come right out and say it – we love cheese. In fact, we spend a disproportionate amount of our days thinking about, talking about and eating cheese. Whether it's a bitey blue, a creamy camembert or a gooey goat's cheese – it's all gouda (sorry, couldn't resist). If you too possess a deep love for cheesy goodness, we're willing to go out on a limb and suggest you might also appreciate the Mould Cheese Collective – a monthly delivery of happiness to your door.  more

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Neon-lit beauty Miss Mee arrives in Nobby Beach with boozy bubble tea and Southeast-Asian bites
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Neon-lit beauty Miss Mee arrives in Nobby Beach with boozy bubble tea and Southeast-Asian bites

Back when we were all bunkering down in isolation, things were far from quiet over at the former Hellenika site in Nobby Beach. For the past few months, the two-storey venue has been undergoing major transformative works – and just last week, the hoarding came down to reveal the Gold Coast's newest Asian-inspired dining hotspot and rooftop bar, Miss Mee. Dripping in neon lights, layered with hot-pink decor and packed with personality, the colourful new arrival is bringing a dose of fun to the Nobby Beach dining strip – think mouth-banging banquets, live DJ beats and booze-spiked bubble tea.  more

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Popular Brisbane patisserie and boulangerie Le Bon Choix opens its first Gold Coast location
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Popular Brisbane patisserie and boulangerie Le Bon Choix opens its first Gold Coast location

Buttery croissants, delicate macarons in all of the colours of the rainbow, too-pretty-to-eat petit fours, indulgent croque monsieur, freshly baked baguettes and crunchy French batards – if that line-up of Parisian perfection has your mouth watering, then you'll want to get your sweet self acquainted with the coast's newest patisserie and boulangerie, Le Bon Choix. more

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In good spirits – Hennessy treats hard-working hospo heroes to dinner and drinks
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In good spirits – Hennessy treats hard-working hospo heroes to dinner and drinks

A regular fixture on bar shelves around the world, luxe liquor Hennessy has long been a favourite tipple among seasoned swiggers. In 1992, hip-hop icon Tupac even dedicated a whole song to his love of the brown bottle. To help reciprocate the love, Hennessy is extending a helping hand to the bartenders, waiters and restaurateurs that faithfully serve its spirit. The cognac giant has revealed its hospitality recovery initiative, which is set to provide struggling hospo workers with a free dinner and drinks on them. Now, that's sure to go down a treat. more

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The owners of Fig & Frankie's open leafy new Burleigh brunch haven Common Ground
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The owners of Fig & Frankie’s open leafy new Burleigh brunch haven Common Ground

Way back in early March, we gave you a hot tip-off that the former Burleigh Co-Op site (the original Burleigh Social premises, up from Paddock Bakery) would soon be home to a leafy new brunch spot called Common Ground. Well, 'soon' it was not. COVID reared its ugly head and pushed the opening back a few months but here we are, in July, finally bringing you the thrilling news that Common Ground is officially open! more

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Bacon bad – order dishes from Snoop Dogg's cookbook straight to your door via Menulog
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Bacon bad – order dishes from Snoop Dogg’s cookbook straight to your door via Menulog

We're just going to claim it – 2020 is the year of the Dogg. In April, we revealed the news that Snoop Dogg had teamed up with Aussie winemakers 19 Crimes to launch his own vino. Now, the hip-hop doggfather is linking up with the takeaway titans at Menulog to share with us some super-munchable recipes from his homestyle cookbook. Welcome to Dogg’s Diner, where you can tuck into some of Snoop Dogg’s favourite West Coast dishes from now until Friday July 3. As the saying goes, it's a dog-eat-dogg world. more

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Hospo's revival – the Gold Coast cafes and restaurants that have reopened to dine-in customers
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Hospo’s revival – the Gold Coast cafes and restaurants that have reopened to dine-in customers

While we're certainly not out of the woods yet, the easing of federal and state restrictions has created a window of opportunity for Gold Coast cafes and restaurants to reopen to dine-in customers. We've put together a rolling list – which we're constantly updating – of Gold Coast venues that are reopening for dine-in customers and the operating hours. Hot tip – you're required to book ahead at most spots, so be sure to check in with the venue before visiting. This is new territory for everyone, so be patient, stay safe and enjoy sipping your coffee from a porcelain cup! more