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Your turn to shout? Stride into Hyde Paradiso for half-price eats until the end of April
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Your turn to shout? Stride into Hyde Paradiso for half-price eats until the end of April

If you often find that your stomach yearns for more than your bank account can afford, here's some news that will delight both your tastebuds and your wallet – beachfront dining spot Hyde Paradiso in Surfers Paradise is offering diners 49 percent off their food bill throughout March and April. We know what you're thinking ... what's the catch? Well, there really isn't one. more

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Get reacquainted with the dreamy new-look The Pantry in Burleigh Heads
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Get reacquainted with the dreamy new-look The Pantry in Burleigh Heads

If you've been in and around Burleigh Heads for a while, chances are you remember tucking into a big breakfast at The Pantry followed by dinner at The Blue Onion. Whilst the latter is long gone, The Pantry has continued to delight diners since opening its doors 27 years ago. The casual beachside cafe has become somewhat of a stalwart of the James Street precinct, which has witnessed its fair share of places coming and going over the years, and has recently revealed a dreamy new look. Friends, allow us to reintroduce you to The Pantry. more

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Pop worth the hop – Coles releases hot cross bun-flavoured popcorn
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Pop worth the hop – Coles releases hot cross bun-flavoured popcorn

We don't mean to alarm you, but everyone's favourite chocolate-fuelled holiday is just around the corner! With hot cross buns flying off the shelf since Boxing Day and the chocolate eggs lining the confectionary aisle becoming harder to resist, the countdown until the upcoming Easter long weekend is well and truly on. Coles has decided to capitalise on Easter mania, and has been working hard in the kitchen to create your next holiday snack-time obsession – hot cross bun-flavoured popcorn. more

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Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise – steakhouse Black Angus fires up the grills at its new location
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Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise – steakhouse Black Angus fires up the grills at its new location

For ten years, renowned steakhouse Black Angus Bar & Grill has been delighting diners on the northern end with prime cuts of beef, great wines and modern Australian fare from its waterfront location at Sanctuary Cove. Though, the arrival of a new decade prompted owner Joffrey Hagop to start a new chapter for the longstanding steak restaurant, much to the delight of those who live a little further south. Just last week, Black Angus officially fired up the grills at its brand-new location in Surfers Paradise – here's a peek inside. more

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Stock up on natural wine from newly launched Gold Coast-based online store Ok. Wines
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Stock up on natural wine from newly launched Gold Coast-based online store Ok. Wines

The exciting movement of minimal-intervention wine is certainly gathering steam and it's opening our eyes to a whole new world of all-natural, easy-drinking wines that are fun, interesting and (most importantly) delicious. Though, apart from getting to trial and sip them at our favourite restaurants, decent (let us reiterate decent) natural wines can be pretty hard to get your hands on – especially for us Gold Coast folk. Enter Ok. Wines, a new Gold Coast-based online retailer specialising in natural grape juice with next-day delivery for locals. more

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Cheap-eats alert – twirl your fork into half-price bowls of handmade pasta at Cucina Vivo this March
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Cheap-eats alert – twirl your fork into half-price bowls of handmade pasta at Cucina Vivo this March

There's something incredibly soul warming about tucking into a delicious bowl of pasta. The process of twirling your fork into strands of al dente spaghetti, capturing just enough of the sauce, followed by a brief moment of anticipation before going in for that first glorious mouthful. Honestly, is there anything better? Actually, there is. When the pasta you're devouring is half price, it's all kinds of satisfying – and you can experience it every week during March at Cucina Vivo. more

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Name a more iconic duo – Krispy Kreme teams up with Maltesers for limited-edition doughnut
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Name a more iconic duo – Krispy Kreme teams up with Maltesers for limited-edition doughnut

Whether you've devoured a Maltesers and popcorn combo, topped your sundae with some of the light, crispy spheres or you've spent a fair amount of time nibbling at the smooth chocolate-coated exterior to get to the malt ball patiently waiting inside, all chocolate connoisseurs worth their weight in cacao are aware of the multi-purpose powers that a bag of Maltesers holds. World-famous baked-good chain (aka the doughnut gods) Krispy Kreme is well clued into our love of these chocolatey delights and has developed a mouth-watering confectionery cross-breed that will have you sprinting to the nearest stockpile – the new, limited-edition Maltesers Doughnut. more

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Southport sipping spot Mr PP's launches a new daytime sandwich bar, deli and coffee concept
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Southport sipping spot Mr PP’s launches a new daytime sandwich bar, deli and coffee concept

Sandwiches are the most underrated of menu items. There, we said it. For far too long, the humble sanga has been sitting on the sidelines, while spotlight-stealers like burgers and tacos take centre stage – but the team at Mr PP's in Southport is determined to catapult sandwiches back into the limelight (where they belong) with its new dedicated sandwich bar, deli and coffee dispensary. more


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Iconic Irish pub Lansdowne Road is no more – meet its replacement The Local Tavern
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Iconic Irish pub Lansdowne Road is no more – meet its replacement The Local Tavern

If you're into rugby, like drinking Kilkenny or fancy the occasional Guinness pie, chances are you've spent a night (or two) sipping until the wee hours at Surfers Paradise icon Lansdowne Road. The longstanding Irish pub, located within the Chevron Renaissance retail and dining precinct, is unfortunately no more – but there's a silver lining. While we bid adieu to Lansdowne Road, the coast's pub scene is welcoming its replacement, The Local Tavern – a neighbourhood hang slinging ice-cold beers, tasty bar snacks and buckets of finger-licking fried chicken. more

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Enjoy sunshine, bug rolls and boozy ice-blocks at QT Gold Coast's luxe new pool precinct
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Enjoy sunshine, bug rolls and boozy ice-blocks at QT Gold Coast’s luxe new pool precinct

Picture this – you've got a buttery bug-and-crab roll in one hand, a booze-filled young coconut in the other, while a bowl of crinkle-cut fries with vinegar (just like the ones you devoured as a kid) is strategically placed within arm's reach. The sun is kissing you – it's not scorching, but it's just enough to get you thinking about the frozen rum-spiked popsicle that you just ordered and whether you'll have time for a quick dip in the pool before it arrives at your plush cabana. Sounds like a fairytale, right? It's not. You can find yourself in that exact situation right now at QT Gold Coast's newly launched poolside precinct, The Spring. more

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Host with the most – Tanqueray, Matt Preston and Marley Spoon create the ultimate dinner party experience
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Host with the most – Tanqueray, Matt Preston and Marley Spoon create the ultimate dinner party experience

Tucking into a perfectly cooked meal at a restaurant is an enjoyable experience but there's something to be said for a home cooked feast with friends and family gathered around a table. Sure, the food may be slightly imperfect and the drinks a little less fancy (unless you also happen to moonlight as an amateur bartender) but the laughs are always louder and conversation decidedly more spirited at home and as the host, there's a certain sense of accomplishment that comes with transforming a collection of ingredients into a meal for your nearest and dearest. You can almost taste the satisfaction with a dash of smugness because after all, you made this. If you're a fan of hosting but don't necessarily have the culinary prowess of a MasterChef, we have some excellent news – Tanqueray has joined forces with Matt Preston and Marley Spoon to create the ultimate dinner party box so you can… more

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No dairy, no worries with Gelatissimo's new creamy vegan gelato
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No dairy, no worries with Gelatissimo’s new creamy vegan gelato

For too long dairy-free friends have had to settle for sorbet. Although tasty and refreshing, for true ice-cream lovers, it's not the same as tucking into a sizeable scoop of frozen happiness. Well, hold onto your hats ice-cream loving vegan friends because Gelatissimo has unveiled two deliciously decadent (and creamy!) flavours of plant-based ice-cream. more

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New health hub Macro Kitchen hits Burleigh's beachside with guilt-free bowls and bites
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New health hub Macro Kitchen hits Burleigh’s beachside with guilt-free bowls and bites

We all live busy lives, always cramming as much as we can – be it work or leisure – into one 12 hour day. While we find it easy to organise our daily to-do list, food (of the good, healthy variety) is sometimes an afterthought and we're often left hurdling towards bad choices. So, put down that sausage roll that you're eating in front of your computer and let us introduce you to Macro Kitchen in Burleigh Heads – a new health spot that's here to make things easier for you. more

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Northern newbie Bear Boy Espresso arrives in Helensvale with specialty brews and top-notch nosh
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Northern newbie Bear Boy Espresso arrives in Helensvale with specialty brews and top-notch nosh

In terms of new cafes (and restaurants, for that matter) much of the activity generally gravitates down the southern end of the Gold Coast. So, when we hear about new arrivals up north, we jump at the chance to share the news with you guys. Allow us to introduce you to Bear Boy Espresso, a sleek new daytime hang that has recently opened on Hope Island Road in Helensvale, just a stones throw from the M1. more

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Bubbles, beauty and bites collide at Southport's new sipping spot Boudoir Lounge
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Bubbles, beauty and bites collide at Southport’s new sipping spot Boudoir Lounge

For those of us with hair prone to frizziness (hello, that's us), socialising on hot days and humid nights is just not ideal. Though, if you plan a night out at the coast's newest bar and dining space, Boudoir Lounge, you need not worry about frizzy locks or melted makeup – you can just get a touch up while you're there. The new sipping spot, which opened its doors in Southport's Como Crescent precinct (near Sundale Bridge) last weekend, has one unique addition that sets it apart from other venues – its own beauty salon. more