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The round-up: where to get your poke fix on the Gold Coast
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The round-up: where to get your poke fix on the Gold Coast

15 Feb 2018

If you've been outside at all this week, it won't come as a surprise that the Gold Coast is in the midst of a barely survivable heatwave, which can seriously limit your choice of daytime eats because who really wants to tuck into a hot curry when it's 40-degrees out? Not us. Keep your cool by sticking your fork into a deliciously fresh poke bowl instead. Not sure where to find one? Fret not friend, we've round-up some of the city's finest for your eating enjoyment. Wondering what the heck a poke bowl is? Allow us to introduce you. Pronounced poh-keh, it is a Hawaiian twist on a traditionally Japanese dish of raw fish on a base of rice or quinoa and accompanied by a wide range of toppings from edamame to pickled radish. The best part? It's delicious, healthy and fresher-than-fresh! Now that's our kind of summer snack. more

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Great southern eats – new additions to the Byron Bay dining scene that you need to try
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Great southern eats – new additions to the Byron Bay dining scene that you need to try

15 Feb 2018

While 2017 was a stellar year for the Gold Coast dining scene, our pals down in Byron Bay were enjoying some new-found deliciousness of their own. If it's been a few months since you've ventured south of the border, then here are a few reasons to take action. From Chinese alleyway hangs serving bowls of delicious char siu to open-air Spanish eateries, here's our picks of Byron Bay's newest foodie additions. more

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Feed the Earthlings brings plant-based burgs to the burbs
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Feed the Earthlings brings plant-based burgs to the burbs

15 Feb 2018

We've come a long way, Gold Coast. From the days when eateries included the token few meat-free dishes to having restaurants (and pretty soon even entire market places) dedicated exclusively to animal-free plant-based eats. The latest addition to the vegan foodie scene is Feed the Earthlings, which has just opened its second venue in Burleigh Waters. more

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Miami gets set to welcome Love Child Market Place – a new plant-based food and retail precinct
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Miami gets set to welcome Love Child Market Place – a new plant-based food and retail precinct

08 Feb 2018

The plant-based movement on the Gold Coast is set to gather even more momentum with the announcement that a new two-storey food and retail precinct dedicated entirely to plant-based and cruelty-free businesses is now underway in Miami. Dubbed the Love Child Market Place (LCMP), the innovative new 1000-sqm space will see five new vegan and plant-based eateries open by April, with more retailers to be added to the mix later this year. This is one heck of a line-up ... here's what's in store. more

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From French-toast croissants to green bowls – Forreal Kitchen brings a tasty balance to Nobby Beach
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From French-toast croissants to green bowls – Forreal Kitchen brings a tasty balance to Nobby Beach

07 Feb 2018

Life is all about balance. Sometimes we wear activewear and sip juices in the sun with our friends, other times we just want to wear track pants (or no pants) and ingest an entire week's calorie intake in a single sitting. If you're totally into healthy eats like charcoal smoothie bowls but would also break an eight-week diet pact with your bestie for a serve of bacon and egg nachos without even batting an eyelid, then not only do we like you, we also think you'll feel right at home at Nobby Beach's newest daytime eatery, Forreal Kitchen. more

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Not-so-small fry – Harajuku Gyoza now serves up foot-long fries
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Not-so-small fry – Harajuku Gyoza now serves up foot-long fries

07 Feb 2018

Harajuku Gyoza – already known for delivering some of Japan’s unique delicacies to the Gold Coast – is bringing a new variation on the humble French fry. Following on from the success of the raindrop cake and the fluffy pancakes, Harajuku Gyoza has unveiled its foot-long French fries, available at all locations across Australia. If your run-of-the-mill frites aren’t satisfying, then there’s a fair chance that they’re just not long enough, so try these slender snacks on for size. more

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Vegan Aisle Eatery & Bar brings plant-based burgers, hot dogs and fries to the south
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Vegan Aisle Eatery & Bar brings plant-based burgers, hot dogs and fries to the south

01 Feb 2018

Generally speaking, burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and loaded fries aren't exactly foods that you would associate with a vegan lifestyle. If you opt for plant-based nourishment but miss the satisfaction of tucking into a cheeseburger or saucy sausage, then follow your nose south to Vegan Aisle Eatery & Bar. There's not an animal product in sight and even the most carnivorous among us will be fooled by this fare. more

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Five-star fare – The Byron at Byron unveils its swish new-look restaurant and bar
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Five-star fare – The Byron at Byron unveils its swish new-look restaurant and bar

01 Feb 2018

Chances are you're familiar with The Byron at Byron – either you've stayed (lucky you) or it's on your bucket list. Either way, here's another reason to head back down to check it out ... not that you needed it. After a major transformation, the luxury resort has recently unveiled it's new-look restaurant and bar – and boy is it impressive. Come and take a look inside. more

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National nosh – must-try Aussie-themed eats rolling out for Australia Day
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National nosh – must-try Aussie-themed eats rolling out for Australia Day

25 Jan 2018

Who's firing up some snags on the barbecue this Australia Day long weekend? Or maybe you're having a crack at making your own pav (ohhh tricky, but go you!). Well, you're not the only one that's celebrating Australia through food – a bunch of local legends have created some pretty damn impressive Aussie-themed eats to help us all get into the spirit. From Iced VoVo cocktails to sausage-sizzle pizzas, here's some of the best Australia Day nosh being rolled out this weekend. more

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Nobby nosh – Ally Chow revives iconic corner with a new wave of Asian delights
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Nobby nosh – Ally Chow revives iconic corner with a new wave of Asian delights

19 Jan 2018

These are the words we've been waiting to say for a very long time. Here goes ... Nobby Beach is back, baby! The beachside suburb's iconic corner has remained dormant since a fire in mid-2016, but the hub is beginning to flourish again with the first of its new foodie tenants unveiled. This week, the doors to modern-Asian eatery Ally Chow swung open in spectacular fashion – and suddenly Nobby has its groove back. more

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Snacks, sashimi and sips – Ryce serves up modern-Asian fare in the heart of Byron Bay
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Snacks, sashimi and sips – Ryce serves up modern-Asian fare in the heart of Byron Bay

18 Jan 2018

Now, we know you don't need another reason for a sneaky trip to Byron Bay ... but we'll give you one anyway. Let us introduce you to Ryce, a new pan-Asian eatery in thick of the action on Jonson Street, which has transformed the prominent elevated space that formerly housed Hogs Breath Cafe into a sophisticated new hang. If you like the sound of snacking on sashimi and sipping rosé spritzes on the deck, then it's time to venture south of the border. more

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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast's best bento boxes
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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast’s best bento boxes

18 Jan 2018

Bento boxes are pretty much the perfect meal – a well-balanced spread of meat or fish portioned with rice, vegetables, and perhaps something pickled or tempura-coated (depends how you roll) all packaged into a tidy little box. If you haven't had the pleasure of getting a bento box in your face for a while, then you'll appreciate this handy list of where you can find some of the tastiest bento boxes on the Gold Coast. more

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Eat and drink your way through America's deep south at Sweet Lou's
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Eat and drink your way through America’s deep south at Sweet Lou’s

18 Jan 2018

We've got a lot to thank America's deep south for. Mac n' cheese, fried chicken, saucy ribs and making it socially acceptable to have waffles for dinner. If you like your wings hot and your pickles fried, then you'd best make tracks to Sweet Lou's. The southern-style watering hole and eatery has opened its doors in Coolangatta and there's a stool with your name on it. more