Before the bubbles begin to flow and 2015 disappears into the pages of history, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and celebrate the year that was. From new places to eat and drink, locals kicking goals and a never-ending list of things to see and do, it's been one hell of a year, Gold Coast! Here are a few of the stories that got you clicking. more
The words ‘doughnut’ and ‘healthy’ are seldom found in the same sentence without the pesky inclusion of ‘are not’ wedged in between. One local company, Love Lou Lou, is out to change that with its range of baked vegan doughnuts. more
Known for amazing brews of the caffeine kind and delectable daytime eats, Paradox Coffee Roasters at The 4217 is branching into dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. more
Hidden within the industrial estate at Mermaid Waters, Nørd Coffee Co has popped up next door to Studio Workshop. The cafe is a union of talents between the lads from Studio Workshop and Kiva Han Roasting House. more
If you’ve ever experienced the agony of waking up with a pounding headache, the kind that can only be cured by a postmix Coke and hashbrowns, only to discover that it’s 10:31 am and you’ve missed McDonald's breakfast, we’ve got good news. McDonald's has selected the Gold Coast to trial its all-day breakfast menu. more
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa has officially welcomed Chapter & Verse bar and lounge. A cafe by day, bar after dark, the venue offers a fresh, innovative range of food and beverages, from freshly ground coffee and breakfast to go, to regionally inspired cafe fare and share plates, through to elegant high tea and artfully crafted cocktails. more
The long dormant space previously occupied by Swell Tavern has been given a new lease on life as Club Burleigh. The relaxed, family-friendly venue has reinvented the services club experience to fill a gap in Burleigh Heads' culinary landscape. more
The final chapter in The 4217 story is complete following the opening of BKRY, as in 'bakery' without the vowels. The new venue has all of your bread, pastry and sweet treats covered. more
Here at The Weekend Edition Gold Coast, things are feeling pretty festive. Not only is it our favourite season of the year, we’ve got Christmas carols on repeat but it’s our birthday! Hooray! We’re the ripe old age of one so to commemorate this momentous occasion, we’ve round-up a few of our favourite celebratory cocktails. more
Noosa’s much-loved burger institution, Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co., has opened at Chevron Renaissance in Surfers Paradise. The casual eatery offers the cool retro vibes of a classic burger shack with top-notch nosh. more
Debuting a new rooftop bar, a new menu and completely new fit-out, Justin Lane Establishment has officially opened in Burleigh Heads just in time for the silly season. more
In days past, fries (or hot chips) were merely viewed as a side to a burger. But now, thanks in part to the American food wave that has engulfed the city’s nosheries, fries have become a feast unto themselves. Loaded with mountains of melted happiness topped with deliciousness, we’ve round up some of the Gold Coast’s top fries to pig out on. more
Forget finger sandwiches and bite-sized sweets, QT Gold Coast’s Stingray Lounge has reinvented the high tea for gents. The Man Tea is filled with dude food and beer and there isn’t a single cup of tea in sight. more
The bustling strip at Nobbys has welcomed a sophisticated new venue to the mix, Snobby's Wine Bar & Bistro. While its name may have raised a few eyebrows, the establishment assures patrons it is Snobby’s by name, not by nature. more
Named after the popular song from Mary Poppins, SpoonFull has popped up on the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach offering a tasty selection of pizza and tapas. more
Revolutionising the concept of shopping centre dining, Pacific Fair has unveiled The Patio casual dining precinct as part of its $670 million redevelopment. Venture up the escalators and you’ll be greeted with tropical-printed cushions atop wicker chairs, private cabanas and an impossible choice. With so many tasty options at your disposal, it's easy to become plagued with indecision but don't worry, we've got you. We've round-up some of The Patio's new eateries and bars. more
If there were such thing as a recipe for sweet success, Ursula and Ben Watts, the brilliantly talented team behind The Paddock Bakery and Mermaid Beach’s new Bam Bam Bakehouse, may very well have it nailed. more
Upping the ante on food court fare, Bin 232 has opened at Pacific Fair much to the delight of shoppers and moviegoers. The new venue is the third in the ‘Bin’ family, which also includes Bin 12 in Burleigh and Bin 72 at The Strand at Coolangatta. more
The sun, surf and stretch of sand along Broadbeach is what attracts most to this central Gold Coast location but breakfast should also be on the agenda before you hit the beach. We've round-up some of our favourites to get your day off to a great start. more
Local Gold Coast juice aficionados SOL Cleanse want to inspire people to live happier, healthier more balanced lifestyle through their range of colourful produce packed jars of juicy goodness. more
