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Pavement Whisper: Miami is set to score an upmarket seafood store and sashimi and oyster bar
Food & Drink

Pavement Whisper: Miami is set to score an upmarket seafood store and sashimi and oyster bar

27 May 2021

Seafood is one of those cuisines that you either love or hate, there's no middle ground. If you fall firmly into the former category, we have some very exciting news. The Gold Coast is set to level up its seafood game with news of an upmarket retail space aptly called Miami Fish Market. The brand-new venue is the handiwork of Paul Gloftis and Craig Warren and is set to open mid to late June 2021. Here's what we know so far ... more

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Food, fashion and craft – find it all with this handy guide to Gold Coast markets
Food & Drink

Food, fashion and craft – find it all with this handy guide to Gold Coast markets

27 Aug 2020

Hitting up the local markets is a weekend ritual for most of us. Whether we're filling our fridges or our wardrobes, there is no shortage of markets on the Gold Coast, from weekly farmers markets to fashionable monthly pop-ups. We know it can be hard to keep up, so we put together a handy guide to the Gold Coast's best food, fashion, arts and craft markets for your shopping pleasure. more

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Meat Buns brings tasty pork-filled morsels, Reuben spring rolls and cheesy fries to the street-food scene
Food & Drink

Meat Buns brings tasty pork-filled morsels, Reuben spring rolls and cheesy fries to the street-food scene

10 May 2018

If you don't know what a meat bun is, then be warned – we could very well be introducing you to a new-found addiction ... and we're not one bit sorry. Meat buns are essentially spheres of pizza-like dough that are crispy on the outside and boast a piping-hot interior with mouth-watering combinations like slow-cooked pork belly, pickles and cheese. Sound like something you'd want in your mouth? Then let us introduce you to the coast's newest market stall, Meat Buns. more

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Spice up your life at the Chinderah Chilli Festival
Food & Drink

Spice up your life at the Chinderah Chilli Festival

22 Feb 2018

Fancy swigging on a cheeky chilli cider? How about slathering on some chilli chocolate lip balm or eating your body weight in extreme meatballs? If any or all of these sound like your ideal Saturday afternoon, head along to the inaugural Chinderah Chilli Festival on Saturday March 3. more

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The round-up: must-try market eats – and where to find them!
Food & Drink

The round-up: must-try market eats – and where to find them!

02 Mar 2017

Gold Coast food markets are pulling some seriously big crowds. With so many deliciously cool foodie markets across all corners of the city, it can be a little hard keeping up with the 'who, what and where' of the market scene. Each food truck or market stall is pretty unique in its own right, so it's a given that there will be a decent array of sweet and savoury delights on offer across the Gold Coast on any given weekend. We're all for putting our stomachs first and stalking food trucks (in a non-creepy way), so we've rustled up a bunch of must-try market bites, and where you can find them. Go forth, foodies, and get these in your gob. more