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Facelift puts iconic Sandbar back on the foodie map
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Facelift puts iconic Sandbar back on the foodie map

Locals, listen up – Surfers Paradise just got even tastier ... and way more cool. For the first time in 20 years, the iconic Sandbar has had a massive facelift, and its new-look digs is attracting the eye (and stomachs) of local foodies. With its Balinese beach-club style and an impressive new menu, the Sandbar is now firmly back where it belongs. more

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It's here! The Collective's five restaurants and two bars will open on Boxing Day
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It’s here! The Collective’s five restaurants and two bars will open on Boxing Day

The long-awaited arrival of biggest jewel in the crown of the southern Gold Coast's foodie scene is here – The Collective in Palm Beach will open on Boxing Day, December 26. This is a dining experience never before seen on the Gold Coast, with five restaurants and two bars (one on the rooftop) set to generate a seven-day-a-week buzz under one pretty damn fancy retractable roof. more

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Get lucky at the Gold Coast's newest bao bar
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Get lucky at the Gold Coast’s newest bao bar

Bao lovers, Christmas has come early! After spending two years frequenting the Gold Coast's food market scene, Lucky Bao will open the doors to its first standalone venue in Mermaid Waters this Friday, December 23. If, like us, you've often stalked the Lucky Bao folks, then you're in for a treat, with a swag of new Asian-inspired eats and share plates to be featured alongside its signature bao combinations. What a finger-licking way to end the year. more

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The Priory Kitchen
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The round-up: Brisbane bound – the best new spots to check out over summer

It’s been a ripper year in Brisbane’s food scene, with several cafes, bars and restaurants popping up and quickly securing a place in our hearts (and stomachs). That’s not to say that the Gold Coast hasn’t been absolutely crushing it too – it has! But perhaps you haven’t seen all of what 2016 brought to Brisbane. Should you be swinging through town over the summer period, give your tastebuds the Christmas gift they deserve and park your caboose in a seat at any of these locales. These are some of the best places that opened this year, and don’t you deserve the best? We think you do. more

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House of Brews owners splash $1million on recreating Nonna's eatery
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House of Brews owners splash $1million on recreating Nonna’s eatery

Gold Coast restaurateurs Damien and Sacha Kanaghines don’t do things in halves. The brothers and House of Brews owners have just poured in a million smackers to transform the first venue they opened 11 years ago – Nonna’s at Harbour Town. So, what does $1million get you these days? A pretty rad New York-style fit-out (with a dash of LA vibe), a state-of-the-art kitchen, a custom-made 2.2 tonne Italian pizza oven and an eccentric new menu. We’ll put it simply – this is comfort food heaven. more


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Fire Cue flares up Nobby Beach
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Fire Cue flares up Nobby Beach

Meat lovers, this is for you – Fire Cue has swung open its doors bringing its unique and totally delicious Latin American-style barbecue fare to Nobby Beach. When you can smell the undeniably tasty aromas of tender meats slow-cooking on a charcoal grill from the other end of the street, you know you’re in for a tasty night ahead. more

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Italian eatery Rivea opens in the heart of Pacific Fair
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Italian eatery Rivea opens in the heart of Pacific Fair

Contemporary Italian eatery Rivea has officially opened at Pacific Fair – it's the latest addition to the centre's emerging dining precinct and boy is it impressive. Perched in the coveted open-air atrium, Rivea's talented team create some serious Italian magic from the venue's unique full-view glass-enclosed kitchen. Italian pizza, wine and shopping – we're in. more

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The Collective dining experience to open in Palm Beach
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The Collective dining experience to open in Palm Beach

The Gold Coast’s best-kept secret is out – The Collective in Palm Beach will open its doors before Christmas. The new 300-seat foodie destination will see five new restaurants and a rooftop bar collaborate to create an innovative new dining experience along the Gold Coast Highway. That’s right, just when we all thought Palmy was really peaking – in comes The Collective. more

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Balboa brings a piece of Italy to Palm Beach
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Balboa brings a piece of Italy to Palm Beach

Woodfired pizza lovers, you may breathe a sigh of relief – Balboa Italian is here. The newest jewel in the crown of Palm Beach has opened its doors, with its red brick exterior creating a striking figure along the Gold Coast Highway – you won’t miss it, but if you do, just follow your nose. more

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Tasty eats and sunshine at the all-new Honeyeater Kitchen
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Tasty eats and sunshine at the all-new Honeyeater Kitchen

So, it’s pretty clear now that we’re all loving The Kitchens. The ground level is a hive of activity, but walk up the stairs and you’ll come across another entire level of foodie fun, including newcomer Honeyeater Kitchen. Renowned local chef Trent Scarr has combined a passion for food and health to create the contemporary eatery that promotes local produce with a menu inspired by the seasons. more

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From Coco Pop latte's to dippy eggs: here's where to find the food you loved as a kid
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From Coco Pop latte’s to dippy eggs: here’s where to find the food you loved as a kid

How good was being a kid? You had no stress, no responsibility and a lightening-fast metabolism. Food always brings fond memories of the good old days, so you'll be happy to know there are a number of Gold Coast establishments that have reinvented the favourites of yesteryear. Forget carbs and calories, here's where you'll find the food you loved as a kid.  more