When news of Robina Town Centre’s elaborate new $160-million foodie precinct broke, the rumour mill went into overdrive about some of the exciting new restaurants that may or may not be opening at The Kitchens. Well, dear readers, we have the first official line-up of restaurants. Enjoy! more
Picture this, a cold beer (or wine) in one hand and a souvlaki loaded with tender slow-cooked lamb, fresh tzatziki and chips in the other. If you need this to be your reality, head to Levendis souvlaki & mezzebar in Surfers Paradise and do just that. more
If you haven't yet had the pleasure of experiencing truly authentic Persian fare, book a table at Rumi Persian Restaurant and take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure. The new restaurant has taken over the space left by the Thai Beer Garden in Broadbeach. more
Once the watering hole of choice for cheap booze and a cheeky dance to some golden oldies, The Avenue in Surfers Paradise has relocated to swanky new double-storey digs and found a trendy new identity in the process. more
Be transported to a happy place with a plate of fancy fried chicken, sticky 12-hour sous vide pork and lamb shoulder with spiced pumpkin hummus and a piece of perfectly charred sourdough at SoPo Dining Room in Southport. more
With a 30-year history as one of Byron Bay’s landmark establishments, Beach Cafe has re-opened its doors as Beach Byron Bay following extensive renovations, which is set to ignite the iconic status of the absolute beachfront restaurant and cafe. more
From whispers of Cuban-inspired eats to burger bars and new Italian nosheries, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
If beautiful baos, unbelievably tender lamb ribs falling away from the bone and Singapore chilli crab have your mouth watering, take a trip to Chevron Island’s newest eatery, Fu Manchu Oriental Kitchen. more
Destined to reinvigorate the underutilised outside corner of the Oracle in Broadbeach, The Lazy Goose is pioneering a kind of relaxed fine dining that is perfectly suited to the Broadbeach lifestyle. more
The long dormant space above Cocktails Nightclub has been transformed into the Gold Coast’s first pour-your-own-beer bar – Taps. The trendy new watering hole is the third in the Taps Australia family with sister restaurants in Mooloolaba and Fortitude Valley. more
Housed in the historic Swan House building from the 1970s, Swannie’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar is set to reinvigorate Southport's late-night dining scene with a some top-notch nosh and a seriously impressive drinks list. The trendy new venue opens its doors on Saturday August 6. more
Tender lamb, tangy mustard aioli, perfectly seasoned chips and zesty parsley wrapped in a soft pita ... sounds like Greek street-food heaven right? What your mouth is watering over is the Mr Papadopoulos souva, one of the signature dishes at George Calombaris' casual eatery Jimmy Grants. And you won't need a trip to Melbourne to get your hands on one – Jimmy is making his way to the Gold Coast very soon. more
As restaurants bustle for space along the beachside strip, the father and son team behind Nero is doing things a little differently and bringing elegant dining to Broadbeach Waters. more
With dark graffiti-covered walls, N3 Tapas Bar isn’t what you would typically expect from a Marina Mirage restaurant but that’s precisely the point. The new-look venue officially opens this weekend after a complete overhaul. more
Whilst our southern sister states are widely known for their gastronomic prowess, the Gold Coast is beginning to emerge as an epicurean epicentre with some incredible local talent of our own. To celebrate and highlight the coast’s culinary evolution, Rick Shores has created Regional Table, a series of events designed to showcase chefs and local produce. more
If you’re venturing to the shops these school holidays with little ones in tow, there’s no need to settle for the regular fast-food options, Pacific Fair offers a wide range of family-friendly dining. So when the kids are tuckered out and need refuelling, or, let’s be honest, when you just need to sit down for a while, here are five places that the kids (and you) will love. more
Inspired by bustling laneways in night markets throughout Asia, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is the latest addition to Broadbeach’s thriving culinary scene and dishes up street-food bursting with flavour not pretence. The doors officially open on Thursday June 30. more
From whispers of new Asian-inspired eats to French bistros and watering holes to wet your whistle, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Inspired by his uncle’s fish and chip shop in London, renowned chef and restaurateur James Brady has taken things back to basics with his latest venture, Brady's in Surfers Paradise. The new venue specialises in sustainable seafood and sits somewhere between a fancy restaurant and a takeaway fish and chippery. more
Filling the space left by The Funky Olive in Burleigh Heads, Jimmy Wah’s is set to open its doors on Wednesday June 8 and will dish up fresh and fragrant Vietnamese fare. The new venue is the latest venture from Jake Cooley (formerly Social Eating House + Bar) and Shelly Greaves (the former owner of Verve in Broadbeach). more
