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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary unveils a new paddock-to-plate restaurant and events space called The Homestead
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary unveils a new paddock-to-plate restaurant and events space called The Homestead

12 Jun 2024

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a Gold Coast institution. Originally opening as Currumbin Bird Sanctuary in 1947, the venue has been etched into childhood memories for generations. Late last month, the wildlife and conservation park welcomed what could be its most anticipated new addition in its 77-year history – The Homestead. Restaurant by day and function and events space by night, here's everything you need to know ...   more

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Stay toasty at these Gold Coast restaurants with fireplaces
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Stay toasty at these Gold Coast restaurants with fireplaces

05 Jun 2024

It's been a particularly frosty start to the season, which makes us think we're in for a wild winter. While it might be pretty tempting to hibernate and binge-watch Netflix until the warmth returns, you'd be missing out on one of the season's true joys – drinking wine by the fire. So it is without further ado, we've rounded up some of the Gold Coast's best restaurants with crackling fireplaces ... more

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Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure around Latin America at Coolangatta's Big Papi's Cocina
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Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure around Latin America at Coolangatta’s Big Papi’s Cocina

05 Jun 2024

We come across a lot of restaurants in this line of work and each one has a unique story to tell. Every now and then, a place pops up that stops us in our tracks. It’s an intangible feeling that says 'this one is different'. Big Papi’s Cocina in Coolangatta is that place. Dedicated to contemporary Latin American street food, the venue promises to excite your senses with punchy flavours, interesting sips and one big personality ... more

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The round-up: sink your teeth into the best burgers on the Gold Coast
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The round-up: sink your teeth into the best burgers on the Gold Coast

25 May 2024

From the humble American cheeseburger to golden tenders of fried chicken, burgers are a classic for a reason. In fact, there are few experiences in life that can compete with chowing down on a juicy, flavour-charged burger. For those on the lookout for where to snag your next bun of bliss, we’ve rounded-up a handy guide to help you find best places across the Gold Coast – featuring everything from bespoke brioches and back-to-basics menus to some fusion flair. Here’s where to find your next best burger … more

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Tarte Beach House drops a hearty new winter menu featuring a loaded cob and French dips
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Tarte Beach House drops a hearty new winter menu featuring a loaded cob and French dips

22 May 2024

In the words of Jon Snow, winter is coming. Although our version of the chilly season may be somewhat mild in comparison to our snow-covered counterparts, Tarte Beach House's owner Chloe Watts has dug deep into the culinary traditions of Europe to create a deeply satisfying menu that will keep you warm – think chunky French onion soup, creamy porridge and a seriously drool-inducing cob. more

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Snack on tsukune skewers, sizzling prawns and Japanese-curry arancini at Mermaid's Blessing of the Sun
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Snack on tsukune skewers, sizzling prawns and Japanese-curry arancini at Mermaid’s Blessing of the Sun

15 May 2024

As society on the whole tends to lean into a bigger equals better mentality, when it comes to hospitality venues, it's the smaller, hole-in-the-wall spots with one chef in the kitchen that capture our attention. If you too appreciate the little spaces with a big heart, add Blessings of the Sun to your must-try list. The quaint 26-seater has transformed the former Lovechild Kitchen + Bar premises in Mermaid Beach into the perfect spot for a date night and cocktail-filled catch-ups. more

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Restaurant Labart shifts gears with a new European bistro-style menu and street-side dining
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Restaurant Labart shifts gears with a new European bistro-style menu and street-side dining

01 May 2024

When Alex and Karla Munoz Labart opened the doors to Restaurant Labart back in 2018, it was touted as one of the most anticipated new additions to the city’s dining scene. It quickly became the spot for celebrations of all kinds, so much so that bookings were sometimes hard to come by. Now, as it approaches its sixth birthday, Alex and Karla have announced some exciting new changes, including a fresh new direction for the much-loved venue. Here's everything you need to know about the new chapter of Restaurant Labart ... more

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Tweed's Worst Burgers gets a new lease on life as Riverland Kitchen
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Tweed’s Worst Burgers gets a new lease on life as Riverland Kitchen

17 Apr 2024

Here at The Weekend Edition, we aren't in the business of negative press, so let it be known that it's not us appointing the title of Tweed Heads' 'Worst Burgers' – it was the name of the venue that formerly resided in the corner spot along Kennedy Drive. The creek-fronting eatery has been given a new lease on life (and a new name) with a fresh ownership team, including a hatted chef, as well as a people-pleasing menu that champions local produce. Take a peek ... more

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All aboard! Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant brings a new kind of floating restaurant concept to the Gold Coast
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All aboard! Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant brings a new kind of floating restaurant concept to the Gold Coast

27 Mar 2024

Dining with a view of the water offers its own kind of sensory enjoyment. The closer you are, the greater the sense of satisfaction, in our humble opinion. The Gold Coast's newest bar and restaurant is taking this notion to the extreme, inviting you to experience the gentle rock of the ocean and the salty sea breeze as you dine aboard two completely refurbished trawler boats that are moored at Marina Mirage. Here's everything you need to know about the new floating restaurant that's making waves on the Gold Coast ... more

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Don a bib and get your hands dirty at Broadbeach's new seafood joint, Kickin'Inn
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Don a bib and get your hands dirty at Broadbeach’s new seafood joint, Kickin’Inn

27 Mar 2024

There's something deeply satisfying about forgoing traditional dining etiquette, throwing on a bib and some gloves and tucking in to a seafood spread. It's liberating and makes for an utterly memorable dining experience. If this sounds like your idea of a fun time, pull up a seat at Kickin'Inn in Broadbeach. Trust us when we say, this is not your regular seafood joint ... more

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Experience flame-licked fare and local produce at North Byron Hotel's monthly Open Skies BBQ event
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Experience flame-licked fare and local produce at North Byron Hotel’s monthly Open Skies BBQ event

24 Mar 2024

There's a lot to love about Byron Bay. Especially for Gold Coasters who are visiting for the weekend. Close enough to be accessible, yet far enough that you feel like you've really escaped the city, it's little wonder the road in is bumper to bumper. Beyond all of the obvious draw cards that continue to lure tourists like moths to a flame, Byron Bay's foodie scene is hotter than the surface of the sun, attracting top-tier chefs from all over to create venues that are unique to the seaside township. One such culinary talent is Jedd Rifai, who took over as Licensee of the old Sun Bistro in 2021, transforming it into North Byron Hotel, a vibey gastro-style pub with open-air beer garden, hyper-local produce and a monthly barbecue ... more

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Enjoy pina-colada flights at Miami's new absolute-beachfront tapas bar, Sandfire
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Enjoy pina-colada flights at Miami’s new absolute-beachfront tapas bar, Sandfire

20 Mar 2024

Sipping cocktails against a backdrop of rolling waves is a quintessential Gold Coast experience. If you're partial to a brew with a view, Miami has welcomed a brand-new beachfront tapas bar called Sandfire. Offering a globe-trotting menu, pina-colada flights and a hint of salt lingering in the air as a constant reminder you are mere steps away from the beach, Sandfire has all of the fundamental elements for a good time. Take a peek … more

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Surfers Pavilion is now open for breakfast and has dropped a dedicated canine menu for your furry friend
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Surfers Pavilion is now open for breakfast and has dropped a dedicated canine menu for your furry friend

06 Mar 2024

Surfers Pavilion is known for long seafood-filled lunches, sundowners and evening escapades. Now, the waterfront venue is embarking upon an exciting new adventure – breakfast! The much-loved venue is extending its trading hours to welcome the morning crowd with a hearty breakfast spread. But that's not all – they're also rolling out the red carpet for our four-legged friends. Yes, you heard it right – this riverside hotspot has gone to the dogs and is now pet friendly, so you can bring your furry companions along for the fun. more

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Kirra Beach House is set to launch an elevated dining experience called The Restaurant
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Kirra Beach House is set to launch an elevated dining experience called The Restaurant

06 Mar 2024

Almost four years in the making, the eagerly anticipated Kirra Beach House opened its doors in early December, much to the delight of enthusiastic locals. The beautiful beach-fronting venue quickly became the perch for long lunches, sundowners and events. Now, as the summer officially draws to a close and holiday crowds have dispersed, the iconic venue has launched a brand-new offering called The Restaurant, which will open to the public on Thursday March 7. Here's what we know so far ... more

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Tarte Beach House launches a new gin cocktail range featuring Margot Robbie's Papa Salt
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Tarte Beach House launches a new gin cocktail range featuring Margot Robbie’s Papa Salt

06 Mar 2024

From the moment Papa Salt's first batch of Coastal Gin hit the virtual shelves, it was seriously hot property. The easy-drinking spirit, created by our gal Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Charlie Maas and Regan Riskas, has taken the spirit world by storm, selling out within minutes two days of its release. Now, thirsty Gold Coasters with a penchant for a G&T or a gin and soda can get a taste of the tipple at Currumbin's Tarte Beach House. more

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The round-up: get cracking to the Gold Coast's best seafood restaurants
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The round-up: get cracking to the Gold Coast’s best seafood restaurants

06 Mar 2024

The Gold Coast is swimming with stellar seafood joints, which is really no surprise given that we're surrounded by some of the best sea-based produce in the country. When you crave seafood, you want to seek out the best of the best, so we've put together a handy list of some of the top seafood slingers on the Gold Coast for you and your fishy friends. Oh, and if you're simply chasing a feed of fish and chips, then you'll want to cast your eyes on this round-up of casual fish and chipperies. more

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Brisbane's Gambaro Group unveils Pipi's, the first of two new restaurants on Point Danger's pinnacle
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Brisbane’s Gambaro Group unveils Pipi’s, the first of two new restaurants on Point Danger’s pinnacle

28 Feb 2024

The Gambaro Group has long been synonymous with elevated epicurean experiences in Brisbane, boasting a portfolio of some of the city's most notable restaurants, including Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, Gambaro Hotel, the Black Hide Steakhouses and Italian restaurant Persone. Last year, the hospitality family announced it would be opening not one, but two new venues on the southern Gold Coast – Mediterranean restaurant Pipi's and casual noshery Awaken Cafe, both taking prime position atop Point Danger overlooking Rainbow Bay. At long last, we've got our first taste of Pipi's – here's everything you need to know ... more

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Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure through Asia at Velaa in Surfers Paradise
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Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure through Asia at Velaa in Surfers Paradise

28 Feb 2024

The Gold Coast's love affair with Asian-fusion restaurants shows no signs of slowing, with top-notch eateries dotted up and down the coastline all putting their own spin on the geographically diverse cuisine that incorporate flavours and techniques from Thailand, Korea and Japan, to name just a few. Despite it all, Velaa in Surfers Paradise stands out. Not only because it's one of the prettiest cafe's we've gazed upon, but because this modern Thai restaurant brings a refreshing twist to the bustling tourist hub. more