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Hwaro92 brings the sizzle and spice of Korean BBQ to Robina Town Centre
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Hwaro92 brings the sizzle and spice of Korean BBQ to Robina Town Centre

21 Feb 2024

Korean BBQ has captivated the culinary world in recent years, becoming a beloved dining experience for foodies around the globe. What's not to love? It's a feast for the senses, with sizzling meats, vibrant flavours and interactive cooking all rolled into one unforgettable meal. The thing about Korean BBQ, is that it's not just about the food. While it is indeed delicious, Korean BBQ offers something far less tangible. It's a unique social experience that brings people together around the grill, fostering conversation as diners cook and share a meal. It's about human connection. Whether you're a seasoned pro on the tongs or you're firing up the grill for the first time, there's a new Korean joint at Robina Town Centre that you need to know about – it's called Hwaro92. more

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The round-up: pizza to pappardelle – we’ve uncovered some of the Gold Coast’s best Italian restaurants
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The round-up: pizza to pappardelle – we’ve uncovered some of the Gold Coast’s best Italian restaurants

21 Feb 2024

There's something deeply satisfying about plunging a fork into a bowl of freshly made pasta topped with just the right amount of sauce, that first eagerly anticipated sip of a slightly chilled red or wrapping your mitts around a sizeable slice of pizza straight from the oven – it's the culinary equivalent of a big, warm hug, which sounds pretty darn great right now. To point you in the right direction, we’ve put together a handy list of some of the Gold Coast’s best Italian restaurants, all for your eating pleasure. more

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Charcoal Charcoal Yakitori brings wagyu, whisky and flame-cooked fare to Robina
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Charcoal Charcoal Yakitori brings wagyu, whisky and flame-cooked fare to Robina

14 Feb 2024

Yakitori is one of the few foods that are equally at home at street-side stalls as they are gracing the menus of fine-dining establishments. Cooked over binchotan charcoal – which is regarded by many chefs as the best in the world – yakitori is in a culinary class of its own. Mouthwateringly tender with a hint of smokey flavour, yakitori, when paired with a crisp, cold lager, is a gift for your taste buds. If you too possess an appreciation for the edible art form, take a seat at Robina's Charcoal Charcoal Yakitori.  more

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Celebrate the season of love at Sanctuary Cove
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Celebrate the season of love at Sanctuary Cove

13 Feb 2024

We’d love to tell you how many poems, songs and novels are written about love but we are sure that number goes up every day – especially around February. Why not say I love you with more than just words by treating yourself and your loved one to one of the many dining delights at Sanctuary Cove this month? From romantic Mediterranean feasts to hearty Australian fare, these date-night nosh spots will leave you lost for words. more

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Look at MOI, look at MOI – Hope Island Marketplace welcomes Mad Over Italian
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Look at MOI, look at MOI – Hope Island Marketplace welcomes Mad Over Italian

07 Feb 2024

Every neighbourhood has its local haunts. The kind where you can roll in on a whim and be greeted with a kind of dependable familiarity that hits the sweet spot, every time. For Hope Island residents, Mad Over Italian (or MOI, as it is also known) is that place. The northern noshery has filled a gap in the local dining scene for authentic Italian eats – think pizza, pasta and irresistible desserts.  more

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Honey Pepper Bar & Grill brings modern Australian cuisine to The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre
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Honey Pepper Bar & Grill brings modern Australian cuisine to The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre

31 Jan 2024

It's generally bittersweet when we announce the opening of a new restaurant, as it usually means that something has closed. Thankfully, that's not the case for Honey Pepper Bar And Grill, which has assumed the upstairs corner at The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre. The space was formerly home to Mad Asian Kitchen And Bar, but before you go shedding any tears, it's not goodbye – the quirky Asian-fusion restaurant has moved to a smaller space next door, so it's win-win! more

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Experience the perfect union of tradition and modern Korean cuisine at ATTO in Chirn Park
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Experience the perfect union of tradition and modern Korean cuisine at ATTO in Chirn Park

31 Jan 2024

While Korean barbecue (or KBBQ as it is also known) seems to be having a moment in foodie circles, Chirn Park's newest resident ATTO Korean Cuisine delivers a delightfully modern Korean dining experience. The unassuming new nosh spot quietly opened its doors late last year and has been building a cult following of folks who can't get enough of the venue's flavourful fare. Prawn burgers, the crispiest, stickiest Korean fried chicken and delicate sashimi are just some of the edible gifts that await at ATTO. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Gather your pizza pals, Sogno Italiano opens a second outpost in Burleigh Waters
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Gather your pizza pals, Sogno Italiano opens a second outpost in Burleigh Waters

24 Jan 2024

When Sogno Italiano opened its doors in Mermaid Waters almost two years ago, the response from the local pizza-loving populace was an immediate and resounding yes. Fast-forward a couple of years and tables in the suburban 55-seater are just as in demand as the day they opened, prompting owners and cousins Sushil and Prajwol Maharjan to scope a second spot just a pizza-toss from their original Mermaid Waters home. Get a glimpse of Sogno Italiano in Burleigh Waters ... more

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The round up: best eats in Brunswick Heads
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The round up: best eats in Brunswick Heads

18 Jan 2024

Where the river meets the sea – Brunswick Heads has the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to choose between spending your weekend on the beach or by the river, you can do both. With everything in one spot there’s no need to leave, and you won’t want to once you’ve tried these coastal town eats. more

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Brisbane's The Gambaro Group lifts the lid on two new Gold Coast dining spots
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Brisbane’s The Gambaro Group lifts the lid on two new Gold Coast dining spots

17 Jan 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. Exciting new details have now been revealed about the coast's newest beachside dining spots, including the targeted opening date. Here's what we know ... more

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Coolangatta hotspot Franc Jrs is now slinging its famous pizzas in Nobby Beach
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Coolangatta hotspot Franc Jrs is now slinging its famous pizzas in Nobby Beach

15 Jan 2024

Pizza connoisseurs travel from far and wide to Coolangatta's Franc Jrs to devour a slice (tray) of its famed deep-dish Detroit-style pizza. It's not uncommon to see a legion of locals happily forming a line along Griffith Street, mouths watering in anticipation as a seemingly endless flow of blistering-hot pizzas fly out of the oven and onto tables. Luckily, there's now more of the Franc Jrs goodness to go around, with owners Tony and Claudia Pattinson, alongside Carlos Lara and Jimmy Young, opening a second outpost in Nobby Beach.  more

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Perentie Brewing Co
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Brews and chews – Eagleby welcomes new $6-million brewery Perentie Brewing Co.

11 Jan 2024

For a long time, the Eagleby stretch between Brisbane and the Gold Coast didn’t offer much that would inspire one to veer off the Pacific Motorway. That all changed in 2015 when Distillery Road Market arrived – heralding the beginning of a new food and entertainment precinct centred around community and connection. The most recent addition to the precinct has been unveiled and it’s no small feat – the $6-million, one-million-litre capacity lager brewery, Perentie Brewing Co. Lager lovers, this one's for you. more

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Balboa Italian and The Valley Estate have teamed up for a pop-up dining experience called L’Altro Restaurant
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Balboa Italian and The Valley Estate have teamed up for a pop-up dining experience called L’Altro Restaurant

10 Jan 2024

While we love the comfort of our favourite dishes at longstanding eateries, sometimes it’s the experimental flavours of a pop-up that leave the most lasting memories. That's precisely what diners can expect to find at L’Altro Restaurant at The Valley Estate. The pop-up dining experience will see two powerhouse venues, Balboa Italian and The Valley Estate, team up for one unforgettable collaboration.  more

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The year in review: fifteen of the Gold Coast's best restaurant openings of 2023
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The year in review: fifteen of the Gold Coast’s best restaurant openings of 2023

20 Dec 2023

It feels like an understatement to say it's been a gargantuan year on the foodie front. It seemed like everywhere we looked there were venues popping up like mushrooms after a storm. From new neighbourhood nosheries to massive multi-million-dollar showstoppers, the Gold Coast has seen it all. Before we turn the page on the year and roll merrily into the holidays, we thought we'd take a quick trip down memory lane and revisit some of the year's best new restaurant openings in 2023.  more

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From pop-up to patty-smashing powerhouse – Broken Hearts Burger Club opens on the Gold Coast
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From pop-up to patty-smashing powerhouse – Broken Hearts Burger Club opens on the Gold Coast

13 Dec 2023

Talk to anyone clued in on Brisbane’s foodie scene about where to get the city’s best burger and one name will pop up with regularity – Broken Hearts Burger Club. While the prevailing trend in the burger biz is to go bigger, taller and more elaborate, Broken Hearts Burger Club goes the other way, adopting an old-school approach to the humble smash burger. It's about as simple and tasty as a burger can be – meat, cheese, pickles, sauce and bun. The cult burger smasher has opened their very first Gold Coast location at Miami One Shopping Centre and we took a look inside ... more

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The duo behind Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill has opened a $3-million two-storey seafood restaurant, Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar
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The duo behind Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill has opened a $3-million two-storey seafood restaurant, Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar

13 Dec 2023

Having reached the pinnacle of protein with steak-centric destination Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, esteemed restaurateurs Steven and Autumn Adams have turned their attention to seafood for their third hospitality venture, Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar. The venue, located at 2 Oracle Boulevard, has completely transformed the space that formerly housed The Bavarian into a sophisticated, two-level seafood-focused venue. Take a peek inside ... more

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Pop the champagne – the incredible new Kirra Beach House officially opens this week!
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Pop the champagne – the incredible new Kirra Beach House officially opens this week!

07 Dec 2023

As soon as we heard whispers of Kirra Beach House, we knew it would be something special. Four years in the making, the landmark venue boasts uninterrupted views over the famous point break and forms a key component of KTQ Group's Kirra Point Precinct, alongside the recently reopened Kirra Beach Hotel on the ground level. At long last, Kirra Beach House will open its doors this Friday December 8, just in time for peak sipping season. We were lucky enough to get a glimpse inside ahead of the venue's offical opening, here's what we saw ... more

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Step back in time at Burleigh Waters' brand-new 1950s-inspired Pancake Diner
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Step back in time at Burleigh Waters’ brand-new 1950s-inspired Pancake Diner

29 Nov 2023

Everything was cooler in the 1950s – the cars, the clothes, the music. If you have a soft spot for the bygone era of James Dean, Marilyn and Elvis, get excited for the brand-new addition to Christine Corner in Burleigh Waters. Pancake Diner softly opened its doors on the weekend, much to the enthusiastic delight of locals who couldn't resist the venue's fat stacks of buttermilk pancakes, big, beautiful burgers, classic American-style hotdogs and old-fashioned shakes. Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

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The iconic Kirra Beach Hotel has reopened signalling a fresh new chapter for the southern beachside suburb
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The iconic Kirra Beach Hotel has reopened signalling a fresh new chapter for the southern beachside suburb

28 Nov 2023

Kirra Beach Hotel has been the go-to spot for post-surf feeds and frosty beers since opening in 1957. After a three-year hiatus, the much-loved pub is back, turning the page on an incredible new chapter that sees the entire site transformed into Kirra Point precinct, which will include two distinctly different – yet equally exciting – hospitality destinations. On the street level is where you will find the new-look Kirra Beach Hotel with the soon-to-open Kirra Beach House perched on level one. more