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Nachos to go – California Tacos opens an express outpost at Robina Town Centre
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Nachos to go – California Tacos opens an express outpost at Robina Town Centre

07 Aug 2024

Famous for its mountainous nachos and margaritas on tap, California Tacos was born by the beach in San Diego and has clearly struck a chord with Australian audiences thanks to its modern Mexican flavours with a focus on freshness. With locations in Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, and more recently further north in Brisbane and Caloundra, the popular taco-slinger has opened an express outpost at Robina Town Centre. Here's the scoop ... more

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Mamma is slinging Detroit-style deep-dish pizzas with French flair from its new home in Miami
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Mamma is slinging Detroit-style deep-dish pizzas with French flair from its new home in Miami

31 Jul 2024

As much as we adore a steamy Neapolitan pizza slice fresh from the oven, there's something irresistibly satisfying about biting into a deep-dish pizza. Crispy on the edges with a caramelised cheese crust, yet chewy and soft on the inside, it's a culinary experience that feels indulgent but oh-so-good. Whether you're a deep-dish devotee or eager to try it, there's a new player in town: Mamma. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Get the scoop – frozen yoghurt empire Yo-Chi has opened in Burleigh Heads
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Get the scoop – frozen yoghurt empire Yo-Chi has opened in Burleigh Heads

24 Jul 2024

Ever since we got our first taste of dessert dispensary Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt back in 2022, we’ve been obsessed. And we’re not the only ones, with a line regularly reaching the roadside at its outposts in Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and most recently, Robina. The latest addition to the brand's rapid expansion strategy is a sunny spot in James Street Burleigh Heads – here's everything you need to know ... more

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The round-up: tuck into tacos, tequila and taquitos at the Gold Coast's best Mexican restaurants
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The round-up: tuck into tacos, tequila and taquitos at the Gold Coast’s best Mexican restaurants

24 Jul 2024

Our local Mexican food scene has only continued to explode over the last few years as the beachside lifestyle lends itself to this fresh and fiery fare and its tradition of community and creativity. The Gold Coast is peppered with plenty of quality Mexican eateries, taquerias and cantinas to sooth your comida cravings. We’ve packaged up some of the best Mexican restaurants on the Gold Coast into one handy list. Buen provecho! more

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Bow down – Jungle King has arrived in Burleigh slinging Thai-style bowls and bites
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Bow down – Jungle King has arrived in Burleigh slinging Thai-style bowls and bites

18 Jul 2024

There's a new king in town. Not the sovereign head of state kind, the curry kind. Transforming the space formerly occupied by Brio at Treetops Plaza, Jungle King quietly opened its doors this week bringing a taste of Thai-inspired bowls and flavoursome fare to the Burleigh Waters precinct. The venue is the handiwork of seasoned chef Wasan Rotchiratthitikan, who has over 25 years experience in kitchens around Sydney and Northern Rivers. Here's everything you need to know about the neighbourhood newcomer ... more

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Not your typical takeaway – Good Times Deli is bringing gourmet burgers, banh mi and iced Milo to Southport
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Not your typical takeaway – Good Times Deli is bringing gourmet burgers, banh mi and iced Milo to Southport

05 Jun 2024

What do you get when two chefs walk in to a tradie tuckshop? While it may sound like the beginning of a dad joke, it's actually the beginning of the Good Times Deli story, which is here to bring stacked sandwiches, burgers and deli delights to the northern end. Southport's new noshery is the handiwork of chefs Russell Maich and Chris Watson, who between them have five decades of cooking experience across a broad range of cuisines, from five-star hotels to market stalls. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Pho real – Miami Hot Bread has welcomed a second outpost called Mermaid Hot Bread
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Pho real – Miami Hot Bread has welcomed a second outpost called Mermaid Hot Bread

15 May 2024

The Gold Coast's obsession with banh mi and pho shows no sign of slowing. In fact, with the cooler months approaching, it's only getting stronger. In what can only be described as excellent news for lovers of Vietnamese street food, the legendary Miami Hot Bread has welcomed a brand-new outpost just a banh mi toss away in Mermaid Waters. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Miami Fish Market debuts a hot-food menu featuring fish and chips, caviar-topped potato scallops and Patagonian toothfish
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Miami Fish Market debuts a hot-food menu featuring fish and chips, caviar-topped potato scallops and Patagonian toothfish

23 Apr 2024

Fish and chips is a culinary staple for many households, but what do you really know about the origin of the seafood? It was this very question that compelled Paul and Fallon Gloftis, the husband-and-wife duo behind Miami Fish Market, to create a brand-new hot-food menu. They've spent the last three years establishing a network to source arguably the best seafood from around Australia and New Zealand, and now, you can enjoy the likes of Patagonian toothfish at a picnic table with a side of chips and sunshine. It's fish and chips, but not as you know it ... more

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Pavement Whisper: Gold Coast icon Peter's Fish Market is set for a significant upgrade
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Pavement Whisper: Gold Coast icon Peter’s Fish Market is set for a significant upgrade

21 Feb 2024

Peter's Fish Market on Seaworld Drive in Main Beach has been a stalwart on the northern Gold Coast since 1992. The epitome of 'if you know, you know' for Gold Coast locals, the venue has been etched in the weekly fish and chip rituals for families and visitors for generations. Now, after almost 30 years, the family-run business is set to embark upon a major upgrade that will deliver an even better dining experience. Here's what we know so far ... more

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Run don't walk – Fishbowl is dishing up sweet discounts to get you moving
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Run don’t walk – Fishbowl is dishing up sweet discounts to get you moving

14 Feb 2024

If you're anything like us, you kicked off your 'holiday eating' somewhere around November and suddenly, it's mid-February and you're facing the stark realisation that the holidays are well and truly over and it's time to get back on track and maybe reach for a vegetable. In what's being hailed an Australian first, Fishbowl is rewarding customers for exercising. If you're looking for a little extra incentive to lace up your runners and pound the pavement, here's everything you need to know ... more

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Croissants and coffee creekside – Neptune Kiosk unveils a fresh new look
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Croissants and coffee creekside – Neptune Kiosk unveils a fresh new look

14 Feb 2024

Tallebudgera Creek is the idyllic piece of paradise that requires no introduction. The eternally bustling strip has been in the throes of some construction activity of late, with the City of Gold Coast undertaking a $3.4-million upgrade to the existing boardwalk. To coincide with the works, Neptune Kiosk, tucked beneath Neptune Royal Life Saving Club, has unveiled a striking new nautical-inspired look that has expanded the format from a hole-in-the-wall into a larger, dual-window situation overlooking the newly renovated creekside parklands. more

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Finger-lickin' feast – Say ‘yes yes' to Pacific Fair's new chook nook, NeNe Chicken
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Finger-lickin’ feast – Say ‘yes yes’ to Pacific Fair’s new chook nook, NeNe Chicken

07 Feb 2024

There aren't too many foods that get us salivating quite like Korean-style fried chicken. Even the thought of sinking our teeth into the delightfully crisp exterior is enough to get us drooling, and don't even get us started on the smell. Oh, the smell! If you share our undying love for finger-lickin' chicken, there's a brand-new chook nook in town that you absolutely need to know about – it's called NeNe Chicken and you'll find it at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. more

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Chopsticks at the ready – Tweed has scored a Asian-inspired bowl pop-up called Hightide
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Chopsticks at the ready – Tweed has scored a Asian-inspired bowl pop-up called Hightide

06 Feb 2024

By day, Kennedys Coffee in Tweed Heads is a thriving caffeination station brimming with locals looking for a bite and a brew. For the next three weeks, the convivial neighbourhood noshery will keep the lights on at night while it hosts an Asian-inspired pop-up called Hightide. The pop-up is here for a good time not a long one, with only three weeks left to discover the drool-inducing delights. more

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From Bologna to the Gold Coast – experience fresh artisan gelato at La Macelleria Gelateria in Mermaid Waters
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From Bologna to the Gold Coast – experience fresh artisan gelato at La Macelleria Gelateria in Mermaid Waters

01 Nov 2023

If you take your scoops seriously, it will come as no surprise that not all gelato is created equal. Sure, the fundamentals of the Italian sweet treat may bear some similarities, but true gelato is made fresh with no artificial additives. Artisan gelato is more than a refreshing treat on a hot day, it's a culinary experience that is simultaneously creamy and oh-so-flavoursome. If you too possess an appreciation for proper gelato, we have some news – Brisbane's famed gelato slinger La Macelleria Gelateria has made the move to Mermaid Waters. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Tide Bar and Kitchen brings lobster and elevated Thai eats to Miami
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Tide Bar and Kitchen brings lobster and elevated Thai eats to Miami

18 Oct 2023

When you think of Thai cuisine, it's likely you begin to picture flavoursome curries, plates piled high with zingy pad Thai and fried rice. Miami's Tide Bar and Kitchen is here to change that, with crispy pork hocks, soft-shell crab and even grilled lobster. The venue is putting a modern twist on old favourites with an innovative seafood-centric menu. Here's everything you need to know about the neighbourhood newcomer ... more

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Wrap your mitts around a seriously stacked burger from Burger'd in Varsity Lakes
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Wrap your mitts around a seriously stacked burger from Burger’d in Varsity Lakes

23 Aug 2023

We have a confession – as much as we enjoy delightful degustations and fancy feasts, sometimes, it's the simple pleasure of sinking our teeth into a big, juicy burger that really hits the spot. If you too are powerless to resist the irresistible siren song of burgers, you may want to block your ears, because there's a brand-new burger joint in town that is dishing up drool-inducing stacks, wickedly good wings and hotdogs. Read on for all of the devilish details ... more

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Hole lotta love – Broadbeach-born O Bagel opens a third outpost in Southport
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Hole lotta love – Broadbeach-born O Bagel opens a third outpost in Southport

23 Aug 2023

From the golden-brown, slightly chewy exterior to the soft-and-fluffy dough with just the right amount of firmness and saltiness, there’s more to creating the perfect bagel than you might think. This is something that the trio behind the Broadbeach-born O Bagel know all too well. After eight long months of testing, tweaking and trying different variations, Nick Jang, a chef with 12 years experience, alongside business partners Chloe Kim and Henry Kim, perfected the recipe with just the right amount of chewiness and density, so you don’t need to immediately have a nap after eating. Described as 'New York-style adapted to Australian tastes', it seems the owners of O Bagel nailed the brief, having just opened the doors to their third (and largest) new bagel slinger. Here's everything you need to know ... more