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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

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Loaded lobster rolls and chilli dogs – Joe's Deli is rolling out four signature hotdogs over coming weeks
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Loaded lobster rolls and chilli dogs – Joe’s Deli is rolling out four signature hotdogs over coming weeks

14 Jun 2023

When you think of a hotdog, it's likely you're picturing some variation of long bread roll, a sausage and tomato sauce, maybe even a little mustard or cheese if you're extra fancy. If that's the case, you need to stop what you are doing and get yourself along to Joe's Deli at Pacific Fair and wrap your mitts around one of its drool-inducing loaded hotdogs, stat. Your idea of a hotdog will never be the same ... more

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Meda Deli is dishing up sandwiches, deli goods and gourmet fast food with its extended evening trade
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Meda Deli is dishing up sandwiches, deli goods and gourmet fast food with its extended evening trade

17 May 2023

Since opening in November of last year, Mermaid Beach's Meda Deli has been quietly amassing a following of charcuterie-loving folk and foodies far and wide who flock here for one reason, quality. Damian and Amela Dzuderija have curated a selection of products and brands Damian has aligned with over 30 years as a chef. From the impressive selection of cheese to the house-made sauces and cured meats aplenty. Whether you're a regular or you're discovering Meda Deli for the very first time, we have some exciting news – Damian and Amela have launched Meda Nights, which means they're keeping the coffee machine firing and deli delights coming well into the evening. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Get your Mio Wrap fix from the new drive-through service in Burleigh Heads
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Get your Mio Wrap fix from the new drive-through service in Burleigh Heads

09 May 2023

If you're a market regular, it's fairly certain that you already know and love Mio Wrap, aka the deliciously crispy buckwheat wraps overflowing with tasty fillings such as smoked salmon, red cabbage mix, carrots, sprouts and salad, drizzled with coconut sauce. If you've ever lamented the fact that there's not a market on every single day of the week purely so you can get your Mio fix, listen up as we have some excellent news – in addition to Currumbin Community Markets on Thursdays, Saturdays at Palm Beach Farmers Market and Sundays at HOTA Markets, you can now enjoy Mio from a convenient drive-through location in 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

02 May 2023

From tacos and tequila to chimichangas and margaritas, Mexican food is always a red-hot favourite. The Gold Coast is peppered with plenty of quality Mexican eateries, taquerias and cantinas – but we know that when the cravings hit, it can be hard to think of places on the spot. So, we’ve packaged up some of the best Mexican restaurants on the Gold Coast into one handy list. Enjoy! more

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Wrap your mitts around a stacked sandwich from new Burleigh nook Piknik
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Wrap your mitts around a stacked sandwich from new Burleigh nook Piknik

26 Apr 2023

Piknik started with a simple question – “Where can I get a salad sandwich?” While it might seem like a simple enough request, it turned out to be way harder than it should be for Maddi Turner. This sparked the idea for the Gold Coast’s newest sandwich shop on Deodar Drive in Burleigh Heads. If you’re a plant-based eater or possess an appreciation for terrific toasties, here’s everything you need to know about the neighbourhood nook … more

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Make friends with FISHBOWL's brand-new outpost at Robina Town Centre
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Make friends with FISHBOWL’s brand-new outpost at Robina Town Centre

29 Mar 2023

When FISHBOWL arrived in Burleigh Heads in August last year, locals were quick to embrace the concept of Japanese-inspired salad bowls loaded with deliciously fresh ingredients. With the beachside eatery humming, the team decided that now was the ideal time to cast the net a little wider and are set to open a brand-new eatery at Robina Town Centre on Saturday April 1. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a cookie from Mr Treat in Burleigh Heads
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a cookie from Mr Treat in Burleigh Heads

29 Mar 2023

We have a confession – cookies are our kryptonite. We are powerless to resist as soon as we get a whiff of those freshly baked parcels of happiness. Chocolate-filled, caramel-topped, moreish macaroons – we don't discriminate! If you too share our child-like enthusiasm for cookies, go ahead and get tempted by Mr Treat, which has recently opened in Burleigh Heads. more