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Meda Deli brings charcuterie delights and deli-style sandwiches to Mermaid Beach
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Meda Deli brings charcuterie delights and deli-style sandwiches to Mermaid Beach

29 Nov 2022

The sandwich is having a long overdue moment on the coast – and rightly so. Think about it, there's literally no other food that is as versatile as a sandwich. Add a couple of rashers of bacon and an egg and you have yourself a sandwich for breakfast. Lunch delivers an entirely new world of possibilities, from the humble salad variety made at the local takeaway joint (the more unassuming the better, in our opinion) to the gourmet deli creations that have started to filter throughout the city, and who doesn't love a spag-bol-stuffed toastie for dinner? If you fancy yourself a bit of a sandwich aficionado, there's a new sandwich slinger in town that you definitely need to know about, it's called Meda Deli and it has recently opened in Mermaid Beach. If you take your cheese boarding seriously, prepare to drool ... more

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The round-up: tuk-tuks and tom yum – where to find the best Thai restaurants on the Gold Coast
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The round-up: tuk-tuks and tom yum – where to find the best Thai restaurants on the Gold Coast

04 Oct 2022

From punchy tom yum soups and coconut-laden curries to spicy wok-fried delights and glorious noodles, Thai food will always have a special place in our hearts. In a true reflection of the cuisine's popularity, the Gold Coast has no shortage of Thai eateries. Loosen those belt buckles and prep your taste buds for a flavour sensation, friends – we've put together a handy list of some of the Gold Coast's best Thai restaurants from Coolangatta up to Hope Island.  more

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Get the scoop – Victoria's self-serve frozen yoghurt dispensary Yo-Chi opens in Broadbeach
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Get the scoop – Victoria’s self-serve frozen yoghurt dispensary Yo-Chi opens in Broadbeach

06 Sep 2022

It’s no secret that we go giddy and weak at the knees for any kind of frozen treat. Just the thought of plunging a spoon into a bowl of brain-freeze-inducing soft-serve stirs up feelings of heart-fluttering excitement and sets our saliva glands into overdrive. If you too share our enthusiasm for chilled confectionery, we have some exciting news – Melbourne's much-loved self-serve Yo-Chi Frozen Yogurt has opened its doors in Broadbeach. Yo-Chi is here to spread a little joy with build-your-own bowls and cones – here are the mouth-watering details ...  more

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Skip the tinned tuna lunch and make haste to Justin's Sandwich Shop for a meatball sandwich
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Skip the tinned tuna lunch and make haste to Justin’s Sandwich Shop for a meatball sandwich

31 Aug 2022

If you've had your fill of boring desk lunches and tinned tuna, we have some exciting news – the legends at Justin Lane have heard your unenthused sighs and have unveiled Justin's Sandwich Shop. Nestled in the takeaway nook to the side of the eatery, Justin's Sandwich Shop is here to fill the void in your belly with beautiful Italian-style sandwiches that are made-to-order and are guaranteed to quash any pesky pangs. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Beloved southern salad slinger FISHBOWL makes its Burleigh Heads debut
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Beloved southern salad slinger FISHBOWL makes its Burleigh Heads debut

11 Aug 2022

Anyone who has spent any time in or around Burleigh Heads can attest to the fact that it's more than a suburb – it's a lifestyle. Sun-soaked beach walks around the headland, picnics on the hill, sundowners – the reasons to love Burleigh are literally endless. Friends, there is now one more reason to love Burleigh thanks to the arrival of FISHBOWL on Saturday August 6. The Sydney-born eatery is here to revolutionise the concept of fast food with bowls of Japanese-inspired salad made using locally sourced ingredients. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Paradise Centre
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Goodbye late-night kebabs, hello beachside tacos and Thai – Paradise Centre is bringing a foodie mecca to Surfers 

11 Aug 2022

Despite its reputation as a glitzy strip by the beach, Surfers Paradise is quickly becoming one of the Gold Coast's premier dining precincts. Gone are the days when famished beach-goers needed to rely on questionable fish and chips to fuel their day in the waves, as Paradise Centre is set to open a bustling dining precinct by the beach. This impressive expansion will bring exciting new surf and lifestyle retailers to compliment the already popular beachside haunt. Whether you're a sun-soaked tourist seeking a bite or a local ready to find your new favourite place to catch up with pals, Paradise Centre will be the perfect place for you. Here's everything you can expect to eat, see and experience when the expansion opens on Friday September 9. more

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Wrap your mitts around a roast chicken roll from Varsity's new Dukes Chicken
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Wrap your mitts around a roast chicken roll from Varsity’s new Dukes Chicken

28 Jun 2022

It's pretty hard to resist chicken – fried or otherwise. You know when it’s coming – that delicious intoxicating scent wafts through the air, beckoning you towards the golden goodness that awaits. If your stomach is rumbling at that very thought, then we have something pretty exciting to share with you, a brand-new chicken shop has flown into Varsity Lakes that goes by the name Dukes Chicken. If you needed any encouragement to step away from that sad desk sandwich, consider this the sign you've been waiting for ... more

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Falafels Vegetarian Kitchen brings a taste of the Middle East to Mermaid Waters
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Falafels Vegetarian Kitchen brings a taste of the Middle East to Mermaid Waters

01 Jun 2022

If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or an all-round foodie with an appreciation for Middle Eastern street food and meat-free goodness, we’ve got some delicious news for you. Falafels, the Gold Coast’s newest vegetarian kitchen, has opened its doors in Mermaid Waters. Slinging everything from loaded eggplant to packed pitas and bowls, this enticing new eatery is sure to catch the hungry eye of passers-by. more

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Voting this weekend? Here's a handy map showing where you can snag a post-ballot democracy sausage
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Voting this weekend? Here’s a handy map showing where you can snag a post-ballot democracy sausage

18 May 2022

Election day is all about making big choices. Not just in regards to who you'd prefer to lead the country, but also what toppings you're going to get on your democracy sausage. Are you a staunch tomato sauce supporter, or are you swinging towards barbecue? Will there be mustard in the mix? How about onions? Do you put them above the sausage, or under? We know there's always a clash of ideology between those that like their snag to sit gently down the middle of their bread slice and those that prefer it to dissect diagonally. No matter what your preference, we can all agree that a sausage sizzle (and a cake stall) are essential components of the contemporary voting experience. Want to guarantee your polling place has the goods ahead of time? We've found a handy map you can refer to! more

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MC's Sandwich House is here to satiate your starvation with drool-inducing sandwiches, coffee and soda
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MC’s Sandwich House is here to satiate your starvation with drool-inducing sandwiches, coffee and soda

04 May 2022

Sandwiches are one of those perpetually underrated menu items. For far too long, the humble sambo has been relegated to the sidelines while burgers and tacos steal the limelight. Not anymore. The team at the newly opened MC's Sandwich House in Burleigh Heads is determined to bring sangas back into the spotlight with its new dedicated sandwich bar and coffee dispensary on West Burleigh Road. more

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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan's most lip-smacking fare
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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan’s most lip-smacking fare

30 Mar 2022

Sometimes when you've lived in a city for so long, it can feel like you've wined and dined at every establishment, had your morning cuppa at every corner cafe or had one too many late-night HSP from that trusty kebab shop. If you want to broaden your horizons both from a culinarily and geographical perspective, then we think you should hop in the car and drive to a city not so far away – Logan. Brimming with mouth-watering fare from almost every country you can think of, this epicurean melting pot is worth diving into. Here are some top-notch spots for when you plan on embarking on a self-curated Logan food trail … more

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Ming Ming's brings vibrant northern Vietnamese fare to Surfers Paradise
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Ming Ming’s brings vibrant northern Vietnamese fare to Surfers Paradise

17 Mar 2022

If you're the kind of person that goes out of your way to uncover your suburb's hidden gems and believe that sometimes, the best – and most authentic – feed isn't always on the main thoroughfare but in alleyways and unassuming spaces, you need to know about Ming Ming's Express in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in plain sight on Orchid Avenue (across from Cali Beach), the neighbourhood noshery may not boast the flashiest fit-out in town, but the stream of happy faces in and out is your first indication that there's more to this venue than meets the eye. Read on for all of the mouth-watering details ... more

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Tarte to-go – Burleigh's famed pastry emporium opens a takeaway window for bagels and brews
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Tarte to-go – Burleigh’s famed pastry emporium opens a takeaway window for bagels and brews

16 Dec 2021

Tarte Bakery & Cafe has become the go-to spot for breakfast basking in the sunshine, lazy brunches and pastry-filled feasts. So popular, in fact, that it's not uncommon to be greeted with a line out the door. Despite the fast-moving nature of the queue, Tarte's owner Chloe Watts, who is a self-professed perfectionist, sought to find a resolution that better catered to both the lingering lunchers as well as time-poor pals that seek to caffeinate on the fly. The solution manifested itself in the form of a dedicated takeaway window that slings brews and bagels. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Sink your teeth into a loaded bagel from Broadbeach's new O Bagel
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Sink your teeth into a loaded bagel from Broadbeach’s new O Bagel

30 Nov 2021

If you’ve spent any time eating and drinking your way around the great U.S. of A., it’s pretty likely that you sunk your teeth into a deliciously doughy bagel at some point in your travels. Schmeared with cream cheese or loaded with an array of cured meat, bagels are big business in America. Here in Australia, or perhaps more specifically, the Gold Coast, it seems we're a little slow on the uptake with croissants and sourdough stealing the limelight. O Bagel has arrived in Broadbeach to rectify this with its range of beautiful boiled and baked bagels. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Popular sushi-slinger Okazu opens a second outpost in Mermaid Waters
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Popular sushi-slinger Okazu opens a second outpost in Mermaid Waters

17 Nov 2021

Dishing up Japanese soul food straight out of Osaka, Okazu first stole our collective hearts when it opened along the bustling Nobby Beach strip in 2017 kicking off a long-standing love affair with its amazingly fresh sushi rolls, poke bowls and okonomiyaki. The only downside to the venue's unwavering popularity is that it's not uncommon to find a line out the door. The limited kitchen space also meant that Michie or ‘Mama Michie’, as she’s lovingly referred to, wasn't able to fully flex her culinary muscles as she simply didn't have the space to create. Thankfully (for our tastebuds) the solution presented itself in a tiny takeaway nook nestled in between The Journal Cafe and Lucky Bao in Mermaid Waters Shopping Village. more

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Brews, bites and good vibes abound at The Ranchero – the new home of Morena Espresso
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Brews, bites and good vibes abound at The Ranchero – the new home of Morena Espresso

12 Oct 2021

If you're a Gold Coast local with a penchant for live music, it's pretty likely that you've found yourself grooving away at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on more than a couple of late-night occasions. The Burleigh Heads-based live music locale serves up myriad events each weekend, from vintage markets to local music shows and even the occasional wedding, all with Mo's signature rainbow flair. Well, now it is also host to an equally colour-drenched Gold Coast venue, Morena Espresso's newest outpost. Say hello to Morena at Mo's! more