Filling the space left by The Funky Olive in Burleigh Heads, Jimmy Wah’s is set to open its doors on Wednesday June 8 and will dish up fresh and fragrant Vietnamese fare. The new venue is the latest venture from Jake Cooley (formerly Social Eating House + Bar) and Shelly Greaves (the former owner of Verve in Broadbeach). more
We put the call out in early May for nominations for the Taste of Queensland Awards and are now excited to present to you the winners in each category of breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktail. See, The Weekend Edition loves it when a Gold Coast bar or restaurant serves up a culinary creation or cocktail using the best of Queensland produce – so much so that it jumped at the chance to partner with the Queensland Government for Queensland Week from June 4–12. The Taste of Queensland Awards celebrates the use of Queensland produce and recognises the support of local farmers, providores, bakers, brewers and gourmet artisans by the Gold Coast's cafes, restaurants and bars. Congratulations to all of the winners and runners up in the inaugural awards! more
Named after the southwestern state of Mexico, Oaxaca (pronounced Wahaca), Little Wahaca is the newest addition to the Gold Coast’s fleet of food trucks and specialises in mixed Latin American food with a modern twist. more
Marshmallows are the kinds of sweet treats that tend to conjure up childhood memories, perhaps of perfecting the art of the campfire toast (must be crispy but not burnt on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside), or a classic game of chubby bunny. For chef Jane Lawson, these "airy pillows of fanciful delight" reminder her of the milkbar lolly counters of her childhood. In her latest book, Milkbar Memories, Jane presents an ode to her childhood dreams, with a collection of nostalgic recipes that defined growing up in 1970s Australia. From the maltiest of milkshakes to sausage rolls, musk sticks and potato scallops, Milkbar Memories features more than 120 recipes that your mother probably wouldn't have approved of. more
If amazing quality coffee is a non-negotiable part of your day, treat yourself to the brand new High Coffee experience at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. It’s just like a regular high tea but for coffee lovers. more
Tucking into a generous helping of cheesy, pillowy pasta or a pizza loaded with deliciously fresh ingredients with a glass (or two) of red is undoubtedly one of the true joys of winter. If the sudden temperature drop has you craving comfort food, make haste to Southport Sharks to indulge in a taste of Italy. more
When whispers of the new venture surfaced earlier this year, fans of Burleigh Social got a little giddy with excitement and now, the time has finally come. Jarrod Barnett, Kane Gibson, and Ray Lich’s second venture, Society of Florida, officially opens its doors this weekend. more
Spurred by the success of Broadbeach’s a la carte breakfast offering, The Cardamom Pod has opened a third venue at the Brickworks Centre on Ferry Road in Southport. The stylish new space caters to the daytime crowd with beautiful breakfasts and lust-worthy lunches. more
Winter has finally arrived on the Gold Coast, which means mulled wine and belly-warming comfort foods, think slow-cooked lamb shoulder that falls apart with just a nudge, racks of sticky, saucy ribs and hearty stews. With that in mind, we’ve round-up some of the coast’s top carnivorous feasts to sink your teeth into. more
Just outside of the Gold Coast exists a veritable food bowl of amazing, local produce from milk and gourmet cheese to fruit and vegetables and even wine. Eat Local Book Launch & Lunch invites you to sample some of the region's finest with authors and fellow foodies Brenda Fawdon and Christine Sharp. The special culinary event is on at QT Gold Coast on Friday June 10. more
It's officially winter, which means it's time to loosen that belt buckle and settle in for some good old-fashioned comfort food. But if you're not willing to sacrifice health for comfort, nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill has your back. In her new book Seasons to Share, Jacqueline presents 130 nourishing recipes, recreating delicious favourites that usually forget health for taste. You'll find warming winter recipes such as slow-cooked beef brisket with smoky homemade barbecue sauce, crispy pork belly with pear chutney, and this mouth-watering recipe for scotch fillet with eggplant puree and miso butter. more
With more whisky than a small Scottish town, sticky smoky ribs and a dozen burgers to wrap your mitts around, The Loose Moose Tap & Grill House in Broadbeach could very well be your new favourite watering hole. The new Canadian-inspired venue opened its doors late last week and has already made quite the impression on enthusiastic locals. more
One of Queensland's oldest known watering holes, the former Vintage Velvet (and Swingin’ Safari) in Surfers Paradise has been given a new lease on life as Bacchus House. The new venue pays homage to the god of wine and frivolity. more
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! The Gold Coast’s first dedicated Lindt Chocoltate Shop is preparing to open its doors at Harbour Town on Friday May 27 and to celebrate, there will be 300 kilograms of chocolate up for grabs. more
There’s so much to love about Italian food, from ribbons of delicate pasta and cheesy pizza through to deliciously dense gelato that one single day of worship would simply never be enough. Hence Italian Week from May 26 to June 2. In honour of this week-long celebration of food and culture, we’ve round-up some of the coast’s top Italian spots to get your feast on. more
Nothing beats a beautifully baked cake for afternoon tea, but many of us are discouraged by the thought of opening the oven to a flat and flavourless disaster. Baking needn’t be a stressful exercise and Lucy Cuffin’s recipe for a delicious rose and poppy seed cake is not only a sure-fire winner at tea time, but also remarkably easy to master. Serve this to your neighbours or family and let the compliments roll in! more
Sunday May 28 is National Burger Day, and to celebrate we decided to compile a quick list of bucket list burgers that you need to try. America is home of the traditional cheeseburger, and generations of experimentation and refinement has meant that now there are plenty of places that are cooking up pilgrimage-worthy burgs. Here are five that we think will have you considering booking a flight for. more
Having won over the breakfast and brunch crowd, popular Mermaid Beach cafe Bam Bam Bakehouse is swapping the coffee for cocktails and staying open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. more
Occupying the old Pigs and Pints on the Gold Coast Highway, Stones Throw is the latest addition to Burleigh Heads’ culinary melting pot and dishes up a refreshingly different menu of daytime eats. The venue officially opens its doors today and is the work of brother and sister duo Cameron Chartres and Melanie Windsor. more
Just when you thought milkshakes had reached their peak of insanity, along comes Gangster and Gatsby in Southport. The new cafe is pushing the boundaries (and your kilojoule count) with its epic Gangster Shakes. more
