Here at The Weekend Edition, it’s no secret that we love our burgers. So when McDonald’s asked the team to curate a range of burgers from the Create Your Taste range to mark the launch of grilled chicken breast fillet and addition of eight new ingredients, we jumped at the opportunity. more
This Sunday October 25 is World Pasta Day, which is reason enough for us to dive head first into a bowl of delicious pasta (let’s be honest, any excuse is more than fine by us). Whether your preference is for bite-sized bits of gnocchi, pillowy portions of ravioli or stacks of stringy spaghetti, we’ve round-up some of the Gold Coast’s top pasta dishes to celebrate this momentous global occasion. more
The Cleanse Kitchen has branched out from its online and wholesale operations to open its very first retail concept store at The 4217 in Surfers Paradise. more
The clean eating institution that is Helen’s Heavenly Bulk Foods in Burleigh Heads has expanded into the space next door to create a dedicated juice bar and cafe, Helen’s Heavenly Wholefoods Cafe. more
Whether you refuse to start your day without it or you just enjoy the occasional pick-me-up, you’re invited to the first Gold Coast Specialty Coffee Social at Caffeine Kings in Miami. more
If chocolate is responsible for your fall from the healthy eating bandwagon, we have good news, nay, great news. Local company Meraki and Co is equipping you with everything you need to make your own raw, vegan chocolate that not only tastes amazing but is actually good for you. more
Wakame is a unique ingredient that is a great way to get our of your culinary comfort zone. Experimentation comes with big rewards as wakame also comes with a few health benefits. more
Stop what you're doing and listen up. October 25th marks World Pasta Day. Yep. World. Pasta. Day. So if there's ever been an excuse to slurp up a bowl of spaghetti or gobble up some cheesy gnocchi, this is it. To celebrate, we thought it was only fitting to bring you a recipe from one of Australia's pasta empires, Sydney-based Fratelli Fresh. Alla Fratelli: How to Eat Italian by Barry McDonald features a selection of seasonal, heart-warming and traditional Italian recipes, such as this classic Tuscan half-soup, half-stew, pasta e fagioli. more
Gone are the days when you would walk into your local watering hole and be presented with the choice between half a dozen mainstream beers. The Institution Gastro Ale House has raised the stakes yet again to offer 39 brews ranging from lagers to stouts. more
The Gold Coast’s first craft beer festival, Free The Hops Beer Fest, is providing all the excuses we need to spend 11 glorious days sipping craft beer in venues around the coast. more
Change is in the air at Harvest Moon in Burleigh Heads starting with a new Middle Eastern-infused menu, a new bar area and tapas on weekends. more
Slurping on an ice-cold juice is a sure fire way to add a little pep to your stride and cool down on a steamy day. If the forecasts are anything to go by we're in for one hot summer so in anticipation, we’ve round-up a bunch of sensational spring juices and smoothies for your drinking pleasure. Enjoy! more
Destined to standout from its clear counterparts, Ink Gin from Husk Distillery bears a beautiful shade of blue thanks to its organic floral infusion. The dry gin offers a distinctly Australian taste and great colour that is perfect to experiment with in cocktails. more
Proving that Australian wines can stack up on the world stage, Sirromet Wines has done the Granite Belt proud by taking home a swag of awards at two prestigious international award ceremonies. more
Paul West attributes his undying love of food to one very simple moment – biting into a crisp, dew-covered pear straight from the tree on his first day WWOOFING in a Tasmanian orchard. Since then, Paul has continued his food journey, which included a stint in the kitchen at Melbourne's Vue de Monde, and is now living off the land at his farm in Central Tilba as the host of River Cottage Australia. Paul will be headed to Brisbane on October 30 to November 1 to appear at the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show, and has shared with us his favourite way to eat broccoli – in a delicious broccoli and walnut couscous. more
Taking things back to basics, All-Time Coffee Co in Mermaid Beach is about great coffee, uncomplicated, tasty nosh and cool vibes. Everything about the venue is a reflection of owners Elle and Ben. more
Aiming to fill the void for delicious, fresh takeaway food that doesn’t break the bank, Goodness Gracias has transformed the space next to Genki Cafe in Palm Beach into the coast’s brightest little takeaway cocina. more
The Gold Coast is in the midst of a culinary evolution. The proof is in the pudding, and burgers, and cocktails, and you get the idea. Every time you turn around there seems to be a new place popping up that promises something new and exciting. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite places that have opened in 2015, feel free to make it your personal mission to visit them all by year's end. more
In honour of Vegetarian Awareness Month, Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise has expanded its menu offering to introduce 25 new meat free options. more
When you crave Indian food, it's hard to sate your appetite with anything else. The perfect combination of spices married with zesty herbs and fresh yoghurt dances on your tastebuds, whisking your mind away to the streets of southern Asia. Inspired by her heritage, Anjum Anand creates traditional Indian recipes with a twist, focusing on the relationship between food and the body. The next time your cravings strike, try whipping up this healthy recipe for street-side pea and potato cakes. more
