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Get ready to feast! Chinese dining spot Imperial at The Star is back in action
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Get ready to feast! Chinese dining spot Imperial at The Star is back in action

20 Aug 2020

Fresh-as-it-gets lobster sashimi, succulent Singapore-style mud crab, delectable Peking duck, delicate dumplings, punchy XO-laced chicken and comforting wonton soups. Drooling yet? It's time to stop dreaming and start eating – this mixtape of flavour-packed dishes, showcasing the most delicious regions across China, is back within the grasp of your chopsticks – awarded Chinese restaurant Imperial at The Star is back in action after a little break and we couldn't be more excited. more

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Four Pillars unveils a palate-pleasing olive-leaf gin
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Four Pillars unveils a palate-pleasing olive-leaf gin

18 Aug 2020

As distilleries around the country turn their attention towards creating pretty-hued sweet sips in line with current trends, the boutique Victorian-based Four Pillars is doing things a little differently and has created what could very well be the world's first olive-leaf gin. The savoury swill is guaranteed to have you dreaming of Mediterranean getaways and sojourns by the seaside, which is as close as we can get to a European adventure for the foreseeable future so we'll take it! more

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Burleigh Heads welcomes new pastry wonderland and brunch haven Tarte Bakery & Cafe
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Burleigh Heads welcomes new pastry wonderland and brunch haven Tarte Bakery & Cafe

18 Aug 2020

For the past few months, all eyes have been on the expansive corner site at the top of Burleigh's James Street, which for more than 20 years housed Italian restaurant Vecchia Roma. The prominent premises has been given a new lease on life thanks to Chloe Watts, the former owner-operator of Paddock Bakery, who will officially unveil her latest project, Tarte Bakery & Cafe, this Wednesday August 19. more

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Recreate all of your childhood favourites with The AWW 40th anniversary edition Children's Birthday Cake Book
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Recreate all of your childhood favourites with The AWW 40th anniversary edition Children’s Birthday Cake Book

13 Aug 2020

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, it's pretty likely that for at least one birthday, you were the proud-as-punch recipient of that now-iconic swimming pool cake – you know the one with the jelly in the middle and the chocolate finger biscuits around the sides? Or perhaps you were that kid who was lucky enough to get the jealousy-inducing train with multiple carriages or the duck with popcorn for hair and potato chips for a beak. Released in 1980, The Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book is firmly etched in childhood memories and now, cake-loving grown-ups, there's a 40th anniversary edition to bring back all of the nostalgia.  more

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Enjoy a little taste of Melbourne's food scene with high-end staples from Co-Lab Pantry
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Enjoy a little taste of Melbourne’s food scene with high-end staples from Co-Lab Pantry

13 Aug 2020

One of the things we missed the most during the craziness of 2020 was the experience of sharing really good food with excellent company. The silver lining – if there was one to be found – was that after a few too many baking fails, we have a newfound appreciation for culinary wizards that keep our favourite kitchens running. Sure, talent is one thing but ask any chef anywhere and they'll tell you that the secret to every amazing dish starts and ends with quality ingredients. To put it bluntly, you can't polish a turd. If you are eager to up the ante in the kitchen and want to invest in some quality pantry staples, you need Co-Lab Pantry in your life. more

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Palm Beach burger joint Burgster launches Sunday brunches featuring fried-chicken waffles and bloody Marys
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Palm Beach burger joint Burgster launches Sunday brunches featuring fried-chicken waffles and bloody Marys

12 Aug 2020

Burgster in Palm Beach is known for slinging some of the Gold Coast's finest burgers. While locals go crazy for its stacked creations, which are piled high with mouth-watering fillings like crispy buttermilk chicken, grass-fed beef, house-smoked brisket and deep-fried bug tails, the team is flipping the script to bring us something new and utterly delicious – Sunday brunches. If you like the sound of waking up to fried-chicken waffles and bloody Marys, read on. more

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Strawberries-and-cream beer floats, Korean corn dogs and showbags galore – where to find Ekka-inspired treats in Brisbane
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Strawberries-and-cream beer floats, Korean corn dogs and showbags galore – where to find Ekka-inspired treats in Brisbane

12 Aug 2020

Ekka may be off the calendar this year, but that won't stop Brisbane from celebrating this long weekend. If you're keen to experience some show-day goodness and score some tasty Ekka-inspired delights, we've put together a list of some decadent delectables that you can treat yourself to this weekend. So roll up, roll up and read on to find out what sweet treats are in store for you ... more

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Sleek snips and morning hits – new espresso-bar-meets-barber Made arrives in Tugun
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Sleek snips and morning hits – new espresso-bar-meets-barber Made arrives in Tugun

06 Aug 2020

Southern folk, meet the new kid on the block – Made. The espresso bar has recently landed in Tugun, though it's not only here to provide specialty brews and a daily dose of baked goods to caffeine seekers – it's also here to keep haircuts fresh, those thick Tom Selleck-esque moustaches on point and the growing number of glorious beards out there nicely trimmed. How convenient. more

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Doughnut bar D Point Ten brings its sweet rounds of goodness to Varsity Lakes
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Doughnut bar D Point Ten brings its sweet rounds of goodness to Varsity Lakes

06 Aug 2020

Since opening its first bricks-and-mortar location in Chirn Park in early 2018, dedicated doughnut shop D Point Ten (which originally started as a wholesale outfit back in 2016) has earned a cult-like following from sugar fiends and keen doughnut devotees. It has been a sweet couple of years for D Point Ten's owners, doughnut wizards Henry Kim and Dean Jeong, who just last week opened the doors to the humble doughnut bar's fifth Gold Coast location. more

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The Aprés Surf team is back with parmies, vegan burgers and limoncello spritz at Alfred's Diner
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The Aprés Surf team is back with parmies, vegan burgers and limoncello spritz at Alfred’s Diner

06 Aug 2020

In case you missed it, beloved neighbourhood bar Aprés Surf in Mermaid Beach closed its doors back in April to make way for a major redevelopment of the Gold Coast Highway-fronting strip that the popular watering hole called home. If you've been missing the Aprés vibe and have a hankering for its crowd-favourite cheesy parmies and mouth-watering burgers, then get a load of this – the team is now hosting pop-up nights just up the road at Alfred's Diner. more

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Sip better with Notwasted's curated selection of minimal-intervention natural wines
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Sip better with Notwasted’s curated selection of minimal-intervention natural wines

06 Aug 2020

Once upon a time, your wine selection was basically red or white. Nowadays, if you peruse the wine list of your favourite restaurant, you're likely to come across a plethora of 'new' varieties including orange, skin contact, pet-nat and biodynamic – but what the heck does it all mean? To keep you up-to-date with cultural currency, Notwasted is here to help you navigate the wild (and tasty) new world of natural and minimal-intervention wines, and deliver them to your door. more

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Sumptuous seafood and staycations – The Star Gold Coast is back, baby!
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Sumptuous seafood and staycations – The Star Gold Coast is back, baby!

05 Aug 2020

Oh, 2020 – what a time it's been! Let's just say it will be a year that will be etched in our collective memories for a long, long time to come. As tempting as it might be to write the entire year off and hibernate until 2021, The Star Gold Coast is here to remind us that there are still 22 weeks left in this year to make up for lost time with some extravagant RE-DO experiences and sensational seafood specials. more

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Sip (almost) guilt free with HALO's low-sugar, low-carb spiked kombucha
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Sip (almost) guilt free with HALO’s low-sugar, low-carb spiked kombucha

03 Aug 2020

If you've grown a little bored of beer, can't be stuffed with cocktails and dare we say, even a touch weary of wine – there's a new player on the ready-to-drink beverage scene that's brewing up a refreshing alternative that is low is sugar, carbs and calories but high in taste – can you guess what it is? It's called HALO Alcoholic Kombucha and it's here to help you sip a little lighter. more

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Scoff a scoop of Biscoff spread gelato from Gelatissimo
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Scoff a scoop of Biscoff spread gelato from Gelatissimo

03 Aug 2020

If you're lucky enough to have tried Lotus Biscoff Spread, we don't have to tell you what all the fuss is about. For the uninitiated, this sweet pot of cookie butter is made from an irresistible mixture of crushed Biscoff caramelised biscuits that will have you spooning right from the jar. Inspired by this decadent dessert creation, the innovative inventors at Gelatissimo have dropped a limited-edition Biscoff Spread-inspired gelato flavour. Pick your jaw up from the floor, ice-cream lovers – you've only got a few weeks to lick this creamy biscuit creation. more

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Sharpen your skills and learn the art of Mexican cooking with Clay Cantina
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Sharpen your skills and learn the art of Mexican cooking with Clay Cantina

30 Jul 2020

If you’ve ever travelled to Mexico, chances are that along with a stunning reel of photos you returned with, you also brought back fond memories of the food – and the realisation that there is quite a lot more to the cuisine than what we’re exposed to here in Australia. The authenticity. The flavours. The techniques. It all seems so inimitable – you probably thought you would never experience Mexican like that again unless you travelled back. Recently, a new cooking school called Clay Cantina launched here on the Gold Coast, with the specific intention of teaching you (yes, you) to cook and prepare authentic Mexican cuisine just as it is in the family homes and small-town cantinas across the regions. more

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Elevate your gifting game with Good Day People
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Elevate your gifting game with Good Day People

30 Jul 2020

Let's be real for a moment, not all gift baskets or hampers are created equal. In fact, the very notion of it probably conjures images of the same cello-clad wicker basket loaded with shortbread, coffee sachets and chocolate-coated nuts/sultanas that make their way onto department store shelves sometime in mid-September. And look, we're not here to throw shade because those standardised hampers serve an excellent purpose for the token corporate/distant relative/co-worker gifts but if you're looking to step up your gifting game, take a peek at Good Day People. more