Carnivores, there's a finger-licking new player in Broadbeach that you'll want to put on your radar. Meat & Co has recently opened its doors on Surf Parade (beneath The Phoenician), dishing up a salivation-inducing spread of steaks, ribs, burgers, feasting platters and saucy delights. more
Whether you're one of the increasing number of Australians who are booze-free by choice or you're just looking for an alcohol-free alternative that doesn't feel like a kids drink, rip open a sachet of Freemahon, a premium non-alcoholic botanical compound infusion. more
It's Friday, you're standing in the wine aisle at your local bottle shop perusing the labels for something that stands out and captures your attention, something new. After several minutes, you become overwhelmed at the sheer volume of choice and you opt for the old familiar bottle you've had a thousand times before. If this scenario sounds a little too familiar or you're looking to step up your home sipping game, say hello to Act of Wine's subscription service for natural and organic drops – it could very well be the best thing since sliced bread, except it's better than bread because it's wine. more
Get set for ice-cold steins, live music and salty pretzels – a German-inspired underground bar has opened in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Locals can now stroll down the stairwell and open the door to The Keller Bar on Cavill Ave. If it's name sounds familiar to you, here's why ... more
For the past few months, curious eyes have been peeking at the luminous, all-white double-storey premises coming to life on Junction Road in Burleigh's industrial precinct. The giant portholes on the front of the building have certainly created intrigue from those taking the Bermuda Street route to the M1 – and now, the suspense has lifted. It's a new showroom-meets-cafe concept from renowned homewares, art and interior-design brand St Barts, which opens its doors today, Monday September 16. more
Love beer? This is for you. Don't love beer? This is also for you. Let us introduce you to The Gatherer, the latest drop of tinnies from the team at Byron Bay-born indie brewery Stone & Wood. While it identifies as beer, it's a completely reimagined and totally delicious new take. more
Slowly but surely, the alcohol market is shifting in a number of ways. More people are seeking out higher-quality, locally produced booze and are drinking less of it. There's also a fair chunk of 30-somethings nowadays that choose to not drink alcohol at all. Fundraisers like Dry July and Ocsober are encouraging thousands of regular drinkers to try a month off the sauce. Plus, we can't forget the large cross section of social sippers that have come to the grim realisation that, no matter how many burgers and Beroccas we consume, we just don't bounce back from hangovers like we used to in our early 20s. These changing habits have forged a pathway for (quality) no-alcohol alternatives, and one of the newest arrivals in the booze-free sphere is Non. more
A new family-run specialty coffee house dishing up a food menu dotted with highlights of Serbian cuisine has opened in the heart of Runaway Bay. Pod 6 Coffee is the new kid on the block, joining Vietnamese favourite Can Tho Kitchen in the Runaway Oasis precinct, located just a stone's throw from Harbour Town Shopping Centre. more
Noosa dining hotspot Miss Moneypenny's has ventured south, with owner Ben Walsh of The Good Time Group this week lifting the lid on a 200-seat Gold Coast incarnation of the popular Hastings Street restaurant and bar. It has been more than 18 months since we first announced the group's plans to bring Miss Moneypenny's to Broadbeach – and once you get a look inside, you'll realise it was well worth the wait. more
A quick trip to the shops is never just that – quick. Being caught out without the essentials is more of a hassle than we care to acknowledge, and sometimes we simply don't have the time to drop everything and make a mad dash to the supermarket. Well, one company is coming up with a nifty solution to this problem by using drones. Yes, those remote-controlled flying robots are the next wave in express delivery mechanisms, and Wing is bringing its up-and-coming drone delivery service to Logan. Out of milk? In dire need of a screwdriver? Crave a coffee like your life depends on it? Wing is your robotic guardian angel, dropping off these necessities at your door. more
One of the perks of adulthood is being able to have dessert whenever and as often you goddamn like. Want pancakes for dinner? Go nuts. Want a doughnut for breakfast? No one will stop you. Sweet tooths and sugar addicts don't have to look far to get their fix on the Gold Coast, so we put the call out earlier this year via the 2019 EAT/drink Awards to find out which sweet spots are the best of the best. So here you go – the Gold Coast's top ten places for dessert, as voted by you! more
Momos, sukuti and khaja aren't terms familiar to many – but if you know your Nepalese food, those three words will surely make you salivate. Last month, a Nepalese eating nook named Kathmandu Momo House and Bar opened its doors, bringing the tastes, flavours and techniques of Nepal to the streets of the Gold Coast. more
From top-notch burger joints and sashimi-slinging Japanese havens to Italian delis and Mexican bars, Palm Beach has earned its stripes as a popular dining and drinking spot for Gold Coast locals. If you're heading to the 4221 for a feast, this handy guide of must-try restaurants in Palm Beach will send you in the right direction. Looking for more? Explore our Stumble Guide. more
Assist your body’s digestion process, increase your intake of healthy bacteria for optimal gut health and boost your overall immunity with this deliciously spiked concoction. more
With farmers across the country doing it bloody tough, the need for all of us to shop local and direct our pennies toward Australian-grown produce has never been more apparent. With the conveniences of major supermarkets, it can be hard to take the leap and only buy farm-fresh food. Though, the process has been made a little easier with the arrival of Farm2Market on the Gold Coast. more
It's been more than six years since Gold Coast ramen guru Akira Tagaki first set up shop in Mermaid Beach with his flagship venue Muso Ramen & Gyoza. When The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre opened in late 2016, it became home to Muso's second dispensary. Buoyed by the coast's ever-growing penchant for slurp-worthy noods (and more specifically, Muso's renowned handmade variety), Akira has recently taken the leap north to Chirn Park, taking over the former space of Italian eatery Zero81 to open his third ramen bar. more
For the past few months, all eyes have been curiously peering on the new multi-venue dining hub that sits below the luxury Avani hotel in Broadbeach. Over the weekend, the first of three restaurants in the new $8-million precinct opened to the public – Fat Freddy's Beach Bar & Diner. With a menu of towering burgers, loaded hot dogs, whisky-spiked milkshakes and late-night snacks, the casual newcomer is to aiming to reinvent the classic American diner experience. more
It seems our affinity for schnitzels, pretzels, pork knuckle and giant beers is far from dwindling, with Rockpool Dining Group – the hospitality firm behind popular restaurant-and-bar concept The Bavarian – to open a third stein-slinging haus on the Gold Coast (the tenth in Queensland) this Wednesday, August 28. The arrival of the new venue, located within the The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre, is being celebrated with a giveaway of 500 (free!) hotdogs on opening day. Keen to snag one? Here's how! more
Earlier this year, we put out the call for our readers to nominate their favourite places for the Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards. One tasty category was Best Cafe – which attracted a record number of votes. We've already announced the winners, but now it's time to reveal the top ten. So, friends, here it is – the Gold Coast's ten best cafes, as voted by you! more
Oenophiles, take note. Monday, September 2 is set to see the launch of a new wine label promising minimal intervention, organic certification and genuine sustainability from vineyard to bottle. more
