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Bruns' bound – renowned chef brings new dining space Bounty to life in Brunswick heads
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Bruns’ bound – renowned chef brings new dining space Bounty to life in Brunswick heads

13 Dec 2018

Sydney-born ex-Rockpool Bar & Grill chef, former MasterChef finalist and renowned London restaurateur Bonny Porter has unveiled her first Australian dining space, Bounty in Brunswick Heads. Well-known local identity David Lovett (most recently of Byron Bay's 100 Mile Table and formerly of Sydney's Uccello) has been appointed head chef for the breezy 80-seat establishment, which overlooks Simpsons Creek. more

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The Star Gold Coast unveils its newest dining destination Harvest Buffet
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The Star Gold Coast unveils its newest dining destination Harvest Buffet

13 Dec 2018

In July this year, the coast bid adieu to long-standing buffet icon Food Fantasy at The Star after three decades of delighting hungry diners. Droves of loyal locals clamoured for one final bottomless feast before extensive works began to bring its larger and more-refined successor, Harvest Buffet, to life. Wait no more  – Harvest Buffet will officially open to the public today, Thursday December 13. more

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The round-up: 2018’s must-try new openings on the Gold Coast
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The round-up: 2018’s must-try new openings on the Gold Coast

06 Dec 2018

It’s been a big year for the Gold Coast with fine diners, southern bakehouses, rooftop bars and more arriving throughout the year. It can be hard to keep up, so we’ve put together a handy list of some of our favourite places to open on the coast throughout 2018, all for your eating and drinking pleasure. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work your way through this entire list over summer. more

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The round-up: Brisbane's must-try openings of 2018
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The round-up: Brisbane’s must-try openings of 2018

06 Dec 2018

Phew, what a year it’s been! We’re only a few weeks away from the festive season and the New Year’s celebrations, but it seems like there’s still so much more to cram in before 2018 wraps up for good. Thankfully we’ve got some much-needed holiday time on the horizon, which should allow us to take a breath and look back at everything that’s happened this year. If you’ve been too busy to cast your eyes north, you might not have noticed Brisbane’s banner year in terms of new openings. Bars, cafes, hotels, restaurants – 2018 was a boom year for top-tier hospitality arrivals. If you’re planning a trip up the M1 over summer, pencil a stop or three at some of the best new openings in Brisbane over the past 12 months. more

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Enjoy cellar snacks and seaside sips at the new-look Raes on Wategos
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Enjoy cellar snacks and seaside sips at the new-look Raes on Wategos

06 Dec 2018

Byron Bay icon Raes on Wategos has entered into a thrilling new chapter, with the luxury beachfront hotel undergoing a complete transformation at the hands of new owners. The overhaul has seen not only a full refurbishment of the interiors and the rooms (oh, and dropping the apostrophe from its name), its food offering has also been completely reimagined, unearthing an exciting new dining experience to appeal to everyone from sophisticated foodies to sun-kissed beachgoers. more

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Bao in the ‘burbs – Kemuri brings street eats to the backstreets of Carrara
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Bao in the ‘burbs – Kemuri brings street eats to the backstreets of Carrara

06 Dec 2018

A lot of the new cafes, bars and eateries that we tell you about are generally in or around the coastal strip – there's no doubting that's where the action is. Though, we're a sucker for a suburban gem, so when we found out that Japanese wine guru Hiroyuki (Hiro) Okubo, who most recently held a position as head sommelier at Cabarita's Paper Daisy restaurant, was opening a bao and gyoza bar in the backstreets of Carrara, we had to take a peek. more

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A Turkish delight – Elk Bakehouse brings borek, baklava and morning brews to Coomera
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A Turkish delight – Elk Bakehouse brings borek, baklava and morning brews to Coomera

29 Nov 2018

Borek, simit, baklava and dolmades are usually not items that you'd see populating a cafe's food cabinet here on the Gold Coast – but this tasty Turkish line-up is what you'll find on the daily at the northern end's newest addition, Elk Bakehouse. The daytime eatery and coffee spot has recently opened its doors in the heart of Coomera, dishing up a delicious assortment of authentic homestyle Turkish eats and treats. more

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From fine dining to casual eating house – Broadbeach welcomes Wagyu Bar & Wine Ten
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From fine dining to casual eating house – Broadbeach welcomes Wagyu Bar & Wine Ten

29 Nov 2018

For more than a decade, Japanese fine-dining space Restaurant Ten has been delighting diners with its high-end fare, from sophisticated sashimi spreads to refined teppanyaki. Last month the restaurant quietly closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the somewhat under-the-radar dining space. Though, Restaurant Ten fans can raise their chopsticks and sake glasses once more, with the owners last week opening a more casual concept in its place – Wagyu & Wine Bar Ten. more

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Pours for paws – The Good Beer Co launches Pale Tail in support of the RSPCA
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Pours for paws – The Good Beer Co launches Pale Tail in support of the RSPCA

29 Nov 2018

Two of our greatest loves – beer and animals – have finally come together for the greater good. This weekend marks the official launch of Pale Tail, a socially responsible brew from The Good Beer Co that supports the RSPCA QLD to help fund their vital work to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need across the state. Yep, you can truly make a difference just by sinking a beer. more

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Indian, redefined – Kokum by Chef Mural opens at Palazzo Versace
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Indian, redefined – Kokum by Chef Mural opens at Palazzo Versace

23 Nov 2018

Michelin-starred chef Manjunath Mural has lifted the lid on his first Gold Coast dining space – Kokum by Chef Mural – at Palazzo Versace. The lauded chef has teamed up with Saffron restaurant owner Sridhar Penumechu to bring his distinctive Asian-Indian cuisine to our shores, with the duo's 120-seat waterfront restaurant and bar set to introduce the city to an entirely redefined Indian dining experience. more

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The Weekend Series: splash out this Christmas with five boozy advent calendars
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The Weekend Series: splash out this Christmas with five boozy advent calendars

22 Nov 2018

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me... an advent calendar that was a little bit boozy! Before long we’ll be counting down the days to Christmas, but while everyone else is looking for your run-of-the-mill chocolate-filled advent calendars, we’ve got our eye on some boxes packed with a little bit more Christmas ‘sprit’. Alcohol advent calendars are all the rage this year, with types to suit any kind of drinker. If you’re a gin giver, beer hound or whisky lover, we’re sure you’ll love one of these five festive advent calendars. more

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The Broadbeach takes a beachside icon into a new era
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The Broadbeach takes a beachside icon into a new era

22 Nov 2018

If you are human and live on the Gold Coast (that should cover most of you) then chances are you have been to or frequented the Liars Bar within the former Broadbeach Tavern at some stage in your life. Maybe to catch a live band, maybe for the cheap schooners, or maybe it was to set the dance floor alight at 1:00 am on a Sunday morning with your choreographed dance moves. All good things must come to an end, so while we bid adieu to Liars Bar, we say hello to The Broadbeach. more

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Wine bar Frederick's brings refined dining and proper brunch to Nobby Beach
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Wine bar Frederick’s brings refined dining and proper brunch to Nobby Beach

16 Nov 2018

Back in the 1880s, there was a grazier in Tallebudgera by the name of Frederick Fowler who owned a not-so-small bullock called Nobby. One day, Nobby went walkabout along the coastline and was later found by Frederick in a seaside area a little further north – an area that would eventually be named Nobby Beach. This week, more than a century later, the precinct welcomed a new venue named Frederick's, a sophisticated wine bar and dining space that gives a humble nod to the adventurous soul of Nobby and the risk-taking spirit of Frederick Fowler and other local producers before us. more