The enchanting aroma of slow-smoked meats will now be billowing through Miami on the regular with the arrival of hole-in-the-wall smokehouse Wholly Smoke. Tucked down an alleyway on Lemana Lane, the quaint smokehouse is a little off the beaten track, but follow your nose and you'll stumble across this hidden gem soon enough. more
Those of you obsessed with the baos, dumplings and delicious Asian fare dished up at Nobby Beach eatery Ally Chow can do a little happy dance – it's now serving weekday lunches. A brand-new daytime menu has launched this week, dotted with local favourites as well as new additions like noodle boxes, bento boxes and crunchy Vietnamese banh mi rolls. more
We know you don't need an excuse for a sneaky sojourn to Byron Bay, but here's one for you anyway. The terrace space on Jonson Street that was for a short time occupied by Asian eatery Ryce (it was the original Hog's Breath Cafe site, for those playing at home) has recently reopened as a breezy bar and eatery named Loft. Do you often get a hankering for charcuterie spreads and spritzes after a day at the beach? We do – and that's where Loft comes in. more
As much as we could easily (and happily) eat out for every meal, there are days and nights when we're forced to cook. While there is plenty to eat and drink in Nobby Beach, most of us would have overlooked the beachside hub if we were on hunt for fresh produce to take home. Well, friends, The Farm at Nobbys is here to fill the void – and your fridge. more
You’re seeing it in our cafes, bars and restaurants, and more and more on our grocery shelves – vegan-friendly and plant-based products are becoming a part of the norm. While many of us in The Weekend Edition office are still carnivorously inclined, we’re supportive of any environmentally sustainable and ethical change in our food industry. Meat-substitute products are becoming more prevalent as a part of home cooking, but which ones are the best? We’ve assembled a hit list of five meat alternatives that are well worth trying. more
There was a time in history when cannabis was written off pretty heavily – the plant was demonised, misrepresented and seemingly always associated with negative imagery. Thankfully, times have changed and public perception is slowly but surely shifting – people are beginning to come around to the many positive uses of the plant across food, medicine, textiles and more. The Cannabis Company is a Melbourne-based outfit that is leading this innovative charge towards change, having just released the world’s first-ever gin distilled using cannabis terpenes. more
Hot damn. It's finally here. The owners of much-loved Mermaid Beach pastry powerhouse Bam Bam have today (Wednesday November 7) officially opened their delicious new venture, Cubby Bake House in Chinderah. It's been a long time coming for the south-the-the-border waterfront cafe and bakery, but the giant oven is now firing, the coffees are pouring and there are dozens of French baguettes ready and waiting to be schmeared with excessive amounts of butter. more
Much-loved southern bakehouse The Bread Social, which first came to life at The Farm in Byron Bay before venturing north with a standalone space in Tweed Heads, has expanded beyond its glorious offering of pastries, savouries and fresh-baked bread. After taking over the space that neighbours its Bay Street digs, owners and bakers Sam Saulwick, Tom Scott and Paul Giddings have unveiled a new-look version of The Bread Social and its sophisticated food offering. more
Almost Juan year to the day that Taco Bell made its foray into Brisbane, the world-famous Mexican chain will open the doors to its second Australian venue right here on the Gold Coast. The first (of many) tacos will be slung this Saturday November 3 from the shiny new Taco Bell Robina. more
The first weekend in November really cements the reality that we are officially at the pointy end of the year – it's all downhill from here. It's also the time of year when much-loved Australian distiller Four Pillars releases its annual Christmas gin, which goes on sale this Saturday November 3. Last year it sold out within weeks ... so consider this a friendly warning. more
Dining at a cafe or restaurant while overlooking the ocean has got to be one of the most magical things about living on the Gold Coast. Today (Thursday November 1) a new daytime eatery called Cafe All Sorts will open up on the Kirra esplanade, dishing up a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch favourites, top-notch coffee and some of the best views in town. more
Summer is just around the corner and it's getting rather balmy – and by balmy we mean it's already hitting 30-degrees celsius. We all know that the only way to really cool down is by sipping spritzes, ciders and other effervescent fruity concoctions. Though, we've uncovered another drinkable to put on your radar this summer – sparkling mead. It's an ancient beverage made from fermented honey, and it's being brought to life by South Australian company Sunlight Liquor. more
The lid has finally been lifted on one of the most significant new additions that Surfers Paradise has seen for quite some time. After months of anticipation, White Rhino has unveiled its multi-million-dollar two-storey dining space and bar, after softly opening its doors in the Circle on Cavill precinct earlier this week. more
From whispers of sophisticated Indian to Irish bars and pink hotels, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Sustainable and ethical hospitality icon Three Blue Ducks will this week open its fifth Australian venue and second in Byron Bay – a late-night eatery and bar named Locura, taking over the space of longstanding nightclub LaLaLand. The Latin American-inspired fixture, which officially opens on Friday October 26, comes off the back of the group's recent foray into Queensland, with the opening of a sophisticated 156-seat dining space at the W Brisbane earlier this year. more
It's truly a good day when you learn that you can help the environment by cracking open a beer. In a call to action for Australian beer drinkers, social enterprise The Good Beer Co. has launched Great Barrier Beer to help fund the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s work to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change and pollution. more
It was nearly five years ago when Little Mali first opened near Coolangatta's Rainbow Bay, transforming from a butcher shop into a cafe and quickly filling a void for specialty coffee and on-the-go eats in the city's far south. Spurred by its enviable seaside locale, Little Mali was often bursting at the seams, so its owners embarked on major works to expand and reinvent the popular cafe. Meet Little Mali 2.0. more
Last week James Street in Burleigh Heads welcomed a new coffee dispensary called Seadog. It may be small (well, it's tiny – it took over the space formerly occupied by an ATM) but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in personality, passion and caffeine. Consider yourself a coffee purist? This is one pint-sized hub you'll be glad you stumbled across. more
If the results from the recent Good Food Guide 2019 Awards caught your attention, then you'll want to save this date – Wednesday November 28 – because Zeb Gilbert of recently two-hatted Noosa establishment Wasabi Restaurant & Bar is heading to the kitchen of Harvest in Newrybar, which was awarded one hat at this year's awards, for an exclusive culinary collaboration. Oh, and you're invited. more
Although Australia is fast becoming one of the preeminent producers of artisanal gin, our output retains an air of seriousness that originates from the spirit's British legacy. Larrikin Gin is a new entrant on the spirit scene that is looking to add a dash of quintessential Aussie irreverence to the mix. more
