Recipes
The Weekend Series: celebrate spring with these five batch cocktail recipes
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The Weekend Series: celebrate spring with these five batch cocktail recipes

Hallelujah – spring is finally here! While we’re still a few days from fully shedding all of our layers, there’s no better time to blow the dust of our cocktail cabinet. Spring is the perfect entertaining season, and the best way to entertain is with some ice-cold batch cocktails. Picnics, garden soirees, intimate dinner gatherings – not only is it convenient to have the party juice already prepared, but you can save the hassle of clearing fridge and esky space for errant six packs and wine bottles. Break out the punch bowl and wash out the pitchers, it’s batch cocktail season baby! more

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Experience an elevated fine-dining lunch for less than you think at Nineteen at The Star
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Experience an elevated fine-dining lunch for less than you think at Nineteen at The Star

Earlier this year, Nineteen at The Star graced us with its presence, sitting proudly atop luxe hotel The Darling at The Star Gold Coast. Maybe you've meaning to try it but haven't got around to it, have been waiting for a special occasion or perhaps you've been for dinner and are yet to experience the glorious daytime views. Whichever category you fall into, you need to know about Nineteen's new Spring Fling lunches, where you can delight in two courses for just $55. more

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The Weekend Series: take a sip trip and tour Southeast Queensland’s best distilleries and breweries
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The Weekend Series: take a sip trip and tour Southeast Queensland’s best distilleries and breweries

It’s all well and good pouring yourself a drop of your favourite spirit at home or cracking a cold beer from the fridge, but it doesn’t quite compare to sipping from the source. If you are serious about your drink, booking yourself and your crew for a brewery or distillery tour is one of the most enjoyable ways to savour your booze of choice. Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Byron Bay are home to a few enticing tours, which not only give you some insight into how your drop of choice is made, but also allows you to sample the freshest batch before it’s bottled. more

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Miami welcomes new gin and whisky distillery Granddad Jack's
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Miami welcomes new gin and whisky distillery Granddad Jack’s

When David Ridden turned 15 years old, his grandfather took him down to the back shed of his Christchurch home and gave him his very first nip of whisky. It was a longstanding family tradition. Then, when David's son Luke turned 15, Granddad Jack did the same thing again for his great grandson. This Friday August 24, David and Luke will officially open the doors to the Gold Coast's first craft-gin and whisky distillery and taproom, Granddad Jack's – an ode to the man who ignited their passion for spirits all those years ago. more

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French eatery Paris Brest brings croque madames and tarte tartins to Southport
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French eatery Paris Brest brings croque madames and tarte tartins to Southport

From flaky croissants to cheesy, gooey croque madames, the French have well and truly mastered the art of culinary seduction. If you're a self-professed choux bomb connoisseur, are partial to a savoury crepe and think butter, sugar and cream should be at the top of the food pyramid, then Southport's new French cafe and eatery, Paris Brest, will be right up your pastry-loving alley. more

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Three Blue Ducks announces a new Byron Bay venue
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Three Blue Ducks announces a new Byron Bay venue

Fresh off the back of opening an impressive 156-seat restaurant within W Brisbane, the fellas behind southern hospitality icon Three Blue Ducks have announced they are opening a second Byron Bay venue – a bar. For those that didn't hear us – Three.Blue.Ducks.is.opening.a.bar. Here's what you need to know. more


Recipes
The Weekend Series: recreate your favourites with these DIY food projects
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The Weekend Series: recreate your favourites with these DIY food projects

Sure, you can whip up a mean spaghetti bolognaise and don’t burn down the house when cooking Sunday roast. In the words of Her Royal Highness Shania Twain, ‘that don’t impress me much’. We love getting DIY in the kitchen, getting outside our comfort zone and making popular substances from scratch. Ever tried your hand at making jam? What about cheese? Don’t panic – making these items is not outside your skillset, all you need is a good recipe. We’ve found five that will give you enough guidance to take your cooking game up a notch. more

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Chow down on chook and raise money for drought relief with Parma for a Farmer
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Chow down on chook and raise money for drought relief with Parma for a Farmer

If you’re anything like us at The Weekend Edition, you probably love to tuck in to a good old-fashioned parma – after all, what’s not to love about the classic combination of crispy crumbed chicken breast, rich Napoli sauce, tasty ham and delightfully stretchy cheese? Now that we have your attention, we would like to let you know of a little initiative that allows you to parma for a purpose – specifically to help out Australian farmers doing it tough at the moment. more

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The Weekend Series: feed your brain with these five must-listen food podcasts
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The Weekend Series: feed your brain with these five must-listen food podcasts

No matter how niche your interests and hobbies, there’s a big chance there’s a podcast dedicated to it. Now, the culinary arts are far from niche, but there’s still plenty of scope to delve deep into the nitty-gritty elements depending on where our food passion lies. If you’re curious about the inner workings of a restaurant, or are simply a die-hard lover of tasty treats, someone is currently making a podcast that caters to your tastes. If you’re looking to expand your podcast palate to include a foodie-centric offering, we’ve assembled a selection of five that are bound to tantalise your mental tastebuds (and maybe stir up your hunger). more

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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast's best bao
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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast’s best bao

Pillow-soft baos are a true delight. Over the past 18 months, the humble bao (aka folded steamed buns filled with delicious Asian ingredients) has found itself dotted across menus throughout the city, with plenty of foodies going out of their way to seek out the delicately prepared flavour-packed morsels. So here it is – a handy list of where you can find some of the best bao buns on the Gold Coast. more

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From humble wine bars to rooftop fine dining – work your way through 2018's must-try new openings
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From humble wine bars to rooftop fine dining – work your way through 2018’s must-try new openings

It's been a big year so far for the Gold Coast dining scene. We've welcomed new fine-dining restaurants, Chinese diners, wine bars, rooftop grills and more since the start of 2018 – and there's still a bunch to come. We know it can be hard to keep up with it all, so we've picked out ten of the most exciting new cafes, restaurants and bars to open on the coast so far this year. Your mission, should you choose to accept it (you'd better), is to eat and drink your way through this delicious list. more

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Five (delicious) local foodie events you need to be at this August
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Five (delicious) local foodie events you need to be at this August

While we don't appreciate the cool mornings, we certainly do love experiencing delicious food and sipping glorious bold wines during winter. Sometimes though, it's nice to step outside the square and experience seasonal food and wine in a different setting. This August a bunch of foodie events are rolling out across the Gold Coast (and beyond) from intriguing wine dinners to barbecue feasts and long-table lunches – and we've handpicked five of the best. more