Bars
Hit those high notes – the best Gold Coast karaoke bars to lose your voice at
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Hit those high notes – the best Gold Coast karaoke bars to lose your voice at

20 Sep 2018

While we absolutely cannot hit Mariah Carey's high notes, we sure do love a good karaoke session here at The Weekend Edition. If you're one to belt out a Whitney classic or you can nail the intro 'Lose Yourself' better than Eminem himself (um, we should be friends) then perhaps it's time to gather the crew for a night on the mics. We thought we'd give you a gentle nudge with a handy list of top karaoke spots on the Gold Coast. more

Food News
Think pink – a brand-new variety of chocolate has landed in Australia
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Think pink – a brand-new variety of chocolate has landed in Australia

20 Sep 2018

In the wonderful world of chocolate, most of us are familiar with the three core types – milk, dark and white. No matter your preference, we’re all at least across this tasty holy trinity as the base point for all manner of crazy confections – after all, chocolate is pretty much the kingpin of the dessert world. Well, we have recently received news that has shaken us to our very cores – a fourth player has entered the game, and she goes by the name of Ruby. more

The Grocer
The Weekend Series: be your own barista with these instant specialty coffee goodies
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The Weekend Series: be your own barista with these instant specialty coffee goodies

20 Sep 2018

Don’t get it twisted – we’re never going to give up our barista-made coffee completely. The joy of sipping an expertly made cuppa is nearly unparalleled, but for convenience sake we’re open to the idea of getting a comparable caffeine hit at home or at work. Specialty coffee is expanding into the realm of instant brew – we're talking DIY brew kits, pods and sachets, which means we don’t need to spend energy grinding, brewing and pouring on our own whenever the energy levels dip. Here are some ingenious products that will bolster your coffee game considerably (and sustainably) – just don’t let the crew at your local coffee joint find out! more

Bars
Miami Marketta swings open the doors to its new botanical hub, The Gin Parlour & Infusion Bar
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Miami Marketta swings open the doors to its new botanical hub, The Gin Parlour & Infusion Bar

18 Sep 2018

While gin has long been shaken, stirred and poured behind bars (thanks mainly to martinis and negronis), the juniper-heavy spirit now well and truly stands on its own two feet as the tipple of choice for many discerning swillers. This Thursday September 20, the coast's newest dedicated gin bar – The Gin Parlour & Infusion Bar at Miami Marketta – will officially open to the public, bringing with it more than 90 small-batch gins for your sipping pleasure. more

Food News
Ramen, dumplings and bubble tea – get your fix at new Asian-dining hub CHOP CHOP
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Ramen, dumplings and bubble tea – get your fix at new Asian-dining hub CHOP CHOP

06 Sep 2018

Newly opened Surfers Paradise Asian-food precinct 8 Street has this week been relaunched as CHOP CHOP. Under new management by The Denwol Group, the street-food hub will eventually be home to 28 tasty tenants, reminiscent of the hawker-style food lanes found in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hanoi. The first 12 eateries in the precinct have now opened – let us give you a taste. more

The Grocer
Pord brings art and wine to the head of the table
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Pord brings art and wine to the head of the table

06 Sep 2018

Although we've all considered doing it, cask wine is certainly not appropriate at a dinner party. While they are generally filled with undrinkable headache-inducing wines, these cardboard dispensers do have one thing going for them – convenience. That's why we were delighted to come across Pord, an Australian company that has combined top-end wines with art to create a series of mini wine barrels that are worthy as the dinner table centrepiece. more

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Mad Asian Restaurant and Bar spices up The Kitchens with sake, cocktails and punchy eats
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Mad Asian Restaurant and Bar spices up The Kitchens with sake, cocktails and punchy eats

30 Aug 2018

We're passionate advocates for Asian cuisine, but we're often faced with a problem – we struggle to decide which style of Asian food we want when we dine out. Do we go to a Japanese restaurant for agedashi tofu and karaage? Do we go to our favourite Chinese hang for san choy bow or opt for a spicy Malaysian curry? Oh boy, it's tough. Luckily for us indecisive folk, a spicy new player named Mad Asian Kitchen and Bar is here to solve all of our problems. more

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

30 Aug 2018

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

23 Aug 2018

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

Bars
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

23 Aug 2018

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

21 Aug 2018

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