We're pretty spoilt for choice on the coast when it comes to really great pizza (just take a peek at our recent pizza round-up for proof) but when renowned Italian dining institution Ristorante Fellini at Marina Mirage opens a brand new casual eatery that specialises in traditional Napoli-style pizza, suffice to say we're very interested. more
Ready the wet wipes because things are about to get seriously saucy. Yes, friends, today is the day Lord of the Wings opens its doors at Robina Town Centre! Prepare your tastebuds for wings, rings and all of the delicious things. more
Licking the bowl when your mum was baking cookies was (is) a real treat but also kind of unsafe when you think about all those raw eggs and uncooked flour you consumed as a kid. Sure, you turned out perfectly fine but thanks to Gold Coast-based company Just Dough It, you needn't take the risk. more
Over the weekend, Gold Coast hospitality identity Morgan Walsh quietly popped out another venue – The Milkman's Daughter. The new vegetarian cafe and eatery, which takes over the former Vintage Espresso premises in Mermaid Beach, is located just across the street from its sibling venues Poké Poké and FuFu. Let us introduce you to the newest member of the family ... more
If you've driven past Warner Bros. Movie World and Australian Outback Spectacular recently, chances are you've spotted Topgolf – let's be honest, those striking blue neon lights are pretty hard to miss. After months of anticipation, the multi-level entertainment precinct will officially open to the public this Friday June 15. We had a sneak peek inside the innovative, state-of-the-art and rather sizeable new venue – which is the first of its kind in Australia – so we could swing you all of the details. more
From whispers of new openings from top Sydney chefs to cheeky poke-bowl bars, 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
This time last year, Byron Bay's first dedicated poke-bowl bar Finn Poké gave south-of-the-border foodies their first taste of the popular Hawaiian bowls of goodness. This Saturday June 16, almost a year to the day, American hospitality identity Jem Jacinto will open the doors to Queensland's first Finn Poké venue at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Get your chopsticks ready, poke bowl lovers – this is as authentic as it gets. more
If you've ever been to Melbourne, there's a very high chance that you've been to or are familiar with famed coffee roaster and cafe ST ALi. If you've longed for their coffee since your last visit, then we've got good (nay, great) news – ST ALi has released Nespresso-compatible pods and instant coffee satchels, so you can now enjoy its delicious brews and blends without even leaving the house. more
Gin is king. It's even got its own day on the international calendar. That's right, this Saturday June 9 is World Gin Day. In honour of one of our favourite spirits, we got the low-down from a bunch of the Gold Coast establishments to see what they were shaking and muddling in the gin department. As delightful as it is, we've taken a step beyond the stock-standard gin and tonic to give you a list of some of the city's best gin-based cocktails for you to sip on. more
From whispers of dedicated chicken-wing joints to authentic pizzerias, 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
Just so you know, Mondayitis is a legitimate condition and we often suffer its effects. Though, we're pleased to inform you that the first day of the week just got a whole lot better for all of us – Iku Yakitori Bar in Burleigh Heads is now holding a seven-course cocktail degustation every single Monday night. more
Here at The Weekend Edition, we really don’t need an excuse to indulge in a tipple or two … but a little extra encouragement doesn’t hurt, right? If drinking cocktails for a cause sounds like your kind of fun, we have some news that is bound to get you excited. From June 4–10, thousands of bars around the world will be mixing up the iconic concoction of Campari, gin and vermouth for Negroni Week, an initiative raising money for a huge variety of charities. more
Last month the Gold Coast bid adieu to popular health-food cafe Grocer & Grind and its adjoining superfood bar NXT Door – but there's a silver lining. After just a few short weeks, the iconic Broadbeach space has been completely transformed into a European-style cafe and dining space called GG's Eatery & Bar. Think loaded croissants and coffee in the sunshine by day, and crisp pizzas and negronis by night. more
We've already broken out our jackets and winter hasn't even officially arrived. Good thing we're prepared. We’ve already enlightened you to some divine belly-warming eats and clued you in to some chill-proof cottages, now it’s time to sit back and sip on something that will spread warmth throughout the rest of your soul. It’s pointless having a liquor collection if you’re not interested in forming a solid repertoire of cocktails, and not all cocktails need to be minimalist concoctions. Winter is about indulgence, baby. If you’re looking to snuggle up on the couch next to someone special or simply want to unwind with a nice drink after a long day, these winter cocktail recipes are just the ticket. more
We're all for a good sandwich, but if we're scouring a menu and see a Reuben, we just cannot say no. There's just something about these American delights that really speaks to us – that delectable combination of hot corned beef or pastrami, lovingly sandwiched alongside sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing in between rye bread is quite literally what dreams are made of. In honour of our all-time favourite, we've compiled a very helpful list of where to get a damn tasty Reuben sandwich on the Gold Coast. more
We'll let you in on a little secret – we have a real weakness for ice-cream. Like, put a pint of the good stuff in front of us (chocolate flavour will do) and it will not last the night. It's a love-hate relationship though. We're oh-so fond of ice-cream but the reality is all that sugar, dairy and cream mixed together is not great for gut health and does zero to help our summer bods. Well, we might have found a solution – Rice Cream. more
Unfortunately 'chocolate' and 'good for you' are rarely seen in the same sentence. Well, that was until Loco Love came along. These Byron Bay-made artisan chocolates are handcrafted with organic ingredients, superfoods, tonic herbs and healing spices so you can, for once in your life, actually feel good after you indulge. more
Nine years ago, Barefoot (Barista) gave the southern Gold Coast its first taste of specialty coffee. What was a humble hole-in-the-wall space a street back from the surf in Palm Beach soon evolved into one of the coast's most popular breakfast spots and a true institution in the city's coffee scene. While all was well on the surface, the cafe was quite literally bursting at the seams and now, after almost a decade, the Palmy icon has as a new home. It's time to meet Barefoot 2.0. more
After roaming the streets of the city for the past 18 months slinging its flavour-packed Southern Californian tacos to the masses, popular Gold Coast food truck SoCal Tacos has opened its first bricks-and-mortar venue. Those guilty of stalking the SoCal taco truck (in a good way) can now rest easy knowing that this dispensary of delicious Mexican street food now has a permanent home in Surfers Paradise. more
Nothing, and we mean nothing, beats a home-cooked meal – especially when someone else cooks it for you. Most of us will have very fond memories of the aromas from our grandmother's kitchens and the belly-warming effects of our mother's dinners when we were young – but let's be honest, we're all pretty time poor these days, so while we may have good intentions of creating nutritious, hearty meals at home, we're either too darn busy or just don't have the skills. If you fall into either of those categories, then you need Amore Bodega in your life, stat. more
