If you love seafood, wine and Greek cuisine, then cancel any plans you had on Wednesday February 28, because Hellenika is hosting a seafood-themed Greek feast and you'll definitely want a seat at the table. By the way – Hellenika now has portrait of John Stamos on its wall and we've actually lost our minds. Sorry, we had to get that off our chests. Moving right along ... more
Poke bowl lovers, this one's for you – the Gold Coast's first poke-bowl food truck is here! The poke-bowl game has flourished across our fine city over the past year and now, much to our delight, Kombi Fresh is bringing the delicious Hawaiian bowls of goodness to the streets. more
Who's firing up some snags on the barbecue this Australia Day long weekend? Or maybe you're having a crack at making your own pav (ohhh tricky, but go you!). Well, you're not the only one that's celebrating Australia through food – a bunch of local legends have created some pretty damn impressive Aussie-themed eats to help us all get into the spirit. From Iced VoVo cocktails to sausage-sizzle pizzas, here's some of the best Australia Day nosh being rolled out this weekend. more
We've been waiting with bated breath, but finally the lid has been lifted on the first of the foodie tenants to occupy the resurrected corner of Nobby Beach. Those partial to a pastrami bagel or pickle-topped hot dogs should make a beeline for the new kid on the block – New York-style diner, Pinky's. more
These are the words we've been waiting to say for a very long time. Here goes ... Nobby Beach is back, baby! The beachside suburb's iconic corner has remained dormant since a fire in mid-2016, but the hub is beginning to flourish again with the first of its new foodie tenants unveiled. This week, the doors to modern-Asian eatery Ally Chow swung open in spectacular fashion – and suddenly Nobby has its groove back. more
Now, we know you don't need another reason for a sneaky trip to Byron Bay ... but we'll give you one anyway. Let us introduce you to Ryce, a new pan-Asian eatery in thick of the action on Jonson Street, which has transformed the prominent elevated space that formerly housed Hogs Breath Cafe into a sophisticated new hang. If you like the sound of snacking on sashimi and sipping rosé spritzes on the deck, then it's time to venture south of the border. more
Northern Gold Coasters, throw your hands in the air – a delicious new Vietnamese eatery has landed in your hood. Quan 55 recently opened its doors in Chirn Park, serving a menu inspired by authentic tastes and homestyle flavours with an edgy modern twist. Like the sound of an espresso martini with Vietnamese coffee and condensed milk? Same. Here's what you need to know. more
Bento boxes are pretty much the perfect meal – a well-balanced spread of meat or fish portioned with rice, vegetables, and perhaps something pickled or tempura-coated (depends how you roll) all packaged into a tidy little box. If you haven't had the pleasure of getting a bento box in your face for a while, then you'll appreciate this handy list of where you can find some of the tastiest bento boxes on the Gold Coast. more
We've got a lot to thank America's deep south for. Mac n' cheese, fried chicken, saucy ribs and making it socially acceptable to have waffles for dinner. If you like your wings hot and your pickles fried, then you'd best make tracks to Sweet Lou's. The southern-style watering hole and eatery has opened its doors in Coolangatta and there's a stool with your name on it. more
Gold Coast, meet Toots. It's a new American-style tapas and cocktail bar in the heart of Broadbeach, serving everything from fried chicken on buttermilk biscuits to S'mores and whisky cocktails. If you're on the hunt for a local hang with authentic American eats, ice-cold craft beers and a killer vibe, then you'd best get this newbie on your hit list. more
Few things in life come close to the sheer enjoyment felt when munching on a delicious slice of pizza straight out of a woodfired oven. Well, fellow pizza fiends, we've got some piping-hot news for you. A little piece of Naples, Italy has landed on the northern Gold Coast in the form of authentic new pizzeria Zero81. The doors are open, the oven is firing and the pizzas are ready for your mouth. more
Sayonara 2017 – the new year is here and it's looking mighty fine. In case you missed it, there are a bunch of new restaurants, cafes and bars opening across all corners of the Gold Coast over the next few months. From hawker-style Asian laneways to rooftop bars and New York-style diners, here's what we're getting excited about. more
In a world of cheesy burgers, twice-baked croissants and cream-filled doughnuts, it can be tough to stay healthy. Really tough. Though, places like Naked Foods are gently helping us everyday folk live a healthy lifestyle (most of the time) by making it easier and more accessible for us to fill our pantries with healthy wholefoods. Naked Foods began at a farmers market in Sydney in 2011, and this week opened its first Gold Coast store in The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre. more
The new year has well and truly arrived, and we are more than ready to embrace all that it will bring – especially to our stomachs – with open arms and mouths. While it’s already set to be an exciting year of food on the Gold Coast (refer to our list of upcoming openings), it should also be a year of expanding our culinary horizons. This year our resolution is to explore more of our own country – you know we’re going to be doing a whole lot of eating everywhere we go and we implore you to do the same. Here are some of the top new Australian restaurants of 2017 outside of Queensland that we just can’t wait to try. more
Burleigh locals, there's a tasty new hang in your hood. The doors to Ragdoll Dining in James Street have officially swung open, bringing a new wave of fine food, vibrant cocktails and jazzy beats to the beachside hub. If you like the sound of snacking on gin-cured salmon and sipping fancy bubbles, then Ragdoll will be right up your alley. more
Broadbeach is back, baby! A dining resurgence beneath The Oasis Shopping Centre has seen a number of new restaurants and cafes open over the last few months, putting the foodie spotlight firmly back on the precinct. The latest addition is Dragonfly Espresso & Wine Bar – let's go you acquainted. more
Foodies, your attention please. There's a spicy new addition to the region's dining scene that's well worth travelling south for. It's called The Bombay Cricketers' Club, it's located in Kingscliff, and it will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about Indian cuisine. Think less creamy sugar-laden curries and more dishes like cumin-spiced lamb shoulder with watermelon-rind pickle and buffalo curd. Intrigued? Here's what you need to know. more
Lobster lovers, start licking your buttery lips. A pop-up restaurant serving hot lobster rolls with truffle fries and Veuve Clicquot champagne has landed on the Gold Coast. After sell-out pop-ups in Sydney and Melbourne, popular temporary restaurant Lobster Shack will hit Broadbeach this Friday January 5, operating daily until January 28. more
Let's all breathe a collective sigh of relief – we made it, the year is almost over! 2017 has been huge for the Gold Coast, with plenty of new restaurant, cafe and bar openings, exciting new projects, new retailers and a helluva lot of events. We've had an absolute ball uncovering the deliciousness, creativity and beauty from all corners of the Gold Coast this year, and we're happy to say that there is much, much more in store for 2018! With so much happening, it can be hard to keep up. So, we've put together a wrap up of our most popular stories from the year that was. Enjoy! more
A group of some of the biggest names in the hospitality industry have finally lifted the lid on one of Byron Bay's most exciting new openings – Barrio Eatery and Bar. With the ultimate culinary dream team at the helm, you can safely assume this new foodie gem is going to be pretty darn special. more
