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The owners of Osteria and Taverna unveil Kingscliff's newest dining space The Bombay Cricketers' Club
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The owners of Osteria and Taverna unveil Kingscliff’s newest dining space The Bombay Cricketers’ Club

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

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A lobster roll and champagne pop-up has landed on the Gold Coast
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A lobster roll and champagne pop-up has landed on the Gold Coast

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

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The year in review: what you loved in 2017
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The year in review: what you loved in 2017

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

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Munch on Korean-style crispy fried chicken at Southport's Chikor
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Munch on Korean-style crispy fried chicken at Southport’s Chikor

If you're on a diet, look away! We're about to talk about fried chicken. That's right, succulent chicken pieces that are juicy and tender on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. If you can't resist the crunch, then get the wet wipes out because an eatery decided to Korean-style fried-chicken has just opened in Southport. It's called Chikor and you need to get acquainted right now. more


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An iconic shift – Gold Coast institution Elk unveils its new home
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An iconic shift – Gold Coast institution Elk unveils its new home

It's known as one of the Gold Coast's most iconic cafes and, as of December 15, Elk Espresso will open its doors for the first time in a new location. For six-and-a-half years, Elk has dazzled locals and tourists alike with its eye-catching dishes, specialty coffee and diet-breaking treats from its quirky digs in Chelsea Avenue. From now on, you'll find it on the beach-end of Oasis Shopping Centre in Broadbeach. The space may be new, but you'll be glad to know that heart and soul of Elk has well and truly been retained. more

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The round-up: Brisbane’s must-try openings of 2017

The summer holiday period is a great time to expand your horizons, to break out of the timetable you’ve been keeping to all year and to try something new. We’re not advocating a permanent sea change (or whatever the opposite is called when you leave the proximity of the ocean), we just wanted to let you know there’s some huge things happening up in the big smoke. Brisbane’s food scene has undergone another massive year of growth, with several big-ticket openings causing a bit of a stir. If you are visiting Brisvegas over the festive season, then pencil in a visit to a few of these must-try openings – they are well worth a stop. more

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The Weekend Series: Spud studs – five fab potato-based recipes for festive feasting
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The Weekend Series: Spud studs – five fab potato-based recipes for festive feasting

When it comes to versatility, the potato reigns supreme as one of the most beloved and adaptable foodstuff. French fries, mashed potato, potato bake, roast potato, potato gems, hash browns – without potatoes our lives wouldn’t be nearly as good. For some of us, iso living has ignited a new passion for cooking and creating – and what better ingredient to experiment with than taters? If you are strapped for ideas but are flush with spuds, then put them to good use with these five potato-based recipes that will be sure-fire winners at the table. more

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Northern nosh – Substance Espresso leaves a tasty footprint in Runaway Bay
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Northern nosh – Substance Espresso leaves a tasty footprint in Runaway Bay

When Siguenos food truck ceased its weekly street service, we all shed a few taco-flavoured tears. Luckily, there was a silver lining to the sadness, with the owners of the popular Mexican-on-wheels operation, Rodney and Reanna Anlezark, announcing they were joining forces with local coffee gurus and founders of Chirn Park's Daark Espresso, Jareth and Leah Smith, to embark on a new venture. Last week the foursome quietly lifted the lid on their hotly anticipated collaboration, revealing the northern end's newest daytime hang – Substance Espresso. more

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Suki brings poke bowls and sushi burritos to Robina Town Centre
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Suki brings poke bowls and sushi burritos to Robina Town Centre

Summer is here ... and so is Suki! That's right, the Brisbane-born poke-bowl restaurant has spread its colourful wings south, with its first Gold Coast venue opening at Robina Town Centre today, Thursday November 30. What better way to welcome the warmer months than with fresh poke bowls and sushi burritos. Yes friends, sushi burritos now exist. more

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Star gazing – see your foodie faves shine bright under the new Eat Safe star-rating scheme
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Star gazing – see your foodie faves shine bright under the new Eat Safe star-rating scheme

Don't judge a book by it's cover. These words have been drilled into all of us since we were little tackers. Though, sometimes it's hard not to be judgemental when it comes to the one thing that is close to all of our hearts – food, glorious food. Have you ever stopped to think that the little takeaway joint up the street (you know, the one you've never been to but called 'dodgy') could actually have one of the most impeccably clean and safe kitchens in town? No? Well, don't start pondering now – the new Eat Safe Gold Coast star rating scheme is here to do the hard work for you. Phew. more

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Popular Asian street-food eatery Junk lands on the Gold Coast
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Popular Asian street-food eatery Junk lands on the Gold Coast

Earlier this year, our pals in Brisbane got caught up in a red-hot stir when Maroochydore-born Asian eatery Junk opened its doors. After what seems like a lifetime of anticipation (and salivation), Junk will unveil its first Gold Coast venue in Broadbeach this Thursday November 30. Foodies, get your chopsticks ready – things are about to get hot, steamy and a little bit saucy. more