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Enjoy cocktails and Spanish pintxos by the seaside at Palmy's newest hang, San Sebastian
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Enjoy cocktails and Spanish pintxos by the seaside at Palmy’s newest hang, San Sebastian

If you've ever been to San Sebastián, you would have fallen madly in love with the Spanish seaside town. The beachfront promenades are littered with vibrant pintxos bars that pair drinkables with bite-sized eats, and there's one helluva foodie culture. We dropped the news to you a while back that the Gold Coast was about to get it's own piece of northern Spain's Basque Country, and, after weeks of mouth-watering anticipation, the doors to Palm Beach's latest nightspot, San Sebastian, have (finally) opened. If you thought Palmy couldn't possibly get any cooler, think again. more

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Sip ethical brews at Chevron Island's newest specialty coffee hub, Espresso Bonsai
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Sip ethical brews at Chevron Island’s newest specialty coffee hub, Espresso Bonsai

Remember the bonsai plant nursery along the main drag on Chevron Island? How can you not. Well, the bonsai garden has gone, but its spirit remains in the name of the strip's newest specialty brew bar, Espresso Bonsai. Chevron's latest addition is all about using ethical, sustainably sourced coffee beans to make the perfect brew. We'll let you in on a little secret – coffee tastes better when it's ethical. more

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The Weekend Series: NSFW food-porn videos to get you hot under the collar
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The Weekend Series: NSFW food-porn videos to get you hot under the collar

Your pits are sweaty, willpower weak, breathing is heavy, there a rumble in your belly already, you’re craving spaghetti. You go home and find your laptop, open an incognito window and start cruising for some salivation-inducing videos in an attempt to sate your voracious appetite. Videos of melting cheese fill the screen, images of full doughnuts oozing gooey Nutella, pastries are pulled apart, burgers are piled high, ingredients are stuffed into other ingredients and the meat – oh, the meat! There’s nothing wrong with looking at a little bit of food porn – everyone does it. We’ve picked some particularly steamy food porn videos to ogle – just make sure no one else is around before you click play. more

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The round-up: pull up a stool and munch on these next-level bar snacks
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The round-up: pull up a stool and munch on these next-level bar snacks

Let's talk about bar food. You know, the snacks, the savoury accompaniments to your gin and tonic, the bites in between brews. Call it what you will, but we love a good bar snack, and we thought it was high time to put some of the Gold Coast's best bar bites in front of your face. These aren't your regular bar snacks though, these are bites with a little more jazz. The token bar eats like chips and aioli and marinated olives certainly have their place on menus, but we went searching for a little more zing ... we know you guys like a bit of zing! So, in the spirit of snacking, we've put together a handy list of some of the best bar bites on the Gold Coast. more

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Lick all-natural gelato at the Gold Coast's newest (and coolest) gelateria, Heven-yah
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Lick all-natural gelato at the Gold Coast’s newest (and coolest) gelateria, Heven-yah

There's a new gelateria Gold Coast that you need to get yourself acquainted with. Before we introduce you to Heven-yah, we should let you know that this is most certainly not your average gelato joint. How so? Well, for one they do flavours like Prosecco and pear. That's right, there is such a thing as boozy gelato with all-natural ingredients. Now, before you grab your keys, jump in the car and race down there for a lick – let us fill you in a bit more about this sweet little beachside space. more

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The round-up: ten (enjoyable) lunches for under $10
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The round-up: ten (enjoyable) lunches for under $10

When you're down to the last tenner in your pocket, you want it to stretch as far as possible, right? It might be a few more days until pay day, or you're just tightening the purse strings after your first credit card bill for the year found its way into your letterbox. If you're getting a little bit sick of the same old toastie, noodles or sushi for lunch (look, you can only tolerate so many avocado rolls), then have we got a treat for you! Friends, here are ten lunches that you can get for not a cent over $10 that are actually enjoyable. Here's how to be totally frugal with your hard-earned beans whilst getting a darn tasty feed at the same time. more


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Tribeca NYC launches its latest New York-inspired menu
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Tribeca NYC launches its latest New York-inspired menu

The masterminds behind Chevron Island’s Tribeca NYC have dropped a mouth-watering new menu inspired by some of the most impressive eateries throughout the culinary precincts of New York City, Brooklyn and the Tribeca district. With everything from lobster rolls to loaded burger patties and bourbon oysters, we think it's best you punch another hole in your belt, for this is some mighty fine nosh. more

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The Weekend Series: five of the best food shows to kick-start your hunger
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The Weekend Series: five of the best food shows to kick-start your hunger

Forget My Kitchen Rules, Huey’s Cooking Adventures and Ready Steady Cook – when we refer to food shows we’re talking about the cream of the crop. When we sit down to watch chefs at play, we not only want insights into the world of fine dining – we want food porn of epic proportions. We want to drool. Thankfully there are a bunch of shows out there that can cater to our insatiable food lust. Sit back, relax and take in the culinary beauty that these shows have to offer. more

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It's here! UberEATS has officially launched on the Gold Coast
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It’s here! UberEATS has officially launched on the Gold Coast

Our pals in Brisbane have been the envy of every Gold Coaster since UberEATS launched up there in October last year. Now, it's our turn. That's right, friends – UberEATS has officially launched on the Gold Coast! Here at The Weekend Edition, we're all about going out and enjoying the endless dining options across our city, but if you're chained to your desk or simply cannot peel yourself off the couch, then let us introduce you to your new best friend – the UberEATS app. more

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Dippy eggs, lattes and homestyle eats at Southport's new Frigg cafe
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Dippy eggs, lattes and homestyle eats at Southport’s new Frigg cafe

Sometimes, all you need is some dippy eggs in your life – they're healthy, good for the soul and give you a subtle reminder of yesteryear. Southport's newest cafe, Frigg (yes, we'll get to the name in a moment), is all about good, honest food and it's turning the belief that going out for breakfast or lunch is a 'treat' on its head. Here, you'll find everyday food, done well – and the cool vibe and darn good coffee is just a bonus. more

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Enjoy a plant-based feast amongst the fiddle-leaf trees at The Gathering Table's long lunches
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Enjoy a plant-based feast amongst the fiddle-leaf trees at The Gathering Table’s long lunches

When you sit down to a long lunch, you feel content. You slow down. Then, that sense of relaxation is quickly contrasted by the anticipation of what's coming to the table (yes, our stomachs always win). The Gathering Table is bringing back the art of long lunches, with a series of next-level plant-based feasts held in the tropical sanctuary that is The Borrowed Nursery. This right here, foodie friends, is the ultimate long lunch. more

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The Weekend Series: desk lunches that don’t suck courtesy of Lettuce Lunch
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The Weekend Series: desk lunches that don’t suck courtesy of Lettuce Lunch

There’s nothing worse than being (figuratively) chained to your work desk all through lunch. Whether it be because of tight deadlines or simply a mountain of work that must get done, sometimes it’s not feasible to go out for lunch when you want. Desk lunches are an unfortunate necessity of office life, but it’s rarely a source of culinary inspiration. If your desk neighbour is giving you some fierce food envy with their freshly bought Guzman y Gomez burrito or you are sick of your bland sandwiches and tinned tuna, we suggest improving your meal prep game. We recruited the services of Carlton Talbot of Lettuce Lunch to give us some killer recipes to try. Lettuce Lunch is a thriving recipe repository that educates thousands on nifty vegetarian meals that are perfect for work. Without further ado, here are five lunch boxes that’ll be the talk of the office – we guarantee it. more

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Pepé Italia brings pizza, pasta and authentic eats to Burleigh's beachside
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Pepé Italia brings pizza, pasta and authentic eats to Burleigh’s beachside

If you're a lover of Italian food, you need to pay attention to this. There's a new Italian eatery on the southern Gold Coast that you need to get yourself acquainted with quick smart. Pepé Italia is the latest addition to Connor Street on the Burleigh Heads beachside – the doors are now open, the pizza oven is firing and the aromas of authentic Italian food is filling the air. more

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Lucky Luciano's adds 50s-style Italian-American flair to The Kitchens
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Lucky Luciano’s adds 50s-style Italian-American flair to The Kitchens

Top Sydney restaurateur Tom Chidiac, the mastermind behind renowned southern haunts like The Naked Duck and Sir Chapel Brewery in The Tramsheds, has opened his newest dining concept right here on the Gold Coast – Lucky Luciano's. The first stage of the new Italian eatery is now open at The Kitchens, with its second storey bar area, wine retail space and cheese room (that's right) due to open in coming months. more