Food, Festivities & Finn Poke!
Can't wait for the weekend? Neither can we. There's nothing better than cracking open a bottle of your finest vino to celebrate Saturday, and that's exactly what Sanctuary Cove is doing, celebration the finer things in life this weekend with their Winter Wine Festival! Celebrate all the finest drops with your friends, or head to the beach and stop by Finn Poke's hot new Burleigh restaurant. Can you hear the weekend calling? We sure can...
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Thursday, 19 July 2018.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth This International Chocolate Day
In case you didn't know, it's my favourite day of the year this weekend. What's that? It's international chocolate day this weekend! International chocolate day falls on Saturday this year, which means you have no excuses not to go out and stuff your face full of chocolate-y goodness. Fill your hands, bellies and hearts with Chocolate Balls, Hot Chocolates, Chocolate Waffles and Cakes, and celebrate International Chocolate Day the only way we know how... With food!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Monday, 02 July 2018.
8 New Winter Menu's To Wrap Your Mitts Around
Let's be honest with each other. Sure, we all love our Acai Bowls and Avo on Toast in the Summer, but isn't it high time we pulled out the stretchy pants and piled on the pancakes? There's nothing better than a cup of coffee and a hot breakfast in Winter, and with the weather turning cold all of our favourite restaurants and cafe's are pulling out the pans and frying up some hot, tasty goodness for us to wrap our frozen fingers around. Now we have to go and taste it all!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Monday, 28 May 2018.
5 Hot Chocolates Worthy Of Getting Out Of Bed For
In the words of John Snow... Winter is coming. It finally got below twenty degrees this week, and with the temperature dropping it's the perfect time to wrap your hands around a mug of hot chocolate. But don't just go for any hot chocolate... To make coming out in the cold truly work your time, you'll want only the best.
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Monday, 14 May 2018.
All The Best Places To Eat Pre- And Post-Events
12 days. 18 sports and 7 para-sports. Hundreds of hours of entertainment. That's hungry work.
We're a bit over halfway through the games, and if you haven't worked up an appetite running all over the Coast then I'm sure you will soon. Finding somewhere good to eat in an unfamiliar location is a daunting task to say the least, so we've done the work for you - Now all you have to do is pick a dish!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Saturday, 07 April 2018.
Sip, Stay, Play!
Things to do and food to eat - We may be in for a wet weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't have a good time! Delight your tastebuds at Cafe Republic or find a new favourite in Fu Fu's. Get cultured at the new and improved Arts Centre, or get classy in the new Darling Hotel at Broadbeach!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Saturday, 03 March 2018.
Coffee, Cafes and Circuses!
New food, few fun and new ways to spend your Friday night. The month of love is here, and the Gold Coast has it all. With romance around every corner, new cafes and restaurants are popping up ready to feed your foodie friend, and with plenty of new shows from Coomera to Cooly, there's plenty to experience too. From crafted coffee and fine feasts to circuses and even smiling seals, it's impossible to pick one thing this month... So grab your wallet and put on some loose pants, because it's time to see (and eat) it all!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Tuesday, 06 February 2018.
Nine GC Places To Try Mermaid Lattes
Have you ever dreamed of drinking a coffee that reflected your inner mermaid? Nutra Organics in Currumbin has come up with a solution. Lovingly dubbed the Mermaid Latte, the latest craze to hit the tables of Cafe's around the coast is a gorgeous blue latte that looks like it's come straight from Ariel herself. Made with Blue Spirulina and Butterfly Pea Flower alongside 72 other vitamins and minerals, it's never been so easy to be healthy. Plus, it's totally instaworthy. #mermaidlattes!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Friday, 24 November 2017.
This Season's Hottest New Menus
Spring has finally sprung, and restaurants right around the coast are getting ready to open back up with a delicious array of new dishes to welcome in the warm weather! From fresh salmon to crisp salads, Spring is all about crisp, fresh food, and our restaurants are sure to deliver!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Wednesday, 01 November 2017.
Ten Places To Eat For $10 and Under
Everyone wants to live the high life, but when you’ve lived all weekend and you only have $10 left, you have to be a little creative. Well, rather than eat half of your friends food or conveniently forget your wallet during an outing, we’ve put together a list of ten restaurants on the Gold Coast with food for $10 or under – So you can still go out without breaking your wallet!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Thursday, 28 September 2017.
Best of Eat, Sip, Stay, Treat & Play
Mermaid Beach is the most happening suburb on the coast at the moment! There are new venues opening weekly and with a mix of the Southern Gold Coasts chill vibes and Northern Gold Coasts modern-buzzing side, it holds a unique character.All this topped off of course by the whimsical name, what isn't there to love? If you need more convincing though keep reading..
Written by Kelly Campbell
on Monday, 20 June 2016.
Locals Secrets Revealed
Don’t follow that yellow brick road! Travel off the beaten track and come a little closer as we unveil these top secret gems that only a local would know.
Written by Olivia James
on Thursday, 07 April 2016.
What's new, cool & happening on the GC
Float down from the post long weekend high with a handful of upcoming gigs to mark on your calendar, a limited edition Stone & Wood brew, new and undiscovered venues to get to know, a local initiative to lend a hand with and yes, even more local liquor.
Written by Kelly Campbell
on Wednesday, 30 March 2016.
