The food and drink news has been coming in thick and fast on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country, so to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening the Urban List team have wrapped up everything that you need to know.
Read on for all the latest food and drink news on the Gold Coast.
World-Famous Chef Marco Pierre White Is Returning To HOTA For A Three-Day Culinary Takeover—And You Can Still Get Tickets
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The godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White is making his grand return to HOTA for an unmissable three-day culinary takeover from Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 June. Renowned as the original rockstar chef and the youngest-ever recipient of three Michelin stars, Marco Pierre White returns with an elevated program of exclusive culinary events you simply can't miss.
Over three jam-packed days, the hospitality legend will headline a series of events including intimate dinners, open-air masterclasses and culminating in a star-studded grand finale dinner under the stars. Kicking things off is an In Conversation event where Marco will dish on his esteemed career journey (Le Gavroche, Le Manoir and beyond) with HOTA’s Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law. Then, get a front-row seat to a live and candid cooking masterclass on the Outdoor Stage, or you can nab a seat at two exclusive 30-person five-course White Heat Dinner atop the Gallery on Level 5 featuring the dishes that made him a Michelin star icon.
The highly-anticipated five-course Palette x Marco Pierre White dinner also is returning, showcasing SEQ’s best produce and an intimate Q&A with Marco. The finale? A five-course collaboration dinner on the Outdoor Stage Lawn featuring some of the Gold Coast’s most celebrated chefs, with each serving up a course and Marco closing it out in style. It’s rare, it’s never been seen before, and it’s set to be the hottest ticket on the Gold Coast culinary calendar. More details here.
Pipit x The Brooklet: A Firelit, Open-Air Dining Experience In The Byron Hinterland
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Award-winning Pipit Restaurant is teaming up with luxe hinterland retreat The Brooklet for a once-in-a-season dining experience that’s set to be the highlight of winter. Running across select dates in June and July, this intimate in-residence pop-up will transform The Brooklet’s dreamy outdoor wood-fired kitchen and bar into a one-of-a-kind restaurant nestled in the rolling hills of the Byron Bay hinterland. Expect front-row seats to golden sunsets, a crackling fire, and Pipit’s signature open-plan kitchen magic.
Designed to feel more like a private chef experience than a traditional dinner, the interactive setting lets guests chat with the chefs, watch the cooking unfold, and learn the stories behind each ingredient. Serving up a two-hatted seasonal set menu, the collaboration showcases sustainability and the region’s most exceptional produce. Think kelp-cured tuna, pipi and bunya nut, gouda and corn, bay lobster with shiso, and roasted mud crab with macadamia tofu wrapped in paperbark. Ben Devlin and the Pipit team have taken no shortcuts in curating a truly unforgettable showcase.
With an emphasis on connection—to land, food, and each other—this is a rare culinary moment. Bookings are now open and spots are extremely limited. Get in quick.
Kirra Beach House Just Made Your Weeknights Irresistible With These Delicious New Features
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We’ve always had a soft spot for Kirra Beach House—that breezy, beachside charm paired with next-level eats is hard to beat. But now? They’ve gone and upped the ante with a lineup of weekly specials so good, you’ll want to clear your calendar from Tuesday to Thursday.
Let’s start with taco and tequila Tuesday, where any two tacos—think melty birria, zesty baja fish, slow-cooked pulled pork, or crispy spicy cauliflower—will only set you back $10. Pair them with a margarita (there’s a weekly special), a $15 tequila-laced cocktail, or the $6 spicy gringo shot (chilli tequila, mango, lime, and tajin—trust us, it’s a vibe).
Midweek just got a major upgrade with $28 Steak Night Wednesday. Pick your cut, slathered in café de Paris butter, and enjoy bottomless fries on the side. Add a glass of French wine for $10, and suddenly, hump day feels downright luxurious.
Then comes crab shack Thursday, a seafood lover’s dream with crispy soft-shell crab rolls, whole blue swimmer crab, or rich crab bucatini. Wash it down with a citrus spritz, a bold bloody mary, or French bubbles for the full coastal indulgence.
So, who’s ready to turn Tuesday through Thursday into the new weekend? We’ll meet you at Kirra Beach House—be sure to bring an appetite.
DJ Fisher Unveils Plans To Build A $50 Million Luxury Apartment Development In Palm Beach
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Global DJ, Gold Coast local and all-round legend Paul Fisher is swapping the decks for design, unveiling plans for a seriously luxe new apartment development in Palm Beach—and yes, it’s as coastal cool as you’d expect.
Teaming up with his wife Chloe Fisher, their YLB Property Developments crew, design firm BDA Architects and Gold Coast builder HNKN, Pescado is a $50 million eight-level project set to bring seven ultra-luxury residences to Palmy's Jefferson Lane strip.
Inspired by their time spent living (and partying) in places like Ibiza and LA, but grounded in their deep love for Palm Beach, the Fishers have carefully designed Pescado to feel like the ultimate beachside escape. Darren Greenaway, Director of BDA Architects, said the wave-like façade was deliberately designed to reflect the transition from chaos to calm, with the architecture symbolising a journey from the noise of daily life into a private sanctuary.
The Fishers will be occupying the top two-floor penthouse and the remaining six full-floor residences have prices starting from $5.25 million.
Rick Shores Is Now Open On Mondays For Bug Rolls And Cocktails
Of course, it's much more than just bug rolls and cocktails—you can enjoy their full menu, top-tier service and breathtaking views every day of the week now. Due to popular demand, Burleigh's Rick Shores will be open daily starting from Monday 7 April, just in time for Easter. Bookings are filling up quickly and walk-ins are also welcome in the bar and patio areas on a first come, first serve basis.
Dine Like Royalty At QT’s Snow White-Inspired High Tea In April
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Known for its creative quirkiness and out-of-the-box sweet creations, QT High Tea is beloved by all high tea lovers on the Gold Coast. For the month of April, their latest adventure delves into the fairytale realm with a Snow White-inspired experience (coinciding perfectly with the latest cinematic release) that will leave you feeling like royalty. Spoil yourself with a range of woodland-inspired tiny, tiered sweet and savoury treats that are best shared with good company.
Delight in the savoury ‘Prince Charming Blini’ which features vodka and beetroot-cured Atlantic salmon, dill crème fraîche, lightly pickled baby cucumber and house-made blini. Otherwise, give in to your sweet side with the ‘Poison Apple’—we promise it’s safe for consumption—which is a roasted apple and pomme verte compote lemon pate friable, encased in a chocolate shell. Accompany these delicacies with QT’s colour-changing cauldron tea, available hot or iced. We also love that little ones (also known as little QTies) can join for $39 per child. Bookings are available from 11am to 2pm daily throughout April and can be made online for $69 per adult here.
Elk Espresso Has Just Released Their Luscious Autumn Menu
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As we say goodbye to March, say hello to Elk Espresso’s new Autumn menu. With every seasonal change, we eagerly await the new menu iteration—and the latest menu once again exceeds our already-lofty expectations.
The new breakfast and lunch menus boast a huge selection of unique dishes; our personal new favourite is the Korean crispy eggplant hoagie. Not just a mouthful of a name, this combination of gochujang eggplant, rocket, Korean pickles, American cheese and the classic tomato, mayo and crispy onions comes with a side of fries and will leave you satisfied for the whole day. More of a sweet tooth? Try out the black sesame crumpets that are adorned with miso caramel pears, mandarin, white chocolate Thai basil cream, mandarin sorbet and toasted almond sesame crumb.
Overwhelmed by mouth-watering choices? Understandable. You can always stick to an Elk Espresso classic with the Potato Hash and customise with either smoked salmon or double smoked bacon. For $49 per person, elevate your choice of meal to a boozy brunch with two bottomless mimosa flavours to choose from. You deserve it. Keep up to date with the latest menu changes on Elk’s exquisite Instagram.
Be Transported To Sri Lanka Through Citrique’s Latest Chef Spotlight Series
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JW Marriott's signature restaurant, Citrique has recently launched its Chef Spotlight series, a vibrant blend of flavours and culinary practices from across several regions. The current spotlight is on Sri Lankan Australian chef Peter Kuruvita in collaboration with JW Marriott’s Executive Chef Paul Smart. Known for its award-winning a la carte dining experience (and one of our personal favourite spots), Citrique is offering a flavour-filled, traditional Sri Lankan journey that embraces and celebrates local ingredients and family recipes, currently running until Sunday 27 April.
Indulge in the Goroka glazed beef short rib and crispy chickpeas, accompanied by roasted tamarind glazed toothfish, egg curry and sugar snap peas, and butter-poached king prawns with string hoppers and pol sambol.
Of course, no dining experience is complete without an excellent cocktail pairing, and Citrique has you covered with a special curated Dilmah Watte Cocktail Tea menu, featuring blends like black and ceylon tea that infuse Sri Lanka’s finest spices into each drink. For more details, click here.
The Langham Goes Dog-Friendly With A Five-Star Pampered Pet Package
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Attention, dog parents—The Langham Gold Coast is rolling out the red carpet for your furry bestie with its brand-new Pampered Pet Package, and trust us, it’s next-level indulgence.
From Thursday 27 March, your pup (up to 20kg) can experience five-star luxury alongside you, complete with an elegant in-room bed setup, Langham branded food and water bowls, and even a take-home gift. Plus, you’ll score an $80 nightly food and bev credit (because room service tastes better when your pooch gets their own feast, too) and valet parking—for a pet fee of $220 per night.
“At The Langham, we understand that pets are cherished members of the family,” says Nick Clarke, Director of Sales and Marketing. “Our new Pampered Pet Package ensures they receive the same level of luxury and care as their owners.”
The luxe experience doesn’t stop there—The Langham is also set to launch a Private Dining Dog Menu soon, so your pup’s culinary game is about to go gourmet. More details here.
Gelato Messina's Legendary 1kg Gelato Easter Egg Is Back And It's An Absolute Unit
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Inspired by one of Gelato Messina's most-loved store specials, Mr. Messina, comes their whopping 1kg chocolate-coated gelato Easter egg. It's basically the Easter egg of your wildest dreams—inside the handpainted milk chocolate shell you'll find layers of creamy cheesecake mousse, crunchy pretzel crumb, milk choc-coated clusters, pretzel chocolate dip, Basque cheesecake gelato with baked cheesecake chunks and a gooey pretzel caramel centre. Phew.
Officially feeding six (but realistically, one), this indulgent $80 creation drops for pre-orders on Thursday 27 March—set those alarms because they will sell out, yet again. Pick-ups run from Thursday 17 April to Sunday 20 April, so start clearing space in your freezer now. Sign up here to be notified when they go on sale.
T'ang Court Has Reopened With An All-New Menu Of Refined Cantonese Dishes
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After closing for several weeks for a refresh, The Langham's T'ang Court has just reopened with an all-new menu—and it was worth the waiting. Chef Zephyr Zip has crafted a line up of contemporary Cantonese dishes that features a new Cantonese Barbecue section, new dim sum menu and exquisite regionally-inspired dishes like pork xiao long bao and marinated pearl meat. Of course, signatures like their iconic aged Peking Duck and live seafood selectrions remain, but if you need a little more incentive to visit, T'ang Court will be offering its banquet menu at $95pp (usually $125pp) throughout the month of March.
Justin Lane Has Just Launched Boozy Bottomless Long Lunches
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Just when we thought we couldn't love Justin Lane anymore, they go and drop a bottomless long lunch perfect for weekend feasting. This isn't your average long lunching experience—you'll start with an array of starters including the likes of Justin's famed eggplant chips and oven-roasted peppers with stracciatella before moving onto your choice of handmade pizza and pastas.
Think: pastas like lamb ragu gnocchi, pork and veal bolognese pappardelle and pizzas ranging from zucchini, confit garlic and buffalo mozzarella pizza to pork belly, gorgonzola and rocket pizza. Of course, no long lunch would be complete without bottomless beverages including Aperol spritzes, house wines, beers, soft drinks and juices.
Justin Lane's bottomless long lunch is available for $70 per person every Friday to Sunday, from 12pm to 3pm, for a maximum of two hours and you'll need a minimum of two people to dig in. You'll start with one main between two people but once it's finished they'll keep the food coming for two hours... You know where to find us this weekend. More details here.
A Melbourne-Born Fro-Yo And Burger Joint Is Opening In Broadbeach
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Burgers and fro-yo are truly a match made in heaven, and it’s this combo that you’ll find on the menu at Yo My Goodness (YOMG), a popular Melbourne eatery that is making its way to Broabeach after a successful Gold Coast debut in Burleigh Heads in late 2024. Now open at Pacific Fair, YOMG is dishing up their signature burgers, shakes and self-serve frozen yoghurt with its own topping bar to a new Broadbeach audience.
The 285sqm location is one of the brand’s biggest so far, featuring ample seating both inside and out, with a natural colour palette accented by bright purple highlights. Catch us there on the grand opening weekend (Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 January) digging into the $5 burgers on Saturday and free fro-yo (up to $10) on Sunday. Keep up to date with opening details here.
Australia's First-Ever Wendy's Is Opening On The Gold Coast
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American burger legends Wendy’s are finally making it to Australia—and in good news for Gold Coast burger lovers, they're opening their first Australian restaurant on the Gold Coast. It’s good news for the contingent who are known to frequent Surfers Paradise (you know who you are and there’s no shame) as the debut Wendy's venue will be opening in Paradise Centre on Cavill Avenue.
Officially opening on Wednesday 15 January this opening is the first of 200 Wendy’s restaurants set to open in Australia. If you’re not in the know, Wendy’s slings square-pattied burgers and their signtaure dishes are the Baconator and their Spicy Chicken Sandwich (which is also a burger, but you know, ‘Murica). The showstopper for Wendy’s Down Under is going to be their hand-breaded chicken tenders, crafted especially for us—Wendy’s you shouldn’t have. Stay tuned for more updates.
Viral Japanese Omurice Chef Kichi Kichi Is Hitting The Gold Coast
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Viral Japanese omurice chef and all round icon Kichi Kichi is hitting the Gold Coast in March, all the way from Kyoto. Popping up at Harajuku Gyoza in Broadbeach for one day only on Saturday 22 March, the hilariously over-the-top chef will be whipping up guests his famous omurice dish of fried rice topped with an oozy omelette. It's not just a meal—it's a full-blown show.
Of course there’ll be a rendition of the Happy Omurice song that you'll no doubt be singing for weeks. Tickets are $170pp for either a lunch or dinner sitting which includes a Kichi Kichi prepared omurice, a few of Harajuku Gyoza’s signature dishes, dessert and a welcome drink. Tickets will sell out, so make sure you grab yours here ASAP.
Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Has Opened On The Gold Coast
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Movie buffs, listen up. The Gold Coast is scoring Australia's third IMAX cinema , with the all-new location opening at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair just in time for Christmas. Opening tomorrow, Thursday 19 December, the state-of-the-art IMAX cinema features mega (and we mean mega) IMAX screens with crystal clear, lifelike imagery, enhanced acoustics and premium seating. It is Queensland's only IMAX cinema and the third in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne, so we're expecting big things—literally.
If you're yet to experience an IMAX movie before, it's not like your average movie experience—sequences of a movie fill the entire screen, shot with IMAX cameras, allowing you to experience more of the images in unparalleled detail. The IMAX cinema will open at Pacific Fair tomorrow with with the global release of Mufasa: The Lion King but there will be much more than just blockbusters showing here, with a diverse slate of programming including concert films, live events and documentaries. Movie tickets for Christmas, anyone?
Yum Cha And Vinyl Sundays Have Launched At Madame V
Palm Beach’s dining scene just got even more enticing with Madame V’s delicious new offering—Yum Cha & Vinyl Sundays. Every Sunday from 11:30am, treat yourself to a feast of dim sum delights while soaking up the eclectic sounds of vinyl spun by renowned DJ James Canning.
Step into their intimate, velvet-draped space, where floor-to-ceiling curtains create the perfect acoustics and sense of timelessness for indulging in juicy prawn dumplings, crispy duck spring rolls with devil sauce, and pillowy BBQ pork buns. Pro tip: don’t sleep on the lobster bao or the addictive Wagyu beef dumplings with chilli-spiced black vinegar.
Complete the experience with a carefully crafted cocktail (or two), or explore their extensive sake selection. By the time you’re done, Yum Cha & Vinyl Sundays might just be your favourite new weekend tradition.
Elk Espresso Has Just Launched A Sweet Summer Menu You Need To Try Out
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Surely the best thing about farewelling spring is the arrival of Elk Espresso's new summer menu. Every change in season, we eagerly await a new seasonal menu iteration and their latest summer menu exceeds our already-lofty expectations.
With a huge range of new dishes across the breakfast and lunch menus, mango and chilli panna cotta with housemade granola, mango, lime gel, pineapple, mango sorbet and coconut yoghurt stars alongside strawberries and stracciatella on rye toast. More of a savoury fan? Don't sleep on Southern fried chicken waffles with burnt maple butter, poached eggs, hot maple and charred corn puree.
If you really can't decide (understandable), we can never go past the classic Potato Hash with double smoked bacon. Elevate your feast to a boozy brunch with your choice of a meal and an hour of bottomless mimosas for $49 per person. Cheeky. Keep up to date via Elk's exquisite Instagram.
Three Blue Ducks Is Landing At Hotel Brunswick This Summer
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The lauded Three Blue Ducks and Hotel Brunswick are unveiling ‘The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick’ this December, a Northern Rivers culinary collaboration bringing together famous pub hospitality and the Ducks’ culinary prowess.
Known for their commitment to sustainability and ethically sourced ingredients, Ducks’ chefs Darren Robertson and Andy Allen have joined forces with Hotel Brunswick’s Head Chef Loki Lynch and Group General Manager of Food, Ben Turner, launching an elevated pub menu that champions local Northern Rivers produce.
Think quintessential Aussie pub classics like the humble schnitzel, chicken parmys, and beer-battered fish and chips—levelled up with a Ducks twist, of course—alongside more refined dishes like Australian bay lobster rolls, pickled octopus and prawn toast with nam jim. There will also be a new pizza oven pumping out loaded pizzas and flatbreads, perfect for pairing with a brew on a summer’s afternoon. The drinks menu gets an upgrade too, with an expanded offering of 30 wines, a spotlight on local cult-favourite Jilly Wines and three margarita varieties.
Hotel Brunswick Head Chef, Loki Lynch, expresses his excitement: "This collaboration allows us to honour the laid-back, classic pub experience our guests love, while introducing fresh, tasty dishes that showcase great Australian produce and reflect the essence of the Northern Rivers.
“It’s the perfect blend of tradition and the evolution of this much-loved coastal pub. We can’t wait for locals and visitors to experience The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick,” he said.
‘The Ducks at Hotel Brunswick’ launches in early December. Keep up to date here.
Gelato Messina Dropped Bake-At-Home 1.2kg Brownie Kits For Your Weekend Baking Needs
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If you, like us, dig the big ol' brownie chunks out of Gelato Messina's brownie specials and wish you could just have a whole slab of the stuff, you're in luck, because now you can. The gelato legends have just dropped bake-at-home brownie kits, which come with everything you need (barring a few eggs and some butter) to whip up a 1.2kg tray of chocolate brownie.
Eat it warm out of the oven with some gelato or just stash it in your fridge for midnight snacks, because one thing's for sure, you're not sharing. The brownie kits are available on Gelato Messina's website to be shipped Australia-wide, and come in at the price of $35—grab yours here.
Yo-Chi Has Opened A Fifth Location In Burleigh Heads
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We're sure you're all familiar with Australia's favourite frozen yogurt brand, and if you're as obsessed with Yo-Chi as we are, then you're in luck. The cult-fave fro-yo brand is opening a fifth Gold Coast location next week so you have even more chances to devour it.
Located in prime position on Burleigh Heads' bustling James Street, the new location boasts the brand's famous lineup of frozen yogurt flavours plus its new offering of açaí, all of which you can top with everything from peanut butter and cookie dough to mochi and fresh fruit at the buffet-style toppings bar. We'll have the exact opening date to you early next week...
Harajuku Gyoza Has Put Their Own Spin On The Tiktok Viral Mont Blanc Dessert
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If you’ve been watching Mont Blanc dessert videos on Tiktok and are dying to try one for yourself, get over to Harajuku Gyoza, where they’re now dishing up not one, but two Mont Blanc-inspired sweet treats.
Taking the viral dessert made popular by Chacha Futatsume in Tokyo and Malebranche in Kyoto and making it their own, the kawaii Japanese food legends are loading up their iconic piped cheesecakes with ice cream and white bean paste Mont Blanc. The vibrantly coloured spaghetti-like topping comes in two flavours—pink strawberry or green matcha, and you can enjoy one of the desserts for $18 each at any Harajuku Gyoza location right now.
Taylor Steele's Solento Tequila Has Landed In Australia—And It's Already Making Waves
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If there's one thing the Gold Coast is best known for, it might be its laidback, coastal lifestyle. If you could bottle that very essence up, it might just be Solento Tequila. Solento is dervied from the Spanish translation of 'slow sun' and is all about appreciating the ritual of slowing down and being present—which is exactly why we know Solento Tequila is going to be a Gold Coast hit.
Officially launching on the Gold Coast in April, Solento Tequila is founded by acclaimed filmmaker Taylor Steele and is an award-winning certified organic tequila range, grown on a single Mexican estate in small batches. Read: yes, it's damn good. The decision to bring Solento Tequila to the Gold Coast was driven by Steele's confidence in the Coast's growing tequila market and its alignment with Solento's commitment to quality, authenticity, and the joy of life's simple pleasures.
Solento’s core range includes, Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo and is available for purchase online, nationwide at Dan Murphy’s and selected BSW stores. We recommend it best enjoyed neat or over ice with a slice of lemon.
Luna’s At The Oasis Is Now Open For Breakfast
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You asked and Luna’s at the Oasis listened. That’s right, one of the Gold Coast's most-loved authentic Italian restaurants no longer solely sits on your dinner spots list, as they’re swinging their doors open for breakfast. Bringing a taste of Italy to the Gold Coast, breakfast looks like spicy scrambled eggs with confit cherry tomatoes, ricotta and smoked salmon toast with soft boiled quail eggs and a decadent croque monsieur oozing with Gruyère cheese and parmesan béchamel.
Of course, you'll also find freshly brewed coffee, flaky pastries and impressive fresh juice menu. It might just be time to mix up your usual morning routine for a scrumptious breakfast in Broadbeach—we’ll be doing the same.
Surfers Pavilion Goes Pet-Friendly And Serves Breakfast Seven Days
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If there's one thing Gold Coasters go barking mad for, it's our furry-legged friends. And Surfers Pavilion certainly knows this, swinging the doors open to dogs and offering an impressive doggie menu. The Surfers Pavilion waterfront deck will be catering to pet pooches, with the doggie menu starring puppachinos, ice cream sundaes with peanut butter, sausages and eggs, rump steak, salmon poke bowls and—for the pups on a shred—a raw diet menu.
For the two-legged patrons, Surfers Pavilion is now opening for breakfast from 7am daily so you can enjoy a side of riverfront views with your brunch. The lobster eggs benedict, six types of pancakes and waffles—including the crispy Southern fried chicken waffles—and the crab chilli eggs are all worth a sample. More details here.
Gold Coast Airport Unveils Plans To Transform Into A Wellness, Tech And Retail Precinct
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Gold Coast Airport has today unveiled plans to expand the airport into a huge destination precinct with a light rail link, larger hotel area and retail village complete with a health and wellness hub and technology and conference centre. The airport is set to be transformed in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and aims to become 'an airport of the future'.
Under the plan, Gold Coast Airport will reinvent itself as a destination within its own right, delivering a reimagined precinct that serves the communities of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales. Smart aviation technology is at the forefront of the expansion—biometric enabled check-in and a fully digital passenger experience that anticipates customer behaviour are in the works. The master plan also reflects Gold Coast Airport’s commitment to sustainability including reaching Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. More details and have your say here.
Sundays Just Got A Whole Lot Better With Paloma's 'Roasted Sundays'
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As if we didn't love Paloma Wine Bar in Burleigh enough already, they've just gone and added an incredible new offering. Every Sunday from 4pm to 8pm, Paloma will be hosting 'Roasted Sundays' with a weekly rotating Sunday Roast, Happy Hour drinks (4pm-6pm) and a vinyl DJ spinning jazz, soul, funk and disco tunes.
While the roast menu changes weekly, the first Roasted Sunday feast starred Porchetta, duck fat potatoes, BBQ greens and salsa verde—all for just $24. Other menu items will be available, as always, so you can still feast on Palomas finger-licking bread and butter. Keep up to date here.
Sip On Bellinis Over Beachside Brunch At The Tropic
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The Tropic's ever-popular monthly Beachside Brunch is levelling up, adding Bellini cocktails to their beverage rotation. Pair strawberry, lychee or peach bellinis with the seasonal Mediterranean-inspired brunch menu and you're in for a good time.
Add live DJs, rosè and Veuve Clicquot into the mix and you're in for a great time. The Tropic's Beachside Brunch is held on the last Saturday of every month, starting from $75 per person. Bookmark 30 March in your calendar and round up the crew—more details here.
You Can Now DIY Your Own Acai Bowl On Tap At Yo-Chi
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Certified fro-yo legends, Yo-Chi have just announced their latest offering of acai on top and we couldn't be more ready to fuel our acai addiction. The new acai on tap has the toppings to match, including peanut butter topping, new home-baked granola, coconut flakes, fruit or a cheeky drizzle of Biscoff—you can create your own bowl just as you desire.
Yo-Chi Broadbeach and Surfers have also extended their opening hours earlier so they can be a stop-off on your morning walks, a brekkie spot on the way to work or as a brunch location with friends.
Harajuku Gyoza Just Dropped Sumo-Sized Sushi Tacos
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Love sushi and tacos? Well at Harajuku Gyoza you can now combine your two loves thanks to their mega-loaded new sushi tacos.
Hitting the menu for a limited time only, the huge handfuls come in six finger-licking flavours; crispy chicken karaage, salmon, panko prawns, teriyaki chicken, vegetarian and beef tataki, with fillings wrapped in house-made crispy nori and rice paper taco-like shells. They sound like the ideal lunch to us, but you can also get them for dinner at Harajuku's Broadbeach location.
Burleigh Pavilion Could Be Set To Open A New Wellness Space And Oceanfront Restaurant
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The groundswell around the potential redevelopment of Burleigh Pavilion's lower level has certainly been loud—if not deafening—and we finally have an insight into one of the Gold Coast’s most highly-anticipated developments.
The proposed development application aims to create a health and wellness space on the lower ground level, adjacent to Rick Shores. While details are still under wraps, the wellness space could house pools, a sauna, steam room, and a yoga and pilates studio. If that wasn’t enough already, there are plans for a new restaurant with an outdoor balcony overlooking the ocean. The proposed restaurant would be open seven days a week, from 6am to midnight, so we’re already planning many a night here. More details coming soon.
Tarte Beach House Has Opened A New Function Space Serving Miniature High Tea
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We thought Tarte Beach House couldn't get any better, but oh how wrong we were. The two-storey coastal Hampstons-esque bakery and restaurant has just opened a private upstairs functions and events space and it's seriously gorgeous. 'The Hideout' is available privately for groups of 12 to 36, boasting panoramic views of the sprawling Moreton Bay Fig and Currumbin Creek, and boasts three different catering options, perfect ffor any special occasion.
The Hideout Brunch consists of a 'brunch board' loaded to the max with pastries, a main breakfast dish, a yogurt pot and beverages of choice (yes, coffee) for just $55 per person. The Hideout Lunch is a divine share-style luncheon with share plates of Tarte's most popular dishes and a few lunch-only specials, plus cocktails, wine or beer. At just $85 per person, this is a seriously savvy lunch deal.
Now, our favourite. The Hideout High Tea stars all of your favourite Tarte goodies—we're talking bagels, cruellers, tartlets, biscuits, crumpets and more—but in miniature form. It's the perfect way to celebrate a hen's party, baby shower, birthday party...any occasion really, and for just $75 per person with a cocktail, wine or beer, you can't say no.
Two Yolks Have Dropped A Finger-Licking New Truffle Menu
Legendary Burleigh burger slingers, Two Yolks have just dropped some finger-lickingly delicious truffle dishes that you need to chomp into. They've got their hands quality, real truffles and we promise you can taste the difference in their jam-packed burgs.
The Double Truffle burger is packed to the max with double smashed patties, American cheese, rocket, pickled red onion, real truffle cheese saunce and truffle aioli. Pair this bad boy with Two Yolks' truffle cheesy fries with real truffle cheese sauce, Parmesan, chives and truffle aioli and you've got yourself a winner. The talented crew has plenty more in the works—stay up to date here.
Chow Down On $17 Curry Nights At This Broady Speakeasy
There's nothing quite like a good dinner deal to get rid of the Sunday Scaries—and our friends at Happy Endings have got you covered. Wander upstairs to this sexy Broadbeach speakeasy on any Sunday from 5pm and you'll be spoiled with a seriously loaded Japanese curry for just $17 (plus vegetarian options for our veggie friends). And if you're pulling a big one, they've got a cheeky Happy Hour from 10pm.
El Ranchero Launches Tequila Tapas Boards For Just $50
World Tapas Day is Thursday June 15 and El Ranchero is celebrating in style, launching their new Tequila Tapas Boards. Sip your way through six tapas-sized margaritas of your choice and Spanish marinated stuffed olives for just $50, while kicking back and enjoying the sunshine on El Ranchero's sun-filled deck.
If that wasn't good enough already, El Ranchero is also launching new winter additions to their Hacienda-inspired drinks menu, such as the Rumchata Cinnamon Cocktail—a nut milk cocktail infused with vanilla, cinnamon and your choice of spiced or coconut rum.
Luxury Hotel St. Regis Is Opening Its First Australian Property On The Gold Coast In 2027
Marriott International is bringing the ultra-luxe St. Regis brand to Australia, with the $1.7 billion La Pelago project set to open on the Gold Coast in 2027. St. Regis is Marriott International’s leading luxury hotel brand with over 56 hotels and resorts globally, and will bring the brand’s timeless glamour, rich heritage, bespoke butler service to Australia for the first time.
The hotel is set to be part of the first tower in the La Pelago project—a premier lifestyle resort and destination within the prestigious Budds Beach precinct. La Pelago will feature 12,000 square meters of exceptional lifestyle amenities including luxury residential residences, The St. Regis Gold Coast Resort, and over 5,500 square meters of international hospitality and retail, encompassed in a lush and private landscaped setting. The new-build resort anticipates to feature approximately 185 guest rooms and suites that offer sweeping ocean and hinterland views.
Paloma Has Won Australia's 'Wine Bar Of The Year' Award
Australia’s leading luxury food title, Gourmet Traveller, has unveiled the winners of the Gourmet Traveller 2023 Restaurant Awards and *drumroll* Paloma Wine Bar in Burleigh has taken out top spot as 'Wine Bar of the Year'. Crowned Australia's best wine bar, Paloma was also the only Queensland venue to be nominated for the award.
Since opening in November 2021, Paloma has made waves in the Gold Coast dining scene with its impressive minimal-intervention wine list, European-inspired seasonal menu and refined yet laidback vibes. We'll drink to that.
Main image credit: Elk Espresso | Nosh by Jade Quinlivan