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The food news has been coming in thick and fast on the Gold Coast, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening we've wrapped up everything that you need to know.

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

Here are the best events you don't want to miss happening on the Gold Coast this weekend. 

To ensure you and your pooch have a ball sampling the Coast's finest fare, we've put together a list of the best dog-friendly cafes on the Gold Coast.

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Gold Coast, it's now.

Low on funds? Don’t sweat it, because we’ve done you and your back pocket a major solid, penning a list of the best cheap eats on the Gold Coast.

If you’re looking to spoil your special someone or simply want to send some floral happiness to a friend, a blooming bouquet is the way to go.

We’ve tasted our way through this seaside suburb to bring you the best restaurants in Coolangatta totally worth opening your wallet for. 

We’ve got you covered from north to south, with the best cafes on the Gold Coast to keep you caffeinated and re-fuelled. 

Whether you're treating mum or just feeling fancy, here's where to find the best high tea on the Gold Coast.

Best consumed overlooking the beach or let’s be honest, anywhere on our beautiful Gold Coast, we’ve rounded the best fish and chip joints the Gold Coast has to offer. 

Equal parts glam and camping, glamping is the best of both worlds, with proximity to nature minus the sacrifice of your favourite creature comforts, so scroll on for the best glamping spots on and around the Gold Coast in 2023.

Whether you’re a newbie or a faux-lash convert, eyelash extensions, like many beauty treatments, are definitely not something you want to scrimp on.

We’ve broken down the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness, that’ll even make Tarzan jealous. 

While we could probably list 100 worthy spots, we’ve honed this down to six of the very best picnic spots on the Gold Coast to get you dining outdoors.

Aahh, camping trips. It’s a dog’s life. Except for when you drop your pooch off at the kennel, and they give you those eyes right before you leave

Brisbane is no stranger to natural splendours and picturesque country villages waiting at the end of spectacular scenic drives, but not all Brisbane road trip destinations are made equal. 

The SWELL Sculpture Festival will make history this year when it hosts a record number of over 350 artists, from Friday 6 September to Sunday 15 September.

The beloved Crafted Beer Festival is returning to the Gold Coast on Saturday 14 September and we can't wait.

Gone are the days of sad, boring gluten-free food. More recently, mouthwatering gluten-free dishes have rolled out in force across the Gold Coast.  

There’s no denying the Gold Coast of 2024 is a foodie’s paradise. But finding the right restaurant to suit that special night out isn’t always an easy task, so we’re here to help.

The Gold Coast's signature arts and culture festival, BLEACH* Festival is back for 2024, boasting the largest program in BLEACH* history to celebrate its massive 13th anniversary. 

If you’re craving a winter escape but all the good winter cabins have booked out, then we’ve got the next best thing: fire pits by the lakeside at Robina Pavilion.

These are the Gold Coast’s eleven best pho joints—perfect for winter. Grab your chopsticks and get ready to slurp.

We’ve done the hard work for you and sipped our way around to find the best hot chocolates on the Gold Coast.

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

Off the back of Lume's wildly popular last two exhibitions (Van Gogh, French Impressionism) the large-scale digital gallery has just announced its most important and transformative show since opening. 

There are a range of local gift delivery businesses that will deliver right to your door, perfect for every occasion. From flowers to cookies, beers to beauty boxes, here are the Gold Coast’s coolest delivery services.

Dreaming of an overseas getaway but the ol’ pockets are a little dry? Luckily the Gold Coast has some seriously slurp-worthy ramen spots to fuel your wanderlust feels. 

We’ve foraged together 50 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

Get ready to earn fave child status with these 30 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day.

This Mother’s Day, treat your mum like the queen she is and spoil her with an indulgent lunch at one of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants hosting special Mother’s Day events.

Our perennially green city and lush native rainforests don’t see a whole lot of change come the cooler months, but for Gold Coasters wishing to stroll amongst the autumn leaves, there are a bunch of destinations just a short road trip away. 

From hidden-gem espresso bars to memorable organic cafes, there's something to suit everyone among out list of the best breakfasts in Caloundra.

Check into any one of these cute-as-a-button Gold Coast cabins and cottages, perfect for your winter escape.

Everyone loves a good sanga, but something magical happens when you slather the outside with butter and fry that bread to golden, crisp perfection.

We are shining a light on all the top spots perfect for a long, lazy, so-good-we-could-cry weekend lunch. 

In true Urban List fashion, we’ve done the hard work and hunted down the best hot cross buns on the Gold Coast. Thank us later.

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best beaches on the Gold Coast.

There’s no better time to lace up the joggers, gather your mates and explore the best Gold Coast coastal walks right here on home turf. 

Forks at the ready. Serve yourself a plate (or 20) at one of these 11 best buffets on the Gold Coast right now.

Stretching from Tweed through to Kyogle, the Northern Rivers' best restaurants range from family-owned hideaways to hatted establishments.

Seeing a family of whales frolic and splash in the ocean is an indescribable experience, so it's high time you make your way to one of these gorgeous whale-watching spots or hit up one of the many whale watching cruises that traverse the Humpback Highway.

With Gold Coast having access to some of the world’s finest, freshest seafood straight from our pristine oceans, the hardest part is narrowing down the Gold Coast’s seafood restaurants to just eleven incredible spots.

We’ve unearthed 11 of the best Dad Day specials happening across the Gold Coast this Father's Day, which are guaranteed to impress. The best part is, you get to eat and indulge in all the things too.

The ultimate Gold Coast foodie’s paradise is here and this is one night you do not want to miss!

kōst seamlessly blends elevated bar and grill cuisine with playful cocktails, fine wine and live fuel cooking methods, to deliver a high-level sensory immersion experience.

There’s something about having your nails done that motivates you. 

Cheap yet delicious, there’s few things that bring us as much joy as an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ buffet washed down with a few sojus. 

If you haven’t heard of the name Tokoh, get used to it because you’ll soon be hearing it everywhere.

Vintage clothes, accessories and furniture are hiding among the Coast’s best op shops, just waiting for you to waltz them into home.

We're bringing you the best thing since sliced bread; 13 of the best bakeries on the Gold Coast to get your next fix.

The last year has robbed us of many things, including dreamy European vacations and it’s time to put a stop to this vacation-less madness—just because we live on the Gold Coast doesn’t mean we can’t fake it ‘til we make it and create our own dream vacation right here in our own backyard.

If you haven’t heard the name Okawari House yet, remember it, because you’re about to be hearing a whole lot about it.

It’s probably the most exclusive picnic in town, nay, the world. Le Dîner en Blanc, Paris’ cult ‘White Dinner’, is back this April on the Gold Coast so cue the mass squeals.

We've hunted down some of the best margaritas on the Gold Coast, perfectly sweet and salty to kick-start your weekend.

Day drinking. It’s the hobby of many locals here on the Gold Coast and for good reason. The moment mates, sunshine and cold beer mix, a special brew of good times cracks open.

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the best and most reliable meteor showers on the celestial calendar, is set to light up the sky between 13-14 December.

When it comes to Mexican fare, Gold Coast has an insatiable appetite. Bowls of guacamole, burrito bowls, loaded nachos, plenty of queso, beans for days and lashings of sour cream—we want it all, and we want it all now. 

From the rustic charm of the outback to the dream-like landscape of the Whitsundays, Queensland has more than most on offer when it comes to unique places to visit.

La Luna is Australia’s first luxury beach club and restaurant and if that wasn’t cool enough already, it’s built on floating pontoons. 

Airbnb never ceases to amaze us with its slew of niche getaways and hyper luxury cabins, but this one’s gotta take the cake. The Belafonte II is a boat-turned-cosy-sanctuary and it’s the coolest-looking getaway we’ve seen in a while.

If you're keen to live your best island life, you’re going to want somewhere equally as stunning to rest your head. Unwind, rejuvenate and soak up island luxury at Hamilton Island's best Airbnbs.

Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling heart of Surfers on Ferny Avenue, Surfers Pavilion impeccably blends the energy of Surfers Paradise with sleek style and sophistication. 

Bagels are the doughnut of the bread world: a little ring of all that is good and pure. We've found the best bagels on the Gold Coast for your next craving.

Calling on all seasoned wine drinkers! You know who you are, you gotta wind down on Wednesday, you love a thirsty Thursday, Fri-yay’s always end with a vino and what’s Sunday without a sneaky arvo session? 

Small, XXL, super-sized, stuffed, in brioche, with bacon and extra brie…on the Gold Coast we like burgers any which way. 

Ramen slurping, bowl sipping and sashimi devouring—there’s something particularly magical about Japanese cuisine. Perhaps it’s the silky smooth ramen broth, buttery melt-in-your-mouth seafood selection or friendly, cheerful service that never misses a beat.

Adorning the first floor of the jaw-dropping 76-storey Ocean by Meriton in Surfers Paradise, COAST Beach Bar & Kitchen houses multiple dining areas including a 110-seat restaurant, 160-seat bar, an expansive rooftop terrace, private booths and a lounge area.

Classic, simple, unpretentious. Check out our round up of ten awesome old-school pubs on and around the Gold Coast.

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you would have heard about the opening of Rubi Red Kitchen & Bar, the eclectic Asian restaurant in Nobby Beach headed up by world-renowned chef, Michael Lambie.

So you’ve all seen the news. Heard the headlines. Property is going up. Property is going way up. Property is going down. Property going to crash! Time to make money. Time to be cautious.

A green getaway is more than just a fun alliteration—it’s the way we should all start thinking about how we travel. We’re talking booking a stay somewhere that uses low-lighting, harvests rainwater and composts, among other things. 

La Bella Cellar on Deodar Drive in Burleigh Heads recently got a stunning makeover and it’s been the talk of the town ever since.

In the not too distant past, the idea of a bottled cocktail would nary raise an eyebrow, though since the event of lockdowns and a few quick thinkers moving at pace, the previously overlooked booze category was given new life. 

Disney’s magical collection of flicks is heading to the big screen once again, with Openair Cinemas bringing a drive-in movie theatre to the Gold Coast. 

If your bar cart is running dry in these strange self-isolation times, the Gold Coast has plenty of options to top you up.  

Séance, the terrifying immersive experience that takes place in a shipping container, is coming to HOTA from October 28 - November 14 2021 and we’re already shaking with anticipation (and fear).

Not much beats reclining under a twinkling night sky, peacefully soaking up all the glittery splendour of the Milky Way. What about a gourmet dining experience discovering the cosmos under the breathtaking southern sky? Yeah, that might just do it. This is what awaits you at A Long Table Beneath The Southern Sky.

Artesian Hospitality's mega lifestyle and entertainment rooftop precinct is opening on the Gold Coast this September.

Watch out Gold Coast, 'cause the humble egg has had a makeover. Forget boring poached eggs, we now want them sandwiched between layers of juicy, meaty goodness, melty cheese and saucy goodness. And that’s exactly what newbie Two Yolks is slinging up.

Local Miami businesses are banding together this week to support an epic charity trivia night by the Pyjama Foundation, raising money for Australian kids in foster care.

Is there a better time to start recreating your fave Gemelli dish than while in lockdown? Nope, we don't think there is. Here's how to make the Gemelli Brothers' iconic Rigatoni Salsicce.

The Gold Coast is buzzing with a flourishing brewery and distillery scene and lucky for us, many of them are doing takeaway drinks and booze delivery services directly to your door during lockdown.

Whether you’re craving eats from your local cafe or just don’t want to dive into experimental lockdown cooking again, here's what’s open for takeaway on the Gold Coast during lockdown. 

Pink Flamingo’s inaugural show, Suavé, has captivated the hearts and eyes of thousands of Gold Coasters and now the crew has just announced another feather in their show cap with RIPPED.

Rosella’s nostalgic menu has gained a cult-like following (after all, who wouldn’t want a Vegemite jaffle with their bevvie?) and now they’re switching things up this winter. 

Meet: Kiff & Culture. This epic new travel company is blending the best of local food and drink experiences with culture and outdoor fun to deliver awesome experiences that are sure to spice up your weekends. 

Here’s the skinny on a favourite that will never get old, as we bring you seven of the Gold Coast’s best chocolate desserts.