EAT & DRINK
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01 November 2018
TOP INSTA-WORTHY DISHES ON THE GOLD COAST
Is it even a holiday if you don’t taste your way around a destination, losing yourself in local flavours and snapping Instagram shots along the away?! These days it’s all about the ‘pics or it didn’t happen’ approach, and hey, we get it… why wouldn’t you want to spread the love of your most scrumpti...
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12 October 2018
KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK!
You know the feeling, you’ve been flat out all day, somehow it’s 5pm and the kids are hangry. But instead of high-tailing it to the nearest drive through (and then drowning in mum guilt over fixing it with fast food), repeat after me – kids eat F.R.E.E. SUNDAY – COMUNA CANTINA If your little chicas ...
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04 September 2018
9 COOL NEW PLACES TO HIT UP ON YOUR NEXT GOLD COAST HOLIDAY
Over the last year the Gold Coast food scene in particular absolutely exploded with epic new venues opening left, right and centre to the delight of both locals and visitors who don’t seem to mind a tasty feast or two (guilty). Not only new food venues though, the Coast has also seen the introductio...
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31 July 2018
6 GOLD COAST BARS THE LOCALS DON’T WANT YOU TO FIND
It may surprise you to learn the Gold Coast is home to an array of bespoke bars, many of which have swung open their doors in the last year and all of which offer a very distinct vibe, much-loved by locals. From nautical to endless summer inspired spaces, the potential good times are endless and you...
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03 July 2018
5 HOT NEW EATERIES ON THE GOLD COAST
Turn up the heat this July with hot new eateries to experience right now. Winter is upon the Gold Coast but that definitely doesn’t translate to hibernation and home-cooked meals in the southeast Queensland corner. That’s right friends, the seaside city is one that never stops, in large part due to ...
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13 March 2018
WHERE TO GET YOUR CAFFEINE FIX
Start each day of your holiday on a good note. The Gold Coast caffeine scene is overflowing with dedicated baristas, in-house roasters and conscious connoisseurs. The demand for good coffee post-surf, has ensured cafes and caffeine nooks are dripping with the goods from north to south. SOUTHPORT BLE...
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04 January 2018
ASIAN STREET EATS ON THE GOLD COAST
ETSU IZAKAYA This place has been raging from the day it opened, and it’s not hard to see why. Sparkling sake flows with next-level sashimi, Japanese beer teams with tempura, while a ridiculously comprehensive list of Japanese whisky will have you merrily on your way. YAMAGEN Wondering where your top ...
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09 November 2017
WORLD-RECOGNISED CHEFS
They have worked around the world, faced the pressure in some of the world’s ‘hottest’ kitchens, and now they’re cooking for us on the Gold Coast. We recognise some of our finest world-experienced chefs: ADAM DUNDAS-TAYLOR, FIRE CUE BAR & GRILL After completing his apprenticeship on the Gold Coast, ...
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10 November 2017
BURGEONING BOUTIQUE BARS
With the food and drink scene hotter than ever, boutique bars are popping up all over the Coast. Each with their own style, some are tucked away in alleyways behind a group of shops, others closeted behind closed doors. You need to be in the know to find them. Let’s look at some of the boutique bars...
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10 November 2017
GOLD COAST BREWS CRAFTED FOR YOU
The Gold Coast is serving up a delicate fusion of flavours that know how to draw a crowd. Awash with cool air and warm welcomes, these world class watering holes are born of a love of good vibes and gatherings. BURLEIGH BREWING CO. When a Hawaiian surfing brewster caught the eye of an Aussie lawyer, ...
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10 November 2017
10 GOLD COAST CAFES BY LOZ COULTER
When she’s not working on PR, social media or travel writing for clients, you’ll find Lauren Coulter with her nose to the ground looking for newcomers to the Gold Coast’s café scene. With a penchant for a strong flat white and a slight smashed-avo obsession, it’s no surprise Lauren instinctively kno...
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09 November 2017
48-HOUR GOLD COAST GASTRONOMY GUIDE
Night bites, quirky cafes, hatted restaurants, street food, alfresco wine bars and craft beer tap houses – the renaissance of the Gold Coast culinary scene is in fine form. From rooftop cocktail bars in Burleigh Heads, unrivalled on-trend cafés in Palm Beach and oceanfront fine dining at Broadbeach,...
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09 November 2017
GOLD COAST SURF CLUBS TO GRAB A COLD ONE
Sinking a schooner at one of our iconic surf clubs should definitely be on your Gold Coast to-do list. Our surf clubs are famous for well-priced food and drinks and laid-back vibes. Plus, it doesn’t get much more ‘beachfront’ than a sunny surf club balcony. Here are a few of our favourites: RAINB...
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10 November 2017
5 MINUTES WITH ADAM HARALAMPOU
Owner of Justin Lane and Harry’s Steak Bistro and Bar, Adam Haralampou knew from the tender age of 13 that the restaurant industry was for him. Drawing on years of hospitality experience gained in Europe and Asia, this Gold Coast local is now living his dream – running very successful eateries in hi...
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09 November 2017
GOLD COAST COFFEE ROASTERS
We looooooove our coffee on the Gold Coast. And with so many locally-roasted brews being served up in our restaurants and cafes, who can blame us? Check out these local operators for your next brew: SILIPO COFFEE One of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable home-grown brands, Silipo Coffee is hidden ...
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09 November 2017
4 FOODIE HAUNTS IN PALM BEACH
If you’re seeking the latest emerging dining precinct of the Gold Coast, look no further than Palm Beach. It’s hot, hot, hot, with each week bringing a new opening, each one very different to the last. Several local cafés such as Barefoot Barista and Espresso Moto have quietly shone, with restaurant...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Destination Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.