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Spritz o'clock

2 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Belinda Symons

It's official-Hope Island Tavern has had the ultimate glow-up. Tucked in the heart of Hope Island, this much-loved local watering hole is stepping into its 2.0 era with a complete renovation, and trust us, it's ticking all the boxes. Whether you're seeking a lazy family lunch, a cheeky drink with mates, or a front-row seat to the game of the season, this is your new go-to for good times on the Goldie. Gone are the days of the old tavern setup (RIP, but thanks for the memories).
Thai-riffic treats and Japanese feasts

2 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Belinda Symons |Bianca Trathen |Jacqueline Bojanowski

Look we're all partial to a good hat but if you're a chef, a hat is all that and a bag of chips. Each year, the Australian Good Food Guide awards hats to the crème de la crème in the restaurant world. Although many of our neighbouring states and cities may have once turned their noses up at the GC dining landscape, sir, times are a'changin!This year, a whopping 26 of our fave local eats destinations scored at least one hat, and we are proud as punch! The AGFG rates each restaurant out of 20.
Meet Kate Baggerson

3 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Belinda Symons

Kate Baggerson is a bold arts leader and cultural strategist known for creating large-scale, participatory projects that connect communities through storytelling and creativity. As Co-Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of the award-winning organisation Everybody NOW!, she's led its national growth and delivered powerful community-driven arts experiences across Australia.
Takin' care of business

1 month ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Alex Mitcheson |Belinda Symons |Bianca Trathen

One of the benefits of the pandemic was undoubtedly the widespread acceptance of working from home. You escape the daily commute, and you can casually hop on Zoom calls fresh out of bed. However, fast forward a smidge and the shine begins to fade on WFH. You inevitably miss putting on nice clothes, washing your face and interacting with other humans IRL. Enter the co-working space. The ultimate inbetween.
A whale of a feast

Feb 5, 2025 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Jacqueline Bojanowski |Lisette Drew |Belinda Symons

If you're craving a hot new Thai spot, satay no more because Limlay Thai is here (well they will be come Friday 21st June). Since it's a tad inconvenient to pop over to Thailand for a quick feed they figured they'd bring true Thai, Gold Coast style to Burleigh. The brains behind Nahm Talay in Surfers and Valyn Thai in Isle of Capri have brought our favourite flavours down south so the rest of us can get in on the action.
Swipe right for waffles

Jan 29, 2025 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Belinda Symons |Bianca Trathen |Jacqueline Bojanowski

One date with Commitment Issues, and you'll be ready to settle down... for brunch. Beyoncé may have told us, "If you like it, then you should've put a ring on it," but Asa Donehue, the mastermind behind Nobby Beach's newest brunch spot, Commitment Issues, has a different take - why settle for just it when you can have it all? Commitment Issues is an irresistible blend of brunch, beach vibes and bite-sized brilliance.
The Annual 2024 Cafe Round Up

Jan 15, 2025 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Belinda Symons

Has trying to keep up with the sheer volume of nom-worthy newcomers we've welcomed to the GC's café scene over the past year got your head spinning? Never fear, our trusty annual café round-up is back again for another year - summarising the most notable new additions, for your brunching, lunching and caffeine worshiping pleasure. Here's the year in rebrew ... The OxleyNobby has been abuzz following the much-anticipated addition of The Oxley to its neck of the woods.
Bali-eve it or not!

Dec 4, 2024 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Jacqueline Bojanowski |Belinda Symons

Once upon a time we left holidaymakers to their own devices in arguably the GC's most famous beachside suburb, but off the beaten path - well to be fair, some are still very much on it - locals have been keeping these gems all to themselves for a little too long if you ask us.
These festive activities are the best thing since sliced (ginger)bread!

Nov 26, 2024 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen |Belinda Symons

Get ready to jingle your way from Coomera to Coolangatta and all the way till Christmas with the City of Gold Coast's lineup of dashing festive events. Then, a host of spectacular New Year's Eve events to back it up!Here's where you can get amongst allll the advent action on the Coast this year. Ho ho hope you can make it.
Meet me in the Lobby

Nov 20, 2024 | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Belinda Symons |Jacqueline Bojanowski

If you're a fan of mouth-wateringly good, cooked-with-love baked treats you will have absolutely sampled the goods from The Bread Social. With venues in Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Currumbin and the Isle of Capri, plus a number of stockists between Yamba and the Gold Coast, it's the kind of place that simply makes life better via comfort food you'd travel anywhere to taste again.