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3 weeks ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Byron Region |Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Every January the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) bestows upon us its much anticipated Chef Hat Awards, a discerning and definitive ranking of culinary excellence. Aka, the foodie holy grail. For hardcore dining devotees, it feels a lot like Christmas morning. Our very own cheat sheet to work our way, hungry caterpillar style, around the most esteemed and decorated local destinations.
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4 weeks ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Ahhh Chirn Park, you're the northern GC's answer to Burleigh ...minus the traffic and with an intimate village vibe. Embracing its increasingly trendy rep, Chirn Park is welcoming more and more cool/interesting/unique businesses to this once underrated neck of the woods.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Get in loser, we're going shopping (and eating, and brewery-hopping, and sight seeing, and exploring street art, and... you get the idea)Now you might be wondering why we're throwing around random movie quotes to kick off this list (in our defence there is a Mean Girls line for *every* occasion) - but if suburbs were Mean Girls characters, Miami would for sure be the one to utter this iconic line. Miami has it all, and it knows it.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
If you love to wine, dine and shop you'll love Broadbeach. If you prefer to surf, laze in the sun or strut along beachfront esplanades, you'll also love Broadbeach. From cult-followed cafes to shiny new eats, boujee bars and shopping boutiques, this burb's an A-grade entertainer that shines bright in the eyes of locals and visitors alike. There are many reasons locals - and Gold Coasters far and wide - love a bit of Broady, but here are 15 to get you started.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Locals love Mudgeeraba and clearly, we do too. It's easy to get swept up in the allure of our iconic coastline, but when was the last time you popped into this hinterland haven? No seriously, it's a little over 15 minutes from Burleigh (we don't want to hear you say it's too far) so you can escape the hustle of the beachside burbs and take our word for it when we say it's got some of the best eats the Gold Coast has to offer. Big claim, we know, but we stand by it.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Chelsea Ipsen |Lisette Drew
Holiday mode: activated! Tropicana Kitchen & Bar has landed in Surfers Paradise, bringing all the vacay vibes with no passport required!With more than 15 years in the biz, Tina Chaff - the clever cat behind the former Kitty O'Shea's - decided it was time to give the Irish pub a glow-up into an island paradise. Tina said, "Cavill Avenue has always been a vibrant social hub and over the years it has continuously adapted to the times.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Move over, high-rise hotels - motels are getting a makeover! The latest is The Shores Miami, a 1970's Gold Coast gem that has undergone a multi-million dollar transformation, blending retro vibes with modern comforts to create a nostalgic charm. Nestled just 200 metres from Miami Beach and a leisurely stroll to Burleigh, Miami and Nobby's, this unique stay is shore to please.
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1 month ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
In case you're not already a-croissant the news, something epic has been a 'cookin in Chevron, with the locale keeping under wraps news of a very delicious bun baking away in its CBD. The central spot has welcomed brand new addition, Dipcro Pastry - a patisserie specialising in the scrumptious pastry art of all things puff, a development that we're #flakingout over. Because life's just butter with a freshly baked pastry in hand, no?
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2 months ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen
Shiro Gelato & Snack is Southport's new HQ of sweet and savoury Japanese small bites (and licks) you Japa need to be acquainted with, like now, arigatou gozaimasu. Perched just a hop skip and a yum from the G's Southport tram stop, the conveniently positioned new venue is a #snaccident waiting to happen for lucky passersby. For owner Kei Okamoto, a well-placed location was the main priority when selecting the new spot for Shiro Gelato & Snack.
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2 months ago | 
insidegoldcoast.com.au | Chelsea Ipsen |Lisette Drew |Bianca Trathen
We all see it, the surge of sleek apartment buildings and towering high-rises staking their claim on Gold Coast's coveted coastline. While we're all for fresh faces and new places in our beloved beach town, we can't help but hold a special place in our hearts for Gold Coast's gems with character. Each of these boutique accommodations offers a distinct blend of retro flair and modern comfort, perfect for those looking to soak up the classic cool vibes of this iconic destination.
