Lisette Drew

Gold Coast, Queensland

Writer at Freelance

Editorial Reporter and Social Media Coordinator at The Weekend Edition

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Articles

Ready, Set, Pho

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen

Ah, the humble Banh Mi, what a delicious, exotic and highly eatable little bundle of joy you truly are. Fusing the creative baking skills of the French with the fragrant and spice-driven gastronomy of Vietnam, you have been satisfying the tastebuds of the world for over 60 years. The secret has to be the soft yet crunchy baguette piled high with crispy pork, a dash of mayonnaise, crunchy julienne carrots, fresh coriander and finely chopped chilli.
Nautical and nice

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen

The Gold Coast is known for its endless summer, but for those of us who live here, we sometimes find ourselves dreaming of misty mountain mornings, curling up beside a crackling fire and wrapping our fingers around a mug of something mulled. Turns out, we're not the only ones. A growing number of travellers are swapping beach breaks for brisk escapes, trading sunburn for stargazing and chasing the chill instead of running from it.
Home is where the Hearth is

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

Finding a café that caters to both caffeine-craving parents and energy-filled little ones can feel like searching for a missing sock in a toddler's room - nearly impossible. But at Mini & Me in Mudgeeraba, the struggle is finally over!Mini & Me is the brainchild of Marija Dimitric, a hospitality management graduate who decided to swap textbooks for coffee beans and give the café world a shot.
One musical to rule them all

3 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Chelsea Ipsen |Lisette Drew |Jacqueline Bojanowski

Eyes to the sky, Gold Coast! WONDER is drifting back into town, and it's sending us to cloud nine! From 31st May to 13th July, HOTA will transform into a twinkling winter wonderland, bursting with art, music, light and a cloud-sized dose of awe. At the heart of the spectacle is CLOUD PLAY, a larger-than-life artwork that floats high above HOTA's Outdoor Stage.
O My Bagel

3 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen |Jacqueline Bojanowski

When it comes to breakfast, most of us are stuck in a bit of a rut. It's often an afterthought squeezed in-between school drop-offs, business meetings, run club, pilates, a quick surf or (let's be honest) a sleep in. But O Bagel has been changing how we breakfast, and now with the opening of its fourth store in Oasis Broadbeach, you could say they are on a roll!O Bagel is redefining what it means to go round for breakfast. Their motto?
your guide to the hottest Gold Coast openings

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

While the temps may be dropping, the Gold Coast is only heating up, especially on the venue front. May served up a sizzling lineup of new openings, from sun-soaked beach clubs to dreamy tea gardens, boujee dog boutiques and a shiny new microbrewery. Whether you're chasing cocktails, princess costumes (for your pup, obviously), or craft beer, there's something for every vibe.
New Zealand, new you

3 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Lauren Doogan |Jacqueline Bojanowski

What is it about airports that gives us the green light to spend, spend, spend? Is it the break from daily routine, the thrill of escaping to a new destination, or the opportunity to browse an impressive retail experience while awaiting your getaway?
Game, set, snack!

3 weeks ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Bianca Trathen |Jacqueline Bojanowski |Lisette Drew

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.
Holy ravioli!

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

Oh Burleigh you little beauty, what's not to love right? Since the dawn of time (or the dawn of the GC at least) Burleigh has been one of the most-loved suburbs amongst a slew of strong contenders. Sure, the beach is beautiful (that Hill is iconic for a reason) and James Street boasts all the best eats and acai bowls galore but it's more than that, Burleigh has a soul of its own born of cruisy, barefoot, salty seabreeze vibes you simply won't find anywhere else.
Slice of Haven

1 month ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

Cancel your Euro summer plans! Haven, a new restaurant and beach club, is opening this month in Burleigh Heads and it's set to be hotter than a Mediterranean heatwave. Perched three floors above the pandanus-lined shoreline at the stunning new Mondrian Gold Coast (Australia's very first, no less), Haven takes beach club vibes to new heights. Officially opening on the 5th June, thanks to the dream team at Ennismore and Vitale Property Group, Haven is where laidback luxe and coastal cool collide.