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Chilli Apple Pear Pearl Perch

  Chilli Jam:                            20 x Red Chillies 2 x Brown Onions 3 x Cinnamon Quills 2 x Star Anise 200g x Brown Sugar 200g x Caster Sugar 1 x Litre Water   Method: Slice chilliies in 2-3 cm pieces lengthways including seeds, slice onions, bring both sugars and water to the boil and reduce to [...]

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Staff spotlight on Andre Horpazack Retamero

Name: Andre Horpazack Retamero Title: Dinner Host in Bazaar Country of Birth: Brazil (Baby) Education: Degree in Industrial Design Favourite Stingray Drink: Spicy Mexican Bloody Mary Favourite Bazaar Meal: Tamarind and lemon grass beef ribs What I love about my job: The amazing varieties of food stations, the aromas of spices, the friendly faces I meet, my work colleagues, learning and developing [...]

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Meet the Klims

One of our fave Aussie power couples, Michael and Lindy Klim were at QT Gold Coast for a spot of relaxation and we got this gorgeous snap of Lindy. How gorgeous is she?!

Fashion

Fashion Week babes.

Now that the QT Gold Coast Fashion week and awards has come to a close, we pay homage to the babes who braved the runway.   Pic courtesy of tyrenewaithmua via Instagram — at QT Gold Coast.

Fashion

SECRETS FROM THE SOUTH

By  Benjamen Judd We are fond of a cult label. Particularly those mercurial ones that are not afraid to evolve into bigger and better things. Such as Sydney-based label the-designers-formerly-known-as Secret Squirrel. Who are now the designers known as Secret South.   The move to change their name reflects the evolving style and ethos of [...]

Fashion

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND THE JUGGERNAUTS

By Benjamen Judd The Midnight Juggernauts are one of those bands that we have managed to keep up with despite our own impending ageing crisis. And we like that we have been able to do so, because it makes us feel like we’re still edgy like that.   Anyway, this month the Midnight Juggernauts are [...]

Entertainment

A WALK DOWN LEONARD ST.

By Benjamen Judd Many an intrepid Antipodean who has spent some time travelling the globe has commented on the way Melbourne resembles the European aesthetic. In particular, the grey, grey city of London. So it comes as no surprise to find that Melbourne-based designer, Amanda McCarthy, modelled and named her clothing line after a thriving [...]

Fashion

Polo by the Sea – Saturday 1st June

From the producers of the acclaimed ‘Polo in the City’ series comes ‘Polo by the Sea’, to be staged for the very first time on the Gold Coast’s picturesque Doug Jennings Park on Saturday 1st June 2013. Do it in style with luxury designer accommodation at QT Gold Coast, two glasses of Veuve on arrival, [...]

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SHADES OF BLUE

By Benjamen Judd To quote one of our favourite movies of all time, Empire Records, music is the glue that holds the world together. It’s the one art form that can unite people from all walks of life, can soothe the savage beast and inspire the hearts of men and so on and so on. [...]

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HEART OF GLASS

By Benjamen Judd Port Douglas is truly one of Australia’s most beautiful areas to visit. Even better to live, if you ask us. Warm oceans, deep tropical forests and endless sunshine can relax even the hardest of workers…we should know, because we work super hard to make sure that it stays this way.   Not [...]

Art

Rosetta Santucci at Gallery One

Gallery One presents the works of Rosetta Santucci. Here are some words about the artist: Having spent over a decade experimenting with applications like jewellery and textile design, it was a natural progression for me to start painting. My background in costume for film and television and a passion for textiles – primarily tribal and [...]

Art

Dan Withey at 19KAREN

The work of Adelaide’s Dan Withey combines detailed colour and illustration with his strong stance against globalisation and consumerism. His earthy works make reference to Native Americans and their way of life that represents complete freedom; something, he says, our society has lost.  Withey is one emerging artist to watch. With 17 successful solo shows up his sleeves, Dan’s [...]

Art

Evangelion

April 17 – May 5, 2013 The Arts Centre to host Evangelion Art Exhibition as part of 2013 QPOW! Gallery hours Mon  – Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm Sat , Sun and public holidays: 11.00am – 5.00pm Calling all anime lovers! Queensland Pop Culture Week exploded on the Gold Coast in April 2013. QPOW! is an initiative of the Gold Coast [...]

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