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Contents 6 | BEHIND THE VIBE

COVER: SEAFOLLY | SAHARA NIGHTS

Welcome to 2018! After a hugely successful 2017, we are excited to announce the inaugural Sand Safari Arts Festival won silver in the Major Festivals and Events category of the Queensland Tourism Awards. A highlight of this event included giant inflatable art installations, huge sand sculptures, interactive book readings as well as the Nights in Paradise fashion parade which takes place right in the heart of Cavill Mall. Nights in Paradise showcased all the latest in beach to bar fashion from Soul Boardwalk retailers and brought thousands of locals and tourists alike to the region to see the award winning festival. We are looking forward to this iconic family friendly event continuing to grow. New retailers and an ever-growing list of events and activities, allows us to showcase more of what we love about this amazing city that is Surfers Paradise. With the Commonwealth Games only months away, we are gearing up for one of our biggest and busiest times yet. Whether it be the latest in bar and restaurant openings, local talent, fashion and events, The Vibe has you covered.

CEO, Surfers Paradise Alliance (Official marketing and management authority for Surfers Paradise)

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Events and dates are correct at time of print but are subject to change. Please see surfersparadise.com for the latest listings. All images © Surfers Paradise Alliance

Behind The Vibe Whether it be the latest in bar and restaurant happenings, fashion and events, The Vibe has you covered.

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10,000 print copies of The Vibe are distributed bi-annually in Soul Boardwalk retailers, tourist hot spots and Soul Peppers.

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.food & fun. GRINGO LOCO CANTINA | www.gringolococantina.com.au Facebook: @gringolococantin | Instagram: @gringolococantina ZUSHI SUSHI & TEPPANYAKI | www.zushisushi.com.au | Facebook: @ZushisushiSOUL THE SURFERS PARADISE BEACH CAFÉ | www.thesurfersparadisebeachcafe.com Facebook: @TheSurfersParadiseBeachCafe | Instagram: @surferspradisebeachcafe ELSTON BAR | www.elstonbar.com.au | Facebook: @ElstonBar Instagram: @elstonsurfers GREEK STREET GRILL | www.greekstreet.com.au | Facebook: @greekstreetgrill Instagram: @greekstreetgrill MOS BURGER | www.mosburger.com.au | Facebook: @MosBurger PANCAKES ON THE ROCKS | www.pancakesontherocks.com.au Facebook: @PancakesOnTheRocksGC | Instagram: @pancakesontherocks_official HURRICANES GRILL & BAR | www.hurricanesgrillandbar.com.au Facebook: @HurricanesGrillSurfersParadise | Instagram: @hurricanessurfersparadise HOGS BREATH CAFE | www.hogsbreath.com.au | Facebook: @hogsbreathsurfersparadise Instagram: @hogsbreathcafe VAPIANO | www. vapiano.com.au | Facebook: @VapianoSoul SEASCAPE RESTAURANT & BAR | www.seascape.com.au | Facebook: @SeascapeGC Instagram: @seascape_restaurant ESPL | Facebook: @esplcoffeebrewers | Instagram: @esplcoffeebrewers KFC | www.kfcqld.com.au | Facebook: @KFC | Instagram: @kfcaustralia MOVENPICK | www.moevenpick-icecream.com | Facebook: @ moevenpickicecream.au Instagram: @movenpickaus RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! | www.ripleys.com | Facebook: @ripleysodditorium Instagram: @ripleysodditorium SAFARI RIDES | www.safarirides.com.au | Facebook: @safariridesustralia

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Whether you’re dabbling in veggie and gluten free choices, or if it’s your way of life, Vapiano offers more than 20 vegetarian, half a dozen vegan and more than 30 gluten free options to tantalize and delight your taste buds. Vapiano offers a range of authentic Mediterranean flavours, tailored to the individual tastes and dietary preferences of all guests along with an extensive drinks list, serving craft beers, wines and cocktails. In each Vapiano restaurant, pasta, pizza dough, sauces, salad dressing and dolci are created fresh in-house daily. Where possible, all their fresh ingredients are sourced within a 150km radius from each restaurant and the Gold Coast is no different! With the all-encompassing range of modern choices bursting with flavour, you’ll never have to sacrifice your personal preferences at your favourite Vapiano. Don‘t just take our word! Take the Vapi Taste Test today and let our fresh flavours do the talking. Try the Risotto Funghi, a creamy risotto with mixed mushrooms, caramelised onions, parmesan and rosemary. For something lighter they have a delicious Bruschetta Pizza, a gluten free pizza base with garlic-marinated tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh rocket, parmesan with homemade tomato sauce and mozrella. For the sweet tooth, try the creamy homemade Nutella Cheesecake topped with hazelnuts and fresh strawberries. Discover your new Vapiano favourite today and let your taste buds decide!

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Cocina Mexicana Ariba! Ariba! If Margaritas or Mojitos are your thing, or really just a shot of pure, high-quality Tequila, with a brim of salt, (obviously), then there is no way around Gringo Loco Cantina at Soul Boardwalk in Surfers Paradise. As you sit back in the relaxed atmosphere of this Mexican joint overlooking the blue waters of Surfers Paradise, you may as well be beamed to the famous Playa del Carmen. The background tunes and smell of chipotle and jalapenos will surely ease your senses in. Known for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flavourful food ranging from all variations of tacos to burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas, Gringo Loco Cantina will feed your hungry stomach for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Refried beans, pulled pork,

pineapple salsa and Mexican rice, all your favourite Tex-Mex options can be found on the menu!

Speaking about ingredients from Mexico, Tequila is, as you would expect, definitely the superstar on the drinks menu at Gringo Loco Cantina. While nothing beats a Classic Margarita, ready yourself to also give the Gringo Margarita with caramelised lime and pineapple juice a go, yum! If you have a favourite fruit, you are very likely to find them as a Margarita flavour here too. Passionfruit, watermelon, grapefruit or strawberry, do I have to say more? Visit this beachfront joint on a Thursday when Margarita Madness gives you all-day $10 Margaritas.

How does Sangria sound to your ears? At Gringo Loco Cantina, the choice is yours between the classic and the white version of Sangria featuring Prosecco and white wine.

uses Barcadi Rum and fresh orange juice. Or go off the standard and order yourself an Avocado Daiquiri, because really, avo doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only need to be smashed on toast!

Rock up to your Mexican getaway with a group of friends, and the jug cocktails will be your best choice. Pina Colada, Mojito, Margarita or Cucumber Mezcagarita, all come as 1 litre serving 4 to 5 people.

Of course, you will find a number of wines on the menu too, all from Australia and New Zealand. Clearly you know the infamous Corona, but how about mixing it up and trying a Mexicali, Dos Equis or a fresh Rio Bravo?

When you ask the staff for the most popular choices on the drinks menu, they will doubtlessly point you to the Gringo Specials section, which features classics such as Tequila Sunrise, Mojito, Espresso Martini as well as the Loco Iced Tea, Gringo Locos version of a Long Island Ice Tea. Lastly, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up for some fun, the variety of tropical Tiki Cocktails will get you dancing loco. For all the pineapple lovers, your choice is either a Pina Colada or a Pain Killer, which

The Day of the Dead, one of the most important and hugely celebrated holidays in Mexico, also makes for a good reason to produce special beer, which is featured with five different options on the drinks menu. With the drink of your choice in hand, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the sunset from your chair at Gringo Loco Cantina! www.gringolococantina.com.au

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Perched high above the hustle and bustle of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, Seascape Restaurant & Bar at Soul Boardwalk, offers a multilevel venue with uninterrupted ocean views and dining experiences bound by a love affair of seaside indulging and contemporary seafood menus.

The Bistro located on level 1 with opening bi-fold windows that showcase Surfers Paradise Beach, The Bistro with its chic bar and casual setting offering a mouth-

watering plate sharing menu and an extensive cocktail, wine and beer list. It’s very own Outdoor Bridge is the epitome of alfresco seaside dining where the sea breeze and amazing ocean views will turn the ordinary day into an extraordinary day. Seascape Bar it doesn’t get better than this. Where Gold Coasters and tourists alike can sit back, relax, enjoy breath-taking panoramic views, small bites, crafted cocktails, Australian and imported beers and a high-end selection of spirits.

o Table The Restaurant located on level 2 is perfect if you’re looking for a more sophisticated environment. Step up a level to experience the captivating architecture of Seascape Restaurant. From its ambience to the unrivalled panoramic ocean views, it infuses uncompromising focus on excellence that can be enjoyed with a variety of set menus. The Rooftop terrace set to be the only beachfront rooftop bar on the Gold Coast. It’s been a while, but once

again Gold Coast locals are starting to flock back to Surfers Paradise, and with venues like Seascape it’s hard not to see why. More than just a restaurant and bar, take in the spectacular multi-milliondollar ocean views, watch the waves roll in as you enjoy a variety of dining, cocktail and party experiences where you can customise your function and event options across all levels. www.seascape.com.au

Head to Hog’s for New $9.90 Lunches New $9.90 Lunches have hit Hog’s Surfers Paradise! These delicious lunch options are designed to tempt the tastebuds without breaking the bank! All dishes are made with fresh ingredients The new Salt & Pepper Calamari Salad blends together a delicious Hog’s Classic with a fresh crisp salad. The Hog’s Chicken Club sits snuggly between two scrumptious Turkish buns and don’t forget the lightly crumbed Chicken Scnitty….Mmmmm yum! But there are also more dishes to temp you for lunch a total of 9 dishes all for $9.90! Get down to Hog’s Surfers this summer and grab a great lunch for a great price! www.hogsbreath.com.au

Famous for their flame grilled steaks and ribs, Hurricane’s Grill & Bar steakhouses are well-known worldwide. The Hurricane’s brand spans 22 years with their first steakhouse opening in Sydney, Bondi Beach in 1995. Founder and CEO Tony Teixeira, heads up Hurricane’s Management. Having started Hurricanes over 2 decades ago, Tony’s dream was to create a new casual dining experience for meat and seafood lovers. Tony wanted to draw on his traditional Portuguese and South African influences, using premium quality Australian produce and a unique grilling style.

his vision was to create a well-rounded menu that would feature a multitude of simple combinations that customers would love. Flame grilled grass fed and grain fed steaks, pork, lamb and beef ribs, BBQ chicken, grass fed beef burgers and a variety of seafood comprises the signature dishes that Hurricane’s customers find irresistible. It’s the swirling aroma wafting through the restaurant that invites you in and the taste that keeps you coming back for more. Collaborating closely with his team, Tony continues to experiment and find new ways to excite customers. Tony says “Our goal is to provide the same high levels of service our customers have come to expect, always striving to serve the tastiest dishes, using the best quality produce and ingredients available.” In 2013 Hurricane’s opened their first upmarket steakhouse on the Gold Coast. Just metres from Surfers Paradise beach in Soul Boardwalk, it was the realisation of Tony’s long held desire to expand the business interstate with a true beachfront location. Expansive ocean views, a stylish lounge bar, and friendly staff have contributed to making Hurricane’s Grill & Bar one of the most popular dining spots in Surfers Paradise. Their prime beachfront location is perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, pre-wedding drinks, farewells, Christmas parties, corporate and charity events, product launches and any other social occasions. Offering stand up canapé style functions in the lounge bar area or a sit down dinner for up to 120 guests in the main dining room. Their dedicated events team take care of all the fine details, to ensure that your function is both memorable and successful. www.hurricanesgrillandbar.com.au

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Indulge at Elston As the waves crash on the beach, the sunlight glistens over the iconic Surfers Paradise shoreline; relax and unwind at Elston. With a delectable, holistic and rustic menu, Elston will energise your senses. Open from 6.30am til late, Elston Restaurant combines a Wine Bar dining experience with gourmet freshness and an urban eatery twist all with absolute ocean views. By day, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a casual bite and a beer against the backdrop of the ocean and as the sun sets, the venue transforms into a modern industrial wine bar and restaurant that oozes the style and sophistication of a trendy inner city haunt. The menu takes you from dawn to dusk and beyond to satisfy your every culinary whim. For morning feasts, try the Elston Feast, fit for a king with Chorizo chipolata’s, fried eggs, thick cut glazed bacon, potato hash, mushroom tapenade, tomatoes served on delicious sourdough or perhaps for the midday munchies select from the extensive lunch menu of main dishes, burgers, salads and share plates. Impossible to resist, the southern style barbecue pulled pork sandwich with house-made coleslaw is a sure-fire hit. The hefty 440gm Angus sirloin is undoubtedly a winner for dinner. The drinks list is equally as extensive offering a vast array of local and international beers and wine. There is a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights from 8PM

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Overlooking one of Gold Coast’s most famous beaches and into the Pacific Ocean, The Surfers Paradise Beach Café offers a perfect location as well as an array of food and beverage options that cater for any event or occasion. With a raw, beachy aesthetic style, and protected beachfront seating area, this little café is ready to serve and accommodate, rain, hail or shine. Morning to night The Surfers Paradise Beach Café caters to all demographics, dietary needs and palates. From 6:30am you can enjoy an extensive breakfast menu, including their renowned Mediterranean Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, and Fresh Topical Fruits through to your all classic coffees. Open til late, whether you are looking for a light snack, with their freshly baked sweets, a filling main meal including stone baked pizzas, grilled fish and steaks, or a refreshing frozen cocktail. Focusing on customer satisfaction, The Beach Café presents their customers with daily edibles, from freshly baked scones, home-made pastas, to on-the-spot custom drinks, there is no room for disappointment when it comes to the services they provide. The Café has taken into consideration vegetarianism, veganism, and all common dietary desires to provide their customers with a massive selection of options that cater for these needs, as well as allowing specific meals to be altered in order to suit the individual consumer. All in all, you can’t go wrong with The Surfers Paradise Beach Café serving you for any occasion, or mood, all with a relaxed, beachy aura, amazing views and excellent customer service. What are you waiting for, come down to The Surfers Paradise Beach Café and enjoy the sound of crashing waves while spending quality time with friends and family (or even some quiet personal time out), over endless options of your favourite food, drink and atmosphere. www.thesurfersparadisebeachcafe.com

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ZUSHI SUSHI Head Chef Ken Ngai who is highly trained in the skill that is Teppanyaki, having had years of training in Hong Kong, brings a level of authenticity to Zushi Sushi at Soul Boardwalk. The Soul Boardwalk Japanese restaurant offers a comfortable and elegant environment in which to relax and enjoy their delicious meals with breath taking ocean views. With newly renovated private booth seating and a full licensed menu, Zushi Sushi & Teppanyaki is the perfect location for Friday catch ups after work. Enjoy a selection from the tapas style menu designed to be shared or enjoy a cold Sapporo on tap or enjoy a great selection of Japanese beers and sake. Light seasoning and locally sourced fresh ingredients are major characteristics of

the modern Japanese Izakaya style dining. This is because Teppanyaki style of cooking enhances rather than covers up the original flavour of its ingredients. Seasonings are usually limited to soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and salt & pepper. Garlic is used generously when preparing vegetables, meat, and chicken. Cooked at a high heat and with only a drizzle of oil, Teppanyaki meals are quite low-fat and light on the tummy. The portions at Zushi Sushi are VERY generous. If you’re health-conscious, it’s a great option for you. You can determine the variety and amount of seasoning and oil you’d require in each dish and customise the dish according to your taste. Zushi Sushi & Teppanyaki cater for all foodies including pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and even gluten free options. The quality of Teppanyaki ingredients also make it a healthy choice. www.facebook.com/ZushisushiSOUL

Experience iconic dining Seaduction Restaurant + Bar, located in the iconic Peppers Soul in Surfers Paradise, features a menu bursting with mouth-watering local produce. Explore modern Australian cuisine with a seafood influence and beachfront views. Changing seasonally, the lunch and dinner menu is carefully crafted to optimise the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshest produce. For a special event, secure Seaduction Restaurant + Barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate private dining room with access to the modern wine cellar. As the sun sets, overwatch the Surfers Paradise foreshore and unwind at the bar for pre-dinner drinks, with cutting edge cocktails and gourmet pinchos.

For reservations, call 5635 5728 or visit seaduction.com.au @seaductiongc

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