At home partying never looked so good.
At home partying never looked so good.
It’s a wild world we live in Gold Coasters. The way we live has changed exponentially of late and honestly, it’s not all bad. Things we never dreamed of having and doing are now a normal way of life and the best of those things is deliveries.
Yes deliveries. Not just any old deliveries though, those of some of your favourite local goods and for the purposes of today’s tale, takeaway cocktails. Something we’ve never before experienced but that we now absolutely adore and hope stays in our lives always.
Over the last week these local businesses have announced their versions (available to purchase with food orders), so you may enjoy your fave margie with your dinner and seriously, what a time.
Mr PP’s Deli & Rooftop
The crew at Southport fave Mr PP’s have come to the iso party with their new bottled cocktail range including three of their most popular tipples and two classics. You can sip on Summer Lovin’, Seaside and Spicy Mama along with the beloved Negroni and Old Fashioned. They’ll also be selling 45ml whiskey flights with an option of purchasing glassware to compliment the whisky. How fun. Get yours here.
Social Eating House
The team at Social Eating House knows what’s up. They’re offering their famous Espresso Martinis to take home and indulge as if nothing out of the ordinary is happening at all. If you’ve not yet had the pleasure, now’s the time. Particularly if you’re a parent homeschooling a child right now or, maybe you’re just missing the tasty goodness that is an Espresso Martini. Grab some of their exceptional eats while you’re at it. Order here.
Bonita Bonita
The Mexican masters from Mermaid (oh hey cabin fever) have got you covered with takeaway Sangria packs including a bottle of wine, a can of Solo, Sangria mix and some fruit, so you can have yourself a Mexican party like no other. Order some of their famous tacos to go with it – Taco Thursday is still a thing and you can get some for $5 each with a minimum spend of $20. Sangria jug packs are $30 each so that’s quite the affordable night for some quality goods. Order here.
Etsu Izakaya
The beloved Mermaid Beach venue are all about exceptional cocktails (and everything else) and you can now order them to take home with you. There’s plenty to choose from including the Gin Garden, Boba Fett and the House Highball (among others) so order yourself some epic takeaway Japanese eats and a few cocktails to match and you’ve got yourself the very best of times. Etsu is now also offering a five-course set menu for $50 per person so if you can’t decide just get all the good stuff. It’s all here.
The Cambus Wallace
Nobby’s favourite low-lit cocktail bar has jumped on board the takeaway cocktail train and what a treat for all of us. As you’re probably aware, the Cambus crew like to do things a little bit outside of the box (which we love) and have done exactly that with their takeaway cocktail offerings including Negronis and Sailor Jerry’s with fresh apple juice. They also created a Smoked Old Fashioned in a bottle and it’s obviously epic both to look at and sip. Clever kids. Get yours with any food order here.
Ally Chow
Modern Asian fusion and a side of takeaway cocktails? Yes please! Grab yourself exactly that thanks to the team at Nobby’s fave Ally Chow. Cocktails on offer include their signature sips – Red Lotus and Chasing Ally and you can sample those alongside some sweet eats. There are $5 baos every night and they’re some of the best around plus delights like curries and much more. If you’ve dined with Ally Chow before, you’ll know everything they do is next-level and if not, here’s the perfect opportunity. Order here.
Mexicali
Guys. Mexicali have made MARGARITA PACKS and where have they been all our lives, honestly. They come with ice, lime, salt, marg mix and instructions and they are indeed some of the best margs out there. There are also sangria packs should that be your preference and you can grab one (or three) with any food order. Mexicali are also serving up some of the tastiest Mexi-eats around so you can go on a virtual holiday (don’t forget the sombrero) complete with all the culinary delights you could need. Order here.
Rosella’s
Good times guys, you can now indulge in Rosella’s really very good Australiana cocktails at yours and if you’ve had the pleasure you’ll know it’s well, a pleasure. Choose from their big old range of signature cocktails including the Kylie Minogue Martini, Fantales, the Northern Rivers Highball and the much-loved Margarita, Rosella’s style and Bob’s your uncle. Yep. Of course you must order food to go with it and there’s a CHEESE BOARD, Sunday Night Roast and alternating daily goodies and we’re all about all of that. Get some here.
Mr Consistent
The OG’s of the takeaway cocktail world, Mr Consistent is a Gold Coast business creating premium, hand-crafted cocktail mixes that you just need to add alcohol to. Choose from margaritas, Bloody Mary’s and sours (or all three) and you’ve got yourself a time. The bottle mixes have six to ten serves each, depending on the flavour and you can get them in a gift pack with two mixers and a bar kit, so the mixing tools are all right there and ready to go. Order online and get free delivery from Helensvale to Kingscliff RIGHT NOW. Get ‘em here.
Happy home partying.
Words by Kirra Smith
We are all about the good news and sometimes we’re lucky enough to bring extra good news. Which is exactly what’s happening here.
As you’ve no doubt noticed, local venues have been forced to transform the way they operate and many of them are absolutely getting it done.
We’re being offered takeaway from places we could never get takeaway before, there’s home delivery services, in-store grocery boxes, meals you can pop in the freezer and cook yourself later, the innovation has been next level and we have never been prouder to be Gold Coasters.
Go team.
Perhaps the very best thing to come from all this pivoting is the fact that we can now also purchase takeaway tipples to go with our dinner and that is something worth celebrating (or writing about, since here we are).
New rules came into effect last week (didn’t they what) whereby venues are allowed to offer alcohol with takeaway food only and that includes bottled or canned beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink bevs, such as premixed spirits. A maximum of 2.25 litres of alcohol applies which seem like enough for one eve. Probably.
One of our favourite things to see at the moment is people who miss nights out (everyone) ordering takeaway dinners and opening up the boot of their car or sitting in the tray of their ute and devouring their dinner and drinks right outside the venue they got it from.
It’s almost (if you squint your eyes a bit) like being inside amongst the frivolity.
Anyway. There are several on board with the takeaway tipples side of things and we’ll add more as we come across them.
To begin;
The North Room in Mermaid Beach have created beautiful bento boxes, made even better with a bottle of wine or two. The boxes vary each week but recent treats have included: ‘Fremantle octopus, eggplant, lovage’, ‘Pork Jowl, rhubarb, peanuts, squash’, ‘Mud crab, bone marrow crumpet, cultured cream, salted egg yolk’, ‘Sprout, macadamia, yeast salad’ and a sweet treat of ‘PORK FAT CARAMEL WITH SEA SALT’. You can order by phone on 0468 311 003 or email [email protected]
Etsu Izakaya are offering their unrivalled Japanese dining menu along with wine and beers to make your night something extra special. It’s 20% off all takeaway at the moment and you can view the menu here.
Rabbath in Burleigh Heads serve up exceptional Lebanese food and have created a superb weekly takeaway menu that’s offered with paired beer or wine parings. View this weeks menu and order online here.
Restaurant Labart, also in Burleigh, have created a unique takeaway menu including lip smacking dishes like Confit Salmon, Quail Coq Au Vin or Chicken Parmigiana that all go perfectly with their selection of natural wines and local beers. Check out and order from their weekly menu here.
Rick Shores have reworked their menu into Ricks Tuk Shop pop-up in these unusal times. Most of their famous menu is available online and they can even deliver direct to your car out the front. While you’re in the hood, you may as well sample some of their excellent wines to go along with it. Menu is online here.
At Jimmy Wah’s you can sample a bundle of delicious goodies including a starter, main and a bottle of wine for $60. They completely sold out of their wine and dine takeaway menu this week, but stay tuned here for future selections.
For our southern friends, Tasca in Coolangatta are not only hand making some of the very freshest pasta you’ve ever sampled, they’ve also added wine to their takeaway menu. Buy already prepared or takehome to cook yourself from their Larder selection. View and order from their menu here.
So you see, there’s no reason we can’t all enjoy the local dining experiences we know and love, albeit in a slightly different way than we’re used to.
Get on board friends, it’s a good time.
Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for Dave Ferry. He’s the man who gave us The Cambus Wallace and The Scottish Prince, two of the very best bars on the Gold Coast and with them, a whole lot of good times (and maybe a headache or two).
The last few months have been busy for Dave and the crew with the introduction of stainless steel straws to replace plastic ones in both venues and brand new, next-level cocktails for Cambus.
We sat down to chat with Dave about dehydrated beetroot Old Fashioneds, hemp seed-infused pisco sours and sustainable bars.
How long have you been a Gold Coast local?
I moved to Nobby’s at the age of 16, 20 years ago! Man it makes me feel old putting that in writing…
What do you love most about our city?
The winter weather, the ocean, and being surrounded by forest.
What was life like before The Cambus Wallace?
A nine to five office job. One of those ones you think you want, study to get and then when you get there, you realise it’s not you.
How did our fave Nobby’s bar come about?
It was about six years ago now the conversation started with a group of mates about creating a place we wanted to go to. I had quit my day job and was travelling with my girlfriend and we were chatting on Facebook about these epic places we were visiting like nothing we had experienced, especially on the GC at that time. A few of us were starting to lock in work, mortgages etc. and we could see our window for overseas stints was closing fast. We knew we had to create a space that fulfilled our inner nomad – late night eats, delicious classic beverages, live music, good times and just that feeling like “this is where you’re meant to be”.
The Scottish Prince was next, why and second project?
We always knew there would be a CW 2.0. There were just too many great ideas to cram them all into one venue. Plus, once we discovered the story of the Scottish Prince wreck, it was just a no-brainer to follow the story on. We also wanted a venue with a bit more space than Cambus so we could cater for more functions and special events.
How do the two differ?
They actually differ in most aspects, except that they’re both named after shipwrecks with a late-night shared food offering fit for sailors. Even though TCW is older, The Scottish Prince feels like it’s been there for decades. It is definitely the more refined older brother that has a strong appreciation for whisky and blues to share with the GC. Its design also has plenty of nooks, curtains and the private dining room to really encourage guests to lose themselves. The CW is an institution. Some nights you’ll visit and know everyone and some nights, you’ll know no one, but either way you’re guaranteed a good time.
Tell us about TCW’s winter cocktail menu, what can we expect?
We’ve been playing with ingredients that aren’t commonly found on cocktail lists. We’ve got one persimmon and white chocolate cocktail that’s served warm. Another one is our hemp seed-infused pisco sour with matcha syrup. Or a dehydrated beetroot old-fashioned? And obviously they have to be delicious or they don’t make it onto the menu!
Any more exciting plans on the horizon for 2018?
Yeah we’re really enjoying where we’re at with the CW. Being a mature restaurant and bar, it’s not just about your offering and atmosphere anymore. We’ve realised that a lot of other venues around the world are watching or visiting us and we’ve been brainstorming ways to leverage this to do some good. One of our first initiatives was to ditch plastic straws and reduce waste. There’s some really great work in other states and overseas on sustainable restaurant and bar opps and we can’t wait to bring the learnings to the Coast. We will also be hosting a cocktail and whisky bar at a popular festival later in the year, which should be fun.
Best piece of life advice you’ve ever received? Smile.
Tell us your favourites on the Coast…
Bar: Aloha bar, Broadbeach
Restaurant: Lupo, Mermaid Beach
Beach: Burleigh
How does your weekend usually look? I like to take the family up to Tomewin Farm on a Sunday morning to grab some fresh produce and enjoy a coffee overlooking Currumbin Valley. Hopefully get a surf in on Monday when the crowds are gone!
If there was ever a time to have wine delivered constantly and in bulk, it is now. Which is why it brings us great pleasure to introduce a new Gold Coast company by the name of Barolo & Friends, who do exactly that.
Offering up quite the array of sips, the business idea began last year when a pair of Gold Coast locals embarked on a trip overseas and due to the weather, had nothing else to do but sample delicious wines.
Lucky for us, those wines were far more affordable than the some of the wines we’re used to seeing in Australia and so, a (beautiful) business was born.
Not only wines from across the seas though, Barolo & Friends also offer local Aussie wines and every single bottle is of the very best quality and offered at very affordable prices.
Owners Craig and Tom have marked their favourites on the site, along with creating hilarious reviews explaining some of the wines in detail with the view of trying to educate people without using stuffy language us regular folks don’t understand. Which means you can learn about different types you may never have heard of before and also sample something completely unique. How good!
Of course, all your favourite kinds are on offer but in varieties you may not know of, but will absolutely enjoy sampling. Maybe a Palmer & Co. champagne fresh out of France? We’ll also take a bottle or three of 2014 Syrah. Coming at you, direct from their warehouse in Burleigh.
There are wines and mixed cases of the week, so you can discover a whole new area of the world’s wines without needing to leave the comfort of your living room (convenient) and there are plenty of award winners available with Barolo & Friends catering to all budgets while also ensuring every single bottle they source is exceptional.
Not to mention, they’re happy to source particular drops and once we spend more time watching their videos online to learn about wine, this is something we might just like to get involved in.
You can of course order mixed cases so there’s the option to try a little bit of everything. The team are also offering contactless delivery if you’re keen to order all of the wine and not go near anybody, plus Gold Coasters get FREE delivery on mixed cases of six using the code INSIDE here
Quite obviously there have been a fair few good inventions over the last few years but wine delivery is right up there with the best of them.
The easiest way to begin is by downloading the Barolo & Friends app and get ordering in just four pushes of a button (wipe it straight after) and get sipping.
Words by Kirra Smith
