Whether you’re following every minute of the FIFA World Cup, setting an alarm for an overseas kick-off or simply chasing somewhere with a decent screen and a cold beer, not all sports-watching venues are created equal. Here are some of the Gold Coast’s best places to catch a game.

The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of the coast’s food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your taste buds. This week, we’re talking black-truffle afternoon teas, bottomless Yum Cha Sundays, loaded parmi burgers with the chips built right in, and a champagne-fuelled birthday celebration by the pool – plus more Gold Coast food news.

Luxe chicken nuggets topped with caviar, Japanese carbonara udon, birria-style duck pancakes and a Sichuan-spiced take on the humble kebab will be drawing hungry crowds to Brisbane Powerhouse this winter, with Night Feast revealing its biggest and most flavour-packed program yet.