The Little Plate’s selection of global cuisine made it an instant favourite among locals. So much so that the hole-in-the-wall venue expanded into a neighbouring space and opened The Little Bar. One year later, the ladies are at it again (albeit on a smaller scale) and have recently pushed into a little alfresco area out the back providing yet another option for diners. more
The frame on the wall declares ‘do what you love everyday’ and one look around Two Little Bakers, it’s clear that Kris and Ashley, the mother and daughter duo behind the cafe, are doing just that. Adorned with delicate blue bunting, lace and hessian table runners and fresh flowers, the pretty setting provides the perfect backdrop to while time away with great company, coffee and sweet treats. more
Pull up a booth at the Gold Coast’s newest eatery, Easy Street Diner on the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. The restaurant officially opens today after a couple of trial runs for family and a few lucky instagramers. more
A fresh new menu is hot off the press at Hank Dining & Bar in Broadbeach. The restaurant and bar is the second offering from Leeroy Donily, who also happens to be the genius behind the ever-popular Pablo Pablo Latin Restaurant in Palm Beach. more
Named after a small fireproof dish in which individual portions of food are cooked and served, Cocotte Dining is a melting pot of Japanese flavour and French flair. more
Take a culinary trip back in time and revisit some favourites from your childhood at Elston in Soul, Surfers Paradise, only don’t be surprised if they’re a little bit fancier than you remember. Head chef Ashlee Delander is reinventing classic dishes with new techniques and modern plating. more
Gelato Messina has opened the doors to its first gelataria north of the border at The Strand in Coolangatta, much to the sheer delight of Gold Coast locals who believe that glorious beach days and delicious frozen-treats go together like two halves of a Yin and Yang. more
Nestled beneath Montego Mermaid Beach Motel, The Lott Espresso Bar Mermaid opened late last year and has quickly earned itself a reputation for consistent coffee, stellar service and a mellow mood. more
Don’t be fooled by its relaxed vibes and paper towel rolls as serviettes, California Tacos in Burleigh Heads is not a slapdash takeaway joint. It is Tijuana-inspired casual dining that is dishing up some of the most authentic Mexican food this side of the globe. more
From a tiny space adjoining a hair salon, The Yard Cafe’s instant popularity among locals spurred a huge expansion to now include the whole building and sprawling alfresco area out the back. The cafe has recently launched a new, extended menu and trading hours. more
Hidden in plain sight off the Gold Coast Highway, Mandala Organic Arts Cafe is challenging the perception that vegan food is somehow void of taste. more
Vintage Velvet, lodged in the old Swingin’ Safari house on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Thornton Street, opened late last year and is undoubtedly one of the Gold Coast’s most unique settings for breakfast, lunch or dinner. more
Cruising from carparks to cafes around the Gold Coast, mobile food vendor The Wiener Haus is upping the ante on the humble hotdog and cooking-up a serious following in the process. more
Famed health-food franchise Flannerys has branched out to open its first cafe in partnership with the owners of the Robina store, Tony Denoon and Suzy Fogarty. more
Regulars to Marina Mirage’s farmers market will be thrilled to know that Blendlove and its delectable handmade raw desserts have expanded to their first bricks-and-mortar cafe in Southport. more
People of Burleigh Waters rejoice! The folks behind Griffith St Larder in Coolangatta have added a venue in Burleigh Waters to the Larder family. more
QT Gold Coast is going all out this Valentine’s Day and hosting the venue’s first pop-up wedding and offering exclusive accommodation packages and dining experiences for loved-up couples. more
Known for its artisan bread and tempting array of raw sweets, Vivré a Vie has expanded to include a complete breakfast and lunch menu. more
In the Middle Ages, enthusiastic young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. Once drawn, they would wear the name of their beau on their sleeves for one week, thus the origins of the phrase, to wear your heart on your sleeve. Thankfully, things have changed a little and our potential life’s happiness is not determined by the fate of a bowl, although it does lend itself to a great reality television show. Around the same time, women would eat unusual foods in the belief that it would make them dream of their future husband. Unfortunately the details of the success of this tradition are somewhat sketchy so instead of sourcing unusual foods, we’ve round up a few of the Gold Coast’s most romantic feasts so you can wear your heart on your sleeve, figuratively, that is. more
Those who have wrapped their lips around an ice-cold bottle of Stone & Wood's limited-release Garden Ale will be excited to know that the 2015 release is hitting taps and bottleshops around the country this week. more
