While there is no shortage of amazing new cafes on the Gold Coast to discover, there is something truly comforting about popping in to your local where the staff knows you by name and coffee order. Neighbourhood Espresso is the best of both worlds. more
There's something deeply satisfying about watching the sun descend over the water with a wine in hand. If you agree, venture in to Solace Bar and Restaurant at Salacia Waters at Paradise Point and do just that. more
From fresh sashimi that virtually melts in your mouth to izakaya plates filled with crunchy soft shell crab and tempura treats, Japanese food extends far beyond sushi on a train. We’ve round-up some of the coast’s best Japanese restaurants for your next culinary adventure. more
Through the abundance of American pop culture we grew up with, we were constantly hearing about these magical creations called s’mores. Usually consumed around a campfire, s’mores sandwich roasted marshmallows and a layer of chocolate between two pieces of graham cracker. So basically, it’s just a little piece of heaven for your mouth. Here in Australia they are a little harder to create due to our lack of graham crackers, but we can do you one better – Phoebe Wood and Kristen Jenkins have played on those flavours by creating a recipe for s’more handpies. You’ll find this and 59 other decadent sweet pie recipes in The Pie Project, Phoebe and Kristen’s dedication to the humble pie. more
Taking you right back to your childhood, Randy Wallhole in Southport dishes up cereal cups filled with Fruit Loops and Coco Pops. If you're in need of a real energy, have it over an iced coffee. That's multitasking at its finest. more
Sip, sample and savour some of the region’s finest produce and celebrate the abundant food bowl of the Northern Rivers at the inaugural Harvest Food Festival from Thursday April 21 to Sunday April 24. more
Committed to offering a unique and definitively Gold Coast dining experience, Carmody’s Restaurant & Bar has unveiled a brand new autumn menu that encourages sustainability and supports local farmers. more
Every day we get home and stare bleary eyed at the fridge thinking, 'What can I eat that is quick, easy and healthy?' Five years ago, chef Callum Hann and dietician Themis Chryssidis conducted their first class at Sprout Cooking School based around that exact premise, and it still remains their most popular course. In their new book, aptly titled Quick. Easy. Healthy., Callum and Themis offer more than 70 recipes that use only easy-to-access ingredients, require minimal prep and clean up and are good for your insides. You’ll find dishes such as pork, fig and blue cheese salad with honey balsamic glaze, chorizo, chickpea and green olive tagine, and this recipe for delectable instant banana ice-cream with sesame praline. more
If you still believe that meat-free means void of taste, Greenhouse Canteen + Bar in Miami is here to blow your mind with flavourful share plates, street food and raw treats. The trendy vegan eatery is from the wonderful soul behind Kirra’s Greenhouse Factory Restaurant & Bar, Natalie Evans. more
You know the old adage that when you’re on to a good thing you stick with it? Well, it seems that Daniel and Ruggie Ridgeway are on to a great thing as they've just opened their fourth BiN restaurant, BiN 89 in Broadbeach. The venue joins BiN 72 in Coolangatta, BiN 12 in Burleigh Heads and BiN 232 at Pacific Fair. more
The Fish Emporium at Capri On Via Roma has unveiled a brand new look and an inviting new menu filled with a huge selection of fare from the sea including freshly shucked oysters, crustaceans and an abundance of fish, of course. more
Tuckshop days were the best school days. You'd roll up to the window with your brown-paper bag and the perfect amount of spare change for a chocolate milk, meat pie and – the best 'til last – a sugary pink-iced finger bun. If, like us, its been far too many years since that sweet coconutty goodness graced your lips, it's time to make a change. Invite your nearest around for a good old fashioned high tea (or a tuckshop-themed party, now there's an idea) and whip up a batch of these delicious homemade fingers buns from Anneka Manning's new book, BakeClass. more
If you fancy a few holes of golf but begrudge having to chase your ball through the roughs after each swing, Slice Virtual Golf in Surfers Paradise is right up your alley. It's just like the real deal only with pizza and beer. more
Popular American eatery Jersey Mike’s Subs has ventured outside of the USA for the first time in the company’s 60-year history to open two stores on the Gold Coast, one at Q Super Centre and one at Benowa Village. more
If you are a committed chocoholic, we have some good news, great news in fact. Mullumbimby has welcomed Puremelt Chocolate Lounge, a cafe that is dedicated to creating chocolate that not only tastes amazing but is actually good for you. more
The Gold Coast’s culinary scene is thriving with amazing new restaurants popping up all over this fine city of ours. Behind every great restaurant is a brilliant chef or team of chefs working their magic for your eating enjoyment. For something a little bit different, we asked the winners and runner ups of the 2016 EAT/drink Awards – sponsored by Aperol Spritz – to give us a sneak peek into the secret lives of their top chefs. For our first instalment of The Chefs Series, we picked the brains of five chefs to see what they like to cook at home when the pressure is off. more
Once upon a time there lived a chain-smoking, hard-partying sales manager named Maz Valcorza, who ate many bacon sandwiches and and only exercised to stay reasonably fit. One day, in an effort to tone her butt, Maz decided to take up yoga – little did she know that off-the-cuff decision would change her life forever, leading her toward an organic, plant-based life. In April 2012 Maz opened Sadhana Kitchen in Sydney, the city's first organic, vegan, raw food and wholefoods cafe. In her book The Naked Vegan, Maz shares a number of the cafe's signature recipes, including this one for grawnola with coconut mylk and coconut whipped cream. Try it coated with raw dark chocolate as a treat or sprinkle over a chia pudding for added crunch. more
Often when we take a roadtrip, there's a spectacular something waiting for us at the end. Sure, there's picturesque views and amusement parks ... or you could drive straight to cheese wonderland. This weekend, gather your fellow turophiles (yes, there's a word for people like you) and head out to a local cheesemaker. Here are five we recommend ... more
Dedicated to meatballs, cold beers and fun times, ball boy is Mermaid Beach’s newest addition and is the latest venture from Jesse Garlick, the man behind Skull & Bones Espresso Boutique. more
When the boards went up on K Bar & Meze, locals and regulars to the Mermaid Beach hangout let out a collective gasp. Thankfully, the closure wasn’t permanent, just long enough to completely transform the venue into Little Mermaid. more
