Oskars on Burleigh unveils new look and new menu
09 Jul 2015Following a complete revamp to the building’s exterior, Oskars on Burleigh has overhauled its culinary offering and sports a stylish new fit-out and tapas terrace. more
Char Baa brings global barbecue to Burleigh Heads
09 Jul 2015If you’ve spent some time loitering around the Lower Gold Coast Highway in the last week, you may have noticed a hint of something slightly smoky in the air. The source of the delicious scent is the suburb’s newest resident, Char Baa. more
Surfers Paradise welcomes Pigs and Pints
09 Jul 2015Popular Burleigh Heads eatery, Pigs and Pints, has added a new venue to the family following the opening of a second space underneath the Q1 in Surfers Paradise. more
ChocoLAB turns chocolate dreams into reality
09 Jul 2015If you’ve ever experienced the pain of discovering that your favourite chocolate block has been discontinued without so much as a word of explanation from the manufacturers (looking at you Cadbury Coconut Rough), ChocoLAB is here to rock your world. more
Little Bandits Coffee opens in Bundall
09 Jul 2015Bundall has a new local for beverages of the caffeinated kind as well as quick meals to grab and go, acai bowls, smoothies and juices. more
Slurp up creamy mushroom and pepperberry soup
09 Jul 2015As coughs and sniffles strike all over office spaces, public transport and family homes this winter, we’re hoping to use the power of wholesome, nutrient-dense food to nourish our bodies and ward off any nasties. A cold night at home is the perfect opportunity to brew your own pot of hot soup, full of natural ingredients and clean coconut water. This creamy mushroom and pepperberry soup combines Swiss brown mushrooms with cashews and lemon juice, and is completely vegan, dairy- and gluten free. Created by Botanical Cuisine’s Omid Jaffari, it’s one of more than 150 recipes found between the covers of raw, a new cookbook that lets you in on the secrets to creating gourmet raw cuisine every day. more
The Grocer: Safflower
09 Jul 2015Hailed as one of humanity’s oldest crops, Safflower has a history dating centuries. The flower has a bunch of culinary uses and reportedly has a bunch of healthy properties. more
Enjoy quality coffee in a jiffy with Jed’s Coffee Co bean bags
09 Jul 2015If time permits, the act of brewing the perfect cup of coffee can be almost ritualistic, however, sometimes you just need a quick fix. It's for those times that you need Jed’s Coffee Co bean bags in your life. more
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa welcomes Misono Japanese Steakhouse
02 Jul 2015After 22 years, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa’s teppanyaki institution, Benihana, has moved away from its American roots to feature a fresh new name and a new menu that is unique to the Gold Coast. more
Caffeine Kings brings beats and brews to Miami
02 Jul 2015The musty old Laundromat on the Gold Coast Highway has been given a moody makeover as Caffeine Kings brings a little Melbourne laneway vibe to Miami. more
Cabukee opens at Emerald Lakes
02 Jul 2015Residents of Emerald Lakes have another reason to smile following the opening of Cabukee cafe and tapas bar last week. Perched next to Gloria Jean’s Coffees on The Boulevard, the venue is the handiwork of first time restaurateurs Kerry and Gene de Somer. more
Celebrate brunch at Big Sur Coffee in Labrador
02 Jul 2015It’s that wonderful meal that isn’t quite breakfast but isn’t quite lunch and is just made for lazy winter mornings. If you’re impartial to a little brunch, mosey on in to Big Sur Coffee in Labrador. more
Make your meals sing with Murrumbooee gourmet condiments
02 Jul 2015Turn your average chicken and vegetable curry into a mind-trip to Thailand with a zesty finger lime chutney or wander through the souks of Morocco with preserved lemons simmering away in a tagine of steamed fish with Murrumbooee gourmet condiments. more
The Grocer: Arugula
02 Jul 2015The salad green more commonly known as rocket is one of the most popular leaves thanks to its distinct flavour and nutritional benefits. more
Warm up with a rustic fish stew of cod cheeks, fennel, mussels and clams
02 Jul 2015How many times has the calendar hit Monday and you’ve found yourself swearing by healthy-eating resolutions but demanding simplicity? Or invited all your mates around for a mighty weekend brunch, then wasted days poring over incomprehensible recipe books? Anna Barnett’s new cookbook Eat The Week guides home-cooks through their daily meals, offering recipes catered to different moods and days of the week, from carb-loaded feasts to light, zesty dishes. This recipe sees fennel, mussels, cod cheeks and clams combined to create a delicious rustic fish stew, perfect for sharing on a cold winter's night. more
Embrace minimalism and perfect pour over with the Canadiano coffee maker
02 Jul 2015Handcrafted out of cherry, walnut, birch and white oak wood, the Canadiano is about as simple and elegant as pour over coffee gets. more
Parlour Coffee opens in Burleigh Heads
25 Jun 2015In days past, fabulous folk would entertain company in the plush surrounds of the parlour room and treat guests to their finest food off their finest china and a drop of their finest tipple. Inspired by this bygone tradition, Parlour Coffee invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy some fine food and caffeinated beverages. more
The Funky Olive brings flavours of the Mediterranean to Burleigh Heads
25 Jun 2015The old Chilli Man Thai Restaurant on the Gold Coast Highway has made way for The Funky Olive, a new Mediterranean-inspired eatery that opened its doors late last week. more
Sparrow Eating House unveils its new winter menu
25 Jun 2015The new winter menu at Sparrow Eating House is the culinary version of a big warm hug, and just like a hug, it promises to leave you feeling all happy inside. Filled with a selection of new dishes as well as some new takes on old faithfuls, the new menu takes comfort food to a tasty new level. more
Indulge in warm chocolate, almond and pistachio biscuits
25 Jun 2015The simple pleasure of biting into a freshly baked biscuit, still warm from the oven, is one of the many little gifts winter brings. Get those chilly hands working in the kitchen this weekend and whip up a divine batch of chocolate, almond and pistachio biscuits from the magical mind of one of the country’s most experienced patissiers, Jean Michel Raynaud. This quick and easy recipe has been taken from Jean’s very first cookbook, The French Baker, which hit stores last month. Please note all ingredients must be at room temperature. more