Palm Beach can now add American-style barbecue to its culinary offering following the opening of Lester & Earl on the Gold Coast Highway. The venue, named after two members of an American bluegrass band from the 1940s, has been more than one year in the making. more
Fans of fare from the Big Apple have another reason to be excited following the opening of Brooklyn Depot at The 4217 in Surfers Paradise. Inspired by old Brooklyn, the hub’s newest eatery and bar has become a popular place for long lazy lunches and pig-outs. more
Cold-pressed juice is certainly enjoying its just desserts and with good reason, too. Not only is it packed full of nutrients and good enzymes but the extraction process uses zero heating and actually enhances the flavour so each of the ingredients are amplified. more
Oysters and a cold beer or two sounds like a recipe for a rather delightful afternoon. One local brewer, Black Hops Brewing, is taking the union to the next level and creating an oyster kilpatrick stout. more
Escape the season’s chilly wrath with a delicious flavoursome curry made from an all-natural paste from Tenteram Fine Foods. more
Wake up to the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee without having to leave the snuggly confines of your bed. No, it's not a new coffee home delivery service, it's the new coffee machine by Smarter that allows you to order your morning coffee via your smartphone. more
As the temperatures drop and the hoodies come out of exile, we start pining for cosy weekends at home, pottering around in the kitchen cooking up comfort foods. Executive chef and cookery writer Lucy Cufflin is the queen of the baked good, thanks to many seasons catering for ski chalets. Her latest cookbook, Lucy’s Bakes, is a collection of more than 200 recipes encompassing everything from sourdough to Bounty biscuits. This delicious recipe for chocolate and beetroot cake is the perfect cure for weekend chills. more
Inspired by bustling night markets in Taiwan, Broadbeach’s newest eatery, Neon, is dishing up authentic Asian fusion-style street food. more
If cooking isn’t high on your to-do list this evening, head over to Not Tonight in Southport and tuck into delicious tapas, flatbreads and grazing boards and maybe a cheeky beverage or two. more
Simon Villegas and his wife are bringing a little taste of Venezuela to the Gold Coast with a delicious range of Arepas that they make fresh under the moniker Arepas Original Co. more
After a long day at work, the thought of doing the supermarket shuffle can be as uninviting as yet another tuna and cracker dinner. Thankfully, Fresh Meals 2 U is here to free you from the burden and deliver fresh, chef-prepared meals to your door. more
She may have been born in Britain, but this sunburnt country has wholeheartedly adopted cookery writer Margaret Fulton. Hailed as ‘the matriarch of Australian cooking’, Margaret is credited with changing the way we eat and has been nominated by the National Trust as an Australian Living Treasure. Margaret published her first cookbook back in 1968 but the 90-year-old dreamer hasn’t slowed down a single bit, with the release of new cookbook Margaret Fulton’s Baking Classics just this month. We’ve been eyeing off a number of sweet indulgences, including this classic Victoria sponge with whipped cream and passionfruit icing – the perfect treat for a chilly weekend. more
Don’t be fooled by its small stature, the pint-sized espresso system packs a mighty punch. The Little Guy rivals commercial coffee machines in terms of quality output and takes up substantially less bench space. more
Embark on a flavour trip and turn sour to sweet with the remarkable berry known as miracle fruit. more
If you’ve been to one of the Gold Coast’s fine restaurants and cafes and marvelled at the flavourful sourdough, chances are, it was from Panya Artisan Bakery. more
If you’re passionate about your coffee, you’ll meet your caffeine-loving counterpart at Paradox Coffee Roasters at The 4217 in Surfers Paradise. A far cry from churn-and-burn style coffee shops, Paradox is a place to sit and savour the experience. more
Constructed entirely from scraps collected from the council’s clean-up, Little St Kilda Cafe is not your average cafe fit-out. From discarded welding helmets to old scales and a bucket turned light fitting, the eclectic venue proves that everything, no matter how odd, has a place in this world. The venue’s owner, Katie, is the brains behind the madness and has envisioned every part of the space from the synthetic grass up. more
Tequila tends to get a bad rap as a drink that is endured rather than enjoyed and is generally accompanied with a salt shaker, lemon wedge and a pained expression. If this scenario sounds familiar, allow Stingray Lounge at QT to kindle an appreciation for the distilled beverage. more
Bid farewell to 3:30itis for good with a dose of Nutra Organics’ Clean Energy supercharged powder. The nutrition-packed powder contains no sugar or nasty additives, just clean ingredients and a little caffeine (of the natural variety) to put a little pep in your stride. more
If you’re looking for a colourful, vegetarian side for the dinner table, this sundown carrot and grilled corn salad might just do the trick. In awe of the bright fresh produce that abounds her local farmers markets, chef and nutritionist Sarah Britton created this bright and delicious salad, named for the sunset look of cut purple carrots. Inspired by her incredibly popular food blog My New Roots, Sarah’s new cookbook dishes up 100 plant-based recipes, with plenty of vegan, gluten-free and raw options for those so inclined. To make this more of a meal, toss in some black beans and serve it all over a cooked grain like quinoa or brown rice. more
