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
If you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of a hard-hitting caffeine craving, you can appreciate the frantic struggle of finding a quality brew in your near vicinity is real. Thankfully, the java-loving folk at Handpresso have put an end to this dire situation once and for all. more
The former Surfers Paradise Transit Centre has been transformed into an urban micro-village that houses artisan coffee roasters alongside curators and creative folk and is aptly named The 4217 after the suburb in which it resides. more
A comforting new autumn/winter menu has rolled out at Canteen Kitchen offering a delicious introduction to Middle Eastern-inspired fare and adding a unique dimension to Burleigh Heads’ culinary offering. more
Get adventurous this winter and incorporate some celeriac into your cold weather comfort food recipes. more
There’s been a chilly nip in the air this week – a sure sign of winter creeping towards us and all the promises of hearty comfort food. A flick through the new cookbook from MasterChef 2014 runner-up Laura Cassai has set our eating agenda for the seasons ahead, with dishes like sausage, porcini and fennel seed ragu pappardelle and slow-roasted pork loin stuffed with chestnuts and cranberries. Showcasing Laura’s roots in traditional Tuscan and Sicilian cooking, My Italian Kitchen is sure to provide plenty of culinary inspiration for chilly nights at home. For a fresh and zesty dish, plate up this farfalle pasta with peas, mint, lemon and goats curd. more
If dessert is your favourite meal of the day then you’re in for a deliciously sweet treat at the Gold Coast’s newest chocolatier at Soul Surfers Paradise, Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Cafe. Just be prepared to leave in a chocolate-induced state of euphoria. more
Slurping Panda is forgoing the cheerios and sausage rolls for some more authentic Asian-inspired delights to celebrate its third birthday. The Asian-fusion restaurant has become an institution for deliciously fragrant curries and flavourful noodle dishes. more
Finders Keepers, tucked away behind an unassuming weatherboard facade on James Street in Burleigh Heads, offers a beautiful paradox of sorts that brings together the old-world charm and warmth of your nana’s dining room with moreish modern Australian cuisine. more
