The Grocer: Miracle Fruit
23 Apr 2015Embark on a flavour trip and turn sour to sweet with the remarkable berry known as miracle fruit. more
Panya Artisan Bakery opens in Currumbin Waters
16 Apr 2015If 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
Savour every sip at Paradox Coffee Roasters
16 Apr 2015If 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
New burgers on the menu at Little St Kilda Cafe
16 Apr 2015Constructed 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
Gain an appreciation for tequila at Stingray’s 1,2,3 Tequila
16 Apr 2015Tequila 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
Snack on superfoods from Nutra Organics
16 Apr 2015Bid 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
Serve up an autumnal sundown carrot and grilled corn salad
16 Apr 2015If 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
Enjoy quality coffee on the run with Handpresso’s Wild Hybrid
16 Apr 2015If 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 4217 opens its doors in Surfers Paradise
09 Apr 2015The 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 new Middle Eastern-inspired menu at Canteen Kitchen
09 Apr 2015A 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
The Grocer: Celeriac
09 Apr 2015Get adventurous this winter and incorporate some celeriac into your cold weather comfort food recipes. more
Whip up a rustic farfalle pasta with peas, mint, lemon and goats curd
09 Apr 2015There’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
Surfers Paradise welcomes Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Cafe
02 Apr 2015If 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 Noodle Bar celebrates its third birthday
02 Apr 2015Slurping 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
Old-world charm and modern cuisine at Finders Keepers
02 Apr 2015Finders 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
Explore, eat and learn at The Farm Byron Bay
02 Apr 2015As you drive into Byron, you’ll find it hard to miss the latest member of the community welcoming your arrival. Stretched out over 80 glorious acres on Ewingsdale Road, The Farm Byron Bay is now open, bringing the true meaning of paddock to plate to the heart of Northern New South Wales. more
Tuck in to a bowl of CocoWhip
02 Apr 2015Grab a bowl of the world’s first vegan and bio-fermented coconut soft-serve, it’s probably as close to guilt-free ice-cream as you’ll ever get. CocoWhip is the latest and greatest dessert creation from BSKT and it may very well change everything you thought you knew about frozen treats. more
Serve up Adriano Zumbo’s Moroccan chicken sausage rolls
02 Apr 2015What is there not to love about Adriano Zumbo? The man can craft you a lavender, thyme and strawberry macaron just as easily as he can whip up a bangers and mash pie. The Sydney-based patissier shot to fame when his croquembouche tower appeared on the first series of MasterChef Australia and he’s been a household name ever since. Now the master has wooed us once again with his third cookbook, The Zumbo Files. Unexpected flavours and vibrant colours fill the book, which will guide amateur homecooks through the baking process. Spend the rainy Easter long weekend pottering about in the kitchen, whipping up this hearty dish of Moroccan chicken sausage rolls. more
The Grocer: Jackfruit
02 Apr 2015Jackfruit is a tasty and nutritious fruit that is loved in many countries around the world. Although its rough exterior might seem to say otherwise, the fruit is edible and is great for a variety of dishes or even consumed on its own. more
K Bar & Meze launches new menu
26 Mar 2015Pull up a stool at the bar or take a seat in the dining area and allow the culinary maestros at K Bar & Meze to take you on a journey to the Mediterranean. The restaurant and bar recently launched a brand new seasonal menu of share plates that will have you wondering whether your present company would judge you if you ordered one of everything, to yourself. more