Enjoy a feast with a side of excitement at the Gold Coast’s own guerrilla dining society, Goldtoast Supper Club. The secret supper club or ‘guestaurant’ takes the ritual of dining outside traditional establishments and offers an alternative for those who like meeting new people and feasting on delicious food. more
Is there any greater pleasure than sitting down after a long day and relaxing with a wine in hand and some gourmet, dark chocolate in the other? If there is, Peter Mengler, the man and chocolatier behind local company Cravve, hasn’t found it yet. more
You may be one of those people who find salads to be a little ho hum. While this salad features your usual tomatoes and red onion, your tastebuds are in for a treat when they discover bursts of pomegranate, the crunch of walnuts, the heat of bullhorn peppers and fresh zesty herbs. And to top it all off, it's coated in a zippy sweet-and-sour dressing of sumac, pomegranate molasses and apple vinegar. Often seen on menus of Istanbul as the famous Gavurdağ salad, this finely chopped side dish is designed to be eaten with a spoon. Follow Istanbul-born chef Somer Sivrioğlu and food scholar David Dale’s lead as they explain in their new cookbook Anatolia how to construct this delightful spoon salad. more
This interesting vegetable may look like something out of a science-fiction movie, but the edible flower bud is quite similar to your run-of-the-mill broccoli or cauliflower and has some of the same benefits and uses. more
If you’ve done the rounds of your local haunts only to be told they’re fresh out of cold brew, you’ll appreciate the Cold Bruer that little bit more than most people. more
The humble doughnut, in all its pillowy sugar-encrusted perfection, is often dismissed as just a treat to keep kids quiet in the supermarket but doughnuts can be delicious treats for adults too. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a modest cinnamon variety or something a little fancier and more decadent with a little more icing, we’ve round up a bunch of local cafes, bakeries and market stalls that serve up delightfully fresh adult-appropriate doughnuts for your eating pleasure. more
Overlooking a pristine stretch of Coolangatta beach, Cafe 28 Cooly has opened at The Strand and has become an instant hit with locals seeking post-surf caffeine hits and munchies. more
While $3.00 may have seemed like quite a lot of money as a kid, these days, it doesn’t go very far. Sure, you could get a can of tuna and maybe a roll to put it on, or something that kind of resembles food from your local fast-food chain but if that doesn’t sound particularly appetising, head along to Stingray Lounge bar at QT Gold Coast for Taco Tuesdays. more
If the signatures on the far wall are anything to go by, you’re in good company, with Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Steph Gilmore among the cafe’s clientele. And given there isn’t a beach in sight; it speaks volumes about the quality of the offering at Bambi Deluxe. more
While the experience of roaming the local markets, coffee in hand, selecting your week’s produce can be a leisurely pursuit, sometimes, life gets in the way and you don’t make it. It’s times like these when you can be happy that Farmhouse Direct exists. It’s just like a farmers’ market, online. more
Last week on The Weekend Edition Brisbane, we had the great opportunity to interview Melbourne chef Matt Wilkinson about his gorgeous new cookbook, Mr Wilkinson’s Simply Dressed Salads. This week, we’re sharing one of our personal favourite excerpts from the book, which explains how to craft salad of golden beetroot, pickled plum, pancetta and maple syrup. Filled with bold flavours like horseradish, smoked yoghurt and star anise, the salad is delicious on its own or as a side. more
Invented in 1941 by Dr Peter Schlumbohm PhD, the Chemex coffee maker, with its elegant, hourglass shaped vessel, polished wood collar and leather tie is as much a work of art as it is a functional piece of equipment. more
Popular Gold Coast eatery, Elk Espresso, has rolled out a new autumn menu that offers some new takes on old favourites as well as some exciting new additions that are well-suited to crisp mornings and warm days. more
JaMm is the latest restaurant to open its doors at The Oracle in Broadbeach and offers a sophisticated dining experience that will challenge, delight and enliven your senses. Take a seat in the main dining area or sneak into the private lounge out the back for a more intimate setting. Get comfortable, you'll be here a while as you taste your way around the fanciful new menu that was personally created by owners Jamie and Andrew and head chef Brad. more
The Outcider in Kirra has celebrated its first birthday with a delicious new all-day menu that includes some new twists on old faithfuls as well as some exciting new additions that will no doubt become cherished favourites. more
Siguenos has been rolling around the streets of the Gold Coast dishing out plates of happiness in the form of tasty tacos from their mobile eatery for the past year. more
Bread that is fresh from the oven is undoubtedly one of life's simple pleasures. The smell, the crunch of the outer-shell, the steam that breaks through from the molten middle, it's an experience, and one that Lisa and Geoff Dance from Burleigh Baker are immensely passionate about. more
Forget almond, soy and zymol lactose-free milk, the latest coffee trend is to add a dash of coconut oil for a little added pick-me-up. more
The simple pleasure of cracking open a fresh loaf of bread and devouring a warm slice smeared with butter can only be heightened when that doughy creation was crafted by your very own hands. Parisian master baker Éric Kayser is no stranger to this feeling, and now he’s sharing his secrets with English-speaking bread fiends via The Larousse Book of Bread, which is available in English for the first time. Brought to you by the publishers of the Larousse culinary encyclopaedia, the tome serves up 80 recipes with variations and step-by-step photography. Whether you’re pining for a traditional cob, a speciality rye, an organic sourdough or perhaps even a sweet brioche, The Larousse Book of Bread has you covered. This recipe for fancy epi loaves is sure to impress both eyes and stomachs. more
The humble hemp seed is an underrated ingredient that can make a huge impact in the kitchen. The versatile substance is full of nutritional benefits that make it a perfect ingredient for many recipes. more
