Discover Currumbin’s hidden Mexican gem Pop Taco
22 Jan 2015Hidden amongst office spaces and warehouses at the end of a carpark, Pop Taco is preparing beautifully authentic Mexican nosh that promises to please. more
Pre-surf pick-me-ups from The Bean Life in Palm Beach
22 Jan 2015The Board Life on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Palm Beach Avenue has become a one-stop shop for surfers following the opening of a cafe called The Bean Life. more
A new summer menu for Cavalier Bar and Supper
22 Jan 2015Upmarket Burleigh Heads eatery, Cavalier Bar and Supper, has unveiled a new, lighter Italian and Mediterranean menu inspired by summer flavours. more
Take your baking to the next level with The Grainge Jams
22 Jan 2015Slather your scones with fresh raspberry jam that is handmade right here on the Gold Coast. The Grainge Jams are so good they were awarded gold at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. more
Get your fix at Silipo Coffee
22 Jan 2015Roasting up rainforest alliance and organic beans from farms around the world, boutique coffee house, Silipo Coffee, could be the crew behind your favourite brew. more
Get your green juice fix without a juicer
22 Jan 2015First we brought you raw berry and chocolate torte, then we treated you to a fresh serve of Pacific oyster cebiche, and now – to continue our summer cooking bonanza – we present a deliciously refreshing green juice. Filled to the brim with nourishing vegetables, this green dream can be downed on a hot summer's day, without the need for an expensive juicer. We tracked down this gem of a recipe in organic bakery owner and health-food blogger Jessica Nadel’s new cookbook, Greens 24/7, which is bursting with more than 100 wholesome recipes such as cinnamon zucchini waffles, pesto polenta chips and chocolate avocado popsicles. more
The Grocer: Paradise Pears
22 Jan 2015The summer season means summer fruit, and it doesn’t get much better than a juicy pear. Try the smaller yet sweeter variety, the paradise pear, when looking for a healthy snack. more
Bar Chico brings unique fusion to Main Beach
15 Jan 2015Bar Chico is the latest Main Beach restaurant to open its doors and is the second offering from restaurateurs Daran and Leesa Glasgow, owners of local favourite Chill on Tedder. more
Eat well at Marie Anita’s gluten-free health cafe
15 Jan 2015Marie Anita’s gluten-free health cafe offers a solely gluten-free and sugar-free menu designed to provide dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw alternatives. more
Froth Coffee Co. brings milk bar vibes to Currumbin
15 Jan 2015Hidden amongst Currumbin’s industrial corridor, Froth Coffee Co. is serving perfectly brewed coffees seven days a week. more
Cucina Vivo brings Italian fare to Jupiters Hotel & Casino
15 Jan 2015Hot on the heels of the newly opened Kiyomi Japanese restaurant, Jupiters Hotel & Casino has unveiled a brand new Italian restaurant located on level four. more
JR’s Smokehouse Barbecue brings southern-style food to the Gold Coast
15 Jan 2015JR’s Smokehouse Barbecue is bringing all-American southern-style cooking the way it’s done in Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and the Carolinas to the Gold Coast. more
BurgerFuel has landed on the Gold Coast
15 Jan 2015New Zealand-born burger franchise, BurgerFuel, has taken over the space left by Ashy’s Clean Eating Kitchen and the Souvlaki Hut on the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. more
Plate up Pacific oyster cebiche with melon salsa this summer
15 Jan 2015Mexican cuisine isn’t all about burritos. From coral trout pozoles to watermelon margaritas and chocolate, cherry and chilli tarts, the nation’s wealth of dishes boasts a complexity of flavours, colours and spices that are often ignored in our Tex Mex adaptations. In chef Paul Wilson's new cookbook, Cantina, one of the world’s leading experts in Latin-American cuisine takes home-cooks on a culinary journey through the country’s distinct regional recipes. Continuing on from our summer-inspired recipe last week, we've nabbed Paul's epic recipe for a delicious Pacific oyster cebiche with melon salsa. more
The Grocer: Doughnut Peach
15 Jan 2015Stone fruit lovers and fans of the humble peach should check out its firmer, sweeter and flatter relative, the doughnut peach for a bit of summer variety. more
Organic produce and bulk foods at Down 2 Earth Organics Palm Beach
15 Jan 2015Locally owned organic store Down 2 Earth Organics on the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach stocks a wide range of fresh produce, bulk foods and grocery items. more
Tom Uglys fires up in Burleigh Heads
08 Jan 2015Housed in the old From Earth and Water restaurant in Burleigh Heads, Tom Uglys wood-fired pizza restaurant is taking the humble Italian classic and turning it into a handmade labour of love and happiness. more
Bin 72 delights diners in Coolangatta
08 Jan 2015Hailed the smarter, older brother of Bin 12 in Burleigh Heads, Bin 72 at The Strand in Coolangatta is delighting diners with quality tapas overlooking the beach. more
A taste of New York at Tribeca NYC on Chevron
08 Jan 2015Tribeca NYC is the latest culinary offering for Chevron Island. The New York-inspired eatery opened Boxing Day and has quickly become a hotspot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. more
Viet Baguettes opens in Surfers Paradise
08 Jan 2015Viet Baguettes is the first of many exciting new tenants that has opened in Chevron Lane as part of its refurbishment that will see a little taste of Melbourne come to life in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. more