Top Sydney restaurateur Tom Chidiac, the mastermind behind renowned southern haunts like The Naked Duck and Sir Chapel Brewery in The Tramsheds, has opened his newest dining concept right here on the Gold Coast – Lucky Luciano’s. The first stage of the new Italian eatery is now open at The Kitchens, with its second storey bar area, wine retail space and cheese room (that’s right) due to open by March. You’ll be greeted with a smile and a meaningful ‘bonjourno’ from Italian-born manager Joseph Parini and his team. Then, sit back and enjoy the theatrics of the open kitchen, watch the fire dance in the pizza oven, listen to the hiss of the espresso machine and savour the smell of the fresh-made Italian pastries – all while you tap your foot to some of Frank Sinatra’s best.