Nestled on a hilltop west of Kingscliff, Red Earth Brewery is aptly named in honour of the Tweed’s rich volcanic soil. In November 2019, the huge wooden doors of the repurposed packing shed swung open for the first time, letting in a stream of thirsty locals eager to try the selection of beer on offer...

Opening your own distillery must be the ultimate ‘boys’ own career’! Yet, it’s exactly what Brian and Helen Restall did. Not only is rum a passion for Brian, but so is renewable energy and sustainability. The former CEO of Cape Byron Power, a local Northern Rivers 100% renewable electricity generator located beside the Condon sugar...

Zarraffa’s Coffee has just launched their new $20 million national headquarters and bespoke café experience: Kiwanda Café. “It started with the idea of sharing our brand’s history with coffee with customers in a new way. That’s how the idea for Kiwanda Café was born,” says founder and director Kenton Campbell. Mr Campbell saw great possibilities...

It’s one of the Tweed’s great success stories that progressed from a dream of tropical island rum to a thriving industry in just a decade. For those who have been watching the exponential growth in the success of Husk Distillers, now they have opened their own cellar door, cocktail bar and café in Tumbulgum, North...

From its beginnings in 2008, Stone & Wood Brewery has been fiercely local. It’s a brewery that “didn’t just supply fresh beer to the locals, it was the meeting place and it could also be relied upon to support the wider community.” With its continued success, Stone & Wood have consolidated their operation into larger...

There’s something about distilleries that reminds me of the saying ‘The stolen apple tastes the sweetest.’ Maybe it’s the hangover of a prohibition upbringing, or the connotations of ‘hard liquor’. Whatever! Actually, the first liqueurs came about with herbal concoctions sweetened to make them more palatable; an easier way to swallow medicine. Founded in 1993...

Clear your weekend calendar! The Gold Coast’s most iconic location, The Tropic at Burleigh Pavilion, is giving us the perfect way to celebrate in style. From Saturday 6 July 2019, The Tropic is offering a Beachside Brunch: two hours of food and wine in one of the most prestigious beachfront locations in Australia. Perched high...

One of the most evident themes in hospitality today is the growing interest in the provenance of our food – where it comes from and how far it has travelled to reach us. We may not live ‘on the land’ but, as Australians, we still feel connected to it. Given the sense of solidarity with...

It seems that bakeries are moving in one of two directions: rustic homebaked goods or fine patisserie. Baked at Ancora gives us the best of both worlds: an artisan bakery producing rustic sourdough, fine patisserie and a select menu of brunch dishes with casual dining inside or out. All bases covered. Opened by the PLB...

With waterfront dining at a premium on the Gold Coast, it’s surprising that Quarterdeck Kitchen & Bar is still a secret haven, frequented mostly by locals, boaties and a number of stars and millionaires. Quarterdeck boasts one of our best locations, fronting the marina in the heart of the Gold Coast Marine Precinct. While its...