Uncle Su officially opened its doors to the public this week, offering a delicious blend of Cantonese style favourites with a selection of signature Beijing and Szechuan dishes. We interviewed Executive Chef Song Yao Su, after whom the restaurant is affectionately named. Chef Song, what are you best known for as a chef? I like...

To the sound of drums and cymbals and the flourish of Chinese dragons, The Star Gold Coast announced the opening of its new flagship Cantonese restaurant, Uncle Su. Uncle Su is located at the entryway to The Star’s impressive new tower, The Dawson Hotel, which will open later this year. With sumptuous décor and beautifully...

Two Yolks is Jem Jacinto’s ode to the quintessential American cheeseburger. With no expense spared, it’s about taking a humble, grab-and-go fast food item, the burger, and doing it right. Not just right, even. Making it excellent. Gem is an entrepreneur for the people. Having left his roots in Hawaii and LA where his food...

There’s a saying that a successful business is ‘all about the show’, so come to Cara Mia Pizzeria where you will meet the entertainment experts. Show business and restaurants may not seem like an obvious mix, but there are a few notable exceptions. The Gold Coast is blessed with a couple of excellent theatre/cabaret restaurants...

We have a lot to be thankful for in the natural environment of the Gold Coast. Not only do we have stunning white sandy beaches, great surf and glorious weather, but our outdoor lifestyle and sporting prowess attract people from around the globe to our shore. They, in turn, bring the world to us. Sabor...

One of the strategies employed by business is to locate your establishment as close as possible to the opposition. So, when Raijin opened right beside the esteemed Cafoo Izakaya, eyebrows may have been raised… that is until Raijin’s menu was revealed and media waves were filled with wonder and delight. Named after Raijin, one of...

When it comes to drinking a cup of tea, Nerada is the freshest tea that you can get. Moreover, it’s family-owned and Queensland’s own brew. We were privileged to attend a Zoom conference with Tony Poyner, Nerada’s Plantation Director and other members of the Nerada Tea family to learn more about their fabulous tea. For...

Patinya Kanasa and her partner, Ruttanaporn ‘Thor’ Somrit always dreamed of having a restaurant of their own. It was a vision they aimed for as they worked in other people’s restaurants. It was on the Gold Coast that they brought their dreams to life. The couple opened Yum Siam in August 2021 on the ground...