marj, Author at Good Food Gold Coast

Spring arrives in Palm Beach

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Post published:August 9, 2022
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A visit to Palm Beach Ave makes me feel as though spring has arrived. It’s fresh, breezy and beautiful. Palm Beach Ave is Daniel and Ruggie Ridgeway's tribute to Palm…

Food for palate and soul at Spice Central Kitchen & Bar

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Post published:August 8, 2022
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Good food is the ‘spice’ of life. More than physical nourishment alone, great food satiates both the palate and soul. Spice Central Kitchen & Bar on the ground floor of…

Kesari, the two colours of saffron

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Post published:August 1, 2022
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Like its namesake, the exotic saffron flower. Kesari has two colours: the violet hue of modern ‘soulfood’ for breakfast and lunch and the glow of saffron at night when its…

Finn Poke celebrates the goodness of life

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Post published:August 1, 2022
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If there’s something we never tire of, it’s freshness. The first dedicated poke bar to open in the south-east corner, Finn Poke, opened their second venue upstairs in Pacific Fair…

Santa Barbara Specialty Coffee, hot enough to toast!

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Post published:July 31, 2022
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“Great coffee, tasty toasties and pastries, and friendly vibes.” The latest hidden gem on the northern Gold Coast is Santa Barbara Specialty Coffee, the small café with lots of heart.…

Coast defines our cuisine

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Post published:July 28, 2022
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The Gold Coast, like many places, has long struggled to define its cuisine. There are few places that reflect our relaxed lifestyle, the abundance of produce we enjoy from coast…

Ciccio, my sweet

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Post published:July 26, 2022
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Don’t you love it when a tiny insignificant looking place turns out the best food? Runaway Bay has just scored an absolute pearler, with Ciccio’s Pizzeria opening on Lae Drive.…

More Than Just Potluck

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Post published:July 18, 2022
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A potluck meal to me brings back happy memories of a New Zealand childhood, church halls and double-tier sponge cakes brimming with strawberries, jam and cream. I loved those potlucks,…

No.35 on the road

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Post published:July 12, 2022
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When we’re looking for a place to eat, too often our thinking is defined by regional centres. Some of our most trusted gems, however, are located ‘on the journey’ rather…

What’s new for foodies in Ipswich

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Post published:July 4, 2022
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From heritage to adventure, from culture to country, there are lots of reasons to visit Ipswich. Ipswich is the starting point for many journeys, both around the city and to…