High Life on The Yot
There’s something special about being out on the water and viewing the Gold Coast from a different perspective. Whether you take guests out or your partner and friends, The Yot Club gives you a glimpse of a luxurious boating lifestyle at a fraction of the cost. You can cruise amongst super yachts, jetskis and the […]
Chanoyu Japanese infused cafe
NOTE: In July 2023, Chanoyu moved to a new location in 56 Nerang St., Nerang. It’s the Matcha chocolate ganache tart that gives it away – a pretty little pie case filled with two shades of green chocolate filling… “Oh my! There’s real talent here,” we think. “I wonder who’s in the kitchen?” There’s something […]
A Tribute to High Tea Diversity
We can give credit to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, for coming up with the idea of high tea. Suffering hunger pains as she waited for her evening meal, Anna requested a tray of tea, cake and bread to be brought to her. Perhaps she had seen the working-class taking tea from high tables after […]
A Bit of Side Piece
Owner operators of the newly opened Side Piece Coffee in Varsity, Miles Gaebel, Dylan Jamsa and Lee King, had long histories in hospitality before joining their skills to open their own cafe overlooking Varsity. When we popped in for a visit in their first week, the trio was so full of enthusiasm for their new […]
Green Fields Builds our Future
Perched on a rooftop in Robina, Green Fields Bar + Restaurant is an atmospheric casual fine dining restaurant. Its beautiful décor, including handmade artisan tables and recycled telegraph pole flooring crafted by local artisans, speaks of the surrounding landscape that the restaurant overlooks. Open since August 2022, Green Fields has already gained several awards, including […]
Top Chefs Mentor our Food Future
The future of hospitality looked shining bright at a recent dinner at Beenleigh State High School with top chefs mentoring Hospitality students. The Taste of Italy Dinner highlighted an amazing program where, under the mentorship of top Gold Coast chefs Grant Parry (RACV Royal Pines Resort) and Dayan Hartill-Law (HOTA/Palette), Beenleigh SHS’s Years 11 & […]
Doko Demo V sunlit plant-based restaurant
It had been some years since I’d seen Chef Jared Peck, the Versace-trained chef and restaurateur. I certainly wasn’t expecting him to pop up in a vegetarian restaurant in Burleigh, but there you go! He’s not the first acclaimed chef to make the change to vegetarianism (now vegan) but, influenced by his Taiwanese partner Chiyun […]
Falafel is king
For the best falafel on the coast, look no further than Falafels. Their handmade falafel is the tastiest we have eaten in years. Crunchy on the outside, soft and textured inside, they’re ‘out of the ball park’ fabulous! Once you try one, you’ll be asking for more. So, what’s the secret? Well, let’s back up […]
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants, Gold Coast
The vegan dining scene has flourished during the past few years. Gone are the days when ordering a vegetarian or vegan meal drew the expectation of a plate of steamed vegetables or a green salad landing on your table. Nor is it just about tofu and tempeh. Now your dining preference may be vegan, lactose […]
A Taste of Tang
Specialising in fine Cantonese food dating back to the Tang Dynasty, the ‘Golden Age’ in China’s history, T’ang Court in The Langham Gold Coast brings a new international dimension to dining on the Gold Coast. While The Langham Gold Coast traces its history back to 1865, it is the first beachfront hotel to open on […]