Sandbar, standing strong 20 years on
If there was a dining ‘Hall of Fame’, then Jo-Anne and Greg Short would be among the first to be inducted. It’s twenty years since the couple opened the Broadwalk…
Marie Anita’s Cafe
Nov 2018: As if we needed a reason to visit... Marie Anita's has just launched their new summer menu. It is completely GF and sugar free using organics where possible,…
Kopitalk Coffee
It’s not every day that I’m personally served breakfast by a Masterchef, let alone one with a cult following. But today’s the day. It’s a warm spring Saturday, the sort…
Pinky’s Kitchen & Bar
There’s something jolly about Pinky’s; not just the name, but also the spacious, relaxed feel of the place. Owned by Brayden Condon, the venue that opened as an American diner…
Caffe Republic, Bundall
For the first time in several years, the crunch is on for eateries with almost as many restaurants closing as opening. In 2018, cafés and restaurants are facing stiff competition…
Le Café Gourmand
A display of brightly coloured chairs on the Cronulla corner of the highway in Mermaid Beach marks a little French café / restaurant! The bright attitude is obvious. “Here I…
Black Sheep Bistro
If there's an unsung hero of the northern dining scene, it's the Black Sheep Bistro. Located not far from the Oxenford turnoff, the Black Sheep is a local favourite, especially…
One Café
“Where have all the good chefs gone? Gone to cafés every one…” If we’re seeing an emerging theme in Gold Coast dining, it’s the rise and rise of café culture,…
The Milkman’s Daughter
We love pretty spaces and pretty food but, even more, food needs to taste great and be good for us. It’s the fuel we choose, after all. Sometimes these factors…
Sweet Crêpes from Brittany
Behind the red, blue and white awning in South Tweed is a humble little traditional café, 3 Sea Crêpèrie, run by Damien Pigot and his partner Sondrine (Sandy) Mendy. Damien…