Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid is a haven for the Mermaid Beach ‘coastal community with a village feel’. It’s a home away from home for many, a place to hang out with friends, and a venue with the vibes they love. “This venue has been created with one clear vision,” Little Mermaid’s website states, “to foster friendships, generate […]

‘Bao nao’ at Little Red Dumpling

‘Sip beer, consume dumpling’ the logo to Little Red Dumpling says. So, how could we resist an invitation to try out the latest dumpling house in town! Broadbeach is the second Little Red Dumpling to open on the Gold Coast, the first being in Coomera. They’re part of a 13-strong franchise founded about eight years […]

Hazel Espresso, the fusion of cultures

Hazel Nguyen’s eponymous café, Hazel Espresso, is a place of passion. Named after Hazel by her partner and co-owner, Long Tran, Hazel Espresso is dedicated to a fusion of cultures, flavours and colours. In fact, that’s exactly what gets our attention. Having left their jobs as hospitality managers in Melbourne, Hazel and Long have opened […]

Tamborine treat at Picnic Real Food Bar

There were waves of anticipation among foodies when Brenda Fawdon and Sonja Drexler embarked on their latest project, North Stores. The venue comprises three buildings, an environmentally sustainable and architecturally designed food, art and nature hub in Main Street, North Tamborine. After three years of planning and development, North Stores finally opened in 2021. It […]

Seeking the Gold Coast Palette

The new HOTA Gallery at the Gold Coast’s cultural precinct, Home of the Arts, opened in May 2021, including two new dining venues, Palette and The Exhibitionist Bar. Palette, on the ground floor, is a fine dining restaurant featuring Australian cuisine, especially fresh, high-quality seasonal produce from within the ‘100-mile table’. Complementing the gallery, the […]

Uncle Su opens in The Star’s new tower

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 Dorsett, which will open later this year. With sumptuous décor and beautifully appointed […]

Two Yolks is one good egg

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 […]

Cafe Bar Dokidoki, Palm Beach

NOTE: This cafe changed owners and name late in 2022. It is now called Cafe Bar Dokidoki. We are assured that its menu remains unchanged. …… 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, […]

Café Catalina

If there’s an eatery with a top location, this is it: Café Catalina, an eatery offering fine casual dining with superb water views across the Broadwater to SeaWorld. Situated adjacent to the expanded Broadwater Parklands leisure area, the Rockpools play and picnic area and the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Café Catalina is well worth seeking […]

Seek out the Seeds of Life, Robina

When it comes to enjoying the good life, all things are not equal. Many people have dietary constraints that limit choices, meaning that joining in festivities and celebrations is often difficult. The founders of Australia’s first organic grain-free bakery, Seeds of Life, addressed that need last year with the launch of the Rainbow Bar servery […]