Behind the Plate – Good Food Gold Coast

Go Gelato, Summer is Coming!

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Post published:November 15, 2018
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As we move towards the end of spring, it’s time to greet summer with a smile. To us that means sunshine, beach, salads and gelato! We check out three gelato…

A Meal as Old as the Incas

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Post published:November 8, 2018
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We might find it difficult to name a food that dates back 3,000 years in our culture, however that’s not so for the owners of Fiery Deli. Arepas, the flat…

Hats aren’t only measure of success

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Post published:October 31, 2018
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Highly prized, dining awards are ‘the Oscars’ of food, often seen as a measure of restaurants’ success. For much of the world, The Michelin Guide is the pinnacle of success,…

The Fixed Price Lunch

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Post published:October 23, 2018
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On a recent holiday to Europe, we discovered the 'Prix Fixe' lunch. In Spain (and many other European countries) many people have their main meal at lunchtime and a far…

The Allotment’s Salsa Verde

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Post published:October 2, 2018
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If there was a British version of ‘The Castle’, it would be titled ‘The Allotment’. There’s a whole history to this word in post-war Britain: a plot of land that…

Everyman’s ‘Cup of Joe’

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Post published:September 25, 2018
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How do you like your coffee? September 29 is National Coffee Day; a time to celebrate our favourite caffeinated beverage and to raise awareness about sustainable coffee cultivation. Thought to…

Red Hot Cod’s BBQ Occy Recipe

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Post published:September 17, 2018
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Simon Scott lives and breathes the ocean. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Simon’s a keen surfer and fisherman. When he’s not out on the ocean, he’s in the…

Digital Dining Revolution

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Post published:September 11, 2018
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Life seems to be getting busier. It’s a common complaint from those around me: “If only I had more time!” Convenience is a major driving factor in food industry trends,…

Sweet Crêpes from Brittany

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Post published:September 3, 2018
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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…

Five ‘new-to-you’ cafés

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Post published:August 27, 2018
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With cafés and eateries popping up across the coast, it’s difficult to keep up with the openings. Here are some new and almost new cafés which you may have missed:…