Rise Bakery opened in May 2022 in Sanctuary Cove, a boulangerie that brings a slice of French culture to the village through its classy French patisserie, bread and champagne. The work of French-born Chef Pâtissier Adrien Marcinowski with Chef Maxime Bournazel and Sandra Soufi (Front of House), the café was designed and built by Clui...

Like a breath of spring air in the heat of summer, Bistro Livi has breezed into town, telling us that change is in the air. Livi was February 2022’s gift to the land of plenty, the restaurant Murwillumbah didn’t know they needed, the place that many in the Northern Rivers had only dreamed of. Taking...

There’s lots to love about tiny towns, and right on our doorstep is one of the best: Marburg. Recognised as one of Queensland’s Top Tiny Tourism Towns in 2022, Marburg, halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba, is in many ways a microcosm of our history. Quintessentially Australian, its history tells a story of indigenous people who...

As we eagerly await the opening of The Langham Hotel, Gold Coast this month, we interview Craig Robertson, Executive Chef of The Langham, Gold Coast to find out more about the exceptional dining opportunities we can expect to enjoy. What are the hallmarks of a Langham experience? The Langham has a famous reputation for luxury...

When we step across the threshold of Aperitivo Café & Panini Bar, we fall in love. How could we not! With its warm yellow-tiled counter as fresh and vibrant as a field of sunflowers, Aperitivo radiates sunshine. It’s brunchtime and we’re surrounded by smiles and the lilt of Italian conversation. The whole vibe is cheery...

Whether you’re a on holidays on the Gold Coast or a local, a night out at KooKoo Teppanyaki and Lounge Bar is loads of fun. KooKoo Teppanyaki is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, a short walk from the Cavill Avenue light rail station.  Open to Surfers Paradise Boulevard, from the street you can...

The Gold Coast gained a touch of European style when Sofia’s Broadbeach opened on the ground floor of The Oasis late in 2020. Owner Henry Hunt brings us an all-day dining venue oozing the casual sophistication of coastal Italy yet accessible enough for a weekday lunch. Arms stretched wide in welcome, Sofia’s open-faced bar and...

One of our most beloved spots in the Northern Rivers region is Mavis’ Kitchen. Revisiting it, we are interested to see how its legacy is faring. Set in a beautiful Queenslander at the foot of Mt Warning, Mavis’ Kitchen was founded in 2007 by Peter Clarke and Charlie Ebell. Their original plan had been semi-retirement,...