Persian food carries us away to far away lands. It speaks of flavoursome spices and exotic fruits, of saffron and pomegranate, slow-cooked meats and the softest bread. Today’s Persian cuisine traces its roots to ancient ingredients and recipes, enriched by flavours from around the world. Very few of us will have the opportunity to travel...

Nestled beside the lake in the middle of The Promenade at Robina Town Centre, Double Zero brings a little piece of Italy to the heart of Robina. From owner Sara Artoni’s welcoming smile to the traditional handmade Italian food emerging from her husband Gianluca’s kitchen, this is a dining experience made with passion. After all,...

Looking for a prime location overlooking the beach this summer with modern Italian food, cocktails and freely flowing prosecco, all served with Italian style? Escape to Tommy’s Italian. While it’s only a short drive for us to visit Tommy’s, it has been a much longer journey for Tommy to land on our shores. For Tom...

There is no cuisine finer than Japanese. It’s a well-recognized art form in sourcing, preparing, plating and presenting fine food with additional kudos due for its health benefits. Fortunately, though we can’t travel to Japan at present, we can take a short drive and find ourselves in the back streets of Tokyo where Chef Koki,...

Uncle Su officially opened its doors to the public this week, offering a delicious blend of Cantonese style favourites with a selection of signature Beijing and Szechuan dishes. We interviewed Executive Chef Song Yao Su, after whom the restaurant is affectionately named. Chef Song, what are you best known for as a chef? I like...

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...

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...

Say ‘Pav’, think Pavilion. Surfers Pavilion, to be exact, the new hot spot in Surfers Paradise. Party goers and diners alike are jubilant that this iconic waterfront venue has been brought back to sparkling new life. Located on Ferny Avenue with uninterrupted waterfront views, the site of the former Helm Bar has been transformed into...

In the past ten years or so, Australian cuisine has embraced Asian flavours and endeavoured to make them our own. Lots of recent new restaurant openings boast Asian-inspired dishes, each one with their own palate of flavours, none more unique than Ally Chow. Inspired by the depth and breadth of Asian cuisine, Ally Chow’s owner-chef...

The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa has always been the timeless ‘grande dame’ of Gold Coast hotels. Following her $35 million rejuvenation in 2020, she is the first Australian hotel to enter an exclusive club, the Marriott International’s flagship JW Marriott brand. Complete with a new name, the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort &...