Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
One of Easter’s celebration days, Shrove Tuesday, celebrated this year on 5 March, has unusual beginnings. Also known as Pancake Day, it began as a way to use up the…
Watermelon and Prawn salad with Thai dressing
The warmer weather of summertime calls for fresh, bright dishes. Moving away from winter's comfort food, we long to stay hydrated, to feel energised though lighter eating.. It's not uncommon…
A taste of Italy on the Gold Coast
Hailing from Cesena in Northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Andrea and Simona Riva, owners of the newly-opened Osteria Del Mare, come from a region of Italy that produces the best parmesan,…
Hot Shott’s Sweetcorn fritters with smashed avocado and eggs
Gold Coast café culture has done well from the downward shift in fine dining culture. Hot Shott is no exception, with owners Chef Kellie Rolfe and barista Jenna Finch leaving…
Clifford’s Salt & Pepper Squid
Named after world class rower Thomas Clifford, Clifford’s Grill & Lounge in the newly launched voco Gold Coast (formerly the Watermark Hotel), is a classy open grill restaurant and upmarket…
Char Kway Teow, the fishermen’s meal
There are many stories behind each plate of food, from the dish's origins to the story of the chef who's preparing it for our table. Char Kway Teow, literally meaning…