Pat Jiranuchaiwattana : The Passion Behind the Plate
“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” – Brene Brown The Gold Coast continues its fascination with Modern Asian food, especially inventive fusion dishes that are robust in both flavour and colour. ‘Elevated Thai cuisine’ has been a newcomer on the dining scene during the last couple of years, with Nahm Talay Thai, […]
Be my Valyn Thai
In its first year of operation, Valyn Thai has already been voted by Gold Coast locals as our best Thai restaurant. But while Valyn may be new to us, its heritage is not. Experienced owners Pattaree (Pat) Jiranuchaiwattana and Vitchaya (Alex) Hasitawet are not newcomers to the Gold Coast dining scene. After moving to the […]
Dipcro, a classic reinvention
While café culture is a strong point in the Gold Coast’s culinary scene, a completely new concept store is a breath of fresh air. All it took was one Le Cordon Bleu chef with a penchant for detail and her business-oriented partner working together for months to perfect their product. Not so simple! Finally, they […]
Dining With a View
With sparkling waterways, crystal white beaches and fringing mountains, the Gold Coast boasts magnificent views. Until recently, however, most ‘dining with a view’ took place at surf clubs overlooking our surf beaches decked out in red and yellow flags and lifesavers on patrol. Historically, several locations have shown off the splendour of the Gold Coast, […]
Hentley Farm to Coast Dinner
Farm came to Coast when the Hentley Farm Wine Dinner was held recently at Coast Beach Bar and Kitchen. Coast Beach Bar and Kitchen enjoys an elevated position overlooking the beach on the first floor of the Meriton Surfers Paradise. With prime position and a fine casual setting, Coast is acclaimed for its excellent modern […]
Horizon Sky Dining
The Gold Coast has a few iconic dining sites, the revolving restaurant at the top of Crowne Plaza being one. With a change of ownership in December 2022, the Oscars Group has undertaken a major refurbishment of the hotel. Included in the renovation is the restaurant site atop their tower, formerly occupied by Four Winds […]
Persian delights at Baba Joon
The Middle Eastern food at Baba Joon Persian Grill, Surfers Paradise, brings us a taste of the exotic. Its authentic Persian food is a sheer delight, a colourful feast for all the senses, its menu very accessible in price and suitable for differing groups of people. Food brings cultures together. It’s one of the main […]
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants, Gold Coast
The vegan dining scene has flourished during the past few years. Gone are the days when ordering a vegetarian or vegan meal drew the expectation of a plate of steamed vegetables or a green salad landing on your table. Nor is it just about tofu and tempeh. Now your dining preference may be vegan, lactose […]
A Taste of Tang
Specialising in fine Cantonese food dating back to the Tang Dynasty, the ‘Golden Age’ in China’s history, T’ang Court in The Langham Gold Coast brings a new international dimension to dining on the Gold Coast. While The Langham Gold Coast traces its history back to 1865, it is the first beachfront hotel to open on […]
A Feast of Seafood
With 52 kilometres of coastline and 860 km of sparkling waterways, the Gold Coast has access to an abundance of fresh seafood. Seafood forms an integral part of our dining culture. From Sunday night fish and chips to freshly cooked prawns straight off the trawlers, we can enjoy a casual meal of seafood at home […]