The Aussie flavours of Native Harvest Cafe
If you have something that is yours and only yours, something to be proud of that nobody else has, wouldn’t you celebrate it? We’re talking Australian botanicals, the flora of Australia that has been growing here for thousands of years. Native botanicals pique our taste buds with their intensity, unique flavours and freshness. They also […]
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 […]
J’s Brunchette in full bloom
J’s Brunchette opened in May 2024, a welcome addition to the Mermaid Beach dining scene. It brings us something very different: a garden café just a five-minute walk from the beach with the resident pastry chef being one of the owners. Owners Jasmine Chen, Chef Ming Yiu and business partner Lyn met through mutual friends, […]
Wu Kong’s journey to the West
It’s a first for us to walk into a restaurant themed around a 16th century Chinese novel where, surrounded by a monolithic cave of rock, the legendary character Wu Kong (also known as the Monkey King) fights battles and defeats his enemies on his journey to the west. With a move towards experiential and immersive […]
What’s new on Tamborine Mountain
Behind the gold of the Gold Coast’s glistening sands, there’s a mountain of green: Tamborine Mountain. Named Queensland’s Top Tourism Town for 2023 for its “…stunning natural attractions, world-class food and wine, exhilarating adventures, and genuine village-style hospitality into a holiday destination that’s full of surprises…”, the sun was shining on the mountaintop. Little did […]
See Yö for the best GF sourdough in town
Bread is a staple food, named ‘the staff of life’, with some type of bread included in the diet of almost every culture in the world. Imagine, then, if you could not eat bread or were limited to store-bought gluten-free products which contained many additives such as colour and stabiliser. Dining would not only be […]
The dancing flavours of Shiro Gelato
Shiro Gelato is like a tiny part of Japan dropped into a little shop in Nerang Street, Southport. Shiro is home to some of our favourite Japanese creations: the elastic texture of freshly made mochi, and the smooth, unmistakable flavours of matcha and black sesame gelato. Combined together, they form dessert heaven, Daifuku. Shiro is […]
Food builds community at Gathering.co
“Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.” – Michael Pollan There are few new cafes possessing assets as comprehensive as Gathering Co: a ready clientele, an ambient relaxing venue, both ‘green and blue space’ on […]
The Historic Rivermill, place of memories
One of the most naturally beautiful properties on the Gold Coast is the Historic Rivermill in Mt Nathan. Just 30 minutes from the centre of the Gold Coast, the 6.4-hectare property is made up of shaded, verdant lawns fringed on one side by a meandering river. Overlooking the river is a rustic restaurant and function […]
Tarte settles beside Currumbin Creek
Some of the best foodie news we’ve heard this year was that Chloe Watts had taken over the former Saltwater Restaurant on Currumbin Creek, one of the Gold Coast’s favourite locations. After a full renovation, the impressive Parisian-style pâtisserie opened on August 10. “This has been my dream spot for years,” says Chloe, the former […]