Little Kampung Malaya, Bundall
Kampung Malay (the forerunner of what is now Little Kampung Malaya) was founded by Jason Tan and partner Kate Ferber They used a tried and true principle of many of Australia’s migrant population: the menus in their restaurant carried a menu of food from their country of origin (in Jason’s case, Chinese/Malay food) usually adapted […]
Cycho’s Buffalo Wings
I have a secret messy delight. It’s a passion that I harbour with love, indulged in only now and again. But I love it. Wings. Buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce, to be exact. So, when I hear that Cycho’s has opened a permanent restaurant, I’m delighted, as well as intrigued. We love Cycho’s wings, […]
Haig St Cafe
Position, position, position. Often touted as the key to investing, these are not the only three precepts of real estate. Another is to gain a location as close as possible to your opposition. Emma Collingwood did better than that. She took over the lease. Having owned Kirramisu as a family business since 2007 and established […]
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 […]
Dayan Hartill-Law, a Renaissance Man
HOTA Gallery’s Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law is, in many ways, a Renaissance man. Chef, culinary artist, mentor and advocate, his artistic flair and food philosophy are a huge influence on the developing culinary identity of the Gold Coast. When the HOTA Gallery opened in May 2021, Hartill-Law was appointed as Executive Chef of the precinct, […]
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 […]
Limlay’s elevated Thai street food
Thai culture has landed on our shores with the opening of Limlay, an impressive 100-seat restaurant. Situated on the Gold Coast Highway in the centre of Burleigh Heads, Limlay is a gorgeous addition to the southern dining scene and to Thai culinary offerings on the Gold Coast. Brought to us by the Nahm Group’s Pat […]
A Korean Journey at Atto
Considering that Australia is part of the Asia-Pacific region, it’s surprising that it has taken as long as it has for Korean cuisine to have its time in the sun. Personally, I have to admit that I’m a K-novice, my experience limited to bibimbap and barbecue. But here we are falling in love with K-chicken, […]
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 […]