A Meal as Old as the Incas

We might find it difficult to name a food that dates back 3,000 years in our culture, however that’s not so for the owners of Fiery Deli. Arepas, the flat round pockets of maize meal that form a core menu item in the Venezuelan-born Perez family’s Robina restaurant, date back to the first use of […]

Red Hot Cod’s BBQ Occy Recipe

Simon Scott lives and breathes the ocean. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Simon’s a keen surfer and fisherman. When he’s not out on the ocean, he’s in the kitchen cooking the catch. So, it’s understandable that when he and his wife Buffie opened a seafood shop in Burleigh it would be within sight […]

A Sweet Plate of Tapas

With the village-like hub of Chirn Park a rising star in Gold Coast dining, Tonic on Chirn is a tried and true local hero, an establishment where we can recommend food, drink, ambience and service as being equally important and on point. Owners Colleen and Shaun Measday have embraced the venue’s heritage, building its sophistication […]

A Food Journey to Cambodia

Cambodian-born Bernie (Bunnath) and his wife Ivy are the owners of the Gold Coast’s only Cambodian restaurant, Bunnath Kitchen, where they serve traditional Khmer dishes, modernised just a little for the Australian palate. The distinctly exotic flavours and aroma of lemongrass, turmeric and other herbs hand-pounded into a paste known as ‘kreoung’ distinguishes Khmer dishes […]

The Inky Squid’s Tempura Oysters

Beached on the Terranora mountaintop lies The Inky Squid Fish & Chippery, carrying all things salty and umami, caught from the ocean just within sight. Owned by chef Ben Jones (ex-Gwinganna and Taverna) and his partner Jessica Price, the shop has the dual role of selling freshly prepared seafood-based meals as well as fresh seafood […]

Chowder is perfect winter fare

Seafood is one of our favourite foods. As we move into cooler weather, we crave heartier dishes such as soups, stews and braises. Seafood chowder is comfort food in a bowl. The earliest versions of chowder date back to 16th century France. In fishing villages along the coast, families would prepare cauldrons of soup as […]

Going Greek

As a nation of immigrants, all Australians have added to our melting pot of cultures. Eating together and sharing the diversity of food cultures, we take a step towards understanding each other. Forty years after coming to Australia, Thea, with her daughter Cleo, bridged old and new cultures as they launched their business, Mumma’s Greek […]

Hop onto the Mexican Wave

There’s a reason why Mexican food is popular on the Gold Coast. In keeping with our outdoor lifestyle, the best Mexican food is bursting with colour and flavour, showing off our regional produce at its best. Nestled in between Fins and Bombay Cricketers Club in Salt Village, La Barrita opened late in 2017, slipping quietly […]

Vegetables are the new Meat

Meat has played a large part in the traditional Australian diet. While many of our meals have moved away from ‘meat and three veg’ on a plate to include stir fries, curries and other one-dish meals, meat still plays a prominent role in the Aussie diet. A recent study by CSIRO found that four out […]

Happy St Patrick’s Day

There’s a wee bit of the Irish in many of us; at least I know there is in me. For the rest of us, many people love to party and, let’s face it, St Patrick’s Day is one big party! Saturday 17 March, St. Patrick’s Day, is a cultural and religious feast day to celebrate […]