Food & Wine
Aromatic and full of flavour, Thai cuisine is undoubtedly the ultimate crowd pleaser. Whether you’re in the mood for a cheeky takeaway massaman curry and spring rolls from the neighbourhood noshery or something a little more elevated for a dine-in experience, Isle of Capri’s brand-new Valyn Thai Restaurant & Bar has you covered with excellent eats, fanciful sips and impeccable vibes. Here’s everything you need to know about the newcomer …
Food & Wine
As we edge ever closer to the weekend, a peculiar thing happens. Phones start to buzz with the possibility of plans in their infancy and we begin to daydream about sipping delightfully chilled beverages.
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For a restaurant to get a five-star review, everything has to be spot-on in the eyes of the diner. Every single detail, from the fare to the service, the drinks and even the overall vibe must be impeccable. When a restaurant boasts 212 of them, with nothing less than five stars, well, that’s something very special indeed. Nestled next door to Apres Surf along the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, Masu Izakaya is undoubtedly the suburb’s best-kept secret. Here’s everything you need to know …
The humble croissant has experienced a glow-up in recent years. Once a bagged supermarket snack (in Australia, anyway), croissants have become labour-intensive edible works of art, with each one taking upwards of three days to create. Rich, buttery and perfectly flaky, it’s no wonder why pastry lovers have embraced the new breed of baked goods with open arms. The latest offering to fuel the city’s burgeoning croissant culture is Chevron Island’s Dipcro Pastry. Here’s everything you need to know …
Thirteen years is a long time in any industry, but in one as fickle as hospitality, it’s almost unheard of. Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar has been a stalwart on the corner of Gold Coast Highway and Bondi Avenue since opening its now-iconic timber doors in 2010. Now, thirteen years later, the Ridgeways have debuted Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar’s long-awaited renovation. Take a peek inside …
When La Bella Cellar first opened in 2020, nabbing a seat was quite the challenge – the tiny 26-seater was booked to capacity almost nightly. For the last little while, however, La Bella Cellar’s beautiful timber door remained closed, providing nothing more than a pretty backdrop for photos as people passed by.
