video Food & Drink Food review: Green Fields Bar + Restaurant Green Fields Bar + Restaurant has a special on Wednesday lunch and dinner for 15% off the total bill for our guests over 50 years of age. Book via Open Table Marj Osborne August 2023
video Food & Drink Mentoring our Food Future The future of hospitality looked shining bright at a recent dinner at Beenleigh State High School. The Taste of Italy Dinner highlighted an amazing program where, under the mentorship of top Gold Coast chefs Grant Parry (RACV Royal Pines Resort) and... Marj Osborne June 2023
video Local Love 10 years of food moments on the Gold Coast Looking back at the Gold Coast’s food history, moments and places stand out like lightbulbs, heralding the pathways to change. If the 20-year-ago mark was defined by the introduction of specialty coffee and café culture (largely thanks to Simon... Marj Osborne April 2023
video Food & Drink Food review: Raijin Palm Beach 2/5th Ave Palm Beach Named after Raijin, one of the most feared and respected Japanese deities, the master of lightning and storm, the café Raijin was born in the Covid storm. Its owner, Fuji, who had trained as a chef in both Australia and Japan... Marj Osborne December 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Sabor Brasil Shop 2, 2243 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Ph: 07 5500 0000 Sabor Brasil, its name literally translated to ‘The Flavour of Brazil’, is a Brazilian bar and restaurant that opened at Nobby Beach in September 2021. Co-owner Brendo Willian... Marj Osborne December 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Uncle Su at The Star Gold Coast To the sound of drums and cymbals and the flourish of Chinese dragons, The Star Gold Coast announced the opening of its new flagship Cantonese restaurant, Uncle Su. Uncle Su is located at the entryway to The Star’s impressive new tower, The Dawson... Marj Osborne November 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Cara Mia Pizzeria 300 Marine Parade (Aqua Building), Labrador Ph: 07 5528 3326 There’s a saying that running a successful business is ‘all about the show’. Anthony Laffan, who recently opened Cara Mia Pizzeria with his wife Kasey, is an entertainment guru; an... Marj Osborne November 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Green Olive Italian 29 Peachey Rd, Ormeau Ph: 07 5546 7025 It’s not often that someone opens a restaurant as a tribute, but that’s exactly what Green Olive Italian is. Only a year after their restaurant Garlic Clove Indian opened during Covid, ex-Versace and Kokum... Marj Osborne October 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Olivia Italian Eatery The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre Ph: 0478 808 802 Olivia Italian is a little piece of Italy in the heart of Robina. Owner Sara Artoni’s father, Cesare, always had a dream of coming to Australia. Instead, it would become his daughter’s dream to... Marj Osborne October 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Seeds of Life The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Ph: 0456 402 467 When it comes to enjoying the good life, all things are not equal. Many people have dietary constraints that limit choices, meaning that joining in festivities and celebrations is often... Marj Osborne September 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Tap & Grind Café Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Marine Parade, Southport Ph: 07 5564 0770 When it comes to the criteria of what makes a great café, Tap & Grind Café ticks all the boxes. What’s more, it’s a gem in the heart of Australia Fair. Great... Marj Osborne September 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Tucker Casuarina 480 Casuarina Way, Casuarina A journey into the country to check out the Gold Coast’s food bowl and the Northern Rivers will not only provide you with fresh local produce to take home, but also fuel for the journey and inspiration. A stop at the... Marj Osborne July 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Surfers Pavilion 30/34 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5620 1012 Say ‘Pav’, think Pavilion. Surfers Pavilion, to be exact, the new hot spot in Surfers Paradise. Party goers and diners alike are jubilant that this iconic waterfront venue has been... Marj Osborne July 2021
video Food & Drink Food review: Som Tam Gai 2375 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Ph: 0434 034 627 If you have travelled through Asia, the eponymous Som Tam Gai (named after Green Papaya Salad with chicken) will bring back fond memories of Asian street food. During COVID, founder Dasche... Marj Osborne June 2021
