Tag: Food news
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The recap: the best new Gold Coast restaurants, bars and cafes that opened in October
Velvet Cafe & Lounge, Miami: Miami’s new Velvet Cafe & Lounge proves breakfast can be just as luxurious as dinner. Owner Stefany Rincon, alongside developer John Potter, has created a space of moody maroon tones, golden light and lush velvet booths, where table service is back on the menu. Expect refined plates like Spanish tortilla…
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Ovolo The Valley unveils its luxe new Mediterranean-inspired escape, Above Rooftop
Rooftop spaces don’t just magically appear – at least, not typically. Ovolo The Valley’s new sky-high venue, Above Rooftop, is one of those rare exceptions. The hotel’s crown-jewel addition, which officially opened to the public on Friday October 17, is a venue that no one expected. When the Ovolo team closed its long-running ground-floor restaurant,…
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From Tokyo to the Gold Coast – Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe makes its Queensland debut
Following the success of its Melbourne flagship, this is Queensland’s first Sanrio cafe – and it’s every bit as delightful as you’d imagine. Step inside and you’ll find a world where matcha lattes meet kawaii magic, complete with heart-topped coffees, strawberry-scented air and enough pink to make Barbie blush. There are three themed zones to…
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 531 October 28
Dopo Eatery A long-running culinary institution is receiving an exciting refresh, with Tognini’s DeliCafe undergoing a metamorphosis after many years of operation. The Milton mainstay will be officially reborn next week as Dopo Eatery, a cafe concept the Tognini’s team describes as a “welcoming space for everyday pauses”. Dopo, which means ‘after’ in Italian, is…
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Rise and dine – PALMA to bring breezy all-day vibes to South City Square
Over the past few years, Talisman Group has ticked off a lot of boxes. It made a sensational first impression with its retro-tinged Italian-inspired restaurant Sasso, followed quickly by sleekly chic vino spot South City Wine. More recently, the group expanded to Melbourne, giving the city Talisman’s punchy take on Peruvian-Chinese cuisine (otherwise known as…
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The Dish: Brisbane food news you might have missed this week
Sunday Dumplings at Supernormal Brisbane Sundays at Supernormal are getting a little steamier. The restaurant’s kitchen is rolling out an all-new line-up of dumplings, snacks and a few off-menu surprises inspired by the flavours of Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Northern China. Expect the likes of Moreton Bay Bug toast, golden potstickers with crisp edges, pillowy BBQ…
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Sandwiches, scrolls and Seoul-inspired flavours – Janus Deli comes to Slacks Creek
Those unfamiliar with Roman mythology might find Janus (the Roman god of beginnings and endings, transitions and passages) an odd choice to name a sandwich joint, but dig a little deeper into the background of this Gold Coast deli and things quickly start to make more sense. You see, Janus Deli began from an ending.…
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A friendly farewell – Dan Arnold sells stake in La Cache à Vín to Romain Maunier
There are some changes afoot at one of Brisbane’s most beloved French restaurants, La Cache à Vín. Dan Arnold, of Restaurant Dan Arnold fame, has sold his 50-percent share of the restaurant to business partner Romain Maunier, who – alongside his wife Kat – has expanded his portfolio to include both La Cache and Little…
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Meet Freya – Milton’s new cafe serving bagels, coffee and good vibes
Milton’s Railway Terrace is a microcosm of Brisbane’s greater dining scene. You’ve got a bit of everything, from craft-beer bars and Vietnamese street eats, flavour-packed Indian cuisine and top-flight specialty coffee. You might think all bases are covered, but there’s always room for more. Freya, a brand-new coffee spot now open at the base of…
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Meltemi Mediterrania brings a taste of the Aegean to the heart of Broadbeach
Named after the warm summer winds that sweep across the Aegean, Meltemi Mediterrania invites diners to embark on a journey through the regions that border the glittering sea – from Spain and Sardinia to Morocco, Lebanon and Turkey, while paying homage to Dino’s own family roots on the Greek island of Kastellorizo. “We want people…