Eat / Drink

A year after opening Fish House Steak & Grill, John Caruso learns that Todd and Kristine Young are proving a second restaurant doesn’t have to live in the shadow of the first. Fish House Steak & Grill sits on the Mooloolaba Spit, close enough to the

Want to know where your hard-earned dollars actually go when you dine out? Nicole May finds a beloved coastal trio that is staying true to locals. Barefoot mornings, post-surf coffee runs, and icy craft beers on tap are the real currency of life on the Sunshine

Nicole May shares the seasonal plates, Barossa pours and warm hospitality behind Harry’s exclusive wine lunch. At Harry’s on Buderim, the forest-fringed setting provides more than a backdrop; it sets the pace for a long, considered lunch where each course is given room to unfold. For

John Caruso meets someone who cooked for Gordon Ramsay and plated food for Elle Macpherson. Someone who walked away from all of it for weekends, and Wild Delicious is what came next. The CV reads like a chef’s fantasy. Michelin-starred kitchens across the world, stints in

Beyond ēthos and the gardens, Nicole May discovers curated celebration spaces for intimate experiences seasoned with purposeful, planet-loving connection. Alsahwa Estate is a destination shaped by intention – a place where thoughtful design, meaningful connection, and a deep respect for the land create an experience unlike

After three consecutive Brisbane titles, a Bangkok-born banquet on the Maroochy River has just been crowned the nation’s best. Jodie Cameron traces their journey. Did you know Australia boasts more Thai restaurants per capita outside of Thailand than any other nation? And, guess what? Siam Samrarn

A Sunshine Coast icon has reopened its doors, bringing good food, old-fashioned service and a treasure trove of curiosities back to the table. Deb Caruso discovers Daisy’s Place. There are restaurants, and then there are special places with history, charm and a great story. Just off

Eastern Culinary Collective’s flair for great food and immersive experiences were on show as part of the Sunshine Coast’s Curated Plate festival. Elizabeth Monthe got amongst the Ocean Street action. OPA! SMASHING SUPPER @ lyra greek The Greek gods were certainly smiling at Lyra with the crew