Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Videre Restaurant

One of the finest chefs on the Gold Coast Glen Bacon put on a stunning dinner for the Chaine des Rotisseurs in Videre Restaurant at the Royal Pines Resort recently.

Held in the refurbished 21st floor Videre with its sweeping Gold Coast backdrop the dinner began with NV veuve d’ Argent, Blanc de Blanc and canapés which included steamed prawns on lemongrass with a lime leaf sauce and tuna lollipops with sesame and soy.

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

CAPRI on VIA ROMA


On the Isle of Capri what used to be a bunch of scattered shops and businesses is being transformed into a stunning market complex with a gourmet food theme.

15 Via Roma Street, Surfers Paradise QLD 
Phone: (07) 5538 7228
www.caprionviaroma.com.au




The award winning Mayfield chocolates has set up shop alongside an exotic florist and is surrounded by a plethora of up - market culinary delights.

Mayfield Chocolates
Here you can find healthy yogurt, top quality fruit, bread, a bottle shop, a fish emporium, butcher, super market and of course a coffee shop

Yogurt
Via Roma


Via Roma
In the throes of construction a dining and lounge bar overlooking the water and, facing the street, a modern architecturally designed restaurant



The restaurant is the brain child of internationally award – winning Chef Luke Turner, who also owns Providore, the popular eatery and delicatessen, at Marina Mirage.

Luke puts his own twist on modern Australian dishes, has an excellent wine list and a very attentive wait staff. There is a continental touch with an attached pizzeria. Bar food is available for a light but delicious snack.


Rib Eye Fillet
The Green Stone rib eye beef is excellent as is the duck confit, all of the dishes enjoying Luke’s masterful touch.

OLLI & LUCA
INFO@OLLIANDLUCA.COM.AU

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Man Mohan's - INDIAN RESTAURANT

WHILE there is no shortage of good Indian restaurants on the Gold Coast, Man Mohan’s Indian Hut ranks high on the list of places at which to enjoy the exotic flavours of the sub-continent.

From the little teasers such as vegetable pakoras, garlic marinated prawns and seekh kebab to the numerous curries and various vegetable dishes, all are beautifully presented and delicious.

This is Indian cuisine at its tastiest
Man a true culinary artist whose cooking reflects his northern background and influences through dishes which are attractively presented, wholesome and particularly delicious.


There are numerous naan bread combinations including garlic, garlic and cheese and a favourite Kashmiri naan filled with fruit and nuts, a most pleasant and exotic variation.



The curries are what diners expect to find in an Indian establishment and they do not disappoint, from the very spicy vindaloo from Goa to the milder offerings such as the house specialty mughlai in which chicken or prawns are cooked in a creamy sauce with tomatoes, onions, capsicums, coriander and garlic.



Unique spices and a touch of cream help define the ‘must try’ shahi, a mild but interesting curry.

There are many fine offerings to be found from the tandoor including mouth-watering lamb chops, chicken tikka and succulent king prawns.

There is more, much more, all of the dishes most enjoyable and the indoor - outdoor setting is very relaxing.




Shop 3/221, Christine Ave

Burleigh WatersQLD4220

Phone: 07 5576 7255

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Exotica Indian Restaurant



Find EXOTICA and you have uncovered a true Indian gem, strangely hidden just off the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach.



A romantic indoor outdoor setting overlooking Mermaid Beach park, the restaurant opens right up when the weather is fine.

Offering North Indian cuisine EXOTICA presents a range of delicious entrees, many from the tandoor oven, a large variety of curries and accompaniments, along with vegetarian dishes.




This modern well appointed restaurant provides excellent service, a good wine list and is well worth a visit.

  • Gajemdra Painuly. Owner / chef‏
  • Tej Kapadia. Owner‏


Located at:
2/2519 Gold Coast Highway
Mermaid Beach
(07) 5679 8155
Licensed   BYO wine only

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Carmody's







Restaurant manager Socky Soares puts together the events which are always sold out well in advance.


The most recent featured Heggies wines from the Barossa with winemaker Sam Wigan presenting several styles and Chef Nathan Hay and his team providing complementary dishes.



The wine dinner maintained its usual high standard with great dishes perfectly matched to excellent wines.

The evening began in the lounge bar with canapés and a Rose bubbly by Jansz.

Three of the wines featured included a 2013 Heggies Riesling which showed great complexity and went well with a smoked trout entrée.

A 2011 Heggies Chardonnay stood up extremely well to a delicious offering of pork jowl with umeboshi, seared scallop, celeriac and green apple.


An exceptional 2010 Heggies Merlot was perfect with juniper spiced venison, braised red cabbage, vino cotto and buttermilk puree.

The dinner was rounded off with a 2011 Botrytis Riesling the lime juice flavours  adding to the enjoyment of an elderberry panna cotta with macerated berries, rose jelly and pistachio floss.

The dinner was another example of the fine quality always found at Carmody’s so ably run by maitre d’ Socky Soares and his team.



Carmodys 
@ Southport Sharks
Musgrave Ave (cnr Olsen Ave)
Southport
5532 1155





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Thursday, 14 November 2013



If you’ve ever wondered about Bali , step inside Palm Beach restaurant Masakan

Owner Doris Jaa has created a little slice of the Indonesian Island so loved by Australian travelers and many Europeans.

The tastes and aromas of Bali permeate the restaurant which is decorated in true Balinese style complete with bamboo poles and thatched roofs.






Lose yourself in one of the candle lit private booths and imagine distant shores


  • In the West beef rendang is perhaps the best known of the many Indonesian dishes while the satay sticks of beef or chicken with peanut dipping sauce are among the most popular.
  • An extensive menu takes diners along the culinary highway offering soups, satays, noodles, a range of meat dishes, sea foods and curries while vegetarian meals feature well.
  • For starters there are soups such as the authentic Javanese Soto Ayam with shredded chicken and lightly steamed vegetables.  
  • Kanape, a Dutch Indonesian pancake filled with diced chicken and vegetables served with homemade peanut sauce is well worth a try as is Otak Otak the spicy fish cakes.
  • A hawker dish such as Taogeh Goreng:  fresh, crunchy bean sprouts lightly sautéed in chilli soya bean paste and fresh herbs is something different to try.
  • Gulei Kambing is a curry which originated in Jakarta: tender lean lamb fillets simmered with 20 different spices, simply delicious. The coconut rice is a house specialty and of course, as in Bali, noodle dishes are always popular.




There is more, much more to be enjoyed in this delightful corner of Balinese Culture

Gluten Free Menu
Masakan Indonesia caters for Gluten Free meals.
For those that suffer from Coeliac's disease or are gluten intolerant, come to Masakan Indonesia for a gluten free dining experience.

Enquiries & bookings

 Phone: (07) 5576 4699
www.masakanindonesia.com.au
Corner 19th Avenue & Gold Coast Highway
Palm Beach, QLD 4221


Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa (Andrew Fraser)


As far as the Restaurant and Caterers 
are 
concerned the
"Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa"
boasts Queensland’s best chef.


Andrew Fraser won the accolade at a recent RCA awards function in Brisbane.


Andrew, as executive chef, oversees the hotel’s vast food operations including restaurants, banquets, functions and room service.

Dining at the Marriott is always a treat whether at Citrique for breakfast, lunch or dinner, at Beihana’s Teppanyaki or the relaxing lounge bars.


The seafood buffet at Citrique is second to none.

Congratulations Andrew and the Marriott Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa


158 Ferny Avenue · Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217 Australia

Phone: 07 5592 9800