Borough Barista has great reviews from locals on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately though we arrived Christmas Eve just as they were closing up, earlier than usual for the holiday. We had time for a cup of Campos coffee but didn’t get to samp…
Month: January 2012
Macadamias, Gold Coast, Australia
One of the few foods native to Australia, the macadamia has to be one of the tastiest nuts around. Expensive if you buy them from the store, but quite reasonable if you purchase a bag from the roadside. Keep your eye out for signs while driving the back roads on […]
Witches Falls Winery, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast
Witches Falls is the only working winery on Mt. Tamborine and has been named by a number of wine critics as the best on the mountaintop. Besides the obvious reason to visit (Aussie wine), the scenery is juicy green and stunning. Beautiful garde…
Aussie Pubs for Hearty Food, Australia
Eagle Heights pub, family and dog friendly. 🙂 As mentioned in previous posts, Australia is not the cheapest place to eat out. Aussie pubs though often offer big meals at not so big prices. If you’re willing to go with the daily specials you could easily get a h…
Bistro 42, Bangsar Village II, Malaysia
This is a very quick post on Bistro 42 as I’m yet to eat an entire meal here, just desserts. As with the rest of the Big Group restaurants the setting is well designed and a delight to wile away a few hours. This post though is principally about the […]
Nonna’s, Harbour Town, Gold Coast
Nonna’s at Harbour Town (outlet mall) on the Gold Coast offers uncomplicated fare for refuelling for an industrious day of shopping. The indoor/ outdoor setting with large fans and potted plants is ideal for recharging and taking a break to plan your after…
Dive – Living Off America’s Waste
Recently I watched the thought provoking film, Dive – Living Off America’s Waste, by Jeremy Seifert. At only 53 minutes it is chock full of facts about food production and waste in the USA. Mind boggling figures and comparisons made me rethink …
Anyone for Coffee, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast, Australia
A year after our last visit, we checked back in to Anyone for Coffee and found more of what we liked originally (regionally grown organic coffee made well) and a few new features too. Menu expansion includes some light meals as well as weekend BBQs on the deck. Hubby l…
Fudge Heaven, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast, Australia
A revisit to Fudge Heaven on Tamborine Mountain confirmed my opinion that fudge is a gift from the gods. A few new awards on the wall and a caramelized nut stand are recent additions but the primary reason for coming remains the same – splendiferous confectio…