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Summer Sips

What happens when you gather great Central Coast culinary talent and let them get creative around an open fire at the exciting new Hawkesbury River venue, Bush River Kitchen? The coming together of local chefs and food professionals gave all a chance to share the primal importance of feasting in the fresh air in a truly magical locale.

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History in the Baking: Sonoma Bakery Opens in Terrigal

In case you haven’t yet heard – Sydney-based artisanal bakery and coffee bar, Sonoma Bakery, is opening a new location in Terrigal this month – its first store on our beautiful Central Coast. The Goods Sonoma’s famous sourdough will be on offer as well as handcrafted baked goods such as pies, sausage rolls, croissants, morning

Bars

The Entrance Social Club Goes LIVE

On Thursday night, the Central Coast witnessed the launch of a revamped and impressive new venue for live music, delicious waterfront cuisine and great cocktails – The Entrance Social Club. And what a party it was… It goes without saying that after a snoozy few years, Central Coast locals are craving modern, lively venues to enjoy time

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6 Central Coast Coffee Hotspots We Love

There’s no denying that here on the Central Coast, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to great coffee, good views and delicious breakfasts – and it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re new to the Coast, or looking for a new spot to try, we’ve done the round up

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Shakti Grace of Nourished + Nurtured: The Ultimate Food Alchemist

If you’ve ever attended an event where Nourished + Nurtured have done the catering, you’re sure to know what we mean when we say that this is no ordinary food – Shakti and her team are the ultimate food alchemists. Specialising in fresh and flavoursome menus to meet all kinds of requirements, they’ve catered retreats,

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The New Taffy’s Sports Bar Opens at The Entrance Social Club

If you’ve been to the iconic North Shore pub, The Oaks in Neutral Bay, chances are you’ve met ‘Taffy’, the pub’s owner, behind the bar. Andrew ‘Taffy’ Thomas has now opened his second Taffy’s Sports Bar at The Entrance Social Club (formerly The Entrance Hotel), and we can’t wait to go and play… Quietly opening

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Beloved Bao Brothers Open New Store in Terrigal

    In 2015, Bao Brothers co-founder, Nathan Martin, was working at the hatted Subo restaurant in Newcastle full-time. His brother-in-law, Dave Martin, was working in construction and IT. After a trip to London, Nathan came home and couldn’t stop thinking about the Bao buns that he’d tried while overseas…   Words by Jacqueline O’Neill,

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Drifters Wharf Celebrates Full House Opening Weekend

On October 7, the social media space on the Central Coast began to buzz following an exciting online announcement… “Hello Gosford…since we have been locked down, Mumbo Jumbo’s and Shady Palms have had a baby…”   That beautiful baby is Drifters Wharf in Gosford, and to celebrate its December 3 opening, that baby had one

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Waterfront Dining by Boat #2

Two more of the top five waterfront restaurants on the Central Coast that are accessible by boat. Call them now for lockdown takeaway and delivery options.

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Waterfront Dining by Boat #1

Three top waterfront restaurants on the Central Coast – call them now for lockdown takeaway and delivery options. See part 2 tomorrow. See part 2 tomorrow...

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Foodie Favourites #2

Great Central Coast foodie experiences include cooking classes with renowned chefs such as twice-hatted Nicola Coccia of Osteria il Coccia. Part 2 of 2 ...

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Foodie Favourites #1

Hone your culinary skills at Central Coast classes run by expert chefs such as Masterchef winner Julie Goodwin. See part 2 tomorrow …

Cafes

Our Fave Fish’n’Chips

Like blue & white stripes and bacon & eggs - fish and chips just go together. Here are some of our fave places to net fish'n'chips on the Central Coast.