Central Coast Life and Style Magazine - Issue 14 Out Now
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No Socks This Year: Give Mum a Day Out She’ll Love This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to show the women in our lives just how much they mean to us. Whether it’s your mum, nan, partner, or someone who’s always been there for you, the Central Coast has no shortage of amazing dining options to mark the occasion. From coastal fine dining to relaxed market mornings,

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Visit the Hunter Valley’s stunning Tallavera Grove

In a tranquil valley of vineyards rooted in terra rossa clay loams over limestone you will find Bistro Molines and Carillion Wines, two of the Hunter Valley’s most treasured locales nestled in the Tallavera Grove. Separated by a rustic courtyard with outdoor seating onsite, you could be in the south of France – bentwood café

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Celebrate gin this Spring in Sydney or the Hunter Valley

Let the tasting fun be-gin this spring with the arrival of Sydney’s and the Hunter Valley’s Juniper Parties. Held yearly by the Australian Gin Distillers Association,  these two festivals are a celebration of all things gin, featuring some of  Australia’s most talented craft distillers. Not a bad excuse to abandon the Coastie bubble for a

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Award-winning steak at the Railway Hotel Gosford

Rumoured to serve up the best steak on the coast and owned by the one and only John Singleton, The Railway Hotel Gosford is very quickly making a name for itself. Replacing The Bon Pavillion restaurant on Mann Street, Singo’s latest Central Coast venture is set below his Bonython high-end apartment tower in the heart

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Winter Warmers: Cosy Up With Hotel Gosford’s Winter Menu

As colder weather sets in, you might be on the hunt for somewhere cosy where you can escape the chill and enjoy a hearty meal – and you can’t beat the traditional pub atmosphere. Come inside with us at Hotel Gosford as we explore their impressive new menu. Picture this… You’re catching up with friends,

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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

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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.