With its retro formica tables and chairs, hessian stools, rustic bunting, giant Aussie flag, LooLoos Coffee Warehouse is just our kind of grungy, shabby chic cafe.

Tapas has been a food trend for many years but it's usually the Spanish kind. Safran in Ettalong is bringing the Turkish take, meze, to the table on the NSW Central Coast.

Bar Botanica is a captivating food and drinks destination set in the lush garden grounds of Distillery Botanica in Erina.

There’s nothing more refreshing in summer than an ice cold beer, so let’s get behind the local ‘crafty’ brewery companies on our very own Central Coast doorstep.

Wander the tranquil grounds, enjoy a flavoursome meal and immerse yourself in another world at the Bamboo Buddha

Nestled in the shade of the Central Coast’s distinctive Norfolk pines, Pearls on the beach offers chic seaside dining on the secluded golden shores of Pearl Beach. Found among streets named after precious jewels, Pearl Beach is a place where Sydneysiders come to get away from the chaos of the city. With its luxury multi-million dollar beachfront

Discover Bouffant, the coast’s newest pastry franchise led by two highly talented locals, hospitality operator Andrew Mansfield and pastry chef Markus Kunz.

Spearheaded for one of the world’s most celebrity chefs, The Bon Pavilion, in Gosford NSW, is known for serving delicious food in a relaxed and informal setting

Surrounded by greenery and styled with sheets of corrugated iron and cowhide couches, The Springs is a country chic retreat in Peats Ridge.

The Savoy was Long Jetty's ritzy cinema. Today, it’s a multi-purpose bar and restaurant venue bringing a variety of offerings to the Central Coast community.

Only a few years ago, there was a limited supply of good pizza on the Coast. Pizza purists were in the grip of withdrawals, unable to find a traditional thin crust or a classic calzone to satisfy their cravings. Thankfully, things have changed and the Coastie pizza scene is now thriving. From traditional Italian at Terrigal

The past decade saw a lot of changes on the Central Coast. As we’ve been saying on this website for many years, the Coast has always been beautiful but with every trendy new cafe, restaurant and bar that opens, it’s becoming increasingly chic. During the 2010s, rising Sydney house prices and a desire for a