Acclaimed New York eatery The Lucky Bee has made its new hive at Hardys Bay, bringing some Big Apple buzz to the sunny Central Coast and spicing up the local food scene with its exciting take on modern Asian cuisine. Run by restaurant couple Rupert Noffs and Matty Bennett, whose names you might recognise from

With an endless coastline offering some of the best views in Australia, the Central Coast offers myriad places to watch the sun go down with a bevvy in hand. Whether your sundowner of choice is an afternoon beer or a classy cocktail, we’ve got you covered with this hit list of the top twelve chic Coastie bars.

A lively Latino restaurant has said ‘hola’ to the Coast, injecting some fun and flavour into Gosford’s sparkling waterfront. It’s all in the name – Frederico’s, which is the cheeky Latino take on Point Frederick where the restaurant is located. Frederico is the younger, fiery, fun-loving brother of Ettalong’s elegant The Box on the Water.

If Bob Marley was alive and happened to pop into the Coast, Mumbo Jumbos would be his local hangout. Combining an impressive selection of rums with infectious reggae beats and a rooftop overlooking Terrigal Beach, the new bar brings some serious swagger to the seaside suburb. Mumbo Jumbos is the brainchild of a group of

When third generation citrus grower Sam Lentini was a boy, he’d fill his school backpack with bottles of freshly squeezed juice (no books, just juice) and sell them to his friends in the playground. The juice was so popular that when the tuck shop ladies found out, they banned him from bringing his home brew

As its name suggests, the Central Coast is home to a lot of Coast. There’s about 80 kilometres of coastline between Patonga in the south and Budgewoi in the north. So it’s the perfect place to enjoy the fruits of the sea. In recent years, a bunch of new seafood restaurants have opened, casting the net wider for foodies

Anyone who has a food allergy or is on a restrictive diet knows all too well the awkward and disappointing moment when a cafe menu lands on the table with limited options. As little as a few years ago, cafés catering to dietary requirements were scarce. Today the Central Coast cafe scene is positively brimming with

As the Central Coast continues on its tasty trajectory of becoming the next big culinary hot spot in regional Australia, the cafe, restaurant and bar scene is going from strength to strength. Adding to the epicurean excitement in 2019 are some fabulous new openings including a gin and gelato bar, a new restaurant headed by a

It was once called the Venice of Australia because of its idyllic location surrounded by pristine waterways, but since those good ole days when vintage Sydneysiders used to day trip north for the beach, Woy Woy has struggled with its identity. In recent years, an influx of city-slickers and commuters has started to change the fabric

After a Roman holiday, Rhonda has reinvented herself and you won’t believe how transformative her facelift is until you see it with your own eyes. We’re talking about the much-loved Terrigal bar Rhonda’s, which has reopened after a dramatic renovation, magically morphing from a late-night neon den into a light, bright and airy family-friendly Italian

Celebrity chef Sean Connolly has opened his first Central Coast venue – The Bon Pavilion – in the heart of Gosford’s CBD. Connolly adds Bon to his line up of acclaimed global eateries including popular Australian restaurants such as The Morrison in Sydney and Balcony Bar in Byron. In true Connolly style, the food is simple and delicious, letting

Ever since turmeric lattes hit Instagram, Central Coast cafes have embraced the delicious golden drink and one could even argue they’re now producing better and brighter versions than the big smoke. With their vibrant yellow hues and thick luscious coconut-milk froth, turmeric lattes are like a sweet and spicy, caffeine-free cappuccino that warm your heart and soul. Turmeric has been around