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What’s next for Tara Senam, the dynamic founder of the Meraki Group and much-loved local restaurants including Motel Mezza, Pinocchio’s Wine & Pizza and The Pantry?

What’s next for Tara Senam, the dynamic founder of the Meraki Group and much-loved local restaurants including Motel Mezza, Pinocchio’s Wine & Pizza and The Pantry?
A new cellar room and gourmet experience is another reason to cosy up at The Cowrie this winter, as executive chef and owner Dimitris Aronis unveils his grand vision for the popular establishment.
Following the success of Hotel Gosford’s relaunch in 2021, its sister pub The Lakes Hotel at The Entrance reopened recently, sporting a fresh new Coastie look and a flavour-packed menu.
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
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,
Shady Palms is the new bar and restaurant occupying the leafy homestead on Avoca Drive that was made famous by Rojo Rocket and Bombini.
Since opening on Ettalong's waterfront a few years ago, The BOX on the Water has breathed new life into fine dining on the Peninsula.
With an unbeatable panorama over the Peninsula, Margarita Daze is one of the Coast's best beachfront haunts.
Arc. Est Terrigal is one of the Central Coast’s most popular restaurants. With its fresh seafood, exquisite wines and ‘Byron meets Bali’ vibe check it out.
Named after the ducks that frequent the area, Maccoa offers food and a vibe that matches the calibre of its location.
There's something about restaurants in hotels. So often you think they're just for the guests. There's no reason why locals should miss out on Crowne's Seasalt
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.

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