A Central Coast icon has changed hands, and its new owners realise they have big shoes to fill. On the main strip of Copacabana sits Ocean Bar-Cantina, a spot that’s become the pride of the area since its 2020 opening. Growing into a favourite for locals and visitors alike, the restaurant offers diners a relaxed

Located in the beautiful Fragrant Garden at the back of Erina, globally-award winning Distillery Botanica has opened a new 144 square metre cellar door, plus expansive botanicals garden, and launched a range of experiences for visitors – including gin-distilling workshops, cocktail-making, and distillery and garden tours. Walking through the iron gates from the entry, visitors

With Father’s Day coming up in two weeks, Sunday September 1st, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite last-minute gift ideas to make the dads in your life feel truly appreciated. Whether you’re celebrating your dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, or a special father figure, we’ve got some unique gift ideas from local businesses that are

Railway Hotel Gosford is proud to announce its inaugural Cabaret Dinner and Show in collaboration with Pussy Cat Productions, set to dazzle audiences on Friday 13 September. Located in the heart of Gosford, this evening promises an unforgettable fusion of fine dining and world-class entertainment. Beginning with a three-course dinner meticulously crafted by our esteemed

Attention all Central Coast green thumbs! Not one, but two exciting events are coming to our region in the coming months, both focusing on permaculture, gardening and sustainability. Words on the Waves Writers Festival recently announced that Australia’s favourite gardener and host of TV show Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, is coming to the Central Coast

As the Central Coast continues to evolve into an ‘it’ place to live, work and visit, so too does its vibrant art scene. We’ve got the low down on an incredible ‘Creative Spaces’ pop-up arts program that will see participants getting extra creative in 2022 and into 2023… Creative Spaces is an initiative offered by

On Thursday, June 9, The Cowrie restaurant will host the Women in Australian Wine lunch to celebrate women winemakers from the Hunter Valley – and you’re invited. Join the Central Coast Life & Style and Taste in the City teams, along with renowned Sommelier Stephane Pommier of SOM Australia as MC, for an afternoon of

With environmental concerns being front-of-mind for so many, Alive Fest offers us an opportunity to explore one way that we can reduce our impact. Gosford-based Alive Fest will take place on Saturday, 30th April, with a huge range of stalls, live music and more. The event is organised by Vegan NSW, a community charity with