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This site features food of all kinds, not just rawfish. Dozens of recipes with step by step photos are archived in the 'recipes' category. Restaurant reviews, food shows, awards ceremonies, celebrity chefs and wineries are also featured. Gold Coast surfing and surf life saving competions are included, along with interesting local news, sports, entertainment and special events.
Chocicious Chocolate Teddy Valentines Day Gift
What better way to win a heart on Valentines Day than with a gift of chocolate? It is said that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach, but I believe that is true of women too. Chocolates stimulating and aphrodisiac qualities have been legendary since the times of the Olmecs, Mayans and Aztecs.
Chocolate is derived from the seeds of the Cacao tree, (pronounced Ka-kow), native to Central and South America. The bitter tasting seeds are fermented, dried and roasted to produce cacao ‘nibs’. Cocoa (Ko-ko) powder is made by grinding, crushing and pressing the ‘nibs’ to remove the oil, or cocoa butter. Manufacturers add sugar, vanilla, milk and extra cocoa butter to make milk chocolate.
Choclicious Chocolate Cafe chocolate fondue mocha
Choclicious is a Gold Coast chocolate manufacturer, with retail outlets at Pacific Fair and Robina, and has been working hard to meet the demand for Valentines Day gifts. Exquisite handmade chocolates, gift boxes, chocolate coated macadamias, hampers and even full sized chocolate champagne bottles are available at Choclicious and online.
There is also a café at the Pacific Fair store, serving all day breakfasts, Devonshire tea, toasted sandwiches and, of course, chocolate. Belgian chocolate fondue served with fresh fruit, fluffy pancakes with ice cream and Belgian chocolate and the gourmet mixed platters are some of the highlights. Beverages include creamy hot chocolate, mocha coffee and Chocolicious’ famous frozen flings; a blend of ice cream, real chocolate and whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings.
Choclicious sin tin nude sexy chocolate

For the more adventurous, Choclicious stock sexy chocolate body paints, or the ‘sin tin’ containing all the rude bits made of chocolate. In tribute to the Kama Sutra there is a gift box featuring intricate chocolate sculptures inspired by the graphic depictions in that ancient text.

Clinical psychologist Dr Steve Carter PhD said that several components in chocolate have been linked to potential aphrodisiac effects. Phenyl-ethylamine (PEA) increases dopamine levels in the brain, stimulating the pleasure centers.
Choclicious chocolate Valentines display cabinet Easter
“PEA is chemically similar to amphetamine, and is seen as a strong candidate by neurologists and dieticians,” he said.

Secondly, tryptophan is used by the brain to make serotonin, which can produce feelings of elation.

“The street drug Ecstasy works by increasing serotonin levels and tryptophan in chocolate may induce similar feelings,” Dr Carter said.

“Thirdly there is anandamide, which binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, mimicking the effects of cannabinoid drugs, such as heightened sensitivity and euphoria,” he said.

“PEA and Andandamine may interact with each other, and the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate. The overall effect may be romantic or sexually stimulating.”
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Celebrity Chef Profile - Daran Glasgow

February 3rd 2010 04:38
Celebrity Chef Daran Glasgow Cooking Demonstration
Celbrity Chef Daran Glasgow Cooking Demonstration
Award winning chef Daran Glasgow is the Chef de Cuisine at Chill Dining & Wine Bar, in the world renowned restaurant precinct of Tedder Avenue, Main Beach, on the Gold Coast. Darran was at the Gold Coast Good Food & Wine Show on the weekend, with his team from Chill, demonstrating his delectable Thai beef salad, as well as tender crispy skinned quail with porcini mushroom risotto and truffle jus.

Daran has had an illustrious career working with many of the most influential chefs and finest restaurants in both Australia and the UK. Early in his career, he spent five years in England, working in celebrated Michelin rated Restaurants such as ‘Leith’s’ and ‘River Cafe’
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Saks Restaurant Bar Marina Mirage Broadwater
Saks Lamb Rack With Smoky Eggplant
Saks Restaurant and Bar, located at Marina Mirage, was one of several top Gold Coast restaurants to exhibit flair at the Gold Coast Good Food & Wine Show this weekend. Tasty samples were being served, and lovers of fine food were lining up to sample Saks roasted lamb rack with smoky eggplant puree. Saks hosts Angelo, Bianca and Frank Parente were even kind enough to share their recipe with the public.

Ingredients (4 serves


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Celebrity chef Daran Glasgow cooking demonstration
Celebrity Chef Daran Glasgow Cooking Demonstration
The second annual Gold Coast Good Food And Wine Show is being held at the convention centre at Broadbeach this weekend. With almost a hundred exhibitors offering product samples, discounts, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, appliances, utensils, cook books and coffee making competitions, visitors are sure to find something to suit their tastes.
Saks Restaurant Marin Mirage Food Show
Saks Hosts Angelo, Bianca and Frank Parente

Celebrity chefs Andre Tabet, Alison Taafe, Peter Howard and Daran Glasgow are displaying their talent in the Coles Celebrity Kitchen, while some of the Gold Coasts top restaurants are presenting a popular selection from their menus. Gold Coast restaurants were absent from last years show, but Saks at Marina Mirage, Chill on Tedder, the Gold Coast Arts Centre, The Tandoori Place and numerous others deserve commendation for rectifying that


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Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Supporters
Broadbeach was abuzz on Australia Day, with people picnicking in the park, boozing on the balconies and cruising in their cars. At The Surf Club, Kurrawa, the party was in full swing too.
Kurrawa SLSC is world renowned for producing first class athletes such as Hayley Bateup and Ky Hurst. There’s a shipload of trophies to prove it. Less widely known is their great bistro. With indoor and balcony seating, diners can overlook the beach and the beautiful blue ocean stretching to the horizon, watch the sports on the big screen or have a flutter on the pokies.
The staff are super friendly, the drinks are cold, and the prices are reasonable. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menus are a multicultural fusion of flavours


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Greek Georges Paragon Seafood Restaurant Southport
Georges Paragon At Southport
Georges Paragon Seafood Restaurant has been an institution in Sanctuary Cove for over twenty years. Now George Tassis has four of a kind with three new additions at Southport, Kingscliff and Mt Tambourine.

Georges Paragon is famous for introducing half price lunches. The full price menu is comparative to other fine dining restaurants, so the lunchtime discount is genuine


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Gordon Ramsay Hits Sanctuary Cove

June 14th 2009 02:16
celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Australia
Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has landed on the Gold Coast amid a storm of controversy. The potty mouthed Brit arrived in Australia to perform at the Sydney and Melbourne Good Food Shows and will now be demonstrating his culinary flair at a series of exclusive dinners at the Hyatt Regency, Sanctuary Cove.

Mr Ramsay made headlines in Australia and the old Blighty during a recent A Current Affair interview with Tracy Grimshaw. During the interview Mr Ramsay made numerous derogatory remarks, including referring to a mole on Ms Grimshaws’ lip as ‘your little sister


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Blues On Broadbeach Music Festival Adam Hole Marji Trio
The eighth annual Blues On Broadbeach Festival opened yesterday with Adam Hole and the Marji Curran Trio, and will run until Sunday the 31st of May at a variety of venues throughout the village. This free festival will feature more than forty-five acts, including the17 year old winner of ‘Australia’s Got Talent,’ young guitarist Joe Robinson.

Blues On Broadbeach will also feature Dai Pritchard, the guitarist in the House Band for all the "Long Way to the Top" concerts!! Dai has opened for some of the world’s biggest Music Stars including the likes of Guns n Roses, Motorhead and Iron Maiden


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Mental as Anything Australian rock band live music
Iconic Australian band ‘Mental as Anything’ will be performing at the new Fermented Grape Wine Bar and Restaurant on the Gold Coast this Friday, the 15th May. Seats at the Fermented Grape are limited to 150, creating an intimate and interactive experience for audience and artists alike.

The Mentals’ have sold over two million records in a career spanning thirty years. They will be playing all their hits, including ‘The nips are getting bigger,’ ‘Live it up’ and ‘Too many times.’ Tickets are $99 for a VIP two course dinner and show, or $30 for the show only


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Ristorante Fellini Wins One Chefs Hat

November 30th 2008 11:21
Ristorante Fellini Marina Mirage boat mooring
Fellini's from the Broadwater
The Good Food Guide has awarded Ristorante Fellini a coveted Chefs Hat. This multi –award winning restaurant is on the upper level of Marina Mirage, overlooking the bustling Broadwater, with the green hills of the Hinterland as a backdrop.

Host, Tony Percuoco, carries on the proud family tradition of four generations of restaurateurs


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The Best Little Club In The World

July 10th 2008 03:16
Currumbin Alley Club Crisp Wonton Duck
I had not dined at Currumbin RSL Club for several years so when I learned that it was the recipient of three Clubs QLD Awards in 2008, namely best RSL in Queensland, best club on the Gold Coast and best club food outlet, I had to check it out.

The a la carte restaurant, named ‘Alleys’ after the world famous surf break at nearby Currumbin Alley, has been recently refurbished in a sophisticated modern style


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Mama Roma Italian Restaurant

May 21st 2008 04:18
Mama Roma Italian Restaurant Broadbeach Queensland
Mama Roma is located at Victoria square in the heart of Broadbeach Mall, the venue for the Gold Coast’s upcoming Blues On Broadbeach Festival.
Dining is indoors or alfresco overlooking the hustle and bustle of the mall, which features an arts and crafts market on Friday nights.
The very reasonably priced menu is classic Italian fare. Foccaccia bread with a variety of dips or a piping hot herb and garlic pizza bread are good starters


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New Seafood On Bermuda

January 18th 2008 14:53
crab platter 3
Seafood On Bermuda has just opened an exciting new fish café in the heart of the Gold Coast. The under cover al-fresco dining area is cool and inviting, as is the new menu.

sflasagna plated
It features all the most popular seafood dishes including garlic prawns, lobster mornay and oysters Kilpatrick, as well as some new innovations such as multi-layered seafood lasagna and whole baked baby Barramundi with a fragrant rice stuffing


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Oskars By The Sea

November 29th 2007 12:55
oysters
Oskars was an institution in Coolangatta for many years before moving to their current stunning location on Burleigh Headland in the nineties.

This multi-award winning restaurant situated right on the beach, has a spectacular view of the Surfers Paradise skyline which transforms into a constellation of twinkling lights by night


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All You Can Drink & Great Food Too

November 20th 2007 03:18
bbq ribs
The Fermented Grape Wine Restaurant is best known for its wine but it also has great food. The menu could be described as modern fusion cuisine; with dishes ranging from American barbeque pork ribs to Kamikaze oysters and Mediterranean roast vegetable tart.

Start the night with a Bloody Mary oyster shooter before progressing to one of the sublime entrees, such as the Salt and Pepper Squid served on a bed of wakame salad, or the Duck Spring Rolls with plum dipping sauce


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Raw Fish in Bermuda

October 19th 2007 01:01
redemperor
Seafood On Bermuda combines three great venues in one place. Imaginative in house dining, the freshest retail prawns, oysters and fish, and take away seafood.

Mouthwatering a la carte dishes available include Seafood Mornay Crepes and Jumbo Mushroom Caps filled with crabmeat and caramelized onion. There is also traditional Lobster Mornay and a unique Seafood Lasagna with varicolored layers topped with grilled cheese


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Shogun of Surfers

October 13th 2007 04:18
Shogun is a multi-award winning Japanese restaurant featuring entertaining Teppanyaki and traditional shoe off a-la-carte.

The talented chefs get the tools and the food flying through the air if you opt for the one of the reasonably priced Teppanyaki set menus


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Carmody's at Southport Sharks

October 12th 2007 08:13
Carmody’s Grill is at the Southport Sharks Aussie Rules Club on the corner of Musgrave and Olsen Avenues in Southport on the Gold Coast. This Multi-award wining restaurant specializes in steak and seafood and if you’re a meat lover you can really go for your life.

Seafood is prominently featured on the entrée menu, such as the oysters with crab and camembert mornay, but it is meat dishes that Carmody’s is famous for


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Bluefire Dinner Cruises

October 11th 2007 05:57
A romantic dinner cruise on the Gold Coast’s Broadwater seemed like a good idea at the time, but with stormy weather in the preceding week I was having second thoughts.

On the day of the cruise the dark clouds blew away and by twilight, the wind had dropped and a brilliant full moon emerged from the Pacific Ocean


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