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Best Eating Spots. . . .Best Eating Spots. . . .Best Eating Spots. . . .Best Eating Spots. . . . G osford RSL would like to welcome our new Executive Chef Trent Webber to our team. With the demand for high quality food Sydney, Australia’s Best New Restaurant and Australia’s Best Seafood Restaurant to name a few. Exciting new chef Trent Webber at Gosford RSL

Trent heads up the experienced Luminous Brasserie Kitchen brigade, who deliver an exceptional brasserie experience with seared steaks, fresh seafood, pasta and tempting sides. We are excited to see Trent’s signature dishes now making their way onto the menu. Naming Marco Pierre-White as his biggest culinary hero, Trent made his way through some impressive kitchens on his way to Gosford RSL with lead roles in the renowned kitchens of Zebu Bar & Grill Rydges Port Macquarie, Locavore Dining, The Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, Emma’s of Lovedale, Brown Sugar, Wyndham Estate Wines, Rock Restaurant and Finns Restaurant. Trent’s philosophy of delicious, honest dishes can be seen menu wide … whether it is a fine butchers cut steak seared on the grill, a smartly dressed local oyster, a succulent mud crab or that cheeky pork belly you just can’t resist.....the choice is yours.

getting stronger and stronger on the Central Coast we went in search for an energetic, experienced and confident Exec Chef. We strongly believe Trent is the right man for the job. Trent’s career spans across the country with stints in two hatted restaurants, with an impressive list of Hunter Valley establishments helping to craft Trent’s culinary creativity. This classically French trained chef is a passionate paddock to plate practitioner with a proven nose to tail philosophy. Trent’s warm and gregarious nature flows through to his food with hints of his classical training infused with an individual style creating fresh and delicious menus with a focus on exceptional produce and delivery in Special Events, Café Kindle and Luminous Brasserie. Trent’s time in Hatted restaurants saw him work with Finns Byron Bay and Rock Restaurant Pokolbin. The two restaurants were awarded several culinary awards during Trent’s time. Awards such as Best Restaurant outside of

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Approaching it’s third summer, Avoca Surf House is most certainly the place to be to capture the balmy sunshine in style. Perched overlooking Avoca Beach and gorgeously coastal chic in decor, Avoca Surf House provides casual contemporary dining as well as a range of popular events including wine tastings, theme nights, yoga and community gatherings. The menu focuses on house made, sustainable fare with an emphasis on seafood whilst also catering to vegan and other preferences. Locally owned and operated by Emily Caska, the Avoca Surf House is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through to Friday and for breakfast, lunch and dinner every Saturday and Sunday. At the core of the business is their commitment to having a heart, a conscience and giving back to their local community and in doing so, they have enjoyed a number of accolades and high profile media exposure. The site also houses an exquisite deli and homewares store – perfect for beach takeaways, hampers and other seasonally curated delights.

Maccoa is a beautifully elegant and simple restaurant, located at The Clan, Terrigal, boasting 180-de- gree views across the golden sands of Terrigal Lagoon, all the way to the iconic Skillion. Maccoa’s fresh white decor, with clever pops of colour, enhances a food experience like no other on the Central Coast. The new outdoor dining area is quickly proving popular, especially with new lunch menu and the indulgent Mac- coa Brunch which features 2 hours of bottomless James Estate Rosé, charcuterie plate, shoe string fries, fruit platter, finger sandwiches and mini quiches to share for $40.00pp. Saturday’s and Sunday’s - 11:00am to 3:00pm. Open for breakfast daily, dinner Thursday to Saturday and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Our unique waterfront location is the perfect venue to host an intimate Wedding, Bridal Shower or Baby Shower

upstairs, 85 avoca drive, avoca beach bookings: 0422 843 065

with our iconic Lagoon views! Bookings phone: 4385 3855