New restaurant pops after the collapse of Cicchetti Gold Coast
A new restaurant has quickly emerged in the space left behind the recently collapsed Cicchetti restaurant on the Gold Coast.
Moana Restaurant and Bar is being helmed by head chef Alex Kaihea (ex-George’s Paragon) and his partner Danielle Niuhulu.
The restaurant will offer Pacific Rim cuisine and is expected to open this week.
“A cuisine of medleys, Pacific Rim cooking combines Pacific Island foods, Asian cooking techniques, Califormia freshness and a host of other cultural and culinary influences,” the restaurant stated.
“Celebrity head chef Alex Kaihea and partner Danielle Niuhulu moved from New Zealand four years ago with their three children to the Gold Coast.
“Previously owning top restaurants in NZ, they now want to bring their Pacific flair and passion for food to Capri on Via Roma.”
Kaihea also owned The Beach House Restaurant Bar in Auckland and appeared on TV shows including Good Morning and Real Pasifik.
Sheridan Randall, 10th May 2019
