Jungle’s Floridian Fizz
Sand, sea and Floridian Fizz – it’s time to get lei’d.
Go for Gold
Queensland’s most famous beach playground is as glamorous as ever, but a new sophistication and serious food cred are emerging on the Gold Coast, Fiona Donnelly reports.
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Bathing beauty
The Sheraton Noosa’s recent makeover is more than skin deep.
Queensland’s best regional restaurants 2014
Looking for the best restaurants in regional Queensland? Here's our top ten from our 2014 Australian Restaurant Guide.
Northern lights
From a heli-fishing lodge in a remote Kimberley estuary to a sun-drenched penthouse overlooking Queensland’s most famous strip, Australia’s northern coastlines are long on luxe new accommodation.
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Sunshine on a plate
Noosa endures as an evergreen slice of coastal bliss, and the region’s natural attractions are bolstered by a thriving food scene. Sue Dyson and Roger McShane flee winter’s chill to eat, drink and be merry in one of Australia’s best restaurant towns.
Thomas Corner Eatery
REVIEW Few chefs are as committed to Sunshine Coast produce as David Rayner. The word “local” is stamped all over his menu, describing everything from organic kale to barbecued chicken. The region is clearly the hero of the show at this relaxed riverside eatery, with culinary trickery renounced to let the ingredients shine in exceedingly […]
Ten Japanese Restaurant
REVIEW Sitting on a high-backed chair at the circular steel and glass teppan, surrounded by shiny curved glass and steel walls, there’s a definite whiff ofIron ChefKitchen Stadium about the Ten dining experience. There’s drama on the plate, too. Juicy organic Bangalow duck breast is surrounded by flecks of tofu cream, drizzles of wasabi oil […]
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Ricky’s River Bar & Restaurant
REVIEW If you could distil the essence of Noosa and turn it into a restaurant, it would probably look a lot like Rickys – all shimmering water views, airy, floor-to-ceiling glass, white walls and polished floorboards. This is a room that’s as handsome by night as by day, and at sunset when flying foxes take […]
The Long Apron
REVIEW Watermelon with the texture of rare kangaroo, white chocolate twigs so lifelike they look as if they were gathered from the rainforest walk outside. This is food designed to challenge and excite. Take sweet braised kangaroo tail, beautifully paired with tangy lilly pillies and the watermelon, which has been slow-roasted, frozen and pan-fried to […]