My lifelong aversion to Winter means I find it hard to resist an escape in search of heat (and good food of course). This year I decided on a week of sun, sea and feasting in Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland. Port Douglas is a massive 2,500 km from my home in Sydney. It sits … Continue reading
Category Archives: Queensland
Rickys, Noosa Heads
If you’re considering dining at Rickys then chances are you have a special occasion in mind. If you don’t, then find one – because Rickys is an iconic Sunshine Coast restaurant that’s very worthy of a celebratory meal. Regardless of the occasion consider arriving in style. Sadly I didn’t realise in advance that Rickys has its … Continue reading
Sails, Noosa Heads
If you ask Noosa regulars or locals for their must do feasts most would mention Sails, located on the eastern side of Noosa main beach. Sails is a beachfront restaurant, with spectacular views, that doesn’t rely on its location to fill tables. Continue reading
Thomas Corner Eatery, Noosaville
Thomas Corner Eatery sits alongside the river in Noosaville. It’s a ten minute drive from Noosa Heads (or a $10 to $15 taxi ride). I discovered Thomas Corner Eatery in an article about Noosa in Gourmet Traveller magazine. Continue reading
Noosa’s best gelato: Nitrogenie & Amo Gelato
I wasn’t surprised to find the usual ice cream franchise brands in Noosa – Copenhagen, New Zealand Natural and Gelatissimo. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find boutique gelato makers – doing their own thing and making gelato especially for those with a refined ice cream or gelato palettes. Gelato that rivals Sydney’s now famous Gelato … Continue reading
Locale, Noosa Heads
Locale is one of Noosa’s newest spots to dine, having opened in late 2013 in place of Lindoni’s – the previous Italian in this quiet spot at the end of Hastings Street. The name has changed but the owners haven’t – Rio and Amanda Capurso, experienced in the Noosa restaurant scene, are behind Locale. Continue reading