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
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
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 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
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 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
