Sips & Bites: Autumn 2023
What’s brewing, cooking and happening…
NEW IN NAMBA
Eco-friendly, seasonal wholefoods and organic coffee meet objects of art, culture and curiosity at the Muffin Whole café meanwhile the refurbed art-deco pub Club Hotel Namba is pumping out comfort meals, exceptional entertainment and family-friendly service!
BEACH BARS AND BISTROS
Slink into specialist spirit bar, WAT Den on Mooloolaba Esplanade with a focus on whisky, tequila and crafty cocktails.
Virtue Bar & Eats is a new beachside breakfast until late locale for live music, tap beer and cool cocktails.
CBD EATS
Harvest Breads + Café will relocate its artisanal bakehouse-café in the new A1 building in the Maroochydore CBD and Hikaru Sushi will open their ninth venue, KIBOU Japanese Bar and Kitchen.
PLAZA PALATES
Sunshine Plaza is about to get tastier with new flavours sensations including Korean street food at Momo Chicken; Asian-inspired fresh salads at Fishbowl; self-serve frozen yoghurt at Yo-Chi; and Brazilian açai bowls and smoothies at Oakberry Açai Bowls.
SAY HEY!
Experience endless summers served daily at Hey Day Buddina with specialty coffee, eclectic tunes and cruisy vibes of a 1970s beach shack!
IN THE SHADE
Caloundra welcomes The Shady Bean Café with specialty coffee, comforting breakfast and lunch menus and cabinet classics!
HATS OFF!
Our fave local venues were hatted at the 2023 Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards! Amongst those recognised for outstanding food and service were Bella Venezia, Bask Eumundi and Market Bistro!
BELLA BREAKFAST
Mooloolaba’s Bella Venezia is now open for breakfast – think white tablecloths, friendly service and seaside views with a menu worthy of a five-star European Hotel.
OH BOI!
Mooloolaba’s iconic Rice Boi just got cooler (if that’s possible!) with the refurbed Rice Bio Upstairs slinging signature cocktails and killer waterfront views with Rice Boi’s addictive Asian Cuisine and DJs every weekend.
ASIAN SENSATION
Meanwhile, the latest Tony Kelly Restaurant Group venture promises a sophisticated spin on its existing Asian sensations. RB Dining will take bookings and present an upmarket Modern Asian menu with premium wines, cocktails and a more refined and elevated dining experience to its iconic siblings Rice Boi, Giddy Geisha and Piggyback.
HOLA!
Peregian Beach is about to get a taste of Mexico with Mariella Mexicantina opening soon. From the team behind Somedays Pizza in Noosa, it will feature a modern take on traditional Mexican food off a Parilla charcoal grill. Seafood will star as will the finest Mezcal and Tequila to sip or “create your own” Margaritas. Lo-fi and sustainable wines and of course Mexican Cervezas and local brews.
AFTER DARK
The first two Fridays of every month will see Frankie’s Woombye morph into a tapas and cocktail bar!
SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
Join us for ‘Something Different’ – an exclusive banquet of reckless creativity featuring Dee Den’s signature Asian flavours perfectly matched with Sunshine & Sons’ creative cocktails. This magical marriage of flavours will showcase what these powerhouse local businesses can bring to the table!
Thursday, 25 May, 11:30am-2:30pm.
$89 per person.
Includes a three-course banquet (consisting of eight menu items) paired with three Sunshine & Sons cocktails!
Bookings essential! Visit www.deeden.com.au
Our last event at Pitchfork Peregian Beach SOLD OUT so don’t miss out!
