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Get Grounded

Grounded @ Woombye is gaining new ground with Grounded @ Mooloolaba set to open on The Esplanade with a gourmet café menu, live music and events.

2 X THREE

Caloundra’s Three Seafood Bar & Grill will also open a sister venue after giving a facelift to the former Bridge Mooloolaba site. We just know we’ll be hooked!

FRESH SPIRIT!

Multi awardwinning Spirit House has reopened after extensive renovations.

DRINK UP!

The lads at CAVU, distillers of our fave Sunshine & Sons gins, vodka and other drops have released First, Australia’s first rum made from 100% organic molasses. The first of many rumbos to be released under the Nil Desperandum label (see page 50). Meanwhile, Paradise Rum have combined its rum with Heads of Noosa’s awardwinning Japanese Lager to create Caribbean Crush - the world’s first beer-rum! Get it at their funky Warana distillery.

Funky Froths

A ‘remedial bar’ has opened in Yandina with Kismet Tonic and Espresso serving up plant-based coffee, snacks and gut-loving medicinal tonics. Down the road in Nambour, The Crafters Heart offers locallysourced coffee, drinks and snacks alongside an op-shop and community services in a groovy, graffitied warehouse.

Chew Cheers

All aboard to dine by the tracks with Chew Chew Bistro at The Shed Palmwoods now open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights

THAT’S AMORE

All’ Antica does things the old-fashioned way – and that’s how we like it! We’re not alone with the authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria winning AGFG’s Reader’s Choice for Pizza!

CRUISIN’ COCKTAILS

Sunday Beats is back! On 10 April, take a sunset cruise off Mooloolaba aboard Whale One and immerse yourself in music from Raw Ordio. Indulge in canapés and a Sunshine & Sons cocktail on arrival!

WE’RE IN LOAF

Slow fermented sourdough, artisan pizza bases, pastries, pies… The Wonky Loaf has a menu to dough for. Pop into the Kuluin bakery or find them at the nearest markets, now including Wednesday’s Eumundi Markets (see pg 42).

Sweet Treat

It’s pie weather and Eudlo General Store has the goods! It also takes the cake with new flavours daily or order a traditional Celebration Cake in chocolate or vanilla sponge layered with beautiful buttercream or ganache. Hip Hooray to that!

On The Side

We are super excited that The Curated (side) Plate is coming! Save the dates from 29 July to 7 August and get ready for the mouth-watering list of events to be revealed.

Diablo To Go

We’re sad to see Diablo Oasis Bar close but excited to see more venues stocking our fave Diablo Co products Ask for Diablo Alcoholic Ginger Beer and Diablo Liqueurs at your local to support local!

Go Green

Become a Greensmith Grocers VIP member for discounts and specials; store credits and info on member nights and tastings. Check the facebook page for upcoming events including market night.

GOOD ON YA!

After losing crops in the floods, the team at Good Harvest Organic Farm has been working overtime to prep and pack fresh produce boxes. Go local and order online or find them at the Farmers’ Markets.

BRAVO BELLA!

Bella Venezia has been voted No 1 Restaurant in Australia; Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best Award 2021 and Top Everyday Eats - Australia based on TripAdvisor customer reviews. They were also voted AGFG’s Best Italian Restaurant on the Sunshine Coast in the Reader’s Choice Awards; and received a 2nd Three Glass Rating for the Australian Wine List of the Year awards 2021. Don’t miss our wine lunch on 18 May (see pg 44)!

Matt Golinski wonders what makes eating out so tempting and tasty and why new businesses continue to open.