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IN THIS BEAUTIFUL autumn edition of salt magazine, we have plenty of pages full of delicious foodie pics and stories for you to pore over as well as what’s hot in food and beverages, produce, products and venues.

Don’t miss chef Frank Boulay’s delicious signature dish on page 52. His spanner crab spaghettini and bottarga recipe is sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party.

Speaking of seafood, The Surf Club Mooloolaba is always serving up delicious morsels from the sea including their famous Mooloolaba prawns. Local artists perform every Friday afternoon with stunning vistas into the night. Do yourself a favour and treat yourself with a visit to the club’s Bayview Bar and Bites on level two sometime soon; you won’t be disappointed.

Our eclectic dining scene continues to grow too, with some new kids on the block who are quickly making a name for themselves.

Make sure you pop into WAT Den in Mooloolaba, an elegant new destination whisky and tequila bar. Located right on the esplanade with a signature cigar lounge theme, it is a little piece of Melbourne in the heart of the Sunshine Coast.

You will also love The Doonan at Doonan – an exciting new Comiskey Group venue with an Italian-inspired restaurant, pizzeria and designer landscaping, alfresco dining and kids playground.

There are also lots of foodie events to explore throughout our region including GourMay. Running throughout the month of May in our beautiful Mary Valley, the festival will showcase local farmers, producers, chefs and caterers. Come say g’day on Saturday, May 6 as yours truly will be emcee in the gourmet kitchen at Imbil Rail Park. Also in May, rosella queen, CC Petersen of CC’s Kitchen, is hosting the 8th Big Rosella Field Day. It’s on May 6 and 7 at Woolooga.

Last but not least, the Curated Plate makes a return for the second year from July 28 to August 6. The Curated Plate is a delicious celebration of the Sunshine Coast’s local produce, producers, chefs and unique natural assets from the sea to the hinterland. The program is developed through collaboration between local producers, suppliers and businesses who come together to tell their stories not only through food but experiences.

I look forward to sharing more great stories on our artisan producers and Sunshine Coast foodies in future editions.

Until next time, bon appetit!

If you are inspired by the ocean views you will love THE SURF CLUB MOOLOOLABA overlooking Mooloolaba Beach and boasting the best views of the Sunshine Coast. It’s the perfect place to kick back and relax to enjoy a cold beer, glass of bubbles or delicious cocktail. Our favourite spaces are the deck on the ground floor for people watching and Bayview Bar and Bites located on level two. The menu is inspired by the view and features fresh local seafood including Mooloolaba prawns and local produce. Local artists perform every Friday afternoon with stunning vistas into the night, then you can watch trawlers come into Mooloolaba Spit. Magic.

The Surf Club Mooloolaba is at Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba. 5444 1300 or thesurfclub.com.au

Ginger has been celebrated for centuries for its unique health benefits, but it’s also delicious and can be used in so many ways. BUDERIM GINGER is delighted to introduce some exciting new products to their range of goodies as well as a new ginger nursery, which is now open. Try their new Australian Ginger Shots – best drunk cold, enjoy this spicy shot daily or add it to your favourite smoothie, salad dressing or stir-fry. Another variation is the authentic Jamu shots – this traditional Indonesian herbal drink is said to promote inner and outer health and beauty and its main ingredient also happens to be ginger. Love sushi? Then you must try their sushi ginger to add that extra little zing to your favourite roll. The Ginger Factory is also a great day out with fun rides, fascinating tours, a unique retail precinct and cafe surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical gardens for all to enjoy. Free entry and open seven days, there is something for everyone.

Ps … Their ginger scones with Buderim Ginger and lashings of cream are worthy of a visit.

Buderim Ginger is at 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina. 5447 8400 or buderimginger.com

A hinterland tavern steeped in history, MAPLETON PUBLIC HOUSE is a paddock to plate destination. Owners Ben Johnston and Jess Huddart, who also own The Falls Farm just three kilometres away, have a passion for fresh, quality produce, and with executive chef Cameron Matthews at the helm it’s a match made in heaven. Cameron received a Winston Churchill Fellowship to study internationally sustainable restaurant practices, while The Falls Farm won the From the Earth category in the Queensland and national Delicious Produce Awards. The vision is to showcase The Falls Farm’s produce and that of other local producers who grow ethically – including eggs, milk, mushrooms, cheese, beef and pork. Produce is ordered, picked and delivered within 24 hours. Ben, Jess and Cameron say they are honoured to be continuing the 113-year legacy of the Mapleton Public House and are excited about the possibilities for the future.

The Mapleton Public House is at 2 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton. 5445 7499 or mapleton.pub

You will adore the ever-changing cakes, breakfast and lunch specials and homemade pies on offer at the EUDLO GENERAL STORE. The store is the latest venture by Tony Kelly Restaurant Group and the team is on a mission to deliver the best pie on the Sunshine Coast and they believe they have cracked the code. Kiera, Rory and the team offer great food, coffee and friendly service daily from 7am until 4pm. Rory’s pies have a homemade feel, like your nanna made back in the day – crammed full of tender beef and so tasty. The roast chicken and cheesy cauliflower pies are other firm favourites. Now you can also enjoy a delicious dinner every Friday and Saturday night from 5.30pm, and the venue is licensed for intimate weddings and celebratory events. The weekly seasonal menu is top class and excellent value at just $45 for two courses, or $55 for three.

Eudlo General Store is at 9-11 Rosebed Street, Eudlo. 4445 3545 or facebook.com/eudlogeneralstore

Based on their five-acre property in beautiful Cooroy and serving delicious coffee and treats from their gorgeous old bus, Rob and Beth are your charming, friendly hosts at BUSSTOP ESPRESSO. Serving delicious Cooroy Coffee Roasters coffee and drinks with simple fresh fare, they offer a range of milkshakes, smoothies, fresh juices, toasted sandwiches and locally made fresh cakes. Kids will love when the ice-cream van stops by on the weekends (and the big kids will love their affogatos). You can also pick up locally grown fresh produce including chook and duck eggs, mushrooms, avocados, honey and a range of small goods. Kids will love the Cooroy playground located a short drive away.

Busstop Espresso is at 201 Mary River Road, Cooroy. 0456 789 198 or busstopespresso.com.au

If you’re looking for Asian street food with soul, then ROTI & BAO at Sunshine Plaza is your foodie destination. The team at Roti & Bao pride themselves on providing food with soul, using the freshest ingredients and authentic cooking techniques. Open for lunch daily, the roti is made fresh in house and cooked to order, while the delicious buns and dumplings are stuffed fresh every day. Located conveniently near the centre court Sunshine Plaza. For further details visit sunshineplaza.com

Seafood

Restaurant & River Lounge just a ferry ride up the river from Hastings Street a modern approach to dining with old world charm river lounge specials half price oysters 3pm-4pm happy hour 4pm-5:30pm

Aunty Dale Chapman is an Indigenous woman born in Dirranbandi in southwest Queensland on Yuwaalaraay and Kooma tribal lands. She has lived on Gubbi Gubbi land, known as the Sunshine Coast, since 1976. “Wunya” means welcome in Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi and Aunty Dale uses it a lot because she lives, works and plays here in our beautiful region. She conducts numerous bushfood workshops and training sessions designed for the participants to become aware of the unique array of flavours and textures of bushfood and how easy it is today to incorporate in our daily lives. You’ll find MY DILLY BAG store tucked behind the shops at Forest Glen. Enjoy a pot of First Light Tea (black tea, rose petals, sliver needle, vanilla, kulbanyi and strawberry gum) with a delicious wattle seed biscuit or two – yes please!

My Dilly Bag is at 5B/354 Mons Road, Forest Glen. 0402 616 056 or mydillybag.com.au luciosmarina luciosmarina.com

Bubble tea has fast become one of the most popular drinks for both young and old. But GOTCHA FRESH TEA is much more than another bubble tea. They farm their own tea and pick from a single tea plantation in Mount Ali located in the northeast part of the Chiayi County in Taiwan, so the flavour is unique and unmistakable. Gotcha Fresh Tea is also freshly brewed and made for each individual order. With a delectable selection of handcrafted teas, collagen teas and milk teas, Gotcha has a tea for all connoisseurs to enjoy, whether they be from the east or the west. Like a single origin coffee or a fine bottle of French wine from a single vineyard, Gotcha Fresh Tea is the ultimate in bubble tea. Pop in and try one for yourself; you won’t be disappointed. For further details visit sunshineplaza.com

If you’re wondering why the ice-cream tastes so good at COTTON TREE ICE CREAMERY, the secret is all in the whipping. Owner Pete Milton’s method of handmaking the ice-cream means it has far less air whipped into it, making it smoother and creamier than some commercial brands. Specialising in ice-cream cakes, Peter and wife Cate opened the Cotton Tree Ice Creamery in 2017, where Peter proudly churns their small batch ice-cream every day. Choose from a range of flavours in store or order online and pick up. It’s easy to see why they are known as one of the sweetest spots on the Sunshine Coast. Their ice-cream cakes are perfect for any celebratory event or even just as a special family treat.

Cotton Tree Ice Creamery is at Shop 3/1-3 King Street, Maroochydore. 5443 4094 or cottontreeicecreamery.com.au