TOWNSVILLE may be the gateway to the rainforest, reef and outback but recent developments in the food scene see the city is blossoming into the culinary capital of northern Queensland.
Not too many year ago a fine-dining experience was a meal at the leagues club bistro but the arrival of award-winning chefs, ingredients sourced from nearby producers, trendy dining precincts, cool cafes, and thoughtful menus have elevated the scene.
``Townsville has grown up a bit,’’ explains Townsville Enterprise’s marketing executive, and local foodie, Lisa Woolfe.
``There’s always been an underlying health theme with Townsville dining – I think that has something to do with the fact so many young people live here because we’re a military and university town
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Townsville is also home to one of Australia’s finest morning meals with Jam, the chic open-all-day café at one end of Palmer Street, honoured by the Australian Savour Awards for serving the country’s very best brekkie with the Asian chicken omelette a local favourite that’s been on the menu ``since day dot’’.
The good eating doesn’t stop at the sand with a handful of foodie havens dotted around Magnetic Island just adding another reason to board a SeaLink Ferry for the 20-minute journey across the Coral Sea to the peaceful Townsville ``suburb’’.
The Early Bird – a rustic café on Horseshoe Bay that’s owned by an Italian couple who relocated to Maggie after holidaying on the island – prepared delightful breakfast options before noon, all-day dining after the sun crosses the yardarm with the ``sandwiches’’ a mouth-watering highlight, and an extensive menu of delightful drinks.
Then there’s the Picnic Bay Hotel, an ice-cream shop on Horseshoe Bay’s main drag that always busy, and the Marlin Bar Tavern that locals say serves ‘’good food with ocean
Sure there are steakhouses and fancy restaurants of all stripes, but where the local Gulfport dining scene really impresses is in the quality of its fresh seafood options. From humble beachside po’ boy shacks all the way up to the areas four-star raw bars, the seafood here, at any price, is bound to amaze and satisfy.
With over 7,000 kilometres of pristine coastline and beaches, Australia's Queensland takes pride in being called the Sunshine State. Its stylish capital, Brisbane, is only one of the ten largest Australian cities known to Aussies and knows how to cater to its many visitors with its wide range of regional attractions.
The Tropical North Queensland region of Australia is filled with beautiful beaches, scenic views, and endless ways to spend a lazy day. This is just one side of this incredible region but there is another side of this tropical paradise that is filled with unique adventures and those who are true thrill seekers love the many ways to spend their days in Australia as well.
The food is really good because you get some lobster, fresh fish, and really creamy ice cream. Lobster in Eastern Canada you lobster and they will take you through steps to take your Lobster apart. And you also get fresh fish because they live on the coast and they are have a season where you can actually go and catch Cod for fishing. your ice cream is very creamy because of how much cream Lee used and is really well done I do recommend eating at cows ice cream anywhere in the
Open for lunch and dinner with amazing sandwiches and full meals, including plenty of seafood and home cooking favorites. For something
We frequent the Brandon Bonefish Grill frequently throughout the year for a casual lunch, Sunday brunch or on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries and enjoy it every single time. It is not your normal night out at a restaurant. It is an experience. From the moment you pull up out front, there is beautiful green tropical plants that make you feel you have left the hustle and bustle of the city, escaping to an exotic location. The hostess opens the big wooden door to greet you and as you walk in, a great tune is softly playing overhead. The bar and tables throughout the restaurant are full of people, laughing, having a good time and it feels like you have walked in to a friend or family member’s house. The entire restaurant smells
Montreal’s Mango Bay is a unique and popular dining establishment, known for its fresh and authentic Caribbean dishes served in a welcoming and vibrant setting. The perfectly spicy chargrilled jerk chicken salad served with crisp greens and tomatoes makes a most welcoming meal starter. Some of Mango Bay’s specialty entrée dishes include the curry goat slow-cooked in Caribbean spices, the ackee fruit and salt fish plate, the fried whole red snapper in a Jamaican-spiced gravy sauce and the island chicken fajitas, all of which are seasoned to perfection. Handhelds, like the vegetable wrap and the jerk chicken burger, are a favorite among diners for their elevated flavors.
Marco Polo, a contemporary, fine dining restaurant is one of the island’s premier dinning locations serving continental cuisine. The Italian Deli and Market, Doreen’s Cup of Joe, and Lee Be Fish are some popular places for local food that offer a full range of flavors.
The Tavern from Tower Sq., in Plainville, serves a contemporary take on elevated pub food in its rustic and charming eatery. The crispy sweet and spicy mango habanero chicken tenders and a cup of the luscious seafood chowder make for excellent choices with which to start your meal. Some of The Tavern from Tower Sq.’s house specialties include the baked haddock Louise topped with cheddar, breadcrumbs and crabmeat in a lemon butter wine sauce and the teriyaki-marinated London broil steak. Pizzas are a gourmet affair at The Tavern from Tower Sq, being served fresh from the wood-fired oven. Popular varieties include the Dexter’s topped with Italian sausage, green peppers and onions, the Little D’s with meatballs and herbed ricotta and the Kevin
About three years ago, David and Alison decided to extend the café operations to include a larger lunch menu, more tables and extended the trading hours of the café so that it now opens at the same time, and closes one hour before, the nursery. The café offers takeaway food as well as sit-in dining and the menu includes a variety of beverages, made-to-order sandwiches,
Nestled right next to Brisbane River, Riverbar & Kitchen is a popular waterfront restaurant. The restaurant can be visited anytime during the day and here one can enjoy amazing views of the river, relish delectable cuisines and enjoy an extensive array of drinks. The food menu features seasonal produce and creative global cuisines. On the drinks menu they have an impressive range beers on tap, cocktails and well-priced wines. They have a beautiful outdoor seating where guests can socialize in the company of
The Halfmoon Diner, a culinary mainstay in Halfmoon, serves classic American eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner in its casual and welcoming eatery. Breakfast classics, served until 11 a.m. during the week and 12 p.m. on weekends, include such dishes as the golden brown griddle cakes with your choice of meat, the two eggs any style with potatoes and toast and the make your own three egg omelette with a slew of cheeses, meats and veggies with which to customize your meal. If you head to The Halfmoon Diner for lunch or dinner, enjoy house specialties such as the hearty chicken and biscuits slathered in velvety gravy, the vegetable lasagna with tangy marinara sauce and the eggplant, potato and seasoned ground beef layered Greek-inspired moussaka.
While the theme of and recipe magazine is “Food and Travel can build connections with People,” visiting the restaurant may be also considered the small trip. We waited all this time to see this popular story: ‘Wing-It Restaurant’ is back! Enjoy the manly Pota Sala which was the first time to see for our new gourmet writer in her life!
Regatta Bar & Grille, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Seattle, serves delectable American style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner in its warm and casual eatery. Breakfast is served a la carte or buffet style and includes such selections as the almond crusted French toast on brioche with Washington cherry sauce and the goat cheese scramble with tomatoes, bacon and onion. Regatta Bar & Grille specialty entrées include the Seattle seafood stew with salmon, cod, crab, prawns, mussels and oysters in a fennel-tomato sauce, the bricked half chicken Provencal with roasted potatoes and tomato relish and the meat head pizza with pepperoni sausage, ham, bacon and mozzarella. Sandwiches, such as the lamb burger with minted yogurt and the roast
The Dive bar will have a full bar and small menu for food that is competing with other companies in the area. In order to compete with our competitors, our craft beers are from local breweries around the Greenville area and our food will be locally grown and locally fed beef that we will serve to our customers to ensure a great, quality product that our customers will love. We have a great premium location in downtown Greenville where we can capitalize on our market and strive to be the best bar in the downtown area. One thing that will set us apart from our competition is our great draft and craft beer selection that is unmatched and we guarantee we will have the alcoholic beverage you were craving. We will provide great customer service