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Tastes by Noosa
Noosa is famous for its superlative food and wine. It has endless choices for dining, from bright beachside restaurants to intimate cafés and bars. Locally caught seafood, fresh produce and farm-gate tastes are all on the menu.
More than 170 restaurants from Coolum to Sunshine Beach, Peregian, Noosaville, The Junction, Hastings Street, Eumundi and Cooroy serve up a vast range of dining experiences and cuisines.
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Choose from iconic dining rooms staffed by wellknown chefs, country pubs, casual alfresco fare or family-friendly and affordable eateries.
Hands-on experience - Discover the extraordinary breadth of the Noosa gourmet scene. Expand your repertoire of trusted recipes and surprise friends at your next dinner party – enrol in one of the cooking schools run in Noosa and nearby hinterland towns.
Experience local produce - Noosa’s location on the majestic Noosa River, between the fertile hinterland and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, means that local eateries serve up produce that is fished, farmed and produced in the local region.
At busy farmers’ markets, growers and makers sell their produce fresh and in-season and talk willingly about new varieties and favourite recipes. Discover organic coffee, rainforest berries, hand-crafted chocolates, fresh fruit and vegies, bread baked in the region, as well as dairy, seafood, smoked meats, herb teas and herbs and spices.
CATO’S RESTAURANT - Get together for breakfast, lunch or dinner, at Cato’s Restaurant you’re spoilt for choice. Try something creative and delicious from the a la carte menu, or for a feast to remember, everyone just loves the Sheraton Seafood Buffet! Or indulge your passion for people watching and a long, cool drink at Cato’s Bar. Cato’s, the perfect place to mix and mingle on Hastings Street.
AUSTRALIAN NOUGAT COMPANY - See our handmade nougat production first hand through our viewing windows. Indulge yourself in our gift shop with our full range of gift lines for sale at low factory prices. All visitors receive free tastings and see a professional video of the production process. Open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday. Bus tours or groups welcome.
BELMONDOS FRESH FOOD MARKET/CLANDESTINO ROASTERS - Shop like a chef at Belmondos Fresh Food Market! We offer everything from gourmet deli items, fresh fruit & veg, a gourmet butcher and over 500 items that will see you cooking like a chef. Daily changing menu for lunch. Belmondos is also the home of specialty coffee roaster, Clandestino Roasters providing a selection of premium grade arabica, single origin and blends. Experience the Sunshine Coast’s only Brew Bar.
NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL - Australia’s Premier Food & Wine Festival 17 th , 18 th , 19 th and 20 th May, 2012. A uniquely intimate celebration of leading chefs, winemakers, producers and media with great live concerts every day, something for everyone - all in a world class destination! Featuring a renowned lineup of top world chefs at the Qantas “Best Dinner in the World!"
