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BASKING IN EUMUNDI SERENITY BY THE time you read this, Eumundi’s new, prestige Bask Restaurant will be full swing into its Christmas season. The restaurant, which only started 12 weeks ago, is beautifully located in Eumundi’s ornate Old Bakery building, and run by highly experienced partners Jess Coolican and Jack Madden. The pair have made names for themselves since they first met at Hastings Street’s Bistro C 14 years ago. They have since worked at Noosa’s Sails along with a range of Melbourne eateries and in Europe – even Edinburgh Castle, in Jack’s case. Jack is the kitchen wonder while Jess, qualified herself in interior design with projects having featured in the likes of Vogue and Belle magazines, is your host. Originally from the Coast, they now live in Eumundi - their two children attending local schools. “We came across this space at the end of July and spent a couple of months working on it,” Jess said in November. “Then we opened the doors to do long lunches – and we have been quite overwhelmed [by the positive response] really.” It was a tentative move to gauge the market.
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“It worked well, we found our routine quietly in the background, then evolved over the past few weeks. “We actually moved into the hinterland first, drawn by the lifestyle. We were looking for a while, and just loved this town. “It is really reminiscent of our childhoods up here, with a really beautiful community and a good vibe.” The Saturday-only long lunches are now being supplemented by Friday wine nights and Thursday seafood menu nights. “Jack’s seafood is his specialty,” Jess said. “We will change the menu weekly and it will feature home-made fish and chips, seafood platters and more.” Importantly, Jess said they wanted to get the menu balanced to appeal to a wide audience, yet bring some of the best foods found on the coastal strip to be available at the right prices in the hinterland, particularly on ‘locals-night’ - Thursday. “One of the best items on the menu is our octopus,” Jess said. And vegetarians will not miss out. “We have a lot of plant-based eaters, so we have delicious options on the menu.
& Drinks Jess Coolican and Jack Madden in Bask Eumundi’s foyer with one of their signature dishes: Chargrilled octopus, limoncello, pepper
That’s been pretty well received. “We are designing the menu around what we really enjoy.” That’s got to be a plus. Visit www.baskeumundi.com.au to check out
the menus, make reservations at info@baskeumundi.com.au, or ring the restaurant on 0431 728 190. Bask Restaurant, 4/101 Memoria Drive, Eumundi.
