What’s brewing, cooking and happening… Junction IS PUMPING! Joining the recent influx of new venues to Noosa Junction (Muse, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink, Notch Noosa), is chef Davide Benati who brings his old family recipes to life at Trattoria Benati. Think housemade pasta and the...

A rare calendar date saw the release of a rare rum – Nil Desperandum Rum, Australia’s only rum produced using certified organic molasses. Naturally, Tony Cox was there to investigate and imbibe. Timed to launch at 2.22pm on 22.02.2022 at the Sunshine & Sons distillery...

What’s IN this winter… Mono Luxe Team a textured black and white palette with a splash of gold for a sophisticated take on monochrome style. Nigerian glass beaded ceremonial shield, & Large ceramic organic shaped pot, hats from Madagascar, Wabi Sabi Addison occasional chair By GlobeWest,...

When it comes to producing quality spirits, Tony Cox discovers it needs passionate and knowledgeable people, top-quality ingredients and a few rocks thrown in for good measure. When four friends got together to establish Sunshine & Sons at Woombye they combined many years of experience...

Guests gathered to feast on dishes from the newly-released VanillaFood Cookbook. Deb Caruso was there to catch every mouthwatering morsel. When Nilla Tomkins realised her dream of producing a cookbook using the favourite dishes from her popular cafés, it seemed only fair to celebrate with...

A takeaway boom helped anyone who could make a boxed version of their speciality get through the first of the lockdown When I’ve bumped into old friends in the street over the past six months or so, the first question they generally ask is “How...

Acclaimed culinary maestro Andy Davies has redefined the art of creating something extraordinary, writes Helen Flanagan, and you will not have to lift a finger. Neil Perry, Greg Doyle and Tony Papas are just a few nationally known chefs who’ve shared the burners with Andy...

Time for summer and what better way to quench your thirst than a tall, cold frothy. Tony Cox explores some of the region’s best – well, someone has to do it! For those who haven’t noticed, craft beer has exploded in the last five years...