Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Chef Connections WITH Julie Shelton

Sam Kulkarni Bombay Mahal MALENY BOMBAY MAHAL is a little bit of India transported to Maple Street, Maleny. Owned and operated by Sameer Kulkarni and his partner Ron Coxhell, the decoratively lit 90-year old timber building at the top of Maple Street exudes warmth and welcoming energy. I sat with Sam, under an artistic canopy of his mother’s [...]

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Chef Connections WITH Julie Shelton

Kyle Merillo Bistro Bunya CHANGE in a restaurant is generally a good thing: a different menu every year at least, a new chef every so often, and a new fit-out every decade at least. Managing that transition, however, can be tricky, and in the case of Maleny Hotel’s Bistro Bunya, change is happening slowly but strategically. The hotel’s [...]

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Long Apron wins ‘Prestige’ restaurant

WHEN Spicers Clovelly Estate opened around two years ago, the dedicated “team Clovelly” under the guidance of general manager David Assef, knew they had much to do to achieve their goal of simply becoming the best prestige destination on the Range. That goal was achieved last month when The Long Apron in-house Restaurant at Spicers Clovelly [...]

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Hotel Maleny …for all occasions!

WITH THE Christmas party season just around the corner, the Hotel Maleny has some exciting new promotions, facilities and food options to get the festivities under way. They have a fantastic new summer menu now available in Bistro Bunya and with delicious items such as Gazpacho with Fresh Mooloolaba Prawns, House-Made Saffron Fettuccine and Twice Cooked [...]

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Tania’s new benchmark for Gluten-free food

SELF-CONFESSED foodie Tania Hubbard and her husband Eric hit Nambour with high impact three years ago when they opened their quirky Husk & Honey cafe. This cosy venue tucked into Queen Street soon became a hit with Hinterlanders attracted by Tania’s gluten and grain free recipes. Now Tania has gone one step further and put her [...]

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Chef Connections WITH Julie Shelton

Glen & Joy Upchurch Celtic Tearooms Maleny MANY residents of the Hinterland (and beyond) hold fond memories of the Celtic Tearoom’s music-filled Sunday afternoons. Many a song has been sung under the heavy beams and tipple sipped by the fireplace. Now, new owners, Glen and Joy Upchurch, together with Joy’s cousin, Peálana, have breathed new life into this [...]

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Chef Connections WITH Julie Shelton

Peter Brettell Wild Rocket @ Misty’s DINING at Wild Rocket @ Misty’s is like having a meal in your best friend’s dining room. A rather expansive dining room, granted, but there’s the same cosy feel, friendly service, and food that stimulates all your senses. Peter Brettell and his then fiancée, Belinda, opened Wild Rocket @ Misty’s nine months [...]

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Samoan influence at Celtic Tearoom

Maleny’s Celtic Tearoom has new owners who have a fascinating cultural mix of Australian, Celtic and Samoan heritage. English-born Rod Fewster and his Samoan wife Makalita came to the hinterland on holiday and, seeing the Celtic Tearoom on Mountain View Road for sale, they bought it. They brought with them an extended family who are [...]

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The Spice Boys from Bombay to Bangkok

MALENY ‘S INDIAN restaurant, Bombay Mahal, is almost five years old and continues with its philosophy of quality Indian food at affordable prices. New and interesting dishes are brought to the table regularly via the restaurant’s blackboard special menu. Now the food journey travels out of India with the introduction of popular Thai dishes. Bombay meets [...]

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Chef Connections with Julie Shelton

Sarah Hallam Debera Howard Elements at Montville WALK into Elements at Montville and you enter a browser’s paradise. Proprietor, Sarah Hallam, has assembled a fascinating display of eclectic artistic pieces, clothing, kitchenware, knick-knacks and collectables. Browse through the shelves and tables, surrounded by beautiful perfumes, textures, colours and soothing background music, and time stands still. Take a seat at [...]

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