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A fresh chapter at Hopscotch
There is a particular point in the life of a neighbourhood venue when a fresh coat of paint is not enough. After years of serving the same community, a renovation ... -
Far North Queensland Shines at 2026 Restaurant & Catering Awards
Far North Queensland’s hospitality industry has once again demonstrated why it is one of Australia’s premier dining destinations, with restaurants from Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Mossman and beyond featuring ... -
Tha Fish for Tha Win
Congratulations to the team at Tha Fish, whose Coral Trout Cassava Crisp has emerged as the public's favourite in the Cairns Post's poll to help determine Cairns' signature dish. The ... -
Food, Friendship and FNQ: Inside Taste of the Tropics – Foodie Friends
By Jodie Scurrah In Far North Queensland, the stories have always been there—etched into reef, rainforest and red earth. But for local restaurateur and storyteller Oliver James, the next chapter ... -
Wild Pony Saloon: Boots, Bourbon, and the Art of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
There are moments in hospitality that feel like déjà vu, and then there are moments that feel like déjà vu after a couple of bourbons—familiar, but with the edges pleasantly ... -
Where the Tropics Meet the Table: New Menu drops at Gin Social
On Friday evening, we attended a preview of Gin Social’s new menu at the Hilton Cairns—an unveiling that felt less like a launch and more like a quiet declaration of ... -
April Heralds a Taste-Focused Celebration Across Tropical North Queensland
April will herald the inaugural Tasting the Tropics, a month-long food celebration designed to showcase the depth and diversity of Tropical North Queensland’s culinary scene. Presented by Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), the ... -
News: Tony & Manuela Moore Return with Two New Clifton Beach Venues
Two years after floods devastated their much-loved Palm Cove institution Chill at Portofino, Cairns hospitality stalwarts Tony and Manuela Moore are back — and they’re back in style, opening two new venues in Clifton ... -
Help TTNQ Put FNQ Food on the Map
Tropical North Queensland has always punched above its weight when it comes to food. From rainforest-fed farms and coastal fisheries to world-class chefs, distillers and producers, our region has a ... -
Rusty’s Markets Turns 50: A Half-Century of Field‑to‑Fork Brilliance
This year, Rusty’s Markets celebrates a golden milestone: 50 years as a dynamic incubator for local food businesses, a grazing ground for regional chefs, and a genuine link between Far North Queensland ...
