living Cairns by the plate
EATING OUT GUIDE
SOMETHING DIFFERENT Not your typical restaurant or cafe, these places have a special edge.
G reen Ant Cantina 183 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park, (07) 4041 5061 If you dare, try the ‘Wings of Death’ Challenge – consume 10 blistering chicken wings doused with the hottest secret chilli sauce imaginable, with no water. Don’t worry, not all the food here is this dangerous. Quesadillas, nachos and jambalaya inspired by Baja California, the Caribbean and South America give just enough kick to get your taste buds dancing. With fun decor and street-art vibe, the cantina is known for its craft beer brewed locally, as well as for its margaritas and mojitos.
Salt House 2 Pierpoint Road, Marina Point, Cairns, (07) 4041 7733 Located next to the Cairns Yacht Club, this venue is thoughtfully designed to bring in the marina surroundings, with water features and open sky in some areas. Their menu showcases seafood (pictured right), meats and cheeses, complimented by an extensive cocktail and wine list, making this an ideal destination for drinks before or after a meal. Live music plays on Friday to Sunday from 5pm.
Sweets Planet Shop 10C/46 Lake Street, Bolands Centre, Cairns, 0432 221 511 Just months old, Sweets Planet brings unique dessert options from Korea. This cute cafe specialises in traditional rice cake toast – a toasted sandwich (cheese filling optional) sprinkled with soya bean powder – and waffles. Or try bingsu – ice shavings topped with red bean and fruit. Refreshing blue lemonade, orange/pink grapefruit/pineappleades are all made with real fruit juice. A ir Niugini flies daily between Port Moresby and Cairns. See airniugini.com.pg.
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