Staying a while at Vianta

GC&M News ducked into Vianta Espresso and Wine Bar at Beerwah for a quick meeting that somehow turned into breakfast and lunch.

Time flies in the cool and relaxed confines of Vianta.

The establishment, at 70 Simpson Street, is open seven days from 6.30am to 4pm except on Fridays when it stays open until 10pm with dinner, drinks and live music regular features as patrons wind down for the weekend.

and with the rich hollandaise sauce and salmon were filling and delicious. Likewise the breakfast wrap was nicely presented and tasty. Our health conscious colleague ordered the muesli and with its mixed berries and natural yoghurt said he

The cafe also has regular art exhibits often with creative local artists showcasing their talents with a new exhibit opening on the first Friday of each month. Surrounded by art and book cases filled with good books you are made to feel at home as much as treating yourself to an outing. As the three of us spread out across one of their large dining tables we ordered the eggs florentine, breakfast wrap and muesli bowl.

The poached eggs were perfectly cooked was very satisfied. Two hours later and in need of more sustenance - and an excuse to keep eating we tried the vegetable frittata, fries and Thai Beef Salad.

The salad with grilled beef strips with a Thai aromatic dressing with the salad was a nice light option as was the frittata. We also loved their homemade smoothies and juices which are made to order.

For those looking for a fuller lunch meal their steak sandwich with chips or fish of the day are top options.

Heart Bakes Music inspires

HEART Baked Music, as the name suggests, is about music created by artists from a heartfelt place. But more than that, Heart Baked Music wants to share warm and inspiring music at small halls and venues where artists can connect and form a relationship with the audience. Venues which have no noise or distractions. Heart Baked Music is also about fairly paying artists with profits from an event going back to the community.

With this ethos Heart Baked Music has connected with the Blackall Range Lions

The Orangery

Beautiful spot for Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch or Weekend Dinner. High tea, group bookings takeaway & grazing platters available.

Open - Tue to Fri - 9am to 3pm Sat & Sun 8am to 3pm MALENY

5435 2545

Cnr Landsborough/Maleny & Mountain View Rd www.theorangerymaleny.com.au

Da Marino

Italian Restaurant

Wood fire pizzas

Dine-in

Delivery options available

Gluten free options available

OPEN Tues to Sun 2pm to 9pm

Da Marino

Italian Restaurant

5494 8333

9/1 Maleny St, Landsborough www.damarinoitalian.com.au

Maleny Cheese

Multi-award winning dairy products from local farms available in store.

SIMPLY LOCAL to create an afternoon of exceptionally warm and inspiring music played by extremely talented musicians in the intimate and beautiful setting of the historic Mapleton Hall.

OPEN - Café & Shop OPEN 7 DAYS 10am to 3pm. Local hamper products and wine to go.

All the profits from this event will go to earthquake torn Turkey via the Lions International network so that maximum value of your dollar will be seen on the ground.

The musicians for the upcoming Mapleton Hall event are Kelly Cork, Shaky Razor (pictured above) and Steve Sparrow.

Your authentic taste of Thailand right here in Beerwah. Dine in and Takeaway – call to order and we will phone when it is ready. Book now for group functions.

OPEN - Wed – Sun: 5pm to 7.30pm (Dining until 8.30pm)

Lunch Sat – Sun: 11.30am to 2pm

5494 0446 48 Simpson Street, Beerwah www.baanthaibeerwah.com.au