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Phone: 4726 2728 Email: tel@tel.com.au www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au 6 The Strand, Townsville

Our FIRST EVER issue! "Where do you want to head out for dinner tonight?" - a question that generally ends up in us eating at the 'usual', which isn't a bad thing. It actually gave us the idea to search for new places to eat in Townsville. Being a young family left us wondering where all the family friendly restaurants/cafes were - this was the spark of an idea which is now Townsville's first ever guide dedicated to it's restaurants and cafes. Our dining guide gives you a basic breakdown on the facilities establishments have on offer - meals under $10, family friendly, and cash only to name a few. We also have a great promotion running, our 2 for 1 coffee offer thanks to the support of Millie J, Clint Bradley's and Lukabean. We hope you enjoy our first issue, and more importantly the great food and service Townsville has to offer - we are indeed spoilt for choice.

Jared & Marie

A partnership with Townsville Enterprise will ensure your business is supported by strategic targeting, lobbying and activities that attract investment, visitors and business events to the Region.

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Re-acquaint yourself with an

old friend.

Live Jazz every Friday night

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in focus.

experience essence at jupiters.

townsville’s favourite buffet.

No longer one of Townsville’s secrets, Jupiters’ fine dining restaurant Essence offers an intimate dining experience with a contemporary and delicious menu.

From mouth-watering seafood to delicious desserts, freshly made salads and an unlimited supply of soft drink - it’s no wonder Aqua restaurant at Jupiters is fast becoming Townsville’s favourite all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant.

Located beside Aqua restaurant, Essence offers diners an exceptional seasonally driven a la carte menu - best described as contemporary and delicious. The menu is revised each season, providing diners with a continually evolving and mouth-watering choice to tempt any palate. The ambience in Essence is unlike any other in Townsville. On arrival you are greeted with an intimate, warm restaurant with chocolate hues and soft lighting, and the exclusiveness of a seating capacity of 40. The service at Essence is truly five-star. From the very start of your dining experience you will be greeted by the experienced service attendants, chairs pulled out, linen napkins laid and complimentary hot bread with truffle inspired cafe de Parisian butter. The exceptional service continues throughout the night with a dedicated waiter attending to your dining needs. With a mouth-watering menu, a great wine list and exceptional service, you may be assuming that it all comes with a big price tag. The menu at Essence is more than affordable with entrees starting from $13.50, main courses from $33, and desserts just $13. Essence is open for dinner 7 days a week from 6pm and bookings are essential.

Essence

Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Reservations: 4722 2261 8

Open daily for breakfast as well as dinner, Aqua provides a high-quality casual dining experience for all lovers of food from children to adults alike. On the breakfast menu you will find traditional items such as bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, eggs Benedict, pastries and a range of fresh and dried fruits and cereal, while the dinner buffet ensures that guests are spoilt for choice with options such as fresh succulent prawns, mussels and fish and a wide range of salads and breads. The family-focused restaurant also proudly caters for children of all ages, offering kids their very own dedicated section of the buffet featuring all their favourites from chicken nuggets and chips to spaghetti bolognaise and fish fingers. The restaurant also features special dining promotions throughout the year including Father’s Day lunch, Christmas Day breakfast, lunch and dinner and the increasingly popular Seafood Spectacular. In fact, the next Seafood Spectacular date has been announced and will be held on Saturday 30 June so be sure to book your spot today!

Aqua

Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Reservations: 4722 2261

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.breakfast .lunch .dinner ph. 4724 4441 metro quays 86 ogden street townsville ISSUE ONE June - August 2012 | goodfoodtsv.com.au

atouchofsalt.com.au

in focus.

saltcellar THE

palmer street’s premier wine bar.

a lasting impression. Whatever the special occasion, A Touch of Salt will leave a lasting impression on those who count the most. The restaurant has established a name for hosting some of Townsville’s best and most exclusive events.

Warm, homely and intimate, The Saltcellar is the perfect setting to indulge one of Townsville’s largest wine cellars, boasting nearly 200 bottles from vintage labels to local and international favourites.

Overlooking a scenic stretch of Ross Creek in Townsville’s city heart, A Touch of Salt blends an everevolving fine-dining menu with an extensive wine cellar and an uncompromised approach to service.

Whether you sit down for a glass of wine with friends or settle in for a fine dining experience with loved ones, every visit to The Saltcellar will leave you wanting more.

Best of all, you can choose to dine in the comfort of the contemporary restaurant, behind the curtain of the private Degustation Room or out under the stars on the balcony. The Degustation Room is reserved for those who want to make big and long-lasting impressions. Be it an important business lunch or a milestone celebration, an afternoon or evening spent in this room will leave guests with a feeling of appreciation and satisfaction. Hidden behind a curtain of secrecy, the Degustation Room provides an intimate setting to enjoy multiplecourse meals paired with a huge selection of wines and beers, all served by a personal waiter. Boasting warm and inviting tones, A Touch of Salt is perfect for a range of events, including wedding receptions, cocktail functions and sit-down dinner parties.

A Touch of Salt

Metro Quays, Ogden Street Townsville Reservations: 4724 4441 12

You could be a wine connoisseur or first-timer, the team will help you pair the perfect drop with your next meal. Gourmet food, fine wines and boutique beers, combined with first-class service and facilities. The Saltcellar has all the ingredients to make your next event one to remember. The Cellar Room, Saltcellar’s private dining experience has people wanting to know what’s happening behind it’s doors. Enjoying privacy from the restaurant, The Cellar Room boasts a fully stocked bar and cellar as well as private waiters and a large-screen TV. You can hold a presentation to impress clients over lunch or spoil your guests to a degustation dinner. Either way, what happens in The Salt Cellar Room stays in The Salt Cellar Room.

The Saltcellar

13 Palmer Street, South Townsville Reservations: 4724 5866

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events. nq farmers market - north shore Commencing 23rd June Every 2nd + 4th Sunday each month from 6am Indulge the senses, relax, taste, wander and unwind as you discover an array of sumptuous and flavoursome organic fruits and vegetables, gourmet condiments and exquisite fruity jams. www.nqfarmersmarkets.com.au

mungalla "kup murri" cook off festival 3rd - 4th August 2012 Celebrating Aboriginal food, music and art. Its on again, this year ten or more teams will battle it out in a competition to cook the most succulent and tastiest pork, beef, lamb and vegetables underground. The festival is limited to 2000 people so book early to avoid missing out on a historic occasion not to mention a fantastic experience.

chefs in the north 26th July 2012

www.mungallaaboriginaltours.com.au

Fine food, fine music and a lyrical tropical setting - it's no wonder that over the years Chefs in the North has become one of the most popular events in the Townsville social calendar. Held on the night before the Opening of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, this seventh Chefs in the North dinner will showcase North Queensland's outstanding local produce accompanied by the best Australian wines in a superb degustation menu prepared by some of Australia's finest chefs. Set on the lawns of Jupiters Casino overlooking Magnetic island, chamber music performances programmed by Piers Lane and performed by Festival guest artists will complete an unforgettable night under the stars.

cultural fest 15th - 19th August 2012 Cultural Fest is a five day celebration of performance, arts and food in tropical North Queensland. Join them to experience the spirit and passion of hundreds of artists, dancers and singers. Located on Townsville's stunning beachfront, visitors can enjoy non-stop dynamic performances, shop at over 70 craft stalls and enjoy food from around the globe.

Individual seats: $275 | Tables of ten: $2,650 For bookings please contact the TicketShop: 4727 9797

Experience Townsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best and widest variety of culinary fare. From Asian delights to French crepes, Indian curries, delicious Greek honey puffs, German sausages, Spanish paella, traditional indigenous dishes to Middle Eastern cuisine and Thai curries. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much variety you can visit Cultural Fest on all five days and never eat the same thing twice.

www.afcm.com.au

www.culturalfest.org

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social snaps. cafĂŠ bambini. Gregory Street, North Ward

Lyn + Grace

Chris, Stacey + Charlotte

Nathan, Dylan + Amanda

Don, Pat + Sylvia

Reflections Tea Room connect . reflect . celebrate

Take time for tea, catch your breath and plan your day. From a sweet treat to full High Tea and 100 quality loose leaf teas you will be spoilt with choice.

Serving Daily Luncheons | High Tea Devonshire Teas | Tea Time Treats

Monday - Sunday 9am - 4pm 269 Flinders Street, Townsville | 4721 2311 www.absolutetea.com.au 18

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gregory's bites Gregory Street, North Ward

Danielle, David, Kelvin, Lily, Luke + Alex

clint bradley's.

Cherie, Maddison + Domonic

Domain Central, Garbutt

Liz, Steve + Malakai

Debbie + Adrian

John + Elise

Domain Central Duckworth St Garbutt

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social snaps. mother's day breakfast @ lukabean. Cannon Park, Thuringowa Central

Andy + Kate

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drink. the florentine fog. by Josh Agostino One of the biggest trends in cooking in recent years has been molecular gastronomy, and with the help of celebrity chefs like Heston Blumenthal and Marcel Vigneron it has gained popularity amongst diners looking for a special dining experience. Some ingenious bartenders out there have adapted this scientific approach to ingredients for use in the bar. At the Heritage Bar I pride myself on having the largest product range of any bar in Townsville and having access to some very cool stuff. So just like with food I can create all sorts of alcoholic foams, gels, caviars and encapsulations to enhance your drinking experience. The Florentine Fog is a new drink inspired by a recent trip to Melbourne. It blends slightly bitter citrus notes with a rich Italian blood cherry balanced with citrus and sugar. Then a flavour contrast of strawberry and vanilla mousse floating on top that is flash frozen with liquid nitrogen. This creates a new cocktail experience by having to eat through the mousse to get to the drink. I look forward to seeing you at The Heritage Bar.

The Florentine Fog / 30ml lemon juice / 20ml sugar syrup / 30ml aperol / 15ml mandarin napoleon / 5ml opal rosso top with strawberry vanilla mousse freeze mouse with liquid nitrogen

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review.

lukabean: not just a cafĂŠ. by Sarah Jane Located at Cannon Park infront of Reading Cinemas sits a well known (to the locals in the area) establishment, Lukabean. Until recently it's been favoured as a place to get coffee and cake after a movie. Under new management since late 2011, there have been a few noticeable changes. Not just to the coffee on offer or furnishings, but to the general atmosphere of the place. Lukabean has established itself as a family friendly restaurant, delivering friendly, professional service in a warm, comfortable environment. You can't help but feel like you're meeting up with an old friend - an old friend with a new and exciting menu! A menu with top quality produce, superior coffee (Piazza D'oro Roma) and delicious homemade desserts. There are a few firm favourites from the old menu that will still be on offer including the scrumptious Chocolate Chips and the Poffertjes. The Chocolate Chips are made of light chocolate tortillas served with Cadbury chocolate dip and cream. Poffertjes (if you are not familiar with them) are a traditional Dutch batter treat resembling small, fluffy pancakes. At Lukabean they can be served with maple syrup, caramel, berries, fruit salad and even Cadbury chocolate sauce. They are absolutely perfect as a breakfast treat with fruit salad - careful though as you may have to share with the little ones! The restaurant is also great value and you may just find yourself driving out from the city to Cannon Park just to experience the delicious food at any time of day or night. 22

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value.

molly's famous $7.50 crumbed steak. The food at Molly's is just as famous as the hotel itself and comes quite strongly recommended by the locals. The menu is complemented with daily specials, scrumptious desserts and quite a fine selection of uppermid range wines. Molly Malones Irish Pub signature Crumbed Steak meal will only cost you $7.50 on Tuesdays and for that price you get a massive serve of crumbed steak and chips smothered in tasty gravy, with a side of salad. If you want to bring the kids, that's fine too as it's a good environment for family dining. I'd recommend that you get there early if you're bringing the little ones as it can get a bit loud as the night goes on. Molly's (as the locals fondly refer) also has other great value meals, including a hearty Beef and Guinness pie, Irish stew, and Chicken Parmigiana. All in all a sensational line-up of traditional Irish fare.

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social.

foodies for food lovers. by Sarah Jane Amanda Lee is the brains behind the Townsville Foodies, a group that gets together twice a month for anything from brunch to dinner. The group started after Amanda had been living in Townsville for a year and had trouble forming a social circle. "When you're in your mid-30's, single, childless and don't play team sports, it's very difficult to make new friends. I wanted to try all of the fabulous restaurants here in Townsville, but had no one to go with." Amanda then had the idea to start her own social group, on the advice of a friend and after searching meetup groups in other cities, decided to call it Townsville Foodies. Members range in age from mid-20s to 50s, and are singles or couples. There are currently 38 members in the group, and meetings usually average 10 people plus. So if you're new to town or just looking for a social group to hang out with every now and then, join the Townsville Foodies.

Townsville Foodies

www.meetup.com/Townsville-Foodies-Meetup-Group Phone: Amanda on 0429 485 102 24

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make it. open chicken pies. by Susie Burrell Ingredients (Makes 6) • 2 (about 500g) chicken breast fillets • 2 cups (320g) frozen vegetables • ½ x 30g packet spring vegetable soup mix • 1 tablespoon whole-egg mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon coarsely grated cheddar • 1 ½ sheets (25cm) reduced-fat puff pastry Mixed salad leaves, to serve Method 1. Preheat oven to 200ºC. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely chop the chicken and place in a medium bowl.

banana split bake. by Katrina Woodman

2. Add the vegetables, soup mix, mayonnaise and cheddar to the chicken and stir until well combined.

Ingredients (Serves 6) • 6 large bananas, peeled, halved lengthways • 30g butter, chopped • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1.25 litres of vanilla ice-cream • ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped

3. Cut the pastry sheets into 12cm squares. Line six 8cm (base measurement) fluted tart tins with removable bases with the pastry, allowing the sides to overhang. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lined tins. Place on an oven tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden. Serve with salad leaves.

Chocolate Sauce • 120g dark chocolate, chopped • 1/2 cup thickened cream Method 1. Preheat oven to 220°C / 200°C fan forced. Place bananas, cut side-up, in a 3cm deep 19cmx30cm baking tray. Place butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until melted and smooth. Pour over bananas. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, place chocolate and cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring with a metal spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes or until melted and smooth. 3. Top banana mixture with scoops of ice-cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce. Sprinkly with peanuts. Serve.

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dining guide. legend. GREAT VALUE (under $10)

BAR

CASH ONLY

FAMILY FRIENDLY

BYO DRINKS

RESTROOMS AVAILABLE

INTIMATE DINING (couples)

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

GROUP BOOKINGS

AMEX ACCEPTED

CHANGE ROOM FACILITY

a touch of salt. Metro Quays 86 Ogden Street, Townsville CBD Reservations: 4724 4441 | www.atouchofsalt.com.au Breakfast: Sun 8am-12pm | Lunch: Fri from 12pm | Dinner: Tues-Sat from 6pm

Whatever the special occasion, A Touch of Salt will leave a lasting impression on those who count the most. Overlooking a scenic stretch of Ross Creek in Townsville’s city heart, A Touch of Salt blends an ever-evolving fine-dining menu with an extensive wine cellar and an uncompromised approach to service.

aqua. Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Reservations: 4722 2261 | www.jupiterstownsville.com.au Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6.30am-10am, Sat 6.30am-10.30am, Sun 7am-11.30am Dinner: From 5.30pm

Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring everything from mouth-watering seafood to delectable desserts, freshly-made salads and an unlimited supply of soft dink, tea and coffee. It’s not wonder Aqua is fast becoming Townsville’s favourite family restaurant.

café bambini. City Point, Sturt Street, Townsville CBD Phone: 4724 5188 | www.cafebambini.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat-Sun 6am-2pm

Bambini is a boutique café focusing on great coffee with efficient service. Enjoy delicious food and baked sweets from the ‘Bambini Bakery’ at our al fresco inner city location daily. Designed and catering for the true coffee conniseur, Café Bambini’s award winning coffee and food is renowned throughout Townsville. Average Meal Price: $7 - $19

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café bambini. Gregory Street, North Ward Phone: 4721 6266 | www.cafebambini.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: 6am-4pm Daily

Bambini is a boutique café focusing on great coffee with efficient service. Enjoy delicious food and baked sweets from the ‘Bambini Bakery’ at our al fresco Gregory Street location daily. Designed and catering for the true coffee conniseur, Café Bambini’s award winning coffee and food is renowned throughout Townsville. Average Meal Price: $7 - $19

café bambini. Fairfield Central, Lakeside Drive, Idalia Phone: 4729 1888 | www.cafebambini.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: Mon/Sat/Sun 6am-4pm, Tues/Wed/Fri 6am-5pm

Bambini is a boutique café focusing on great coffee with efficient service. Enjoy delicious food and baked sweets from the ‘Bambini Bakery’. Designed and catering for the true coffee conniseur, Café Bambini’s award winning coffee and food is renowned throughout Townsville. Average Meal Price: $7 - $19

café bambini. James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Douglas Phone: 4755 2428 | www.cafebambini.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: Mon-Fri 6am-4pm

Bambini provides a comfortable location to meet friends, catch up with study partners and conduct meetings in perfect surroundings on the deck overlooking the rainforest. Designed and catering for the true coffee conniseur, Café Bambini’s award winning coffee and food is renowned throughout Townsville. Average Meal Price: $7 - $19

bento bento. Shop T107, 228-244 Riverside Boulevard, Douglas Lunch | Dinner: 11am - 9pm

The latest sensation in Japanese and Chinese cuisine is now open! From traditional Japanese noodle dishes through to Chinese inspired flavours there is something for everyone looking for a tasty, mouth watering meal. With a huge menu of more than 25 choices, from soup, noodle dishes, curries, beef, pock, chicken, seafood dishes, snacks and much more! Japanese + Chinese Cuisine

clint bradley’s café & catering Shop C 11a Domain Central, Duckworth Street, Garbutt Phone: 4779 1355 | Enquiries: info@clintbradleyscafe.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-3pm

A passion for good food and coffee are all prepared with love and served with pride. Piazzo Doro coffee pours daily along with a full a la carte menu and a large selection of quick takeaways, and sweet treats. Enquire about our catering options today. Average Meal Price: $10 - $12 ISSUE ONE June - August 2012 | goodfoodtsv.com.au

essence. Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Reservations: 4722 2261 | www.jupiterstownsville.com.au Dinner: 6pm Daily

No longer one of Townsville’s secrets, Jupiters’ fine dining restaurant Essence offers an intimate dining experience with a contemporary and delicious menu.

gelatissimo townsville. 21 The Strand, Townsville Reservations: 4721 1922 | www.gelatissimo.com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm

Tantalising displays of gelato made fresh daily, served on cones, cups, irresistable sundaes and more. Adding to the authentic Italian flavour and feel of the Gelatissimo experience is a tempting array of dolci (sweets) and freshly ground coffee.

la porchetta. 269 Charters Towers Road, Mysterton Reservations: 4728 6666 | www.laporchetta.com.au Lunch: 11am-2.30pm | Dinner: 5pm till Late

Full Take Away Menu Available

Whether it’s a night out with family and friends or a special occasion we can cater your needs. Our new playground and kids area is great for parents and our Mini Chef Kids Parties. Invitations, pizza making and eating, drinks, and ice-cream cake all for $14.95 per head. The special guest will also receive their very own La Porchetta apron and kibby hat to keep! Average Meal Price: $15 Pizza, Pasta, Steak, Seafood, Salads

longboard bar & grill. 80 Gregory Street, The Strand (Gregory St Headland) North Ward Reservations: 4724 1234 | www.longboardbarandgrill.com Lunch | Dinner: Mon-Fri 11.30am-Late, Sat-Sun 11am-Late

Longboard Bar & Grill is where the beer and bar come together to create the perfect restaurant. The cuisine is a reflection of great Australian fusion where the extensive menu offers something for everyone. For either a meal or just a casual drink the location at Longboard Bar & Grill Townsville is one of the best!

lukabean cafe restaurant. Shop 2 Cannon Park, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central Reservations: 4723 6088 | www.lukabean.com.au Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner: Mon 9am-3pm, Tues-Sat 9am-Late, Sun 8am-3pm

TUESDAY - Lasagne $10 Special WEDNESDAY - Shanks $10 Special THURSDAY - Curry $10 Special SUNDAY - All Day Breakfast A La Carte

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milk espresso. Parkhaven Building, 5 Bayswater Road, Hermit Park www.milkespresso.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: 6am-4pm Daily

If you need a break or just a good old coffee fix, pop in and grab an espresso and a piece of cheesecake, or maybe a milkshake, ice coffee and a gourmet hot pastry from Milk Espresso. Catering is also available. Average Meal Price: $9 - $19

millie j & co. Flinders Square, Townsville CBD Phone: 4724 4028 | www.milliej.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: 6am-5pm Daily

Millie J & Co is an upmarket cafe offering efficient, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere making it the ideal place to catch up with family and friends any day of the week. Enjoy Two Seasons Coffee, Harneys & Sons fine teas, Sublime Gelato and a tantalising breakfast and lunch menu for a unique Townsville experience! Average Meal Price: $10 - $20

millie j & co. Stockland North Shore, Burdell Phone: 4774 8298 | www.milliej.com.au Breakfast | Lunch: 6am-5pm Daily

outback jacks. 8 Palmer Street, South Townsville Reservations: 4721 5225 | www.outbackjacks.com.au Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner: 6.30am - Late

Outback Jacks is a restaurant that offers relaxed casual dining with full bar facilities and the largest range of steaks on any menu in the world. You can choose your cut of meat from the display cabinet, walk through our chilled wine cellar, watch the chefs in action with the open kitchen or just sit back and relax.

the saltcellar.

saltcellar THE

13 Palmer Street, Townsville CBD Reservations: 4724 5866| www.thesaltcellar.com.au Open: Mon-Sat from 6pm

Warm, homely and intimate, The Saltcellar is the perfect setting to indulge one of Townsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest wine cellars, boasting nearly 200 bottles from vintage labels to local and international favourites. Sit down for gourmet tapas with friends or settle in for a fine-dining experience with loved ones. Tapas, Wine Bar, Dinner ISSUE ONE June - August 2012 | goodfoodtsv.com.au

southbank grill. 23 Palmer Street, Townsville Reservations: 4726 5265 Breakfast: 6.30am-10am 7 Days Lunch | Dinner: 4pm till late 7 Days

Re-acquaint yourself with an old friend. Townsville’s cult favourite. Fine wine and superb service. Fresh local seafood and premium aged grain fed steaks from Australia’s premier growing regions. Average Meal Price: $32 (Mains) | Contemporary Grill

spin café. Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive www.jupiterstownsville.com.au Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner: 9am till late

Adjacent to the Casino, if you’re after a tasty bite to eat in a casual, relaxed environment, Spin Café offers a large variety of snacks, coffees, desserts and meals that are sure to please any appetite.

T.U.B.E {the ultimate burger experience} 2/58 The Strand (Cnr Gregory St), North Ward Phone: 4772 2856 | www.t-u-b-e.com.au Breakfast: Sun 7.30am-11am (commencing June 2012) Lunch | Dinner: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm

T.U.B.E’s aim is to deliver: Great tasting food, friendly customer service, and an enjoyable dining atmosphere. Located on the beautiful Townsville Strand close to the beach and waterpark, T.U.B.E is a great place for the whole family. Average Meal Price: $20 | Bugers, Wraps, Salads

vale fish bar. 270c Ross River Road, Aitkenvale Reservations: 4725 5050 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner: Open 7 Days Mon-Thurs 9.30am-8pm, Fri 9.30am-9pm, Sat 12pm-2pm 5pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-2pm 5pm-8pm.

Not just a Fish and Chip shop! You can grab tasty coffee and milkshakes here, as well as burgers, sandwiches and salads. Come in and try our special home-made beef jerky too! Phone orders are welcome.

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Coffee Club Willows Shopping Centre Kirwan...4723 3014 Coffee Club Castletown Shopping Centre Hyde Park.....4771 5744 Coffee Dominion Cnr Ogden & Stokes St..........4724 0767 Cotters on the Beach 1/6 Pacific Dr Horseshoe Bay......................4778 5500 Cowboys League Club Flinders St....................4724 5888 Cranbrook Chinese Takeaway 2 Cranbrook Plaza Ross River Rd...............4773 2826 Cranbrook Seafood & Takeaway 1 Cranbrook Plaza Ross River Rd...............4723 1118 Currajong Fish Bar 3/1 Hammett St Currajong...4728 8002 Dalrymple Hotel 310 Bayswater Rd Garbutt......4779 6344 Diamandz on Flinders........................................4772 6651 Dynasty Chinese Seafood 228 Flinders St.........4772 7099 Eden 10/12 Ross River Rd Mundingburra.........4728 8566 El Monica's Takeaway 8/39 Hugh Ryan Dr Garbutt.........................4725 3260 Essence - Jupiters Casino Sir Leslie Thiess Dr..4722 2261 Fasta Pasta Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...4723 9133 Fishermans Landing Marlin St Bushland Bch....4770 7227 Fleming Street Snack Bar 4/31 Fleming St Aitkenvale..........................4775 2450 Flynns 101 Flinders St........................................4721 1655 Foccaccia's Fo' Coffee JCU Douglas................4725 2517 Frank's Pizza Napoli 1-7 Ross River Rd.............4725 5181 Frosty Mango Bruce Highway Mutarnee...........4770 8184 Fulham Rd Fish Bar 5/120 Fulham Rd Gulliver..4779 5727 Fusion 15 15 Allen St.........................................4771 3002 Garden of Eating 11 Allen St..............................4772 2984 Gelatissimo 21 The Strand North Ward.............4721 1922 Get India 215 Flinders St....................................4771 3144 Giardini Pizza & Pasta Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4755 1377 Giuliani's Pizzeria 91 Bowen Rd Rosslea...........4755 2333 Gloria Jean's Castletown Shopping Centre Hyde Park.....4771 3465 Gloria Jean's Willows Shopping Centre Kirwan..4723 0255 Gloria Jean's Stockland Shopping Centre Aitkenvale......4775 7632 Gloria Jean's Domain Central Garbutt...............4725 0708 Gloria Jean's The Precinct Fairfield Waters........4795 1201 Golden Horse Chinese Takeaway 1/56 Abbot Rd Oonoonba...........................4778 2263 Golflinks Fishbar 4/112 Golf Links Dr Kirwan.....4723 0555 Great Northern Hotel Flinders St........................4771 6191 Gregory's Bites Café + Juice Bar 1-48 Gregory St North Ward.......................4772 0553 Gregory's on Sturt 256 Sturt St...........................4772 1557 Gyo Japanese Restaurant 2/48 Gregory St North Ward.......................4771 5151 Harolds Seafood 5/58 The Strand North Ward..4724 1322 Harolds Seafood Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4773 3833 Heritage Bar 137 Flinders St..............................4771 2799 Hermit Park Munchies 102c Charters Towers Rd Hermit Park.........4771 5975 Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms Lot 6 Thorntons Gap Rd Alice River............4778 0199 Hogs Breath Café Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4773 1555 Hotel Allen Gregory St North Ward.....................4771 5656 Ichiban Noodle Domain Central Garbutt............4779 5130 Irish Finnegan's Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4723 7777

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Jaffabah 164 Stanley St.....................................4772 4421 Jam Corner 1 Palmer St.....................................4721 4900 Jewel of India 215 Flinders St.............................4771 3144 JFCs Fish Bar 9b/221-229 Ingham Rd Garbutt..4775 5568 Jingo Ice Cream Café Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4755 4347 JJs Gourmet Seafood & Takeaway 4/1-5 Riverside Blvd Douglas......................4728 4333 Joy Thai Restaurant 9 Tavern St Kirwan.............4723 5521 Juliette's The Strand North Ward........................4721 5577 Katrina's Kitchen Domain Central Garbutt.........4779 6666 Kd's Gourmet Café & Takeaway 39 Meenan St Garbutt.................................4779 2777 Keane for Food 11/62 Keane St Currajong........4779 7515 Kelso Chinese Takeaway 1/1463 Riverway Dr Kelso...........................4789 0925 Kelso Fish & Snack Bar 1465 Ross River Rd Kelso...........................4789 1282 Kirwan Tavern 154 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan.....4773 3366 La Porchetta 269 Charters Towers Rd Mysterton.............4728 6666 Leisure Inn Plaza Cnr Flinders & Stanley St.......4772 1888 Longboard Bar & Grill 80 Gregory St North Ward...........................4724 1234 Lukabean Cannon Park Thuringowa Central......4723 6088 Mariams Thai 81 Bundock Belgian Gardens.....4774 2806 Masala Indian Cuisine 79 Palmer St...................4721 3388 Masala Indian Cuisine Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4723 4177 Masala Indian Cuisine 302 Ross River Rd Aitkenvale.....................4728 8818 Mega Malaysia Cannon Park Thuringowa Central...............4723 4358 Metropole Restaurant 81 Palmer St...................4771 4285 Mia Mia Café & Takeaway 89 Pilkington St Garbutt..............................4779 2973 Michael Angelo's Pizza & Pasta 3/117 Bamford Lane Kirwan........................4755 1978 Michels 7 Palmer St............................................4724 1460 Millie J & Co 334b Flinders Square....................4724 4028 Millie J & Co Stockland Northshore Main St Burdell........4774 8298 Miss Sushi Domain Central Duckworth St.........4728 6877 Miss Sushi Eyre St North Ward..........................4724 5009 Miss Sushi Northtown Flinders St......................4772 4791 Molly Malones Flinders St..................................4771 3428 Mooney Street Fish Bar 74 Mooney St Gulliver..4779 2741 Nando's Kirwan 4/109 Thuringowa Dr Kirwan...4773 2628 Newmarket Steakhouse 499 Flinders St............4721 1377 Noodies on the Beach Horseshoe Bay..............4778 5786 Noodle Box Cnr Charles & Thuringowa Dr Kirwan.........4755 4632 Noodle Box 2/161 Hugh St Currajong..............4725 3310 Ocean Palms Restaurant 70 Livistonia Cl Bushland Beach.................4757 6700 Odyssey on the Strand 120 The Strand North Ward.........................4724 1400 One Thai 85 Kern Bros Dr Avenues Kirwan........4755 4499 Osmans Kebabs 223 Ingham Rd Garbutt.........4728 2277 Outback Jacks Bar & Grill 8 Palmer St...............4721 5225 Paradise Burgers 255 Charters Towers Rd........4725 2025 Pizza Rivierra 322 Fulham Rd Heatley...............4725 5855 Raja's Indian Curry 169b Charters Towers Rd Hermit Park........4779 1727 Rhino Bar 3 Palmer St........................................4771 6322

Rickshaw Chinese Takeaway & Noodle Bar Sunland Plaza Hervey Range Rd................4723 5511 Riverview Tavern Riverside Boulevard................4775 5005 Riverway Snack 3/981 Riverway Dr Rasmussen4773 3764 Rock Paper Scissors Bushland Beach..............4751 8784 Rock Paper Scissors 596 Bayswater Rd...........4774 3849 Rock Paper Scissors 228 Riverside Blv.............4728 3912 Rockpool Seafood Café Bar 54 Howitt St North Ward..............................4771 6916 Roux Blond Catering..........................................4724 4018 Satay Mas Charters Towers Rd Hermit Park......4725 1176 Seagulls Restaurant 74 The Esplanade.............4721 3111 Seaview Hotel 56 The Strand.............................4771 5005 Shamrock Hotel 31 Palmer St............................4771 4351 Sidewalk Café & Bar 143 Wills St.......................4771 6048 Simply Tops Fish Bar 9 Palmer St......................4772 3028 Sizzler Cnr Woolcock & Attlee Sts The Lakes ...4725 2711 Southbank Grill 17-29 Palmer St........................4726 5207 Souvlaki Bar 58 The Strand North Ward............4721 1166 Souvlaki Bar 6/56 Yolanda Dr Annandale...........4725 2828 Souvlaki Hut 152 Charters Towers Rd................4779 7800 Spin Café - Jupiters Sir Leslie Thiess Dr............................. Sugatrain 12-14 Palmer St.................................4753 2005 Summerie's Thai 232 Flinders St........................4725 6838 Sweeter than Sugar 169 Charters Towers Rd.....4740 4551 Syd's Cakes 157 Charters Towers Rd................4779 4994 Table 51 51 Palmer St.........................................4721 0642 Taj Mahal 233 Flinders St....................................4772 3422 Take A Break Burger Bar Thuringowa Dr Kirwan.4773 5744 Thai House 117/310 Ross River Rd Aitkenvale..4775 1149 Thai International 233 Flinders St.......................4771 6242 Thai Smile House 5 Kalynda Chase Bohle Plains....................4779 8424 Thai Thai Restaurant 272 Sturt St.......................4721 0212 Thatz Pizza 141 Flinders St................................4771 2799 The Australian Hotel 11 Palmer St......................4722 6999 The Avenues Hotel 270 Kern Brothers Dr Kirwan.......................4723 8000 The Balcony Restarant 287 Flinders St...............4771 2255 The Brewery Cnr Flinders & Denham Sts...........4724 2999 The Noodle Bar 2/52 Gregory St North Ward.....4724 5534 The Pier Sir Leslie Thiess Dr...............................4721 2567 The Reef Thai 455 Flinders St.............................4721 6701 The Saltcellar 13 Palmer St.................................4724 5866 The Sun Bistro 6 Ross River Rd Mindingburra...4779 5233 The Vale Hotel 222 Ross River Rd Aitkenvale....4779 0100 The Venue 719 Flinders St.................................4724 2800 Three Loaves Bakehouse Village Dr Idalia.........4729 0707 Three Loaves Bakehouse Gregory St North Ward................................4772 1527 Tony's Pizza 27 Kennedy St North Ward............4724 1330 Tom Yum Thai Takeaway 7 Logan St Douglas....4773 5225 Toms Tavern Nathan St Aitkenvale.....................4772 9777 Townsville Yacht Club 1 Plume St.......................4772 1192 T.U.B.E. 2/58 The Strand North Ward.................4772 2856 Vale Fish Bar & Café 270c Rossriver Rd Aitkenvale.....................4725 5050 Victoria Park Hotel & Bistro 266 Boundary St....4772 6687 Vine21 520 Flinders St.......................................4771 2104 Watermark 72-74 The Strand North Ward..........4725 3879 Windows Restaurant 2 Rose St North Ward.......4721 2290 Yongala Lodge 11 Fryer St.................................4772 4633 Yummy Noodle House Cannon Park Kirwan......4755 1530 Zizzi's 241 Flinders St.........................................4771 6000

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