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New owners for the Old Bank Cafe I
F YOU HAVEN'T BEEN in lately - the Old Bank Cafe is under new management and it’s looking good! Sandeep Kamboj and his business partner, Vineet Manot, have been hard at work for the last five months and getting a feel for the lovely Maleny town. "Vineet owns two other businesses and is the behind-the-scenes guru handling the books. I am the head chef and I take care of the day-to day-operations" Sandeep is excited by his relocation and business acquisition and why wouldn’t he be? 27 and already operating his very own business. He was previously working in a bistro in Brisbane, for someone else. "Maleny is a good place to live and work as well. Everyone loves Maleny and these views. People really support the locals." Since they opened, Sandeep says they have altered "bits and pieces" within the restaurant to create an open and welcoming atmosphere. The space feels re-energised. “We would love people to utilise the space for meetings and all types of
Sandeep Kamboj is one of the new owners of the Old Bank Cafe image www.fyre.com.au
functions - artistic, political, social… Oh, and we have free wifi! “ says Sandeep. “We are in awe of the strength of our Maleny community and want to be part of it.” They have just hired a new manager, Nick, who is “great on the bar” and makes a delicious coffee. He established ‘Baha’ on the Mornington Peninsula, a traditional mexican and live music venue, with his family eight years ago. Sandeep is excited by this new chapter, "It is good to bring my own cooking and experience to my own cafe. We are planning to bring back the taco night soon! Plus live music starts this week." Another positive is the scrumptious breakfast on offer, seven days a week. Dinner is also available from Wednesday through to Saturday, with a very creative, brand spanking new menu underconstruction, modern cocktails and craft beers. Their wine list was developed with the help of a local sommelier. So, if anyone out there needs help or a space for a community project, please call the Old Bank Cafe on 5435 2362.
Maudy's are planning a big treat for the Mums! Sam Kulkarni says he and his partner Ron Coxhell are back and smiling after their holidays - enjoying the views from Maudy's verandah @ 466 Maleny-Kenilworth Road in Witta.
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HINTERLAND TIMES – APRIL 2015
"We are launching the winter menu and getting ready for Mother's Day breakfast, lunch and dinner, with jumping castle and face painting." Go in and say hello!