Eat and Drink
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Sidonié Newport launches all-day menu
From early morning coffees to evening cocktails by the water, Sidonié Newport is expanding beyond its café roots with a brand-new all-day dining experience.
Sunnylands Sourdough rises in Burpengary
From homemade loaves to a thriving shopfront, Sunnylands Sourdough Bakery is winning over Burpengary with handcrafted artisan bread, sourdough pastries and a strong connection to the local community.
Green light for new hotel
A new hotel and entertainment precinct in Burpengary has been approved, replacing the long-running Woodpecker Bar and Grill. The development includes dining, gaming and outdoor spaces, with councillors restricting late-night gaming hours to 2am.
New name for The Glassie
Caboolture Sports Club has rebranded Club Glass House as Glass House Local, marking a new era for the historic Glasshouse Country venue with upgrades, expansion plans, and a renewed focus on community connection and local reinvestment.
Village bid for top state award
Samford Village is a finalist in the 2026 QTIC Tiny Tourism Town Awards, representing Moreton Bay against regional Queensland towns. Public voting is open until May 24, with winners to receive state-wide recognition and tourism promotion opportunities.
Upgrades for historic hotel and town
Historic Heritage Hotel at Old Petrie Town will close for renovations as part of a $2.5 million Moreton Bay City Council upgrade, delivering repairs, restoration works and a renewed visitor experience at the popular heritage village.
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Major awards for Ocean View Estates
Ocean View Estates’ excellence in food has been recognised by two peak industry bodies
Boardwalk Café changes dining at North Lakes Hotel
North Lakes Hotel is relaunching its dining offering with the Boardwalk Café opening on October 30. We take a sneak peek at the menu
Dude and Dukes tap into need
Craft beer, burgers, live music – it’s a winning combo and it’s coming to Deception Bay. The bayside’s newest venue, Dude and Dukes Beer Hall, opens this week.
And the winners are …
The votes have been counted and the winners declared in this year’s Forkies Eat and Drink Awards.
Call to forks for foodies
The nominations are in, now it’s up to you – the locals – to vote for your favourite cafes, restaurants, clubs and pubs in this year’s The Forkies Eat and Drink Awards.
Santo’s firing up ovens again
Santo Rizzo is back serving pizzas and pasta in Albany Creek after reopening Santos Pizzeria in the same restaurant where it stood for 17 years.
Region’s newest club to open next week
Sports Central Caboolture, the former Caboolture RSL club, will open as planned on Monday September 28 after receiving confirmation of licensing approvals.
Raise a Forkie to region’s best
In a year that has been particularly tough for businesses in the hospitality industry, there has never been a better time to show local cafes, restaurants, clubs and pubs some love.
Takeover and makeover for landmark hotel
The Mon Komo Hotel in Redcliffe has been bought by Australia’s oldest private property developer Lewis Land Group, which plans to give it a multi-million-dollar makeover.
Venture grows confidence
A partnership between Samford Valley Mushrooms and two lads from a program called Whole Self Independent Life Learning (WILL) is not only proving fruitful for them, but also keen gardeners.
