Cottage restaurant Essen serves up to 30 guests per night.

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From Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns and beyond,here’s where you need to eat in Queensland.

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Mussels served with cider cream and como Vienna
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Envy Newstead folks who get to call this hatted restaurant their local

It’s a series of simple gifts,presented with care,at this moody eatery – including a mussels dish that you won’t soon forget.

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Go-to dish:Smoked butternut pumpkin-filled pappardelle with hazelnuts,lemon and sage.
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‘I love this restaurant’:Why Essen is essential dining in regional Queensland

Owner-chef Clarissa Pabst is writing her own small-town rules at this vine-covered cottage.

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The latest,greatest and not-to-be-missed bars and restaurants in every capital city,from street-style noodles to multi-course set menus.

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Travelling to a wine region? A waiter's friend is your friend.

Essential utensils and pantry items to pack for a road trip or weekend away

Prepare yourself for everything from a farmers' market visit or a picnic to an impromptu stay at a holiday rental.

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If you love characterful Japanese,you'll fall hard for Anekawa.

10 of the best places to eat on the Gold Coast right now

There's more to the Gold Coast food scene than booming Burleigh Heads. Cast a wider net and you'll reel in a haul of exceptional eating and drinking experiences.

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Barbecued king prawns,prawn butter,capers and parsley at Labart.

A food lover's guide to Burleigh Heads,Queensland

This surfer's paradise boasts sparkling seas and a vibrant restaurant scene.

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Golden age of dining:The seafood platter from Rothwell's Bar&Grill in Brisbane.

The best new places to eat and drink in Brisbane

Brisbane's dining scene is booming and,according to our resident restaurant critic,has never been hotter.

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Scallop,quinoa and avocado stack with Japanese citrus dressing at Gaia Retreat&Spa,Byron Bay.

10 wellness retreats in Australia and Asia with food as luxe as the surrounds

Wellness retreats don’t have to mean woeful food. These 10 leading retreats in Australia and Asia know how to mix business with pleasure.

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The view from the dining room at Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel,Dunkeld,Victoria.

10 of Australia's best restaurants with views

From kangaroos to beachside views,here are some of the best tables and tableaux around Australia.

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