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Where to eat on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland: Chef Cameron Matthews
Chef Cameron Matthews gives the lowdown on all that's great about dining on the Sunshine Coast.
Chef Cameron Matthews.
Cameron Matthews has built a stellar reputation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, establishing The Long Apron at Spicers Clovelly as one of Australia's finest dining experiences and cooking schools. See spicersretreats.com/spicers-clovelly-estate.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TABLE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?
Berardos at Noosa is iconic, but King Ludwig's at Maleny captures the Sunshine Coast landscape brilliantly. You can feast on the Glasshouse Mountains while enjoying a stein of lager and sauerkraut. See berardos.com.au; kingludwigs.com.au.
THE LOCAL FOOD DISCOVERY OF THE PAST YEAR?
Mojama cured and smoked tuna out of Mooloolaba. It's called the "jamon of the sea" because it is like a Spanish ham. We shave it and use it almost as a seasoning on seafood dishes and pasta.
WHAT IS THE SUNSHINE COAST'S BEST-KEPT FOOD SECRET?
Cedar Creek Cheeserie's Love Supreme cheese. Trevor Hart is well known for his buffalo mozzarella and haloumi, but the Love Supreme has a delicious soft, ricotta-like consistency with a citrusy finish that is really special. Cedar Street, Maleny.
PLACE TO GO ON A DAY OFF?
For beaches and food, it is Noosa or Caloundra with a coffee at Lamkin Lane (Tim Adams' joint and one of Australia's best baristas), but I also love Eumundi for its market and its Berkelouw book store, which not only has an incredible range of cooking books, but also great coffee and a kids' park across the road. See timadams.net.au; eumundimarkets.com.au; berkelouw.com.
FAVOURITE INDULGENCE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?
There is a very atmospheric patisserie in Cooroy called Maison de Provence. Eric Pernoud makes all his chocolates and pastries in-house and there's always something different and special coming out of the kitchen. No website; 9/13 Garnet Street, Cooroy.
WHAT SHOULD A VISITOR AVOID, FOOD-WISE, ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?
Any restaurant that doesn't offer fresh and local Sunshine Coast produce. There is no excuse, given that we are such a world-class food destination.
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