The only problem I have with Gourmet Traveller's food coverage is that, historically, it has had such a Sydney and Melbourne focus that it's hard to find much written about Queensland (or the other states). According to their 2008 restaurant guide, Queensland only has 4 restaurants in the top 50 Australian restaurants (with Absynthe picking up the highest spot at 28).
However, Queensland has been creeping a bit more into its consciousness over the last 2 years or so, which is good to see. I think the increased profile of Queensland food in Gourmet Traveller is associated with the rise of some great restaurants in North Queensland (like Nu Nu at Palm Cove).
Gourmet Traveller's April 2008 magazine was its "Best of the Best" edition. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Queensland is starting to pick up some well-deserved kudos on the national food front. Here are the Queensland dishes, restaurants, shops and hotels which got a mention as "best of the best":
- Ecco's tonka bean panna cotta, apple consomme and green apple sorbet;
- Anise's "The Smokehouse" amuse bouche;
- Montrachet's steak frites;
- Bar Alto's pappardelle with goat ragu;
- Fish & Wine at Coolangatta;
- Piaf at Southbank;
- Rosalie Gourmet Market;
- Chouquette boulangerie at New Farm;
- Freestyle Tout at Emporium
- Maleny Cheese;
- Rusty's Market in Cairns;
- The Junction Cafe in Mossman;
- Cafe China in Cairns;
- Emporium Hotel in the Valley (which is listed as one of the 30 best new hotels in the world); and
- Qualia at Hamilton Island (also one of the 30 best new hotels in the world)
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