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6 July, 2022
FNQ Dining
If you’re reading this, there’s a strong possibility you are either in or soon to be in Far North Queensland (FNQ) and are wondering about the wonderful array of food and drink that you might find here.
This region is unique, stretching from the red dirt to the reef and to the prehistoric rainforest. Astoundingly, all within easy reach of one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities, busiest airports and a wide range of places to stay from the most luxurious, right down to places to suit those who have arrived here under their own steam.
But apart from this geographical and historical uniqueness, this region boasts some of Australia’s best farming and fishing. FNQ is a paradise for foodies, both literally and metaphorically, with some of the shortest food miles and some of the most exciting and exotic produce available anywhere in the world.
And this is not just a place for the production of fantastic food and drink. It is also replete with some of the most beautiful and diverse venues that will prepare this local bounty for your delight, degustation and delectation.
This region boasts seafood pulled from the local waters, beef herds that range free, and fruits that quite simply do not grow anywhere else.
This production is in profundity, with this region supplying a voratious national and international export demand. Locally we have fixated upon this supply chain, ensuring that we best utilise what we have around us, from crops to meat and seafood.
This Region is to be envied, with the speed of paddock to plate, sea to serve, and field to fork being unachievable almost anywhere else on the planet.
And the locals are Creative too; a proliferation of craft breweries, smallbatch distillers, wineries and artisan food makers has grown to appropriate this supply of the freshest ingredients.
From the very smallest of takeaways to multi-hatted fine dining establishments, all keep themselves in tune with what’s local and what’s seasonal.
So integral is the produce of our region to its residents, the virtual centre point of the capital Cairns is the renowned and venerable Rusty’s Markets. The region’s wholesalers have eagerly adapted to meet this demand for local produce, and with a huge diversity of cuisine types, it is possible to have an absolutely unique dining experience, whatever your taste may be.
So, this just leaves us to welcome you, dear foodie, and to help you discover and curate your own journey through the food and drink of the Far North; we hope you enjoy every bite and every sip!
Published with permission of Far North Queensland FOOD Magazine.www.FNQfood.com.au
