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Scott Imlach opens Nobby Beach Backyard Cafe

Hospitality identity Scott Imlach says he was “rip, roaring and ready” to open his latest venue on the southern Gold Coast.

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A GOLD Coast hospitality identity who in August backed the State Government’s move to shut borders has opened a brunch spot.

Hospitality operator Scott Imlach was “rip, roaring and ready” to launch Nobby Beach venture – The Backyard Café – last month.

Scott Imlach holding a smashed avo dish at The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach holding a smashed avo dish at The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams

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Mr Imlach, who also has Hideaway Bar & Kitchen, Bine and Nightjar, has previously said closing the border but allowing city businesses to open more freely is better than the other way around.

“It had to be done considering what’s going on around Australia,” he said at the time.

“It’d be ideal if it didn’t need to happen but that’s not the case and luckily, we’ve had really good support from locals.

Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams

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“Queenslanders are good at exploring their backyard and everyone has been understanding about sticking to restrictions.

“We just need Queenslanders to keep exploring and supporting the businesses in their area.”

Mr Imlach said the cafe, which can seat 300, would create extra capacity in the overflowing bar and restaurant precinct.

Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. The green space at the back is still under construction. Picture: Jerad Williams.
Scott Imlach's new Nobby's brunch spot The Backyard Cafe. The green space at the back is still under construction. Picture: Jerad Williams.

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“I need the extra room for patrons because my other venues Bine Bar and Dining and Nightcap only have capacity of 50 and long queues,” he said.

“It’s been a really hard time and after being offered this spot by (developer) Daniel Veitch, I feel it’s going to make a huge difference to my other venues and the area. Nobby’s also needs a new fresh breakfast spot that’s all about the locals and we hope to be that.”

A Budha bowl. Picture: Jerad Williams
A Budha bowl. Picture: Jerad Williams
Smashed avocado dish. Picture: Jerad Williams
Smashed avocado dish. Picture: Jerad Williams

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Budha bowl. Picture: Jerad Williams
Budha bowl. Picture: Jerad Williams
Smashed Avocado dish. Picture: Jerad Williams
Smashed Avocado dish. Picture: Jerad Williams

The menu, which features avo smash, eggs benny, banana crepes and bruschetta, is curated by a team of chefs from Imlach’s former Nobby’s cafe Barchino.

Wings, bao and dumplings will also be added to the licensed venue menu on Friday and Saturday nights.

THE BACKYARD MENU

Backyard Avo Smash

Danish fetta, avocado, free range eggs, aged balsamic and olive oil.

Classic Eggs Benny

Free range poached eggs, homemade hollandaise, rocket and sourdough

Caramelized Baby Crepes

Canadian maple, chopped banana, caramelised butter, icing sugar w/ cream or icecream

Potato Herb Rosti

Freshly grilled potato, avocado, fresh herbs, homemade hollandaise, free range poached eggs w/ bacon or smoked salmon

Southern Style Baked Eggs

Crushed tomato, black beans, spices, roast pumpkin, free range eggs, baby spinach and avocado.

Buddha Poke Bowl

Baby spinach, broccoli, chickpeas, baby beets, avocado, sambal, roast pumpkin and kale.

Big Brekky Burger

Smokey bacon, field mushrooms, herb rosti, rocket, beetroot relish, chorizo, free range fried egg.

Healthy Burrito Plate

Fluffy scrambled egg, brown rice, black beans, fresh basil tomato, tortilla, avocado, sambal and salsa verde.

Breakfast Bruschetta

Avocado, tomato, basil w/ olive oil, balsamic glaze, sourdough and free range poached eggs.

Originally published as Scott Imlach opens Nobby Beach Backyard Cafe

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