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Noosa’s dining scene booms as tourists return
Words: Anooska Tucker-Evans  Producer: Simone Kealy
After many restaurants temporarily closed their doors, Noosa’s dining scene has finally bounced back with some eateries reporting their strongest first quarter on record.
The Sunshine Coast suburb was caught in a Covid crisis in December, with so many hospitality staff sick or in isolation, venues were simply unable to open.
But after the wave ended in January, business has been booming as interstate travellers and Brisbanites flock to the holiday hotspot.
“It’s pumping. We’re flat out,” said Matt Sinclair, co-owner of Noosaville pan-Asian eatery Sum Yung Guys.
“It’s been one of the strongest quarters we’ve ever had. If we could maintain this for the rest of the year it’ll be a good year.”
He said the restaurant had experienced multiple record weeks throughout February and March with up to 35 per cent more diners than the same period last year.
At Sails restaurant, manager Nigel Lee said they couldn’t keep up with diner demand and could fill the eatery three times over, with average spend also up by as much as 30 per cent.
It was a similar story at nearby Locale.“February and March were very good months this year – better than 2018 and 2019,” Locale owner Rio Capurso said.
“Traditionally come February, it slows down but it hasn’t this year, it’s been a continuous steady pace all the way through.”
Matteo Galletto, owner of Lucio’s restaurant along the Noosa River, agreed, reporting a huge influx of diners from interstate and even overseas.
“From next week it’s just crazy already with the bookings, and Easter Saturday has been booked up for months,” Galletto said.
																																								

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