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A PRODUCE PANTRY
Steeped in European culture the Granite Belt will delight foodies. Since the 1860s, the region has been one of Australia’s leading fruit and vegetable producers. Stanthorpe apples find their way into almost every home in Queensland!
The rich granite soils provide excellent growing conditions not only for apples, but also pears, table grapes, berries, stone fruit, olives, persimmons and figs and an array of vegetables. You can stock up at roadside stores or at times of the year from the farm gate.
Produce is used by the region’s talented chefs, bakers and makers to create tantalising gourmet delights from chocolate, ice-cream, olive oil, jam to cider, chutney, sour dough, vinegar, cheese and more. The region also has a reputation for quality wild-game meat, lamb, and beef. The Granite Belt celebrates Nude Food. It’s not rude – the Nude Food is showing food as nature intended, in region and season.
From a degustation lunch overlooking vines or a picnic by the creek, there’s a culinary experience to suit every taste and budget. Enjoy it with a Granite Belt wine or locally brewed beer.
CAFES + RESTAURANTS
The Granite Belt offers all cuisines from Thai, Chinese to Italian, French and German, and of course, the best in modern Australian.
Make sure you book as some venues aren’t open every day! Lunch at a winery is one of our most popular experiences. During our Brass Monkey Season (winter) many of our restaurants and cafes offer Christmas in Winter - turkey and pudding or experience Granite Belt game meat and try succulent duck.
PUBS+BARS
Like all good country regions, Stanthorpe is dotted with pubs and bars, most located in historic buildings along the main street. After more than beer? Check out the boutique wine bar and mellow over a locally produced merlot by an open fire.
Come to Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt for a foodie's weekend of fresh local produce, from the paddock to the plate, accompanied by our superb local wines.
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