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So hot right now Rainforest Bounty Jeowbong
Tropic columnist Nicky Jurd Chilli Paste
rates her favourite Chilli paste is a fridge staple in my
TNQ-produced chilli sauces. house as it adds vibrancy to just about
anything we cook. This one is my
Most foodies have a healthy respect all-time favourite. Based on a Laotian
for chilli and one of the most exciting recipe, it is sweet, spicy and contains a
developments in the local food good hit of Ooray Plum, a native
manufacturing space is the range of Australian fruit that grows well in our
local rainforest.
chilli products now available. Let’s
tuck in to my favourites… BUY: Jonsson’s Farm Market Rainforest Bounty Jeowbong Chilli Paste
2ot Chilli, Lime, Salt & Pepper Fenglehorn Sweet Chilli Sauce
Fang’s Chilli Sauce Fair warning, this chilli salt makes The tasty newcomer of this bunch,
Perfected by owner everything taste better. You may find Fenglehorn has four flavours to choose
(and chef) Clinton Fang yourself in a situation where you’ve run from: Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne and
Yuen and made in a out and now everything tastes bland. the scorching Supernova Uberlava using
custom-built local Fire and heat from the El Arish-grown the famous Carolina Reaper chilli. My
manufacturing plant, chilli balances the brightness of the favourite is the milder jalapeno but
‘Fangy’ is the darling of lime, making this salt a table superstar. everyone knows someone who likes
the local chilli scene Just don’t run out. their chilli sauce off the charts hot, so
and destined for for them pick the Supernova.
greatness. The BUY: Piccone’s IGA
brilliance of this bottle BUY: Rusty’s Markets
of chilli sauce is in its
addictiveness. Whitfield Smokehouse chillies
You’ll keep going back Dried and smoked Australian chillies are really hard to get, with most of the options
to it again and again. available being imported from Mexico. So it’s a real treat to have an outstanding
selection from a local smokehouse. My favourite is the pack of orange habeneros, but
BUY: Any good quality there are loads of different chillies being smoked so there is something for everybody.
butcher in Cairns
Fang’s Chilli Sauce BUY: Whitfield Smokehouse’s Facebook page

Foodie bites/ Moves, news and must-try’s in the local food and drink scene MUST
SOLD: Iconic CBD coffee institution TRY
Caffiend has been sold to a new owner. FOR SALE: Acclaimed café Blackbird
Founder Oliver James said his former is on the market with owners Troy
customer Fern Campbell is taking over and Daniela Furner choosing to focus
the reins. “Fern has the drive and on their coffee roastery and
passion to continue evolving Caffiend wholesale business. Barrier Reef
as a Cairns Foodie institution,” Oliver Business Brokers are handling the
said. He will now focus on his other sale process.
projects Tattooed Sailor Coffee
Roasters and Cairns Coffee School.
The Tropic team loves the pizzas being
served up at Perrotta's Italian Kitchen
OPENING SOON: It’s been a long time
coming, but the team behind The at Barr St Markets. The wood-fired
Chambers are confident the creations are among the best currently
available in Cairns.
development will open to the public by
March. Located in a historic old bank OPENED: Busy restaurateur Ivo Perrotta
building on the corner of Spence and has launched Evo Burger, a “fast-casual”
Lake Sts, the project features a diner in the refurbished School of Arts
restaurant, café and wine bar. We building in the heart of the CBD. Apart
can’t wait to check it out. DRINK: The Gin Social cocktail bar from tasty burgers, you’ll find other
was launched as a joint project by staples like milkshakes, soft serve ice
RUMOURED: American fast food giant Three Wolves and our team here at cream and crinkle-cut fries.
Carl’s Jr is forging ahead with its TropicNow HQ. Our favourite drink
expansion plans in Queensland, and (so far) is the Wright Brothers EVENT: It’s back, baby! Our foodie
Cairns is on the list of potential cocktail, featuring Mt Uncle festival Meet Eat Repeat returns for
outlets. The company operates more Distillery Navy Strength Gin, 2018 at the West Cairns Bowls Club
than 1300 stores worldwide and is Maraschino, Crème de Violette, on Saturday April 7th. Great local
known for its controversial ad lemon, and garnished with thyme. food, live music, cocktails, old-school
campaigns in its fight for market Gin Social is open at the Hilton lawn games and good vibes. Mark
share against McDonalds. Cairns from 4pm ‘til late 7 days. your diaries and see you there.