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TROPIC  •  FOOD




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           LOCAL EATS
           What could be a better crowd-pleaser than
           pizza? Whether it’s all about that stretchy,
           stone-baked dough and housemade Napoli
           sugo, or loaded with Aussie toppings
           (just to please the pineapple-lovers),
           pizza is pretty incredible. We love pizza.                        LUSH PIZZA
                                                                             This one’s our weeknight takeaway pick.
           Words: Annabel Bowles                                             Offering two-for-one pizza every Tuesday
                                                                             (yes, you read that right) plus a stack of
                                                                             vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options,
                                                                             Lush Pizza is everybody’s friend.

                                                                             OUR PICK INFERN0 // napolitana sauce,
                                                                             mozzarella, salami, chilli, jalapeno peppers,
                                                                             capsicum, onion
                                                                             GO THERE 100 Sheridan St, Cairns City


                                                                             SALT HOUSE
                                                                             Salt House is loved by locals for many things –
                                                                             uninterrupted marina views, lively atmosphere,
                                                                             a lantern-lit bar, and its traditional pizzeria,
                                                                             of course. Selected large pizzas can also be
                                                                             taken home for just $10 on Fridays.

                                                                             OUR PICK FUNGI // mixed wild mushrooms,
                                                                             rosemary, rocket, goat fetta, truffle oil
                                                                             GO THERE Marina Point, Cairns City


















                                                                             Credit: Alexandra Gow


                                                                              HOPSCOTCH
                                                                              Italian food at its best. Mega
                                                                              stretch, minimal toppings, massive
                                                                              flavours. Hopscotch also has a nice
                                                                              wine list and a couple of decadent
                                                                              dessert pizzas, in case you needed
                                                                              further convincing.

                                                                              OUR PICK SONNY BOY // potato,
                                                                              pork sausage, mushroom, smoked
                                    Hopscotch                                 mozzarella, red onion, fior di latte
                             Credit: Alexandra Gow                            GO THERE 532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville




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