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TROPIC • FOOD

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Eyes on the pies THURSDAY ISLAND

LOCAL EATS PORT DOUGLAS
Turns out Savannah in the Round’s drawcard
indie act, Lime Cordiale, have a lot more in store
for their trip north. After playing in Mareeba on
October 1, the brothers are hitting the road in Ma Kai on Thursday Island,
search of Far North Queensland’s best pie. their Crayfish Pie will
Here, we’ve earnt our crust by putting together tantalise your tastebuds to
a list of the best, based on our readers’ the point of orgasm
recommendations.
Dave H.
Words: Annabel Bowles via Facebook

MAREEBA

DIMBULAH

TOLGA

Babinda Bakery
Earning the vote of an overwhelming 100 or so respondents out
of 400, this one is the clear winner. Receiving praise for using
‘real chunks of meat’ and five different chillies in its chilli beef pie,
as well as its quick and friendly service, Babinda Bakery was even
titled the best in Queensland and ‘probably’ Australia. The bakery’s
also renowned for having ultra-flaky sausage rolls and wicked
cream buns – with your choice of fresh or mock cream! RAVENSHOE

Piefection Bakery
With over 40 years’ experience in the baking trade, owners
Allan and Linda Briskche have created something special
in Gordonvale. Their most popular pies are said to be
beef, bacon and cheese, and Thai curry chicken made
with homegrown herbs and lemongrass. We also hear
the Ned Kelly ‘goes hard’. Among Piefection Bakery’s
other accolades is its wide selection of cakes and
pastries, freshly-made sangas and value for money.

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