Logan City Mayor Darren Power, said he believed Logan City had the right ingredients to be Queensland’s multicultural food capital in just five years.
Home to 217 different ethnic communities, Mayor Power said Logan City was already well on the way to its target.
“As I travel around the city, I am always impressed by the wide range of authentic and interesting cuisines on offer at local restaurants, cafes and markets,” Mayor Power said.
“While many locals have been enjoying these multicultural experiences for many years, it’s time we encouraged others to visit our city to enjoy exotic new tastes and flavours they may otherwise only experience by travelling overseas.
“By sampling these cuisines, and supporting the Logan food industry, you are not only getting a new dining experience but you are also helping rebuild our economy and create local jobs.”
Logan City already has a reputation for new food experiences, and it seems to be spreading.
The Global Food Markets, held every Sunday morning at Logan Central, have become known for an unrivalled range of fresh locally grown produce. This includes ingredients for Asian, African, and South American dishes.
The markets were featured by celebrity TV chef Ainsley Harriott in a global show last year.
Mr Harriott said Logan’s Global Food Markets reminded him of some of London’s best farmers’ markets.
Logan City also boasts the Eats & Beats food truck and entertainment experience, and a range of other markets and temple offerings that feature home-cooked food from dozens of local ethnic communities.
The multi award-winning Thai Orchid at Springwood has been serving customers for more than 30 years. Restaurant owner Tina Ratanavaraha recently won a national lifetime achievement award from the restaurant industry.
Charcoal Kebab at Woodridge is known for its Afghan dishes, Mongolian King at Underwood is renowned for its barbecued meats, Abboud Bakery at Underwood specialises in Middle Eastern fare, and The Alley Pit Stop at Slacks Creek is a favourite among New Zealand and South Sea Islander diners.
Modern and innovative western dining is also available at Logan City outlets and includes Kiwanda Café at Eagleby, St Coco at Daisy Hill, Thom and Ann’s at Yarrabilba, Hop Space at Springwood, and Extraction Coffee at Slacks Creek. Sweet tooths are catered for at bakeries including Devon Pixies at Logan Village and Sooo Sweet Mediterranean at Logan Central.
Logan City Council was also one of five local governments to participate in a Culinary Tourism Pilot Project facilitated by Tourism and Events Queensland.
The report from that project identified Logan’s cultural diversity as a “value-add” to Queensland food tourism.
Logan City Council plans to drive local business growth and development by supporting and encouraging collaboration and innovation between the agri-food, culinary and tourism sectors.
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