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New menu at Pearl Beach

 

The new owners of the Pearl Beach café have introduced a new menu focusing on fresh local produce.

They are upgrading the décor and comfort levels.

But the friendly service and casual relaxed atmosphere will remain, according to owners Annie and John.

Annie and John have changed the name from Pearl Beach's Sit-'n-Chat cafe to Pearl Beach General Store & Café, since they have also taken over the store.

Four years ago they bought a Pearl Beach weekender, which they have now made their permanent home.

Their sons Max, 14, and Konrad, 10, are delighted at the prospect of endless boogie-boarding, swimming and mountain biking in the surrounding National Park.

"A friend told us some time ago that his biggest regret was not spending enough time with his children," said John.

"We don't want to repeat that mistake.

"So we have moved to an idyllic environment and have taken on a local enterprise which gives us more time for family life."

John and Annie said the café's emphasis was on high quality, uncomplicated food that kept diners coming back for more."

Head chef Mr Rob Denoord is cooking high-grade meats, freshly caught seafood, free-range eggs and local fruit and vegetables.

Mr Denoord, who formerly owned his own restaurant, said he was delighted with the emphasis on top quality produce for his modern Australian cuisine.

The café will continue to have live jazz every second Saturday.

The general store also has a strong focus on quality items, sourced where possible from local firms.

John has recruited new staff and says these have quickly blended into the 13-strong team.

John said the team are all local people, some living in Pearl Beach.

Press release, November 3 David Frost, neighbour