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A quirky and unique experience has helped one of the Lockyer Valleyâs newest establishments take out the best cafe in the region.
The Laidley Florist and Tea Room was voted best cafe in the Lockyer by
Gatton Star readers.
Itâs a huge feat for Megan Hayes, who operates Amazing Grace Patisserie out of the cafe site, having opened her shop three months ago.
âItâs very lovely and nice feedback seeing as weâve only been open since October,â Megan said.
Megan studied commercial cookery, while working at some of Brisbaneâs top dining establishments, and Forest Hillâs Caffe Sorella.
GATTON BAKEHOUSE Long Tran, the owner of the new Gatton Bakehouse, in the Gatton Square, with his famous Vietnamese roll. Photo: Ali Kuchel Gatton s newest bakery has been inundated with support in its first months, leaving owner Long Tran almost lost for words. Mr Tran and his wife Van, opened the Gatton Bakehouse in November, in the Gatton Square plaza. Having worked as a patisserie baker and head chef, Mr Tran decided to open in Gatton after getting a warm welcome from the community. He spent three months renovating the space in what he described as a big project . His specialty is the Vietnamese bread roll, which takes more time and patience to create.
GATTON BAKEHOUSE Long Tran, the owner of the new Gatton Bakehouse, in the Gatton Square, with his famous Vietnamese roll. Photo: Ali Kuchel Gatton s newest bakery has been inundated with support in its first months, leaving owner Long Tran almost lost for words. Mr Tran and his wife Van, opened the Gatton Bakehouse in November, in the Gatton Square plaza. Having worked as a patisserie baker and head chef, Mr Tran decided to open in Gatton after getting a warm welcome from the community. He spent three months renovating the space in what he described as a big project . His specialty is the Vietnamese bread roll, which takes more time and patience to create.
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Subscriber only A GLOBAL pandemic may have sent some global businesses spiralling, but in the Lockyer Valley, young business owners have reported their busiest years on record. And for some, this year, during the pandemic, they bit the bullet and decided to open up shop. The
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