Homage awarded two chef hats
Once again Homage Restaurant, located at Spicers Hidden Vale in the city of Ipswich, has been awarded two chef hats in the 2022 Australian Good Food Guide.
Contact Cameron Croad 0454 655 900
Imbibis Craft Distillery opens at new location
Award winning gin and brandy distillers Imbibis have moved to a new location at Bundamba and are set to open in the coming weeks. They will be offering tastings from the new industrial chic shop front.
Contact Jason Hannay on 0411 709 950
Ungermann Brothers draws closer to opening date
Rebranding to UB’s Milkbar, Ungermann Brothers ice creamery has moved to Brisbane Street. They’ve been busily fitting out the new restaurant and plan on opening this month! The new milk bar will be offering burgers, shakes and of course their signature gourmet ice cream selections.
Contact Danny Ungermann 0417 260 340
Tales and Trails at Ipswich Nature Centre
Until March 31 little ones and their parents can follow a special trail at the beloved Ipswich Nature Centre. Discover The Little Queenslanders’ Alphabet Book as you follow the trail and find the pages. You can also collect a nature play passport at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre or Ipswich libraries to enhance your experience.
Contact Jodie Richter on 3810 7929
Valentine’s Day events
Love is in the air around the Heritage City this month as businesses gear up to celebrate the Valentine’s Day with high teas, gourmet picnics, painting classes and speed dating!
Read the story here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/valentines-day-2022/
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20 Quirky and romantic date ideas you can find in the Heritage City
Whether it’s your first date or your 50th there’s plenty of ways to spice it up with these date ideas.
- Boho styled picnic
- Sunset walk with a Llama
- Escape room and 4Hearts Brewing dinner package
- Hot air balloon flight
- Sip ‘n’ Dip class
- Heli- tour
- Picnic in the olive grove
- Round of golf
- Antiquing
- Visit Spicers Hidden Vale and Homage restaurant
- Wander local markets
- Spend a few hours at Hardcore Blasters together
- Take a spin in a V8 Race car on the V8 Race Experience
- Watch a blockbuster at the Drive-in or in the lounge at Limelight Cinemas
- Couple massage and spa
- Ride on a heritage train
- Romantic degustation at The Cottage restaurant with matched wines
- Ghost tours
- Pet and feed the camels at Summer Land Camels
- Sunrise or sunset hike with the one you love
Read the story here: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/20-quirky-and-romantic-ipswich-date-ideas/
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New knife making class pops up
Savage Custom Knives have launched one and two day knife making classes in Ipswich.
Contact them on 0420 555 606
4Hearts launches new beers
Beer lovers this one’s for you, 4Hearts Brewing has launched two new brews XPA 88 and Laneway Haze.
XPA 88 is an easy drinking XPA made with Border malt exclusively from QLD. Pouring a lovely gold colour, this XPA delivers a generous hit of tropical and citrus character.
Laneway Haze has a silky malt character with immense flavours of fruit such as citrus, passion fruit, tangerine, mango and pineapple
Contact Torsten Werner 0428 236 436
Major events to look forward to
Major events are back making this the year to venture out and explore music, heritage, motorsport and more…
Autumn Drift Matsuri at Queensland Raceway, March 5 and 6.
Watercress Creek Olive Festival, Watercress Creek Olives and Limes Farm April 10.
Planes Trains and Autos, set to be held at The Workshops Rail Museum again on the May long weekend.
Earth Frequency, Ivory’s Rock May 6-9
Festival of Horsepower including Ipswich Cup and Winternationals in the month of June.
Galvanised a Festival of Heritage in August/ September
Christmas in Ipswich, coming in December.
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