What’s your take on the local culinary scene?

HANNES VAN STADEN

The boom we’re seeing in new bars and restaurants is a great thing. Restaurants are crowded. This indicates that Toowoomba’s economy is doing well. People have more money to spend on themselves. My firm favourite is still the Meringandan Pub, though. It’s impossible to beat, in my opinion!

INDIA BROWNING-DEVINE

It’s great that our city offers a selection to suit every age group and occasion. Muller Bros is currently my favourite, because of their rooftop setting (who doesn't love fairy lights?), and I’m looking forward to the rooftop bar opening within the bank.

MELISSA LANCASTER

Toowoomba has come of age at last! You can never have too many quality places to dine and it's nice to try something new each week. I recently discovered El Attar Middle Eastern Restaurant and it has become my favourite.

MISTY RALPH

I like that Toowoomba is spreading out to different cuisines and offering more variety. It’s become less about ‘which pub do we go to’ and more about ‘what country do we visit’. I am really excited about the new Bavarian Bier Cafe opening at Grand Central.

CHRISTIANE MULLINS

It's great that we’re getting more options in town and I like that many places now cater to varied dietary requirements too. I'm looking forward to trying the bar at the old bank building when it opens, but Fitzy's is still my favourite.