A Coolum eatery has been given a new look and a new name after being taken over by a successful Sunshine Coast hospitality group.
Frank Beach Bar and Restaurant, on the corner of Beach Road and Frank Street, has become Rosa Italian, the latest venture for Maeva Hospitality.
The venue has undergone an interior refresh to go along with its new identity as a casual, coastal Mediterranean-inspired eatery.
Maeva Hospitality director Scott Armstrong said the opening of Rosa Italian was a milestone for the group, following the success of the Bli Bli Hotel, which secured three major accolades at the 2024 Queensland Hotels Association Awards.
“Coolum has always been a place we’ve admired for its vibrant community and stunning coastal environment, so to have a presence here feels like a perfect fit for our vision,” Mr Armstrong said.
“We want Rosa Italian to be a place where locals and visitors alike can come together, enjoy fantastic food and make lasting memories.”
Mr Armstrong’s wife Kellie, also a director at Maeva Hospitality, said Italian food held broad appeal, hence the transition to the new theme and the new name to fit.
She said a thoughtfully curated menu was a cornerstone of the Rosa Italian experience.
“Our menu is all about celebrating simple, high-quality ingredients, perfect for sharing and enjoying with the people you love,” Mrs Armstrong said.
“Guests can look forward to a delicious variety of options, from wood-fired pizzas to share plates like arancini with tomato and basil aioli or local prawns with garlic, and hearty mains like pappardelle with wood-roasted lamb. And of course we’ve put together a fantastic drinks menu.”.
Although some hospitality businesses are struggling, Mrs Armstrong said Maeva had found a “sweet spot” in the market by paying strong attention to the creation of attractive spaces for people to relax and socialise.
Maeva picked up three licensed bottle shops at Coolum in the takeover of Frank, which she acknowledged was part of the attraction.
Maeva Hospitality’s other venues include the Baringa Tavern, the Brightwater Hotel, the Bli Bli Hotel, the Parklands Tavern, the Lakehouse Sunshine Coast at Mountain Creek, and the Motel Caloundra.
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