FARINA & Co is the latest culinary offering from The Amore Collection, who also have Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar and Luna’s Pizza & Wine. Named after the Italian word for flour, FARINA & Co has sprung to life is Southport’s new Alcove wellness hub, dishing up drool-inducing baked goods and an all-day Italian-inspired menu. When it comes to the menu, owner Henry Hunt, alongside The Amore Collection’s executive chef Dan Paulman, has brought restaurant-level quality and service to a cafe environment. The all-day menu adds a little Italian flavour to much-loved classics. Instead of eggs Benny, for example, you’ll find cacio pepe eggs, drenched in parmesan sauce (from the famous parmesan wheel) and cracked pepper. For the sweet tooths, the caramelised pear and sweet polenta is the perfect winter warmer. FARINA’s specialty, however, is fresh handmade pasta. The Moreton Bay big linguine with house-made fettuccine and pan-kissed tomatoes is a true standout. Rounding out the offering are prosciutto-topped foccacia, mortadella paninis, salads and a rotating soup of the day. Thursty? FARINA & Co offers specialty Allpress coffee, fresh juice, hot chocolate, milkshakes, and from 10:00 am, a clutch of sparkling and champagne options, white, rosé and red wines.