June 4, 2013
Owner Jimmy Stephen has announced that his award-winning Accents Restaurant in Kingaroy will be closing its doors on July 27.
“The catering side of our business is booming so we’ve decided to close the doors,” he announced on his blog.
“We will still offer group bookings at the restaurant until our lease expires in November, so if you want to have a birthday party, large function, Christmas party in November – whatever the occasion, we are happy to accommodate you.
“We have also decided not to open another smaller venue in Kingaroy.”
Apart from catering many events – including the weekend’s Mayoral Ball in Kingaroy – Jimmy said he was also working on a couple of side projects.
“We feel sad that we are closing to everyday trade and want to thank all our customers who have supported us over the past 2.5 years,” he said.
“We’ve made many, many friends since opening here and hope to continue to do so.
“We are currently putting together catering packages including other businesses who specialise in decorating as well as fantastic local venues where you can hold your next event.
“We also have lots of other things planned which we’ll share later on, once all the details are finalised.”
Jimmy said he wanted to go out “with a bang”.
“(We will) provide a sumptuous fine dining degustation menu on our last Friday and Saturday nights in July,” he said.
“Bookings will be limited for both nights, so if you want to come along, the earlier you book, the better.”
In September 2011 – just nine months after opening – Accents Restaurant won the “Café Restaurant” category for south-east Queensland at the 2011 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence.
It was competing against top Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Darling Downs and Gold Coast restaurants.
Jimmy had previously won the “Best European Restaurant” gong for the Savini Restaurant and Wine Bar at Kangaroo Point.
