Matt Preston, the gastronomic guru from MasterChef, recently sampled Noosa’s spoils for an upcoming delicious magazine story.

His presence around town created a buzz wherever he ventured, from eclectic eateries at Sunshine Beach to well-known establishments on Hastings Street. Matt also dropped in on some favourites in Noosaville, sampled new spots in Quamby Place, Noosa Sound and popped into some delis in the Noosa Junction.

The visit made for great headlines in the local press, where Matt’s fetish for cravats was just as compelling as his palate for food. Browsing a local op shop in the Junction, Matt unearthed hidden treasure, in the form of a bright green scarf with dark blue detail.

“Look at this – $2.50,” the renowned food critic was said to have commented, “it would usually cost you $120 for a cravat like this.”

Matt, a food critic by trade who has rocketed to fame with the recent success of MasterChef, visits Noosa frequently, particularly when the Noosa Food & Wine Festival kicks off each May.

He recently said about this event that “the exciting thing about Noosa is coming to one place for one weekend and being able to learn from some amazing chefs, have some unique experiences, dance to some great music and generally have a bit of a party.”