This was a great way to finish the day, I however would hope the organisers learn from this event and come back next year with more local producers, more food and perhaps a lot more samples. The idea of buying tokens was really not a winner as quite a few of the food vendors did not accept them. I know the organisers made 30% off the tokens (as I asked) and that most accepted EFTPOS for payments.

This has the potential to become something wonderful for the Mornington Peninsula, a few more shade options, really live music was not necessary the times the CD was playing was just as good (so save yourself some costs and spend more on the amenities. All I all this could have been a food-truck event, many of the producers with wines mentioned they did not bring their premier product as they did not know how this would go. We have spent many trips to the Mornington Peninsula vineyards and restaurants over the years, many of the stalwarts are not being represented here, nor are some of the favourites.

Snowline Hotel Just a short 45 minute trip up the road and you find yourself in the lovely area of Harrietville, and within a couple of minutes on the right of the road you come across the ‘Snowline Hotel’. It’s a very classic style country pub that has a great deal of character, I would […]

Dinner at “The Captains Table” Located just off Cavill Avenue on Orchard way you can find this simple honest little bistro.  From the outset it appears neat and tidy, a good trade of people and no need to book just try a walk up, and we did this with a group of 9 people, a […]

The Gold Coast sun surf and sand, plus there should be good food. Well Munchbrother is back on the Gold Coast (Queensland) again it’s 2010 and he has already been spotted trying to eat dinner. Will have to wait and see if he can review any meals without being spotted…

Tomato and Pesto Slow Cooked lamb shanks YUM. Can anyone refuse this week’s cracker of a meal at our place? Well the winters cold is nipping at our ears, snow is falling on the near by hills and Slow-cooked lamb shanks served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes is all I can think of. […]

I have just spoken with a friend who has been the recipient of what I would call poor service. Here’s the scenario: you pass by a lovely restaurant located in a well known wine district. The restaurant is French

A day and a half cruising up the Murray river on our Expressions houseboat we landed at Swan Reach, once past the ferry we moored below the pub on the river bank, there is ample parking for about 3 large houseboats and additional parking on either side of the ferry on both banks of the […]

the only suggestions i can make are: african feeling cafe – newtown (west african food) Yes I can

I’ve been to so many restaurants where the staff can’t comprehend or communicate in simple English! Do what we always do….LEAVE! We pay well for a dinner, we should not have to pay for teaching english as well. I already have a job! powered by Yahoo Answers

tried to cook simple chinese curries at home but just cant get it right???? Also utlisation of fish sauce Here is a Chinese curry recipe from Gloria Bley Miller using the dry roasting technique: 1/2 spring chicken 1 onion