Love and generosity are at the heart of Leanne and Ian Neeland’s success. Their Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery opened in Flinders on Boxing Day 2018. They’ve won over locals and…
Food & Wine
The home of Sorrento’s famous Vanilla Slice, Just Fine Food, will reopen its doors in September as the Vanilla Slice café. To celebrate the new name and renovations, the Vanilla Slice Café…
Lyndal Barnes has been in hospitality for her entire life, from working overseas in kitchens to having her own restaurants in Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula, including her beloved Mt Martha…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photo Yanni Forget Paris. If you want to experience the flavours of authentic French cuisine you need go no farther than Mornington. Café Gourmand on Main Street serves…
Miguel Maestre is a chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter, best known for presenting TV programmes such as Miguel’s Feast, Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen and Boys Weekend, and co-hosting the lifestyle television series…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni In the middle of the Somerville shopping strip Smart Brothers Brewery beckons locals and visitors alike to come in and try thirst-quenching craft brew and delicious food,…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Gary Sissons The Thye family are experts in hospitality, having owned the fabulous Windows on the Bay in Mordialloc for seven years before deciding on a tree change…
By Melissa Walsh Photo Yanni There are not many restaurants where you can taste authentic Spanish cuisine, but Casa de Playa is one such place, with the kitchen overseen by head chef,…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Gary Sissons & supplied It’s been used in pies, slices and fruit salads but now local rhubarb has a new incarnation, being utilised in the Original Spirit Company’s…