RECIPE BY: Leonardo Catarcia, Head Chef of the Argus Dining Room, Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel Savour Leo’s dishes at Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel, The Argus Dining Room restaurant, open to public for breakfast lunch and dinner, seven days. Prep: 15 minutes / Bake: 2 hours 15 minutes / Serves: 6 Ingredients Gnocchi 1kg raw spuds…
Spice up your summer with a picture-worthy picnic matched to your personality. Use this guide to create the perfect country picnic just a hop, skip and jump from Melbourne. The Lavender Lovers’ Picnic Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, Shepherds Flat Picnic among acres of sprawling gardens, fields of lavender and shady trees. Check out the 1850’s stone…
Summertime is almost here, and that means the best of the food truck scene will heat up in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region. The scene has never been more vibrant, boasting a diverse range to satisfy all different tastes and offerings, popping up at markets, community, corporate and private events. It is so exciting…
Summer dining is made even more delicious by the destination. The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region invites you out of the baking-hot city streets this summer, to experience some of the most breathtaking food experiences in Victoria. Let’s face it, food always tastes better with a view, and we’ve created a list of some of…
RECIPE BY: Jennifer Beachey co-owner of Parkland, Kyneton The Parkland, Mark Renaud, works with the seasons to get the best flavours and freshest ingredients. Our style is modern Australian, which lends itself to endless influences that our colourful communities from the Macedon Ranges gift us. Kyneton is passionate and full of forward-thinking food and wine producers.…
Located in BLAMPIED – Swiss Mountain Hotel is one of the oldest weatherboard continuous licensed pubs in Victoria. Built in 1865, it’s since been extended to include a beer garden and large dining area. Swiss Mountain has a warm and relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a local beer or wine from some of the…
Phone or email accounts@highlandmeat.com.au We are currently offering home delivery in the local area for all orders over $100 . Call us on 5348 2094 with your address and delivery details with a contact number, we will contact you once your order is complete . Payments to be made via credit card over phone. Located…
** Takeaway and delivery services commencing Thursday April 2nd Located in DAYLESFORD – Bistro Terroir is a neighbourhood French Bistro. Your place to savour beautiful French food, together with a carefully selected drinks range. The quick rendezvous. An extended liaison. A private indulgence. Terroir means the compete natural environment in which a particular crop is…
Located in CASTLEMAINE – Das Kaffeehaus is a Viennese coffee house, the face of Coffee Basics, serving traditional Austrian food, with traditional Viennese flair! Let our baristas entice you with our freshly roasted coffee, sip on the local and Austrian beers and wines, feast on good, old-fashioned, “like Oma used to cook”, hearty meals and…
Australia’s restaurant elite have been recognised at the Good Food Guide 2020 Awards in Brisbane. The 2020 Good Food Awards have been announced! It is a fabulous achievement to be awarded a hat, and we’re thrilled to have three restaurants to experience in our region. Lake House Daylesford has continued their tradition of excellence and…
Located in BLACKWOOD – A commercial coffee roasting company established in 2016 by co-owners Simon and Simon. Situated in picturesque Blackwood, a small township hidden in Victoria’s Wombat State forest, on the scenic route to / from Daylesford. Chilled tunes and quality green coffee beans are turned into something truly special in the fully restored…
Located in KYNETON – Dr Abalone is a warm, friendly, inviting and welcoming wine bar located in High Street, Kyneton. Imagine yourself sitting in the window bar area, sipping on a beautiful shiraz or chardonnay, watching the world go by or get comfy on our couches by the warm wood heater and settle in for…
Located in WOODEND – If wandering into the quaint streets of welcoming Woodend feels like a nostalgic homecoming, stepping into the Woodend Wine Store gives you every reason to exhale. Woodend Wine Store is a charming boutique wine shop whose smiling staff greet you with “How is your day”, like you’ve known them for years……
Located in WOODEND – Woodberry is a local Woodend café proudly serving contemporary brunch food and coffee to the community. The team strives to offer great hospitality and cuisine that this region is famous for. As a member of Daylesford Macedon Produce, Woodberry aim to source as much of their produce from local and like-minded…
Located in WOODEND – Down a hidden path on Anslow Street Woodend, you will find a beautiful Japanese restaurant, that has not remained a secret for long. Kuzu Isakaya provides traditional Japanese cuisine in a romantic and friendly atmosphere. Paired with excellent customer service, Kuzu Isakaya has become a must go to restaurant in the…
There is something very earthy and natural about the Macedon Ranges; it’s kind of untouched, yet so accessible. It’s possibly one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, and in a way, this bleeds through to the artisan ways of the winemakers of the region. A road less travelled, yet there are still 40 wineries with over 18…
Move over winery tours, gin distillery hopping is the latest trend to hit Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges with craft distillers making waves across the globe with their award-winning gins. Whether you’re looking to sip an aromatic gin on the rocks or linger with a gin-inspired cocktail, here’s a guide to some of the best…
The winners of the 2019 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards, the country’s most prestigious food industry event, were announced overnight at a gala ceremony at the State Theatre in Sydney. Some of Australia’s most renowned chefs and food industry leaders joined the delicious. team and finalists at the annual awards ceremony. Now in its 14th…
Don your winter woollies: it’s road trip time, hibernators. When the cold winds start to whistle, the time is right to don your winter woolies and venture out of town. Just an hour from Melbourne, by car or train, lie the beautiful Macedon Ranges, writes Danielle Norton. Learn Animus Distillery in Kyneton creates premium hand…
The explosion in popularity of craft beers over the last few years has been phenomenal, and has come about as we search for an alternative to the generic, mainstream, multi-national offerings that were usually on offer. Holgate Brewhouse in the Macedon Ranges Shire has been a trail-blazer in the craft beer industry for almost 20 years now. Paul and…