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April to October 2014 003 The new look Bistro Maison larder bar re opened its doors in March with a funky new image.
Handmade cage lights adorn the dark ceiling, local artworks cover the walls the new high bar tables are great for a few cocktails shared plates.
A lighter style menu has been introduced, moving away from heavy French flavours, as restaurateurs Rachael and Bernard McCarthy have found their our patrons are becoming more mindful of what they eat.
The new relaxed dining style of shared Tapas style dishes is really taking off and the gluten free options are very popular.
The menu has shared single items, such as saganaki, croquettes King Fish cerviche a range of salads with many ingredients sourced locally including the heirloom tomato salad, paella of prawn snails.
The mains are around 25 for dishes such as Eye fillet with potato bravas with classic desserts at 10.
The staff look great too, wearing denim aprons, jeans runners - a casual look to suit the larder bar.
They are mixing some great cocktails like Merricks Dreaming , a take on the whiskey sour, and using the local gin of Bass Flinders which make a gin tonic or a negroni to remember.
Bistro Maison and larder bar also show cases their recently released Big Cow range.
Bernard has always preserved Red Hill Cherries, made quince pastes, relishes, chutneys marinated olives, usually just for his restaurants to use.
Now they are available on the larder wall, plus other speciality items including piquante verde hot green sauce , Spanish rice for your paella you can even purchase the mini dinosaur succulent holders.
Bistro Maison larder bar opens Tuesday- Saturday from 5pm until late.
Open on Good Friday this year.
Not only great for fresh fabulous dining but also the place to buy those wonderful handmade take me home goodies that also make great gifts for Easter, Mother s Day etc.
Pop in for a cocktail or glass of wine try the menu.
Follow Bistro on instagram for updates their special cocktail of the day.
Bistromaison45 Discover one of the Mornington Peninsula s bestkept secrets by making a short detour from the well-worn track down the coast.
Mt Eliza offers the luxury of a European lifestyle while encapsulating the slow-paced and friendly atmosphere of a bayside village community.
While the grand homes, pristine beaches and tree-filled parks are a huge draw card lage Mt Eliza, with it s quirky laneways and shady, tree lined streetscape, is a diverse and bustling hub.
Specializing in unique boutiques and delicious eateries, the eclectic mix of businesses cater for every need from vintage to cutting edge fashions from around the world, homewares, gifts and kids wear plus a range of personal pampering services catering to beauty, health and well being, and of course plenty of alfresco cafes and amazing restaurants to nourish your appetite.
As you meander, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for one of the many celebrities who call Mt Eliza home.
Just on the edge of the Village, on Nepean Highway, is Manyung Gallery, Bayside s biggest gallery with it s extensive collection of contemporary art and sculpture.
Close by, enjoy wine tasting at Underground Winemakers before crossing the highway to the historic Morning Star Estate, with its magnificent gardens that include 75,000 roses.
Garden tours available by appointment.
Bistro Maison Larder Bar Lunch Dinner Tues - Sun 45 Mt Eliza Way 9787 6111 Caf on the Mount Open 7 days.
Dinner Fri Sat 87 Mt Eliza Way 9787 3738 Caf Gourmand Daily 8am - 4pm 64 Mt Eliza Way 9787 3086 Canadian Bay Hotel Open 7 days Lunch Dinner 35 Ranelagh Drive 9775 2331 Conrads Alfresco Dinner Tues - Sun 19 Ranelagh Drive 9787 9400 Kim Li Chinese Thai Dinner 7 Days 21 Ranelagh Drive 9787 3150 Knapps Chocolate Coffee Mon Sat 8am - 4pm 40 Ranelagh Drive 9787 3377 Le Hoang Vietnamese Dinner 7 days 24 Ranelagh Drive 9787 6969 Lounge Three 87 Open 7 days 3 87 Mt Eliza Way Manzana Mexican Dinner Tues - Sun 114a Mt Eliza Way 9787 7772 Mt Eliza Deli Mon-Sat 8am - 6pm 104 Mt Eliza Way 9787 2521 Pops Caf Daily 8am - 5pm 34 Ranelagh Drive 9787 7737 Oyama 24 Japanese Lunch Dinner Tues - Sat 73-75 Canadian Bay Rd 9708 8224 www.oyama24.com.au Sheepstation Bakehouse Open 7 days 110 Mt Eliza Way 9787 9565 Shop Ate Caf Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm 8 87 Mt Eliza Way 9787 0288 Spoon Restaurant Lunch Dinner Tues - Sat 84 Mt Eliza Way 9787 7710 www.spoonatmteliza.com.au The Rasoi Indian Kitchen Daily for Dinner 26 Ranelagh Drive 9775 3111 Three Wild Ducks Restaurant Lunch Dinner Tues - Sun 34 Mt Eliza Way 9787 0200 www.threewildducks.com.au 1001 Nights Middle Eastern Open 7 days Breakfast, Lun Din 86 Mt Eliza Way 9787 5565 www.1001nightsrestaurant.com.au Velos Mazeh Musette Open Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm 76 Mt Eliza Way Village Pantry Caf Open Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm 88 Mt Eliza Way 9787 1008 Vinnies Restaurant Open Dinner 7 days 57 Mt Eliza Way 9787 4111 Vogue Caf Open 7 days 8am - 5pm 86a Mt Eliza Way A FACELIFT FOR BISTRO t h e v i l l a g e M T E L I Z A SHOP TASTE INDULGE L I S T I N G S S E E MAP .
Salix wedding SeaSon haS begun, with Stunning ceremonieS Styling Sure to impreSS all.
At Salix you are not locked into styling packages, you have the freedom to work with Rachael or your preferred stylist to truly create your day.
We have templates to guide you through every step of the way a preferred suppliers list, including a full list of everyone from photographers to florists to hire companies makeup artists.
You are not obliged to use any of these however the suppliers on our list must have impressed us several times to take their place on our list during our ten years of running weddings at salix restaurant, willow creek winery.
Imagine guests arriving gathering in the gardens, the ceremony takes place in front of the beautiful weeping silver birch, then straight after the ceremony the guests are taken across to the bistro deck overlooking the vines, while you stroll around the grounds with your photographer, after sufficient time for canap s photography.
We then seat your guests in the restaurant so you can be you announced as husband wife.
It is such a smooth transition having the ceremony, drinks canap s then reception all on site.
It makes for such a relaxing day.
A fabulous start to your married life together, best of all you can come back relive the day anytime of the year.
Salix is opened every day except Xmas day.
Take a look at our Salix Restaurant face page for pics on our instagram feed or use your instagram app and look up salix restaurant.
wedding packages please phone Salix 5989 7640 or email eat salixrestaurant.com.au Salix reStaurant biStro chriStmaS partieS We have great Xmas offers this year with 2 course Christmas menus from 35 alongside our regular packages.
The choices is yours.
We can arrange all styles of menus from an intimate table of 6 to an exclusive use bistro of 45 guests or a full restaurant of 80 guests.
It really isn t that far away, inquire book now to secure your preferred date.
Salix november iS good food month.
For the month of November in conjunction with the Age Good Food Guide we invite you to join us for a 2 course luncheon including wine for 38, amazing value quality.
Menus will change often so you can come back several times over the month.
Salix reStaurant biStro extended biStro menu extended Summer trading hourS With the arrival of the warmer weather the salix bistro will be back in full swing.
The full bistro menu with many starters shared options plus our bistro mains all under 30.
Great current bistro fare to enjoy looking out over the vines in the sunshine.
Salix restaurant bistro will be opened every day over the summer months each evening from Boxing Day, the restaurant casual bistro will be sure to delight everyone from couples enjoying the sunset from the dining room to the early family dinners on deck.
If you have joined our mailing list be sure to take advantage of our spend save offer.
www.gdlife.com.au 77 Salix Restaurant - Best Restaurant for a Winery for Victoria Salix Bistro - Best Informal dining for Regional Victoria 2011 Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence Bistro Maison - Best European Dining for Regional Victoria 2011 Restaurant Catering Award for Excellence.
At Bistro Maison xmaS packageS Every Christmas party booking receives a gift.
Gifts may be vouchers, bottles of wine or other varied delights Great packages starting from 2 courses 35.
We can seat 45 for an exclusive upstairs package, however you may prefer smaller intimate table for your next gathering.
Bistro maison is such a treasure for the Mornington Peninsula, a place for food wine lovers, families, group of special events such as wedding rehearsal dinners.
A special Thank you must go to our team who have been with us from the start, over the first three years and still going strong, Head Chef Matt McKenzie McHarg, Sous chef Sarah Abbott Front of House Host Madeline Varkevisser.
big cow...
Bernard McCarthy of Salix restaurant bistro Maison will launch his new range of produce, Big Cow at our annual Salix Christmas party.
His chutney, organic olives, olive oil and other goodies will all be on tasting for sale from late November.
Great Christmas gifts we can add to your package ready on your table for when our guests arrive.
These are tried tested recipes produce Bernard has used at Salix for the last ten years bistro Maison for the last three years.
He is proud to put his name to them.
if you are not on our mailing list frequent Salix or bistro maison you would like to join us for our annual christmas party, please email us eat salixrestaurant.com.au enjoy an evening where we get to thank-you for your support over the years.
BYO Daily Extended summer trading hours 077.indd 1 5 10 13 1 35 PM Salix wedding SeaSon haS begun, with Stunning ceremonieS Styling Sure to impreSS all.
At Salix you are not locked into styling packages, you have the freedom to work with Rachael or your preferred stylist to truly create your day.
We have templates to guide you through every step of the way a preferred suppliers list, including a full list of everyone from photographers to florists to hire companies makeup artists.
You are not obliged to use any of these however the suppliers on our list must have impressed us several times to take their place on our list during our ten years of running weddings at salix restaurant, willow creek winery.
Imagine guests arriving gathering in the gardens, the ceremony takes place in front of the beautiful weeping silver birch, then straight after the ceremony the guests are taken across to the bistro deck overlooking the vines, while you stroll around the grounds with your photographer, after sufficient time for canap s photography.
We then seat your guests in the restaurant so you can be you announced as husband wife.
It is such a smooth transition having the ceremony, drinks canap s then reception all on site.
It makes for such a relaxing day.
A fabulous start to your married life together, best of all you can come back relive the day anytime of the year.
Salix is opened every day except Xmas day.
Take a look at our Salix Restaurant face page for pics on our instagram feed or use your instagram app and look up salix restaurant.
wedding packages please phone Salix 5989 7640 or email eat salixrestaurant.com.au Salix reStaurant biStro chriStmaS partieS We have great Xmas offers this year with 2 course Christmas menus from 35 alongside our regular packages.
The choices is yours.
We can arrange all styles of menus from an intimate table of 6 to an exclusive use bistro of 45 guests or a full restaurant of 80 guests.
It really isn t that far away, inquire book now to secure your preferred date.
Salix november iS good food month.
For the month of November in conjunction with the Age Good Food Guide we invite you to join us for a 2 course luncheon including wine for 38, amazing value quality.
Menus will change often so you can come back several times over the month.
Salix reStaurant biStro extended biStro menu extended Summer trading hourS With the arrival of the warmer weather the salix bistro will be back in full swing.
The full bistro menu with many starters shared options plus our bistro mains all under 30.
Great current bistro fare to enjoy looking out over the vines in the sunshine.
Salix restaurant bistro will be opened every day over the summer months each evening from Boxing Day, the restaurant casual bistro will be sure to delight everyone from couples enjoying the sunset from the dining room to the early family dinners on the deck.
If you have joined our mailing list be sure to take advantage of our spend save offer.
www.gdlife.com.au 77 Salix Restaurant - Best Restaurant for a Winery for Victoria Salix Bistro - Best Informal dining for Regional Victoria 2011 Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence Bistro Maison - Best European Dining for Regional Victoria 2011 Restaurant Catering Award for Excellence.
At Bistro Maison xmaS packageS Every Christmas party booking receives a gift.
Gifts may be vouchers, bottles of wine or other varied delights Great packages starting from 2 courses 35.
We can seat 45 for an exclusive upstairs package, however you may prefer smaller intimate table for your next gathering.
Bistro maison is such a treasure for the Mornington Peninsula, a place for food wine lovers, families, group of special events such as wedding rehearsal dinners.
A special Thank you must go to our team who have been with us from the start, over the first three years and still going strong, Head Chef Matt McKenzie McHarg, Sous chef Sarah Abbott Front of House Host Madeline Varkevisser.
big cow...
Bernard McCarthy of Salix restaurant bistro Maison will launch his new range of produce, Big Cow at our annual Salix Christmas party.
His chutney, organic olives, olive oil and other goodies will all be on tasting for sale from late November.
Great Christmas gifts we can add to your package ready on your table for when our guests arrive.
These are tried tested recipes produce Bernard has used at Salix for the last ten years bistro Maison for the last three years.
He is proud to put his name to them.
if you are not on our mailing list frequent Salix or bistro maison you would like to join us for our annual christmas party, please email us eat salixrestaurant.com.au enjoy an evening where we get to thank-you for your support over the years.
BYO Daily Extended summer trading hours 077.indd 1 5 10 13 1 35 PM Bistro Maison - Best European Dining for Regional Victoria 2011 Restaurant Catering Award for Excellence.
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