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April to October 2014 72 Contented smiles are great a reward for the chefat Peninsula Hot Springs...
I enjoy working in the calmer environment, people are in a relaxed state before they redining here and they re grateful for receptiveof health-inspired food that looks vibrant on theplate - they re in a great frame of mind .
Chef Andy Greenlees started cooking 17 years ago, training for Michelin Star chef Adam Newall from London in his Zibibbo restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand.
Since coming to Australia in 2004, Andy has been Chef at the Portsea Hotel for seven years, along with work at Moonah Links and various other fooddestinations.
Andy has embraced the move to creative, healthy and fresh spa food in the relaxed atmospherics of the Spa Dreaming Centre.
Food and Beverage manager Justin Hunter started at 17 in hospitality, and has since worked right up the east coast of Australia, the Victorian ski fields and in Mornington Peninsula favourite food destinations such as the PortseaHotel, Rubira s in Sorrento, Stringers Cafe, Loquat and six years at RACVCape Schanck.
Just as Andy endeavours to showcase Peninsula produce in as much of his food as possible, front of house we take what is an icon tourism destinationrole seriously too, Justin said.
We have a great mix of vibrant, attentive and accommodating staff with healthy and engaging personalities - all ambassadors for the region.
There is also a good understanding of the local wine industry among ourstaff, we re happy to talk wine with anyone who s interested and we happily recommend Peninsula vineyards to visit matching the particular styles guestslike.
I m currently introducing a few more peninsula wines to match Andy s summer seasonal menu, further showcasing the region.
We put food on the plate that best reflects the hot springs experience, a healthy meal with a substance to it.
There is an expectation among our guests of light, fresh and healthy dining, with special dietaryrequirements easily met.
The Caf is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch, with Dine Bathe packageoptions available Friday and Saturday night, Lunch Bathe packagesavailable every day, Pasta Bathe package available on Tuesday evenings.
All dine and Bathe options are available as Gift Certificates online.
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5950 8777Springs Lane, Fingle Rye www.peninsulahotsprings.com HeRITAGe LISTeD AND A LoCAL LANDMARk The award winning Grand Hotel inMornington consistently provides one of the best pub meals around.
This lovingly restored 100 year old building is an icon in Main Street and is well known for the high standard of food and service it delivers every time.
Consistency is something that theteam at the Grand are very consciousof and whilst introducing somemodern influences, many thingsremain the same.
Their newly released Autumn menu has many of the old favourites alongwith a few new additions.
Seniors meals are still offered and for those who require gluten free options, thereare many delicious choices availableon the standard menu.
We provide good value pub meals, with old style warmth says Cameron, manager at the Grand.
With a gaming room, upstairs nightclub and live music on aSaturday in the bistro, there issomething here for all ages toenjoy.
Families are welcome in the bistro with an excellent kids menu for those under 12.
Cameron is very proud of the hoteland loves providing good service toall who visit.
This pub has a great heart and it s in a great location....wehave a fantastic team here and are verylucky with our goodfriendly staff .
THe HeRITAGe TAVeRN is one of those chameleon venues where it is sometimes a caf and sometimes a restaurant depending on the weather and the season.
Always family friendly with reasonably priced meals, the Heritage proudlyprepares gourmet pizzas, slow cooked lamb shanks, waghu brisket and mouth - watering pork belly.
They also showcase a rustic style lunch specialduring the week.
All their food is prepared on premise from scratch using restaurant quality and where possible local produce.
So if it is a casual lunch where the kids can run and play and the adultscan enjoy a leisurely glass of local wine, or if you are looking for the white table cloth and cosy meal by the open fire, Heritage Tavern will do its best at making your visit a pleasure.
Phone for a booking on 5983 2597 072.indd 1 2 04 14 12 31 PM