New food and wine experiences in Port Macquarie NSW showcase the region’s bountiful produce bowl, renowned oyster estuaries and first-class dining experiences.
Cassegrain Wines has launched ‘Taste’, a series of seasonal degustation dinners, The Other Chef, Makers and Providores have opened a new shop and factory, join a Rockin Oysters seafood tour and The Stunned Mullet restaurant stuns again.
The largest winery in the region, Cassegrain Wines, now offers ‘Taste’, a seasonal five-course degustation dinner paired with new release wines. Guests enjoy the magical experience of dining in the cellar or under a sprawling marquee alongside the spectacular rose-gardens, lake and jacaranda trees. The next event is on 1 June, 31 August and 30 November and cost from $105pp. Cassegrain Wines also offers a French-inspired restaurant Seasons, a cellar door, local produce to buy and horse-riding trails. www.cassegrainwines.com.au
The Stunned Mullet restaurant, arguably the best dining experience on the North Coast of NSW, was recently awarded No. 3 in Australia in Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2018, as voted by customers. With more than 300 wines, passionate owner Lou Perri has procured one of the best wine lists in regional Australia. Enjoy gorgeous views of Town Beach and a menu which features local producer Ricardoes Tomatoes with a new starter ‘Tomato Expression’s’ and Burrawongaian’s beautiful organic chickens. www.thestunnedmullet.com.au
Port Macquarie’s artisan food manufacturer The Other Chef, Makers and Providores have recently moved to a new purpose-built production facility, which includes a showroom and factory outlet store. Visitors can taste and purchase the entire range of The Other Chef’s jams, relishes, sauces, pickles and other essential condiments, as well as take a peek at production through the viewing window into the kitchen. The Other Chef has been working with local grower, Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries for over a decade, crafting their range of over 20 products, which includes their award-winning Strawberry Jam and Tomato Chilli Chutney. Also available at the factory outlet store are hot sauces and pickles, made by The Other Chef for Sydney-based Handsome Devils Co. Located in an emerging cluster of food and beverage makers alongside Moorebeer Brewing Co. The Little Brewing Company, coffee distributors Doppio or Nothing Espresso, and Holy Goat Coffee. www.theotherchef.com.au
Roll up to the row of oyster sheds at Rockin’ Oysters on the Camden Haven estuary and join oyster farmer James Wood for his renowned Rockin’ Oysters tours. Learn about farming, the leases and taste succulent, creamy Sydney Rock oysters harvested direct from the sea. Tours start from $70pp for a one-hour tour and five-way tasting experience or splash out on the Tour and Seafood Banquet for $200pp for a menu of seasonal fresh local BBQ seafood dishes. Book your tour in advance online: www.rockinoysters.com.au
Little Fish Café at Innes Lake Estate vineyard is must-do on Friday nights with new events ‘Hot Summer Nights on the Verandah’ featuring a live jazz trio with old school classics and French food. They are also celebrating international flavours with regular themed pop-up kitchens including Mexican food. www.littlefishcafe.com.au. Other wineries on the Port Macquarie winery trail include Bago Vineyards, Douglas Vale Vineyard and Long Point Vineyard.
Port Macquarie is renowned for its oysters, avocados, strawberries, tomatoes, macadamia nuts, garden vegetables, free range eggs, chicken, duck and pork. Located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, it boasts 17 gorgeous beaches, a lush hinterland, a diverse variety of attractions and one of the best year-round climates.
Located a four-hour drive North of Sydney or a 1-hour flight from Sydney and Brisbane with connections to the rest of Australia. For bookings and more information call 1300 303 155 or go on-line at www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au.
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