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2020 Best Bites Food Guide

     E N T S :
CONT
Our Council’s Commitment                                           3
Introduction and Overview                                          4
About This Guide                                                   5
Program Partners                                                  6-7
The Awards                                                       8-13

How To Find Safe, Healthy and Sustainable Foods:
    Mornington Peninsula Produce                                  14
    Farmers Markets                                               15
    Shopping Centres                                              16

Case Studies:                                                   17-21

Best Bites Directory:

    HINTERLAND

    Arthurs Seat • Flinders • Merricks • Point Leo • Red Hill   22-23

    NORTHERN PENINSULA

    Moorooduc • Mornington • Mount Eliza • Mount Martha         24-27

    SOUTHERN PENINSULA

    Blairgowrie • Cape Schanck • Dromana • McCrae
    Rosebud • Rye • Sorrento • Tootgarook                       28-31

    WESTERN PORT

    Balnarring • Baxter • Hastings • Somers • Tuerong           32-33
    Index                                                       34-35
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Mornington Peninsula Shire’s
COMMITMENT

The local food industry has a very important role on the Peninsula in providing safe and
healthy food to thousands of residents and visitors each day. The quality and diversity
of foods on offer is one of the main attractions for visitors to the Mornington Peninsula.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to assisting food businesses and consumers
through the Best Bites Food Guide.
This is an important initiative to ensure that safe and healthy food is sold, and to support
and promote the local food economy. It also helps consumers to find food businesses that
provide customers:

• Healthy eating options
• Allergen information
• Smoke free outdoor dining areas
• Premises that are accessible to all patrons
Best Bites also assists the Shire’s strong commitment to carbon neutral principles by
promoting resource efficiency by local food businesses. The Best Bites Food Guide includes
local food producers and farmers markets to foster a holistic approach to food on the
Mornington Peninsula.
Please support this exciting program and consider the businesses and agencies in this guide
when buying food or dining out on the Mornington Peninsula.
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2020 Best Bites Food Guide

          c t i o n &
   IntroduIEW:
    OVERV

 Mornington Peninsula Shire introduced         • Access & Inclusion
 the Best Bites Food Guide to all local food   • Nutrition & Healthy Eating
 businesses during 2011. This program
                                               • Tobacco & Alcohol
 involves assessments of food businesses
 on measures they have in place to:            • Recycling & Waste
                                               • Energy & Water Efficiency
 1. Provide safe and healthy food
 2. Use environmentally sustainable            The most outstanding local food businesses
                                               in each of these areas receive Best Bites
    business practices                         Food Awards (refer to pages 9-13).
 3. Provide safe and accessible
    food premises
 Food businesses who have received a
 five star (95-100%) food safety rating
 are eligible to apply for assessment and
 recognition for any or all of the following
 Best Bites programs –

                                                                              ~ Best Bites
                                                                              ‘Food Safety’
                                                                              rating award

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About This Guide
Best Bites is your assurance that local                   1. Access & Inclusion
food businesses are serving safe food and                 Each business provides access and
managing food allergens correctly. Each food      inclusion for all customers, and is working to
business in this guide has been assessed          improve access to services and programs for
by a Shire Environmental Health Officer for       people with disabilities.
food safety standards and received a score
of 95% or above. Food allergen information                2. Nutrition & Healthy Eating
is available to customers, and each business
                                                          Each business is following Healthy
has met at least one of the voluntary areas
                                                  Eating Advisory Service Guidelines and
of the program.
                                                  providing healthy eating options in line
Businesses are listed in the guide by region      with Australian Dietary Guidelines.
(Hinterland, Northern Peninsula, Southern
Peninsula, Western Port) and then by                      3. Tobacco & Alcohol Compliance
township and trading name in alphabetical
                                                           Each business meets state
order. An index of all businesses by region
                                                  government tobacco requirements and
and in alphabetical order is also found at the
                                                  outdoor service areas are fully smoke-free.
rear of the guide. The electronic version of
                                                  Licensed premises must comply with their
this guide includes all food businesses with
                                                  liquor licence.
food safety accreditation and is available on
the Shire’s website at mornpen.vic.gov.au/
                                                          4. Recycling & Waste
bestbites. This electronic guide is regularly
updated as more businesses become eligible.              Each business has programs in place
                                                  to reduce the amount of waste generated.
                                                  This could include recycling, composting of
                                                  food scraps, the use of recycled packaging
                                                  and sourcing local produce.
  2015
  2016
  2017                                                    5. Energy & Water Efficiency
  2018                                                    Each business has programs to
                                                  reduce water and energy use, such as water
                                                  saving plumbing fixtures and energy efficient
                                                  lighting and appliances. Wastewater from
                                                  the business does not discharge into
                                                  the environment.

                                                 ~ Best Bites window sticker
                                                 ‘Food Safety’ certification

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Progra ERS:
PARTN
The 2020 Best Bites Food Guide was developed        Best Bites also has the support and assistance
by Mornington Peninsula Shire and the following     of a steering committee including:
program partners:
                                                    Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP):
Peninsula Health – Community Health                 This certified trade mark, developed by
and Food Nutrition (PHCH): Provides a broad         Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Food Industry
range of affordable services for people living in   Advisory Body, helps consumers confirm the
Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. These       provenance of fresh produce when purchasing
services aim to keep you active and healthy, as     from the farm gate, farmers’ markets and retail
well as providing treatment and advice to help      outlets. The Mornington Peninsula Produce
you regain their health. PHCH are crucial Best      website mpproduce.com.au has a searchable
Bites partners in the areas of healthy eating and   directory of all MPP registered producers and
tobacco control and are working with the Shire to   their produce.
implement the Shire’s Health and Wellbeing Plan
                                                    Food Rescue: There is an increased need
2017-2021. Peninsula Health’s free Nutrition
                                                    to provide access to fresh, nutritious food for
Service is available at Mornington, Hastings and
                                                    people on the Mornington Peninsula. This can
Rosebud on 1300 665 781.
                                                    be achieved by rescuing and redistributing
Western Port Biosphere Reserve: In 2002,            surplus fresh food to reduce food insecurity.
the United Nations proclaimed the Western Port      Excess food is rescued from many Mornington
region a UNESCO biosphere reserve to foster         Peninsula food retailers and producers each day
conservation and sustainable development. The       by groups such as SecondBite, OZHarvest and
non-profit Western Port Biosphere Foundation        many local community groups. There are 4 Fresh
does this through research, education, community    Food Programs and over 10 different food relief
engagement, partnerships and on-ground              agencies that help over 300 people each week.
conservation efforts. The Foundation is a proud     People who are in need and food retailers
supporter of Best Bites as a way to foster          who would like to donate food can go to:
sustainable food business practices throughout      mornpen.vic.gov.au and search for
the Western Port Biosphere region. For further      “Food and other help guide” to learn more.
details go to biosphere.org.au.
                                                    Climate Ready: The Heat is on! This
Disability Advisory Committee:                      combined state and local government initiative
This committee of community members and             helps businesses find solutions and actions to be
volunteers works with the Shire to improve          better prepared for extreme weather. Register at
access to services, programs and infrastructure     climateready.com.au to get ideas and start your
for people with disabilities on the Mornington      own action plan. ‘Climate Ready’ are a proud
Peninsula. Planning for the inclusion of people     supporter of the Best Bites program.
with disabilities, their families and carers in
community life is an important part of the work
it undertakes.
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Metropolitan Waste and Resource                     and sustainable food. To discover more about the
Recovery Group: Is responsible for waste            Mornington Peninsula’s delicious foodie
management and planning in Melbourne and            scene go to visitmp.org/foodandwine.
works with Victorian business to manage waste
                                                    Sustainability Victoria: Sustainability Victoria
and recovery resources from the commercial
                                                    supports consumers and businesses to be more
sector, including food businesses.                  sustainable in their everyday life. We want to
MWRRG can provide assistance to business            improve the way Victoria manages its resources
to develop a waste management policy and            and help businesses and communities to take
undertake waste audits to reduce waste disposal     action on climate change.
cost and improve resource recovery. For further     A wide range of sustainability resources and
details go to mprwmg.vic.gov.au.                    funding opportunities are available for food
MP Regional Tourism: The Mornington                 businesses at sustainability.vic.gov.au.
Peninsula Regional Tourism Board (MPRTB)            Victorian Farmers Federation: A community
is the state sanctioned tourism organisation on     of farmers creating a profitable, sustainable
the Mornington Peninsula. Through our               and socially responsible agricultural industry
partnership campaign we represent a range           connecting with all Victorians.
of tourism businesses including attractions,
                                                    Our vision is to create an environment for farmers
breweries, restaurants, wineries, farm gates
                                                    that enables profitable, safe and sustainable
accommodation venues and more. The industry
                                                    production, within a community that values and
has been burgeoning with brewers, distillers,
                                                    respects the farm sector. Several local VFF food
wineries and the best in class fresh produce.
                                                    producers are part of the Best Bites program.
The MPRTB supports the Best Bites program,
as a way to assist local tourism businesses to
provide information to consumers on safe, healthy

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS

      e s t B i tes
2019 B AWARDS:
FOOD

These awards celebrate the best Mornington
Peninsula businesses in the areas of Access,
Nutrition, Smoke Free Dining, Recycling and
Energy & Water Efficiency.

They represent the “best of
the best” in safe, healthy and
sustainable food on the
Mornington Peninsula.
Finalists in each of these categories were
judged by an independent, expert panel to
determine the award winners. The panel
included representatives from Peninsula
Health, Disability Advisory Committee,
Western Port Biosphere, Sustainability
Victoria, MP Regional Tourism, and
Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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CATEGORY: RESTAURANT                                         The AWARDS:
WINNER

Assaggini                                             assaggini.com.au

Enjoy healthy Italian tapas style shared platters     Assaggini are previous Best Bites finalists and are
featuring local, sustainable produce. A wide range    very deserving winners of this year’s Best Bites
of gluten free and vegan options are available.       restaurant award.
Located in the heart of Main St Mornington,           1c Albert Street, Mornington             5973 5791
Assaggini caters for couples, families and            Wed-Sun 12pm-1am
functions in a stylish, welcoming environment.
Sustainable practices and a fully smoke free
site complement the healthy, inviting menu.

                                                      BOTH FINALISTS ARE HIGHLY COMMENDED *
the FINALISTS
Hastings Marina Restaurant                            Hickinbotham of Dromana
marinabarbistro.com.au                                hickinbotham.biz

For over 25 years the Marina Restaurant has           With a focus on environmental sustainability and
been an integral part of the Mornington Peninsula     the local community, Hickinbotham is all about
and Hastings, with a professional and dedicated       great wine and beer, fresh local food and a relaxed
team serving a diverse clientele in the restaurant,   atmosphere. The restaurant has an inspired,
bar and bistro, terrace and the Lady Nelson           seasonal menu using fresh ingredients from
Function Room.                                        our own herb and vegetable gardens.
21 Skinner Street, Hastings             5979 3699     194 Nepean Hwy, Dromana                  5981 0355
Mon-Sun 11.30am-9pm                                   Thurs-Sun 11am-5pm

*HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR ACCESS                          *HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR SUSTAINABILITY

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CATEGORY: CAFÉ

WINNERS

Blue Mini Café                                      Store Fifteen
bluemini.com.au                                     storefifteen.com.au

A contender for the most unique eatery on           Store Fifteen is home to boutique coffee,
the Mornington Peninsula, Blue Mini captures        cold pressed juice and raw superfood. All the
the essence of the everything local. With an        offerings are made from high quality ingredients.
innovative seasonal menu that fuses well-known      The kitchen works hard every day to make
classics and modern dishes with a twist, Blue       fresh, house made product free from additives,
Mini is open daily for all day brunch.              preservatives and unnecessary fillers.
2 Colchester Road, Rosebud              5981 2520   15 Main Street, Mornington                5986 3385
Daily 7am-4pm                                       Tues-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8am-4pm

the FINALISTS
Merchant & Maker                                    Laneway Espresso                    *HIGHLY COMMENDED
merchantmaker.com.au                                Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Specialising in modern café cuisine with a focus    Focusing on a healthy menu using fresh, local
on seasonal and healthy produce for breakfast       ingredients, Laneway Espresso has become a
and lunch.                                          destination venue for locals and visitors.
675 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae             5986 3385   167 Nepean Hwy, Dromana                   5981 4624
Daily 7am-3pm                                       Mon-Fri 6.30am-5pm; Sat-Sun 7am-5pm

Cooee Café                                          Pelikan Societe
Find us on Facebook                                 pelikansociete.net

A local indigenous café, selling a fresh range of   Café and restaurant located on Hastings Foreshore,
classic takeaway food and great coffee.             serving a healthy breakfast and lunch daily.
1/7 Thamer Street, Capel Sound          5986 4414   2 Marine Parade, Hastings                 5909 8132
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm           Daily 7.30am-4pm
CATEGORY: INNOVATION                                                The AWARDS:
WINNERS

Seahorse Café                                               Nordie Café
seawindscommunityhub.com.au                                 nordie.com.au

Located in Seawinds Community Hub in Capel                  Healthy, seasonal menu for all ages. Nordie has
Sound, the café is a unique community café                  close community connections with a focus on
operated by dedicated volunteers. It is an integral         sustainable programs. Accessible, comfortable
part of the Capel Sound community. Healthy,                 premises located in the heart of Red Hill.
delicious meals are prepared by local volunteers            1008 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill 5989 2171
and catering trainees. Seahorse is a Responsible            Sat-Thurs 7am-4pm; Fri 7am-8.30pm
Café, herbs and produce grown on site.
11a Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound              5982 2204
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am-3pm (closed school holidays)   JOINT WINNERS FOR THE INNOVATION AWARD *

the FINALISTS
Bays Hospital Mornington                                    Tyabb Village Childrens Centre
thebays.com.au                                              tyabbvillagechildrenscentre.com.au

Owned and operated by the community with                    See over page for details.
a range of recycling programs. Currently                    5 Dennis Street, Tyabb                     5977 4303
undergoing transition to 100% environmentally               Mon-Fri By Appointment
friendly packaging and on site food composting.
Supportive social environment for patients, visitors        Crib Point Early Learning Centre
and volunteers. Healthy menu at the café and
hospital using fresh, local produce.                        Find us on Facebook
Vale Street, Mornington                      5975 2373      See over page for details.
Open 24 hours daily
                                                            337 Stony Point Road, Crib Point           5983 6628
                                                            Mon-Fri By Appointment

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CATEGORY: SUPERMARKETS

WINNER

Woolworths Rye                                       woolworths.com.au

The “Recycle Right” program is supported by          Significant efforts have been made to reduce the
Woolworths Rye who arranged the installation         amount of waste that goes to landfill. Cooking oil
of “Recycle Right” recycling stations inside their   is recycled and food waste is collected by food
store and around the car park. With the Rye store    charities. The store has a number of targets to
being the busiest Woolworths in Australia during     reduce waste which are reported on a national
summer, this project is already having a huge        database.
impact with a significant reduction of litter in     Nepean Hwy & Ozone Street, Rye         5950 4023
the area.                                            Daily 7am-10pm

the FINALISTS
Ritchies IGA Mount Eliza                             Ritchies IGA Sorrento
ritchies.com.au/location/mt-eliza                    our-stores.iga.com.au/stores/
                                                     ritchies-iga-sorrento
On the edge of the Mornington Peninsula, IGA
Mount Eliza has become a destination store for       Well know for the deli, healthy options and
the range of freshly cut cheeses both local and      seafood, IGA Sorrento is located in the heart of
gourmet. Locals and travellers alike come for the    the Sorrento township. The store sources produce
fresh range of local and organic produce.            from popular local suppliers include Red Hill
89 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza           9787 4322     Muesli and Pure Peninsula Honey, along with
Mon-Sun 7am-10pm                                     gourmet products from around Australia.
                                                     108 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento         5984 8500
                                                     Mon-Sun 7am-8pm

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CATEGORY: SCHOOL CANTEEN/CHILD CARE                         The AWARDS:
WINNERS

Tyabb Village Children’s Centre                     Crib Point Early Learning Centre
tyabbvillagechildrenscentre.com.au                  Find us on Facebook

Have a vegetable and herb garden as well as         The centre has completed the full Healthy
an edible Indigenous garden. Use only healthy,      Together Achievement Program, has a registered
locally sourced produce. They have a great system   Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and their
of encouraging the children to make healthy         menu has been approved by the Healthy Eating
choices by serving the food as a buffet and they    Advisory Service. They have qualified for all areas
also provide recipes to the parents so they can     of the Best Bites program, and proprietor Christine
cook healthy food at home.                          Jeremiah has won her 5th Best Bites Food Award
5 Dennis Street, Tyabb               5977 4303      in this category.
Mon-Fri By Appointment                              337 Stony Point Road, Crib Point       5983 6628
                                                    Mon-Fri By Appointment

PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Check out the Shire’s website for
information on the Best Bites People’s
Choice Award for 2020. Starting from
11th November 2019, customers can
nominate businesses that are featured
in this Guide for the People’s Choice
Award. Nominations will be open until
3 February 2020, with the Winner to
be announced on 2 March.

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Mornington Peninsula Produce:
The Mornington Peninsula is rich in scale and        markets and retailers on the Mornington Peninsula
diversity of food systems emphasised by quality      and further afield, as brand awareness activities
and seasonality. If it’s grown, bred or raised       are undertaken on behalf of MPP registered users.
entirely on the Peninsula, it will now be far        For a detailed Guide to Mornington Peninsula’s
easier to identify with the Mornington Peninsula     freshly grown produce visit:
Produce (MPP) brand. It is a brand with a strong
                                                     mpproduce.com.au
story for consumers who want to know about
the origin of their food: where it’s grown, who
grows it, when it is in season and how far it
has travelled.
The MPP Certified Trade Mark is a guarantee
of provenance, giving consumers confidence in
supporting their local farmers. The MPP brand
encourages consumers to connect with growers,
either buying direct at farmgates or through local
ACCREDITED FARMERS MARKETS:

   r m e r s
Fa       E  T S :
MAR   K

Accredited farmers markets on the Mornington        Mount Martha Farmers’ Market
Peninsula are fantastic suppliers of healthy,
                                                    Mount Martha Community House
sustainable local produce and great supporters of
                                                    466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
the Best Bites program. We encourage residents
and visitors to try these exciting local markets.   1st Saturday of the month,
                                                    (beginning 2nd November)
                                                    9am-2pm
Mornington Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Mornington            0401 026 687     Mount Martha Mini-Market
Wednesdays                                          Mount Martha Community House
9am-2pm                                             466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
                                                    3rd Friday of the month,
Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market                         (beginning 1st November)
Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza       0408 188 563     3-7pm
4th Sunday of each month
8am-1pm

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o p p i n g
Sh          E S :
CEN   T  R                                       The Best Bites Steering Committee
                                                 would like to congratulate the
                                                 following shopping centres that have
                                                 qualified for the 2020 Best Bites
                                                 Guide. This will help you to make
                                                 informed choices when shopping on
                                                 the Mornington Peninsula.

Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre
Corner Boneo Road and McCombe Street, Rosebud
Phone (03) 5950 2400
See website for trading hours

Mornington Village Shopping Centre
241 Main Street, Mornington
Phone (03) 5975 5702
See website for trading hours

Mornington Central
78 Barkly Street, Mornington
Phone (03) 5976 1299
See website for trading hours

Bentons Square Shopping Centre
Corner Bentons Road and Dunns Road, Mornington
Phone (03) 5973 5331
See website for trading hours

Balnarring Village Shopping Centre
3050 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring
Phone (03) 9614 6040
Daily 7am-9pm

Dromana Hub Shopping Centre
217-251 Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Phone (03) 9650 2516
Daily 7am-9pm

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Case STUDIES:

The following four case studies are
innovative programs that highlight the
environmental, public health and social
benefits of the Best Bites program.
In each case, food businesses and
other organisations are working closely
together, leading to sustainable and
measurable outcomes for the
Mornington Peninsula community.

                                          Image courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism
CASE STUDY: WASTE, ENERGY & WATER EFFICIENCY

              e n t a l
  n v i ro nm       N   A N C E:
E           D E FI
UPGR      A

LOCATION: MORNINGTON PENINSULA WIDE                 To be eligible for EUF, businesses must own or
                                                    lease commercial, non-residential buildings and
Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF) is a            pay rates to the Shire.
long term, low interest loan for businesses to
                                                    Over the last two years, local businesses have
upgrade the energy, water or waste efficiency
                                                    borrowed over $2 million and installed a total
of their building.
                                                    of 840 kilowatts of solar power and a range of
The finance can be used for a                       energy efficiency upgrades through accessing
                                                    EUF. These businesses are Rye Hotel, One Four
wide range of upgrades including                    Nelson Accommodation, Hussey and Co. in
solar panels; LED lighting;                         Somerville, Paringa Estate Winery, Boneo Maze,
heating, cooling and ventilation;                   Sorrento Beach House, Flinders General Store
                                                    and Crittenden Estate.
refrigeration; water and building
                                                    To see other case studies,
efficiency upgrades, wastewater                     visit betterbuildingfinance.com.au
reuse systems, sewer connections                    or contact the Sustainable Australia Fund
and waste management.                               on phone 03 9658 8740.

The benefits of EUF to businesses include reduced
business operating costs; security from volatile
energy markets; environmental leadership; media
and promotional opportunities; and improved
building comfort.

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CASE STUDY: TOBACCO PREVENTION

Smoke free
CHARTER:

LOCATION: SHOPPING CENTRES                           Reducing smoking areas in food outlets and
& FOOD RETAILERS                                     licensed premises helps to reduce the harmful
                                                     effects of tobacco smoke, second-hand smoke
Many Mornington Peninsula food businesses have       and litter in the community. Many food businesses
adopted the Frankston Mornington Peninsula           in popular shopping precincts have chosen to go
Smoke Free Charter.                                  fully smoke free, such as Store Fifteen, Soul Press,
The Charter is a statement of commitment to          Via Boffe, Corner Counter and The Winey Cow in
raise awareness of the harmful effects caused by     Main Street Mornington.
tobacco smoke and to address the significantly       Food businesses that have gone fully smoke free
higher smoking rates within pockets of our region.   have noticed the benefits to their business, such
As part of the Charter these food businesses         as increased patronage and reduced butt litter
support ‘tobacco free’ outdoor dining and service    Sharon Brindley, proprietor of Cooee Café and
areas by committing to protect the community         Shazza’s Takeaway in Rosebud, said they have
from the damaging effects of second-hand smoke.      had a no smoking policy for 12 months.
By moving to fully smoke free they also become
                                                     “We want all of our customers to have an
eligible for smoke free accreditation in the Best
                                                     enjoyable dining experience”.
Bites Guide.
                                                     “There are lots of families with children and
Mornington Peninsula Shire, in conjunction
                                                     customers in general who eat in our outdoor area.
with Peninsula Health encourages all food
                                                     They don’t want to inhale other people’s smoke
businesses to adopt smoke free outdoor dining
                                                     for obvious health reasons but also because it’s
and service areas.
                                                     simply unpleasant.
Smoke free outdoor dining and service areas at
                                                     “This smoke-free initiative is very positive for the
restaurants, cafés, take-away shops and licensed
                                                     future of clean and healthy dining in Australia –
premises provides a consistent approach for
                                                     I’d love to see it everywhere,” said Ms Brindley.
customers and protects the community from
second-hand smoke. It makes the Mornington
Peninsula’s diverse and unique dining culture
better for all.

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CASE STUDY: NUTRITION & HEALTHY EATING

Social Enterprise
CAFES:

LOCATION: CAPEL SOUND / MORNINGTON                     Located in Robertson Dr Mornington,
                                                       HomeGround is a social enterprise café on the
Social enterprise cafés are expanding across           Mornington Peninsula. Its mission is to support
Victoria and there are 2 local Best Bites              young people and create community and
businesses that are leading the way on the             belonging in its local neighbourhood and the
Mornington Peninsula as social enterprise cafés:       wider Mornington Peninsula region. It provides
Seahorse Coffee Shop is located in Seawinds            an opportunity for young people to start a
Community Hub in Capel Sound and is a unique           journey towards a fulfilling career in the
community café operated by Liz Richardson (Café        hospitality industry.
Manager) and a team of dedicated volunteers.           There are three key areas HomeGround
Seahorse Café is an integral part of the Capel         focuses on:
Sound community. Working closely with the Early
                                                       • Providing vocational training and employment
Learning Centre, it has links to schools, children’s
                                                         pathways for young people who are struggling
and family services, aged care facilities and local
                                                         to get a fair go
residents. All of their food is homemade, with
Devonshire Teas every day and High Teas every          • Creating a place to call home
4th Friday of the month. The healthy, delicious        • Providing education and connection around
meals are prepared by Liz, local volunteers and          healthier food and access to local foods and
catering trainees. The café is a great local social      community meals
hub, with a Wednesday community lunch lovingly         HomeGround works with local community
prepared by volunteers and regular functions for       gardens and growers to focus menu items on
local residents.                                       locally sourced and grown produce. The menu is
All profits are used to create programs that benefit   accessible and healthy. HomeGround is keen to
the local community, such as a knitting group for      offer community cooking and meals so that the
local hospitals, volunteer kitchen garden group        community can share skills and create awareness
and food hampers                                       around healthy eating
The coffee shop is a Responsible Café and is           Since it started in 2018, HomeGround has trained
minimising their waste footprint. Herbs and other      over 30 local residents in hospitality, with 13
produce are grown in the Seawinds Community            gaining employment in the hospitality industry.
Hub Café and kitchen gardens.
CASE STUDY: LITTER PREVENTION

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R            :
RIGHT

LOCATION: RYE TOWNSHIP                                 already having a huge impact on reducing plastic
                                                       to landfill and educating our community. Recycle
Commencing in 2016, the Rye community and              Right education is also at the Rye Primary
food businesses have formed a partnership to           School and Rye Community House, with many
greatly reduce the amount of litter entering the       requests from business to display the education
drains, reserves and beaches in the Rye area.          poster, to educate their staff and reduce cost in
Inspired by local community member Josie Jones,        waste management. The litter prevention project
many community groups have engaged with                also includes regular litter clean ups by food
small and medium food businesses to reduce the         businesses and community groups, with litter and
amount of litter entering Rye Beach via storm          bin audits to measure the success of the program.
water by over 80%.
                                                       This program won the Litter Prevention Award
With over 95% of beach litter originating from         from Keep Australia Beautiful (Victoria) in 2017,
stormwater drains, the project focused on the          a finalist in Waste and Resource Recovery, whilst
area around the Hygeia Street drainage outfall,        Josie received the Dame Phyllis Frost Award from
including Rye Woolworths and several smaller           KABV in 2016. It is hoped that this program
food businesses such as Freaky Tiki and                can be introduced at other Woolworths stores,
Montino Deli.                                          shopping centres and coastal townships on the
The “Recycle Right” program was implemented            Mornington Peninsula.
in the area, with 100% of local cafés supporting       The support shown by Rye food businesses for
the initiative through displaying posters, educating   this program is a great example of the strong
customers on correct recycling practices,              focus on sustainability demonstrated by Best
at the source.                                         Bites food businesses. Businesses in Rye are fully
Woolworths arranged the installation of “Recycle       aware, thanks to the ongoing communication,
Right” recycling stations inside their Rye store,      that the beautiful beach front and unique marine
whilst the shire agreed to a pilot of the campaign     environment of over 100 species residing at the
at the front of the store, introducing the first       Rye Pier are what bring the majority of visitors to
recycling bin to the public area. With the Rye         the area. The community are proud of their town
Woolworths store being the busiest in Australia        and are taking every effort to preserve, protect
from Boxing Day to 31 January, this project is         and respect our beautiful coastal treasures.

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The RLAND:
HINTE
Arthurs Seat • Flinders • Merricks • Point Leo • Red Hill

                                                            Image courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism
Mornington Peninsula Shire would like to congratulate the following local food retailers that have
qualified for the 2020 Best Bites Food Guide. This guide will help you to make informed choices when
eating out or shopping on the Mornington Peninsula.
Please contact the retailers directly for information regarding opening hours, availability and booking
requirements. The businesses are listed in regions, alphabetically under townships.

ARTHURS SEAT                                           POINT LEO

Arthurs Seat Eagle                                     Point Leo General Store
aseagle.com.au                                         Find us on Facebook
795 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat      5987 0600     14 Point Leo Road, Point Leo            5989 8422
Mon-Fri and Sun 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-5pm                 Sat-Thurs 7.30am-3pm; Fri 7.30am-7pm

The Enchanted Maze Garden
                                                       RED HILL
enchantedmaze.com.au
55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat             5981 8449
                                                       Nordie Café
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
                                                       nordie.com.au
                                                       1008 Mornington-Flinders Road,
MERRICKS
                                                       Red Hill                                5989 2171
                                                       Sat-Thurs 7am-4pm; Fri 7am-8.30pm
Point Leo Estate
                                                       Paringa Estate
ptleoestate.com.au
3649 Frankston - Flinders Road,                        paringaestate.com.au
Merricks North                           5989 9011     44 Paringa Road, Red Hill South         5989 2669
Sun-Wed 11am-5pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-10.30pm               Sun-Thurs 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-5pm
                                                       and 6.30pm-8pm
Rare Hare @ Jackalope
                                                       Tucks Ridge
rarehare.com.au
                                                       tuckswine.com.au
166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North      5931 2501
Mon-Thurs 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm;                  37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South        5989 8660
Sun 11am-5pm                                           Wed 11am-5pm

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   r t h e r n
No         S  U L A :
PENIN
Moorooduc • Mornington • Mount Eliza • Mount Martha
MOOROODUC                                              Be Fit Food
                                                       befitfood.com.au
Conscious Cravings                                     2/49 Mornington-Tyabb Road,
consciouscravingsco.com.au                             Mornington                             1300 263 257
                                                       Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm
475 Moorooduc Hwy, Moorooduc          0409 742 695
Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm; Sat 8am-3.30pm; Sun 9am-3pm
                                                       Beleura House & Garden
Woodman Estate                                         beleura.org.au
woodmanestate.com                                      1 Tallis Drive, Mornington                5975 2027
                                                       Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
136 Graydens Road, Moorooduc               5978 8455
Wed-Sun 12-9pm
                                                       Bentons Square Noodle Bar
                                                       Find us on Facebook
MORNINGTON
                                                       Bentons Square Shopping Centre,
                                                       Dunns Rd, Mornington                      5975 5342
Aldi                                                   Mon-Sat 9am-8.30pm; Sun 4-8.15pm
aldi.com.au
                                                       Blackbird Café
Mornington Homemaker Centre,
Mornington                                  13 25 34   blackbirdcafe.com.au
Daily 8.30am-8.30pm                                    2D Empire Street, Mornington              5976 8632
                                                       Daily 7am-4pm
Aldi
                                                       Commonfolk Coffee
aldi.com.au
Mornington Village Shopping Centre,                    commonfolkcoffee.com.au
Mornington                                  13 25 34   16 Progress Street, Mornington            5902 2786
Sat-Sun 8.30am-7pm; Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm                 Mon-Fri 6.30am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

Assaggini                                              Ernies Café Mornington
assaggini.com.au                                       Find us on Facebook
1C Albert Street, Mornington               5973 5791   The Mornington Centre,                    5976 9000
Wed-Sun 12pm-1am                                       24 Separation Street, Mornington
                                                       Mon-Friday 8am-3.30pm
Banjo’s Bakery
                                                       Fika Weinstuble
banjos.com.au/location/banjos-mornington
96 Main Street, Mornington                 5975 2111   Find us on Facebook
Daily 6am-6pm                                          174 Main Street, Mornington            0439 741 897
                                                       Tues-Wed 9am-4pm; Thurs 9am-9pm; Friday 9am-10pm;
Bays Hospital                                          Sat 8am-10pm Sun 8am-4pm

thebays.com.au
Vale Street, Mornington                    5975 2009
Site open 24 hours

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MORNINGTON cont.                                        Our Café @ Mornington Library
                                                        ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Go Fish                                                 8 Vancouver Street, Mornington             5950 1826
Find us on Facebook                                     Mon 9am-1pm; Tues-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm
1/1A Main Street, Mornington          0413 726 033
                                                        Pala Cibo Café
Daily 11am-8.30pm
                                                        palacibocafe.com.au
Grand Hotel                                             98 Watt Road, Mornington                   5973 5776
grand.net.au                                            Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat-Sun 7am-4.30pm
124 Main Street Mornington                  5975 2001
                                                        Sober Mule Café
Daily Lunch: Noon-2.30pm Dinner: 6-8.30pm
                                                        peninsulahome.com.au/stores/sober-mule-cafe
HomeGround Café                                         1132 Nepean Hwy, Mornington                5973 5211
homegroundcoffeeco.com.au                               Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 8am-3pm
22 Robertson Drive, Mornington              5909 8600
                                                        Soul Pattinson Café
Mon-Sat 8am-4pm
                                                        mpbusiness.com.au/mp-business-directory/
Lilo Café                                               soul-pattinson-cafe
lilocafe.com.au                                         Mornington Village Shopping Centre,
1/725 Esplanade, Mornington                 5975 0165   Mornington                                 5975 4344
                                                        Mon-Wed 8.30am-5.30pm; Thurs-Fri 8.30am-9pm;
Daily 8am-4pm
                                                        Sat 8.30am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm
Manhattan Mornington
                                                        Store Fifteen
manhattaninmornington.com.au
                                                        storefifteen.com.au
2A/55 Barkly Street, Mornington             5976 4795
                                                        15 Main Street, Mornington                 5975 5015
Mon 5pm-9pm; Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm;
                                                        Tues-Fri 6.30am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Sun 11am-9pm

Mornington Fish and Chips                               Sugo 67
Find us on Facebook                                     Find us on Facebook

22 Robertson Drive, Mornington              5975 5185   67 Main Street, Mornington                 5976 4147
                                                        Tues-Wed 9am-4pm; Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-10pm;
Mon-Sun 11am-8.30pm
                                                        Sat 8am-10pm;Sun 8am-4pm
Mr Jackson Mornington
                                                        Sushi & Co Bentons Square
mrjackson.com.au
                                                        bentonssquare.com.au/stores
45 Main Street, Mornington                  5909 8815
                                                        210 Dunns Road, Mornington                 5973 5359
Mon-Sun 7am-3pm
                                                        Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm; Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm;
                                                        Sun 8am-4pm

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MORNINGTON cont.                                                         MOUNT ELIZA

Sushi & Co Mornington                                                    Bakers Delight Mt Eliza
morningtoncentral.com.au/stores/sushi-co                                 bakersdelight.com.au/bakery-locator/mount-eliza/
Mornington Central Shopping Centre,                                      6/85 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza            9775 2233
78 Barkly Street, Mornington                                5976 8884    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm; Sat 6am-6.30pm; Sun 7am-7pm
Mon-Wed 9am-5.30pm; Thurs-Fri 9am-9pm;
Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm                                                Kafe K2
                                                                         Mt Eliza Centre, 33 Jacksons Rd,
The Boyz 4 Brekkie
                                                                         Mount Eliza                               9788 1200
theboyz4breakie.com.au                                                   By appointment
1A Main Street, Mornington                                  5977 2888
Daily 8am-4pm
                                                                         Mt Eliza Village Fruits
                                                                         mtelizavillagefruits.com
The Filling Station
                                                                         106-108 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 9787 2771
Find us on Facebook                                                      Mon-Fri 7am-6pm; Sat 7am-4pm; Sun 8am-2pm
16/90 Main Street, Mornington                             0439 503 600
Daily 7am-4pm
                                                                         Ritchies IGA
                                                                         ritchies.com.au/location/mt-eliza
The Pantry House
                                                                         89 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza           9787 4322
Find us on Facebook                                                      Daily 7am-10pm
Bentons Square Shopping Centre,
Dunns Road, Mornington                                      5973 4094    The Corner Pantry
Mon-Sat 6am-5pm; Sun 6.30am-4pm                                          thecornerpantrycafe.com/
                                                                         1/70 Mountain View Road Mt Eliza 0431 295 667
The Winey Cow
                                                                         Mon-Fri 7am-4pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
thewineycow.com.au
39A Main Street, Mornington                                 5976 4018
                                                                         MOUNT MARTHA
Mon-Tues 7.30am-3pm; Wed-Sat 7.30am-9pm
Sun 9am-4pm
                                                                         Milkbar & Co.
Woolworths Mornington East
                                                                         milkbarco.com.au
woolworths.com.au/shop/storelocator
                                                                         1/42 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha            5974 2757
Bentons Square Shopping Centre,                                          Daily 6.30am-5pm
Dunns Road, Mornington                                      5974 6102
Daily 6am-10pm                                                           Mornington Peninsula
                                                                         Hydroponic Café
Yo My Goodness
                                                                         Find us on Facebook
yomg.com.au/mornington
                                                                         80 Craigie Road, Mount Martha          0434 615 444
2/54 Main Street, Mornington                                5977 2588    Mon-Fri 7am-5pm; Sat 6.30am-4.30pm; Sun 7am-4.30pm
Daily 11am-10pm

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u t h e r n
So         S U L A :
PENIN
Blairgowrie • Cape Schanck • Dromana • McCrae
• Rosebud • Rye • Sorrento • Tootgarook
BLAIRGOWRIE                                                                 Millers Bakery
                                                                            Find us on Facebook
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron                                                  116 Nepean Highway, Dromana            0438 746 270
bys.asn.au                                                                  Tues- Fri 6am-4pm; Sat 7am-4pm; Sun 8am-4pm
2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie 5988 8453
                                                                            Paino Bakery
By Appointment
                                                                            Find us on Facebook
                                                                            Dromana Hub Shopping Centre              5981 9063
CAPE SCHANCK
                                                                            Mon-Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 8am-2pm

RACV Cape Schanck Resort                                                    Wombat
racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-resorts/our-destinations/                   Find us on Facebook
cape-schanck-resort/dining-bar                                              230 Boundary Road, Dromana               5987 1193
Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck                                 5950 8000   Daily 8am-4pm
By Appointment
                                                                            Zero95 Pizza Bar
                                                                            zero95.com.au
CAPEL SOUND
                                                                            199-201 Point Nepean Road,
                                                                            Dromana                                0403 567 569
Seahorse Café                                                               Daily Noon-10pm
seawindscommunityhub.com.au
Seawinds Community Hub,
                                                                            FINGAL
11A Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound                                 5982 2204
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-3pm; Closed school holidays
                                                                            Harmony Bed & Breakfast
                                                                            harmonybedandbreakfast.com.au
DROMANA
                                                                            45 Placadena Road, Fingal                5988 6375
                                                                            By Appointment
Fork to Fork at Heronswood
diggers.com.au/our-gardens/heronswood/restaurant
                                                                            McCRAE
105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana                                     5984 7318
Daily 10am-4pm
                                                                            Blue Bay Café
Hickinbotham of Dromana                                                     Find us on Facebook
hickinbotham.biz                                                            665-667 Point Nepean Road, McCrae 5982 0295
194 Nepean Hwy, Dromana                                         5981 0355   Sat-Thurs 8am-4.30pm; Fri 8am-8.30pm
Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm
                                                                            Merchant and Maker
Laneway Espresso                                                            merchantmaker.com.au
Find us on Facebook                                                         675 Point Nepean Road, McCrae            5986 3385
167 Point Nepean Road, Dromana                                  5981 4624   Daily 7am-3pm
Mon-Fri 6.30am-5pm; Sat-Sun 7am-5pm

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McCRAE cont.                                           Ika Sushi
                                                       Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre,
The Lighthouse Café                                    37 McCombe Street, Rosebud                5982 3534
                                                       Daily 9am-5pm
Find us on Facebook
681 Point Nepean Road, McCrae              5982 1130   La Casa Nostra Deli
Wed-Sun 5.30-10pm
                                                       lacasanostra.com.au
                                                       1033 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud           5981 2055
ROSEBUD                                                Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm; Sat 8.30am-1pm

Bernard’s Poultry                                      Rosebud Peninsula Fruit Market
Find us on Facebook                                    Find us on Facebook

Shop 24 Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre,                 1039 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud           5986 2898
37 McCombe Street, Rosebud          5982 0997          Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm; Sat 8am-1pm
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm
                                                       Shazza’s Takeaway
Blue Mini Café                                         Find us on Facebook
bluemini.com.au                                        10/9 Newington Avenue, Rosebud            5986 8433
2 Colchester Road, Rosebud                 5981 2520   Mon-Fri 5.30am-3pm
Daily 7am-4pm
                                                       Sliced
Coles Rosebud                                          Find us on Facebook
coles.com.au/store-locator/stores/vic/rosebud-696      Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre,
Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre,                         37 McCombe Street, Rosebud                5982 2504
37 McCombe Street, Rosebud                 5983 2511   Mon-Thurs 7am-5pm; Fri 7am-8pm;
                                                       Sat 7am-4pm; Sun 8am-4pm
Daily 6am-10pm
                                                       Spitfire Restaurant and Grill
Cooee Café
                                                       spitfirerestaurantandgrill.com.au
kinaway.com.au/members/cooeecafe
                                                       1181 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud           5982 3368
1/7 Thamer Street, Rosebud                 5986 4414
                                                       Mon 11.30am-9pm; Thurs-Fri 11.30am-9pm;
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm              Sat-Sun 9am-9pm

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse                              Zarb & Ru
fergusonplarre.com.au                                  Find us on Facebook
Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre,                         1037 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud           5986 3008
37 McCombe Street, Rosebud                 5973 4170   Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm; Sat-Sun 7.30am-1pm
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm

Greg’s Family Butchers
Find us on Facebook
1035 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud            5986 8285
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm; Sat-Sun 6am-2pm
RYE                                                  The Dunes Golf Club
                                                     thedunes.com.au
3 Knots Café                                         335 Browns Road, Rye                            5931 3588
Find us on Facebook                                  Contact the club for kiosk hours and bookings
2211 Point Nepean Road, Rye           5985 3224
                                                     Weeroona Bed & Breakfast
Mon-Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 8am-3pm
                                                     weeroona.com.au
Hillock Downs Produce Store                          26 Creedmore Drive, Rye                         5988 6000
hillock-downs.com.au                                 By Appointment
151 Dundas Street, Rye              0413 777 737
                                                     Woolworths Rye
Fri-Sun 9am-4pm
                                                     woolworths.com.au/shop/
Hunter Café                                          storelocator/vic-rye-3275
Find us on Facebook                                  Nepean Highway & Ozone Street, Rye              5950 4023
364 Dundas Street, Rye              0424 612 446     Daily 7am-10pm
Tues-Fri 8am-3pm; Sat-Sun 9am-2pm
                                                     SAFETY BEACH
Imola Red
imolared.com.au
                                                     Snooks Catering
2305 Point Nepean Road, Rye           5985 9902
                                                     Find us on Facebook
Thurs-Tues 8am-4pm
                                                     185 Marine Drive, Safety Beach            0439 314 179
Plantation House                                     Phone for catering requests

plantationhouse.com.au
33 Maori Street, Rye                  5985 5926      SORRENTO
By Appointment

Potters Garden Bed & Breakfast                       Flat BLK
                                                     Find us on Facebook
pottersgarden.com.au
                                                     138 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento            0438 240 288
283-285 Dundas Street, Rye          0458 283 285
                                                     Daily 8am-4pm
By Appointment

Rye Hotel                                            Ritchies IGA
                                                     www.ritchies.com.au
ryehotel.com.au
                                                     108 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento                  5984 8500
2305 Point Nepean Road, Rye           5985 2277
                                                     Mon-Sun 7am-8pm
Daily 8am-9pm

Rye RSL Club                                         TOOTGAROOK
ryersl.com.au
5 Nelson Street, Rye                  5985 2595      The Kitchen
Daily 9am-1pm
                                                     thekitchenbistroandbar.com
Sunnyside Up B&B                                     1917 Point Nepean Road, Tootgarook              5903 5450
                                                     Sun-Wed 7am-3pm; Thurs-Sat 7am-11pm
sunnysideupaccommodationmorningtonpeninsula.com.au
39 Locksley Road, Rye               0457 318 050
By Appointment

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n
Wester
PORT:
Balnarring • Baxter • Hastings • Somers • Tuerong

BALNARRING                                        BAXTER

Balnarring Bakehouse                              Peninsula Fresh Organics
Find us on Facebook                               peninsulafresh.com
9/3050 Frankston-Flinders Road,                   6 Hendersons Road, Baxter           0484 108 148
Balnarring                            5983 1494   Thurs 9am-3pm; Fri 8am-5.30pm; Sat 8am-4pm
Mon-Fri 6am-5pm; Sat-Sun 6.30am-4pm

Le Bouchon French Cuisine                         HASTINGS
lebouchon.com.au
                                                  Bateys Bakehouse
8 Russell Street, Balnarring          5983 2012
Tues-Thurs 5.30pm-8.30pm;                         Find us on Facebook
Fri-Sat 12-2.30pm; 5.30-8.30pm                    43-45 High Street, Hastings         0421 790 760
                                                  Mon-Fri 6am-5pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Ritchies IGA
ritchies.com.au/location/balnarring               Beach Hut Café
1 Russell Street, Balnarring          5983 2511   Find us on Facebook
Daily 8am-9pm                                     55 High Street, Hastings                5979 1071
                                                  Daily 7.30 am-4pm

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Central Cottage                                      Pelikan Societe
Find us on Facebook                                  pelikansociete.net
91-93 High Street, Hastings             5979 2173    2 Marine Parade, Hastings               5909 8132
Daily 4.30pm-9pm                                     Mon-Sun 7.30am-4pm

Hastings Marina Restaurant                           Peninsula Health -
marinabarbistro.com.au
                                                     Community Health
21 Skinner Street, Hastings             5979 3699    Find us on Facebook
Mon-Sun 11.30am-9pm                                  185 High Street, Hastings               5970 2000
                                                     By appointment
Himalayan Indian &
Nepalese Restaurant                                  Sandwich King
himalayanrestaurant.net.au                           Find us on Facebook
2/105 High Street, Hastings             5979 2224    75 High Street, Hastings                5979 1320
Tues-Sun 5-10pm; Thurs-Fri 12pm-2pm                  Mon-Fri 6.30am-5pm; Sat 6.30am-3pm

Homestock                                            Spudalicious Catering
homestockeatery.com                                  Find us on Facebook
3/97 High Street, Hastings              5979 2962    1/8 McCallum Street, Hastings        0414 968 982
Mon-Thurs 7.30am-8pm; Fri-Sat 7.30am-8.30pm;         By appointment
Sun 8am-8pm
                                                     Steaming Mugs
Jacque’s Café
                                                     Find us on Facebook
Find us on Facebook
                                                     24 High Street, Hastings                5932 5642
10/20 Victoria Street, Hastings         5979 2250    Tues-Sun 7.30am-3.30pm
Mon-Fri 8am-3.30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
                                                     Subway
Kitchen 8
                                                     Find us on Facebook
Find us on Facebook
                                                     2/97 High Street, Hastings              5979 8687
8/145 Salmon Street, Hastings         0421 992 895   Mon, Wed-Fri 7am-9pm; Tues 7am-7pm; Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
Mon-Tues 9am-3.15pm; Wed-Fri 9am-7pm;
Sun 9.30am-2.30pm
                                                     SOMERS
La Porchetta
laporchetta.com/locations/australia                  Somers School Camp
2 & 3/109 High Street, Hastings         5979 8018    somersschoolcamp.org
Daily 11am-9pm
                                                     124 Lord Somers Road, Somers            5983 5302
Mooz Café                                            By Appointment

Find us on Facebook
2/28 Victoria Street, Hastings          5984 1838    TUERONG
Mon-Fri 8am-3.30pm; Sat 8am-2pm; Sun 9am-2pm
                                                     Bentons Rise Farm
Noodle Canteen
                                                     brf.com.au
Find us on Facebook
                                                     150 Coolart Road, Tuerong            0477 198 646
25 High Street, Hastings                5979 2698    Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 9am–2pm
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

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NORTH PENINSULA

    Business
                                                               Lilo Café                              26
                                                               Manhattan Mornington                   26

    INDEX:
                                                               Milkbar & Co                           27
                                                               Mornington Fish and Chips              26
                                                               Mornington Peninsula Hydroponic Café   27
                                                               Mr Jackson Mornington                  26
                                                               Mt Eliza Village Fruits                27
HINTERLAND                                                     Our Café @ Mornington Library          26
                                                               Pala Cibo Café                         26
Arthurs Seat Eagle                                        23
The Enchanted Maze Garden                                 23
                                                               Ritchies IGA Mt Eliza     •            27
                                                               Sober Mule Café                        26
Point Leo Estate                                          23
                                                               Soul Pattinson Café                    26
Rare Hare @ Jackalope                                     23
Point Leo General Store                                   23
                                                               Store Fifteen   •                      26
                                                               Sugo 67                                26
Nordie Café        •                                      23
                                                               Sushi & Co Bentons Square              26
Paringa Estate                                            23
                                                               Sushi & Co Mornington                  27
Tucks Ridge                                               23
                                                               The Boyz 4 Brekkie                     27
                                                               The Corner Pantry                      27
NORTH PENINSULA                                                The Filling Station                    27
                                                               The Pantry House                       27
Aldi Mornington Homemaker Centre                          25
                                                               The Winey Cow                          27
Aldi Mornington Village                                   25
                                                               Woodman Estate                         25
Assaggini      •                                          25
                                                               Woolworths                             27
Bakers Delight Mt Eliza                                   27
                                                               Yo My Goodness                         27
Banjo’s Bakery                                            25
Bays Hospital         •                                   25
Be Fit Food                                               25   SOUTH PENINSULA
Beleura House and Garden                                  25
                                                               3 Knots Café                           31
Bentons Square Noodle Bar                                 25
                                                               Bernard’s Poultry                      30
Blackbird Café                                            25
                                                               Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron             29
Commonfolk Coffee                                         25
                                                               Blue Bay Café                          29
Conscious Cravings                                        25
Ernies Café Mornington                                    25
                                                               Blue Mini Café   •                     30
                                                               Coles                                  30
Fika Weinstuble                                           25
Go Fish                                                   26
                                                               Cooee Café   •                         30
                                                               Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse              30
Grand Hotel                                               26
                                                               Flat BLK                               31
HomeGround Café                                           26
                                                               Fork To Fork at Heronswood             29
Kafe K2                                                   27

Image courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism
SOUTH PENINSULA                           WESTERN PORT

Greg’s Family Butchers               30   Balnarring Bakehouse                     32
Harmony Bed & Breakfast              29   Bateys Bakehouse                         32
Hickinbotham of Dromana      •       29   Beach Hut Café                           32
Hillock Downs Produce Store          31   Central Cottage                          33
Hunter Café Rye                      31   Hastings Marina Restaurant   •           33
Ika Sushi                            30   Himalayan Indian & Nepalese Restaurant   33
Imola Red                            31   Homestock                                33
La Casa Nostra Deli                  30   Jacque’s Café                            33
Laneway Espresso     •               29   Kitchen 8                                33
Merchant & Maker     •               29   La Porchetta                             33
Millers Bakery                       29   Le Bouchon French Cuisine                32
Paino Bakery                         29   Mooz Café                                33
Plantation House                     31   Noodle Canteen                           33
Potters Garden Bed & Breakfast       31   Pelikan Societe   •                      33
RACV Cape Schanck Resort             29   Peninsula Fresh Organics                 32
Ritchies IGA Sorrento    •           31   Ritchies IGA Balnarring                  32
Rosebud Peninsula Fruit Market       30   Spudalicious Catering                    33
Rye Hotel                            31   Steaming Mugs                            33
Rye RSL Club                         31   Subway                                   33
Seahorse Café    •                   29
Shazza’s Takeaway                    30
Sliced Café                          30
Snooks Catering                      31   • BEST BITES AWARD FINALIST
Spitfire Restaurant and Grill        30
Sunnyside Up Bed and Breakfast   •   31
The Dunes Golf Club                  31
The Kitchen                          31
The Lighthouse Café McCrae           30
Weeroona Bed & Breakfast             31
Wombat Café                          29
Woolworths Rye    •                  31
Zarb & Ru                            30
Zero 95 By the Bay                   29
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