a local's blog on wining and dining in the Yarra Valley

It has been a long time between posts and sadly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, I have not been able to visit...

We were super excited to attend the launch of the Rochford Concert Lounge, delivering high quality live music shows in an intimate setting.

The Fat Badger is a large, comfortable cafe with great food, especially scones!  The eggs benedict are always perfectly poached on great...

This is not your typical bakery!  Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe has something for everyone.  There are the usual bakery treats but so...

For a breakfast all day kinda person this is heaven! Eggs benedict with smoked salmon was beautiful, with the tangy fresh apple a great...

We had a late lunch at The Laughing Fox and thoroughly enjoyed the smashed avo with poached eggs and house made sesame & pistachio dukkah...

Tokar Estate features a cellar door and restaurant, set in a quiet, beautiful area with views over the Yarra Valley and their formal rose...

Now that I have your attention with this truly amazing breakfast, let me introduce you to the delights of Hutch & Co. This cafe is a...

I almost don't want anyone else to know about this boutique winery and mini pizzeria, as it is our regular Sunday lunch destination - and...

Fine dining and a fantastic view! Very early in the morning on Sunday we set off for Mt. Donna Buang so the kids could try out a new...