A transformation has taken place at the former Pelican Pantry on WesternPort Bay No longer a training venue it has been restyled with new floors, a refreshed interior reflecting the blue of the bay and the appropriately re-named Pelican Waterfront Caf now takes full advantage of its unique location.
You can literally step off the terrace and onto the boardwalk.
Most significantly the new owner operator and well known Peninsula local, Scott Elks, with his team of highly qualified chefs, are showcasing local produce and wine -matching the fabulous outlook with new mouth-watering menus designed to please visitors and locals.
Drop in for breakfast or coffee and watch the breathtaking sunrises.
Stay for lunch or afternoon tea - dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Waterfront caf is licensed and you can enjoy a glass of wine, a local pinot or cider inside or on the terrace.
As for coffee, they serve a flawless cup of Victoria blend roasted fresh daily - smooth and creamy every time and at the Waterfront they also offer 11 types of teas.
The food is fabulous too with fresh seafood and mussels, pasta, funky caf food a predominance of local produce on a menu that stretches to full a la carte ON Friday and Saturday evenings - 45 pp choose from 3 gorgeous entrees and mains or delicious desserts.
A favourite with many are afternoon delights on the deck whilst watching the sun go down - locally made cakes, freshly baked tarts and slices which also make for a great light lunch, or try their gourmet focaccias.
Ideal for a Spring morning walk and a stop off for lunch, the venue is family friendly adjacent to the state of the art gymnasium and aquatic centre and provides the perfect destination to explore with a stunning jetty and pelicans.
Take a stroll down the pier and enjoy the waterfront parklands or ride your bike along the boardwalk of Smith's Beach.
The precinct includes bbq areas, a skate park and kids playground.
Perfectly positioned with a waterfront vista over the Westernport Bay and Boat Harbour the Pelican Waterfront Caf Restaurant is open sun-up to sundown, 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea with dinner A LA CARTE Friday and Saturday nights and is also a unique waterfront wedding venue and ideal for private functions.
Whats New ....
in Main Street Spring has sprung in Main Street and Speaking ofmany ladies on the Peninsula and old favourites quite a few men will be thrilled that Red Rejuvenation has opened its they havedoors.
The sister salon to Splash of Red with obviously a great introduced the pedigree this is a Knickerbocker Skin Clinic with a touch Glory of class and creature comforts.
Enjoy.
Those of you who grew up in the UK might remember the Two Balls is a Knickerbocker Glory from your childhood very unique - - a special treat on first of its kind weekends or school -business in holidays consisting of fruit, ice cream, whipped cream Main Street.
and always, but always topped with a wafer and a Meatballs, sweetballs every cherry.
Sheer wickedness with kind you can imagine and taste all those goodies in the glass - sensations that will bowl you perfect to share but you may not over.
This is the very latest and want to.
Call In to Leaf and Bean you'll have to join the queue to - part of the new coffee scene in try them first.
See page 13 for Mornington.
Details page 75 more ways to enjoy a not so humble meatball.
On the other side of Main Street Deli is now the Leaf and Bean Renovated and refurbished by new owners Jonty Reason and his partner, local teacher Donna Johnstone it is now a relaxed and inviting coffee lounge with luxurious leather sofas and more seats outside in both Main Street and Albert Street.
The coffee has changed too - they now exclusively sell the well known Jasper brand of premium coffee and the menu at Leaf now includes a wide range of fresh baked Pizzas and Quesadillas as well as the old favourites like the toasted focaccias and quiches.
Main Sail Main Street Connor Sweeney has taken over Main Sail and whilst retaining the best of the old you will notice a big change.
Connor has great credentials and solid ideas when it comes to caf culture.
Main Sail is now licensed and he has also introduced a menu reflecting the casual beachside ambience of Mornington.
With appeal across the board I know many will return frequently to indulge in the fabulous 'Cake This' range of cupcakes he now carries.
For more see page 77 Still in Mornington but at Benton's Square...
Market Life has re-introduced the notion of an independent Green Grocery with loads of service.
Growing up in Echuca and fresh from an award winning business Jason and Nick are thrilled with our local produce and lifestyle and intend to include workshops to demonstrate the use of more varied vegetables.
Read more on page 15 16 GoodLife -Spring 2012...
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