Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2023

Best Eating & Drinking Spots

F ine Dining with Spectacular Ocean Views. The Cowrie Restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants on the Central Coast uniquely located high above Terrigal with stunning panoramic ocean and bay views providing an iconic and memorable setting for any occasion, private dining, casual lunch, or romantic dinner. The Cowrie is fully licenced with an extensive wine list serving Modern Australian cuisine which includes exceptional seafood and a delicious plant-based menu. Owner/Executive Chef Dimitris Aronis and his friendly team provide top class service that has earned them award-winning status year after year, consistently delighting guests with a truly unique dining experience and its second-to none views. The Cowrie is dedicated to the ongoing support and growth of developing their Avoca Beach Hotel Eat – Stay- Love A voca Beach Hotel is set high in the trees on 15 acres of beautiful native landscaped gardens and is a unique family-owned property. On site we have two great options for dining both open 7 days; set high in the hillside is the relaxed Saltwater Bar & Bistro offering a seafood inspired menu accompanied by beach styled décor and a spacious outdoor deck for alfresco dining - open for lunch and dinner, and conveniently located off reception the Treetops Café overlooks the venues main pool nestled into the treetops, offering a fresh modern breakfast menu and sensational coffee - open for breakfast until 11.30am. Relax and unwind and enjoy some time out! As well as our Sports bar, we provide live entertainment every Saturday Evening from 6pm and out on the deck Sundays from 1pm. PLUS special events regularly at the Saltwater Bar & Bistro. A New ‘Rein’ for Saddles Mount White N ew management has taken the reins of Saddles Mount White. A quintessential Australian dining destination, Saddles is already recognised as one of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World (Conde Nast, 2023), and the changes implemented have elevated the venue to new heights. Preserving the venue's unique charm, patrons can expect a new and improved menu, an international wine list, extended outdoor and takeaway dining and an interior revamp.

29 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Summer 2023 To preview, visit the new website www.saddlesmountwhite.com.au or follow @ saddlesmountwhite on Instagram/Facebook. Book online or call 02 4370 1152 for a dining experience like no other. Soak up the view and the flavours. Savour the food with your eyes and enjoy the wine. It’s an experience you’ll want to come back to. 109 Scenic Highway, Terrigal Open Lunch & Dinner Wednesday to Saturday, Sunday lunch only. For bookings phone: (02) 4384 3016 or check out the website at www.thecowrie.com.au a tennis court, BBQ areas so you can make the most of your down time, an on-site drive through bottle shop, take away and in room dining options – ensuring all your food and beverage requirements are catered for we have an option to suit everyone. Our venue has multiple versatile spaces and a dedicated events coordinator to ensure your Wedding, Special Celebration, Meeting, or Function is perfect - including our Kookaburra Room, Kingfisher Room, Rosella Room, Tree tops Café, or Saltwater Bar & Bistro. With a great list of suppliers, a variety of catering options and 15 acres of grounds we can help you make the very most of our spacious venue and create a unique event that your attendees will remember. You can check out these spaces on our website viewing our virtual tour. 360 Avoca Drive Avoca Beach Phone: 4382 2322 or visit our website avocabeachhotel.com.au and spirits to perfectly pair with every dish. Nestled on 25-acres, Saddles has extended its outdoor and takeaway offering, embracing the natural beauty of the restaurant’s surroundings. Guests can enjoy Saddles’ famous pies, pastries and select menu items by the dam or in the dedicated picnic area whilst taking in the serene setting. Designed by the acclaimed White + Dickson Architects and Interior Designer, Michelle Leslie, Saddles is renowned for its signature architectural and interior style. Five years on, Michelle has returned to breathe new life into the venue. The interior changes include a hand tooled steel and brass kitchen gantry, new gardens and floral installations featuring Australian natives and plants, and a takeaway coffee caravan with tables and chairs. Saddles looks forward to welcoming you to experience the menu and venue changes.

menus strictly based on locally sourced and seasonally driven produce. This is also correlated with engagement within the local community, working together with local growers developing Australian honey, citrus, native herbs/spices, and sustainable seafood. Their mission is to consistently build connections with these passionate growers and bring that quality of product to the dining experience at the restaurant.

Looking for somewhere to stay? View our four different room types to select the best accommodation to suit your requirements. From short stay options to family accommodation including self-contained rooms. Our venue boasts two onsite pools, Owner John Singleton has more involvement in the venue’s operations, and his eye for detail will ensure the restaurant maintains its status. “Saddles was already good, but now it will be great”, said Singleton, speaking of the changes. Head Chef Kodi Southgate is thrilled to unveil the new ‘paddock to plate’ inspired menu. “We’re proud to work with local artisan producers and farmers to showcase the best of Australian meat and produce”, says Southgate. “We have spent months crafting the [new] menu to create an authentic dining experience that encapsulates the essence of Australia.” The carefully curated drinks menu consists of a selection of local and international wines, beers,