FOOD & DINING • Local Nights
Shhh … here’s the secret of ‘locals nights’
WE’RE GOING TO LET YOU IN ON A SECRET. SOME OF THE CENTRAL COAST’S BEST RESTAURANTS RUN ‘LOCALS NIGHTS’ WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY THEIR GOURMET FARE AT A SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICE. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE TABLES.
WORDS KATIE STOKES
The Wild Flower Bar & Dining, Bells at Killcare
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The Wild Flower
The Wild Flower Bar & Dining (the restaurant previously known as Bells at Killcare) took on a new name, new décor and new direction towards the end of 2019. Under the culinary direction of renowned chef Sean Connolly, the restaurant’s Italian roots have now broadened to feature flavours across the Mediterranean and their locals night has been extended to four! From Monday to Thursday locals can take advantage of their new locals’ plat du jour — a daily changing signature dish with house-made baked baguette, a side and matched glass of wine. Expect the likes of snapper en papillote with garden tomatoes, pork chop salsa verde, and mille-feuille with orange custard. Locals Plate of the Day (plat du jour) Monday–Thursday nights. A signature daily dish, a side and glass of wine $35 pp. Bookings 02 4349 7000 .
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bellsatkillcare.com.au/restaurant-and-bar
The BOX
The BOX on the Water, Ettalong Beach Nestled on the Ettalong foreshore and with panoramic views across the bobbing boats of Broken Bay, The BOX on the Water is an idyllic spot to while away an evening. The menu is modern Australian and has a leaning to seafood, which is perfect given its vista. Dishes might include steamed mussels with preserved lemon, twice-cooked duck with burnt corn, fennel and orange, and Kingfish with Gem lettuce, crisp Serrano and sour Dijon cream. Locals Nights — Thursday nights. Chef’s selection of two courses and glass of house wine, sparkling or a tap beer $40 pp. Bookings 02 4339 3369. theboxonthewater.com/
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