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Chilli Cornbread w/ Tomato Chutney Warm Ciabatta w/ Grilled Chorizo & Olives Salted Baby Squid w/ Fresh Lemon Smoked Salmon & Crab Rolls Sizzling Garlic & Chilli Prawns Gnocchi Gorgonzola Fried Goats Cheese w/ Caramelised Onions & Honey Pork Fajitas w/ Guacamole, Salsa & Sour Cream Wagyu Beef & Vintage Cheddar Sliders Spicy Lamb Cutlets w/ Cous Cous & Hummus Mini Fillet Mignon w/ Mustard & Red Wine Jus Salad Nicoise w/ Red Wine Vinaigrette Rocket, Pear, Parmesan & Walnut Salad ~Seasonal Menu ~
Cnr Wilderness & Lovedale Rds ~ Lovedale NSW 2320 Lunch 7 Days & Dinner Thursday to Saturday Bookings Recommended ~ 02 4930 9888
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R E S T A U R A N T Rustic Mediterranean inspired cuisine in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Broke Road, Pokolbin P 02 4998 7584 W www.the-cellar-restaurant.com.au Open lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday 7
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Al-Oi Thai is the perfect venue for business lunches, romantic dinners or just a good time celebrating with family and friends.
Al-Oi Thai is a family run restaurant with over 15 years experience serving authentic Thai cuisine both in Newcastle and Cessnock, using only the best produce and experienced staff, this little Hunter Valley gem will have you coming back time and again. Some of Al-Oi Thai’s most popular dishes include Pad Thai Prawn, Massamun Curry Beef, Tom Yum Prawn, Chicken Satay, BBQ pork and “3 Sisters just to name a few. Opening Hours: 7 Days Lunch 11am - 3pm 7 Days Dinner 5pm - 10pm
Ph: 02 4990 8666 17 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW Groups welcome - Bookings essential
BYO - Dine In & Take Away Deliveries available every night in the Hunter Valley area
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MARG AN RESTAUR ANT Top Ten Regional NSW Restaurants- Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2014 Sustainable Restaurant of the Year SMH Good Food Guide 2014 Excellence in Sustainable Tourism - Hunter Tourism Awards 2013 Best Restaurant - Australian Tourism Awards 2012 Best Restaurant - Winner, NSW & Hunter Tourism Awards 2010, 2011 & 2012
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1238 Milbrodale Road, Broke Hunter Valley Open Friday to Sunday, reservations recommended 02 6579 1372 www.margan.com.au
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hunter valley
Today, the Hunter Valley is certainly one of Australia’s most well-known wine regions, which, since its foundation, has produced many fine, world recognised wines. There are over 120 wineries producing a wide array of exceptional wines reflective of their origin. Whilst Hunter Valley Wine Country is famous for its great wines, there are also a number of other activities to discover and enjoy. From beautiful art galleries, gardens, bicycle tours & hot air ballooning, there are a myriad of things to do. When visiting the Hunter Valley, most people don’t want to leave, and why would you? With amazing wines, fabulous local produce & quality restaurants, cosy accommodation properties, quaint galleries showcasing talented local artists & gorgeous scenery. Whilst it is the Hunter Valley as a whole that is recognised and remembered as a world-class wine region and tourism destination, the region is made up of a number of small communities, townships and localities. Each of them has their own secrets to reveal and can be discovered on their own or as part of a Hunter Valley trail. Broke Fordwich is home to boutique wineries and quality country accommodation with splendid vistas. Exceptional wines, fine restaurants and a gourmet selection of local produce make a visit to this area a must. East of Pokolbin you will discover Lovedale. Known for its community of boutique wineries, cellar doors, quality accommodation, restaurants and unique galleries, Lovedale is also were the now famous Lovedale Long Lunch takes place every year in May. Pokolbin/Rothbury forms the epi-centre of Wine Country. It is where most of the Hunter Valley’s first vineyards were planted and were you will find the largest collection of wineries, accommodation houses, restaurants and activities. And, of course, you will also find many of the original families here. Mount View is one of the most idyllic and scenic parts of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy Mount View Road, from the south-eastern end of Pokolbin south to Millfield Village. The road winds its way around the breathtakingly beautiful Brokenback Range and reveals vistas you’ll just have to capture.
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The picturesque Wollombi Valley and its historic village are home to many old convict structures and ancient Aboriginal sites. Wollombi Village is famed for its heritage colonial architecture and is the gateway to the convict trail, National Parks, boutique wineries and museums. Dalwood is located off the New England Highway. You will find these small village centres displaying historic architecture, arts & crafts stores and friendly locals. Dalwood is also the site of the Hunter Valley’s first grapevines and you will find links to the area’s history at Wyndham Estate. Cessnock is just of the F3 Freeway and is Wine Country’s hub for business and shopping. Here you will find everything you need from groceries, gifts, fashion and the Performing Arts Centre as well as the essential services including post office and banks. There are also several accommodation options, restaurants, cafés and pubs.
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Singleton/Upper Hunter via the New England Highway, the Golden Hwy, Putty Road or Hermitage Road, this sub-region offers boutique wineries, rolling pasture, horse studs and natural wonders – including Lake St Clair – and an intriguing mix of heritage, country charm and modern sophistication. Around Hermitage at the northern end of Pokolbin this friendly rural destination offers a wide range of accommodation styles, restaurants, cafes and galleries. It is also where some of the region’s most acclaimed vignerons and winemakers both work and live. Another world awaits within Maitland, your opportunities and experiences are limited only by your imagination. On arrival to the area, adventure, exploration, indulgence and relaxation await you. This is your chance to start a new chapter and unearth another world. Step into the historic town of Morpeth, the Hunter Valley’s premier boutique shopping and dining venue. Wander down the gorgeous sandstone streets to find colonial buildings occupied by modern and inviting cafés, pubs, galleries, boutiques, antique shops and local businesses. Morpeth is situated on the banks for the Hunter River, just two hours drive north from Sydney. Come and explore………..
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Located at Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Hunter Valley, the newly re-designed Bodega Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a fusion of gourmet Australian contemporary cuisine, an extensive collection of local wines and picturesque views of the golf course and lake, Bodega welcomes guests, visitors and groups to experience what dining ‘Hunter Valley style’ is all about!
Open breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days - 7am to 10pm 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin P: 02 4993 1555 www.oakshotelsresorts.com/ cypress-lakes-resort
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“You can read in the pages of Elizabeth David’s cookbooks about country food that is simple, generous, homely and comforting, or you can sally forth to the Hunter Valley’s very first vineyard, Wyndham Estate, and experience it first-hand. Tables and chairs under the shelter of the glorious sandstone winery veranda overlook the sweeping lawn amphitheatre where the annual Opera in the Vineyards is staged. The country cooking is remarkably deft, served on pretty, old-fashioned china gleaned from op shops and markets.” The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2013 Open Saturday 12-3pm and Sunday 10am-3pm Wyndham Estate Winery, 700 Dalwood Road, Dalwood via Branxton 2335 www.olivetreerestaurant.com.au Ph: 02 4938 1831
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Our multiple award winning Restaurant CuvĂŠe offers diners modern Australian cuisine at its best. With its exceptional reputation for quality food and wine, it provides the perfect setting for a bubbly breakfast or a romantic lunch. Restaurant CuvĂŠe is also the perfect venue for weddings, private dinners and corporate functions.
Open 7 Days Breakfast 8.30am - 11.00am, Lunch 12.00pm - 3.00pm Corner of Broke Road & Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin P 02 4998 7881 E cuvee@petersonhouse.com.au W www.petersonhouse.com.au 21
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KOPiAsTe! COMe, eAT, enJOY! We use the freshest seasonal produce from our onsite kitchen garden to create our signature Cypriot Meze, a 4 course feast inspired from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Slowly graze through the dishes whilst enjoying the picturesque vineyard views. If you have neither the time nor apetite, smaller dishes are also available. RidgeView wines available at cellar door price.
Wines RidgeView is a family owned, boutique producer of handcrafted trophy winning wines. Sample from Riedel glasses our flagship “Generations” Semillon and Shiraz as well as our ecclectic range of 100% Hunter Valley wines.
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CeLLAR DOOR OPen 10AM-5PM WED-SUN ResTAURAnT OPen BREAKFAST FRI-SUN LUNCH & DINNER THUR-SUN Ph: (02) 65747332 273 sweetwater Road Pokolbin dine@ridgeview.com.au www.ridgeview.com.au
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Passion, pride and a look inside…
“Understated, elegant wines… if you’re heading this way; this is a set-up worth visiting. For ambience, it sits alongside the Hunter’s best.” Rick Allen, September 2011 Established in 1990 by Guy and Sandra Vinden, Vinden Estate Wines is a family-owned, boutique Hunter Valley winery and vineyard with an exceptional reputation among Sydney’s top sommeliers. Located in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, we supply many of Sydney’s Hatted restaurants, including Quay,Aria, and Bécasse. We produce small quantities of premium wine on-site at our Hunter Valley vineyard and winery from hand-picked grapes using the traditional methods of open fermentation, hand plunging and basket pressing. Our range of wines includes the Hunter Valley’s only Alicante Bouschet (a light dry rosé), as well as the classic Hunter Valley wine varietals of Semillon, Basket Press Shiraz, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Premium Merlot, Late Harvest Dessert Wine and Liquer Semillon. Our wine is sold on-premise only at our stylish Pokolbin, Hunter Valley cellar door, where you will find our service friendly and informative. We offer delicious homemade food at our restaurant, Bistro Vinden, and accommodation on-site at the vineyard in our Vinden Estate Homestead. Bistro Vinden opened in September 2010 for lunch at our Pokolbin, Hunter Valley vineyard on Saturdays and Sundays, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy an alfresco lunch that includes our specialty dishes like Vinden Seafood, Beef with Asian Mushrooms and Veal Saltimbocca while taking in the magnificent views on the terrace overlooking our Hunter Valley vineyard. Our children Angus, Gabby and Ben have been a constant presence at the Hunter Valley vineyard since their early childhood years. They have increased their involvement in the business as they have become older, ensuring Vinden Estate Wines maintains its unique standing as a family-owned, boutique Hunter Valley vineyard.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR Ends 26 January 2014 Open every night from 3.30pm - 10pm Closed Xmas Day The events include a special visit from Santa with a range of entertainment, food & beverage stalls. Hunter Valley Gardens Broke Rd, Pokolbin www.hvg.com.au CHRISTMAS NATIVITY EXHIBITION At Morpeth Gallery 1 November - 31 December 2013 Discover hundreds of nativities in all shapes and sizes, made from all manner of materials. Light ups, musicals, modern & traditional All for sale 9am - 5pm Entry FREE Morpeth Gallery, Green St, Morpeth www.maitlandhuntervalley.com.au WINE & CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS At Wyndham Estate 1,21,22,28 & 29 December 2013 2pm Cost: $15 per person You will be guided through a selection of the finest wine from Wyndham Estate, including the extensive Shiraz blends, which will be matched with premium chocolate from Brix that has actually been designed to perfectly complement the wines. Booking are essential 700 Dalwood Rd, Dalwood www.wyndhamestate.com
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CAROLS IN THE CITY - CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 14 December 2013 Bring your rug, chairs and some family and friends along and have a great evening. Festival starts 3pm - Carols from 7pm Entry FREE Maitland No1 Sportsground, James Street, Maitland www.carolsinthecity.org.au MAITLAND NEW YEARS EVE - CELEBRATIONS 31 December 2013 FREE festivities will fire up at 6pm with live music, entertainment & family activities. 6pm to 1am Maitland Riverfront www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au A DAY ON THE GREEN - HUNTERS & COLLECTORS 1 February 2014 Hunters & Collectors will be joined by You Am I, Something for Kate & British India Gates open 3.30pm Tickets starting from $99.90* 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin www.adayonthegreen.com.au HUNTER DIAMONDS - WOMENS TRIATHLON 15 March 2014 8am start. With the blokes out of the way we trust good manners will reign supreme & make this a great afternoon for the ladies. www.hevents.net
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A DAY ON THE GREEN - JIMMY BARNES & SPECIAL GUESTS 22 March 2014 Bimbadgen Winery will rock to the sounds of Jimmy Barnes, The Angels with Dave Gleeson, Ian Moss, Richard Clapton, Daryl Braithwaite & Boom Crash Opera. Gates open 2.30pm Tickets from $89.90* 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin www.adayonthegreen.com.au A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKE 12 & 13 April 2014 Indulge in the Bella Broke Fordwich wine Region for fun & gusto at this two day event that gives visitors to the little known & tranquil destination the opportunity to enjoy a great Italian fiesta & experience mouth watering gourmet delights, which have long been the world’s envy! It’s Italy without the airfare! Ph: Eden on 02 6579 1259 www.brokefordwich.com.au ANZAC DAY 25 April 2014 Ceremonies are held in towns and cities across the nation to remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts & peacemaking operations. Contact your local RSL for the day’s events www.anzaccentenary.gov.au
MAITLAND RIVER RUN 3-4 May 2014 Offering a picturesque 4km course in & around the Mall & River Bank of Maitland’s CBD, the event is open to novice & elite competitors. www.hevents.net MOTHERS DAY 11 May 2014 Spoil your mum with a special day out. Explore the many wineries & dine in the most amazing restaurants the area has to offer. LOVEDALE LONG LUNCH 17 & 18 May 2014 This Hunter Valley event is a progressive style lunch where food and wine lovers can feast and dance around seven carefully selected Lovedale wineries. These wineries team with local restaurants for a weekend of fine wine, gourmet food & live entertainment. 10am - 4pm Cost $85 Saturday, $65 Sunday Children aged 12-18yrs $25 per person, includes entry & 1 main meal. Under 12’s FREE www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au For more events go to….. www.diningout.com.au www.hevents.net www.hvg.com.au
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ALICIA KEYS 14 December 2013 Tickets & Ticket packages contact 1800 777 444 www.hopeestate.com.au
DOLLY PARTON 15 February 2014 Tickets & Ticket packages contact 1800 777 444 www.hopeestate.com.au
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 22 & 23 February 2014 Tickets & Ticket packages contact 1800 777 444 www.hopeestate.com.au
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THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEE’S 6 March 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $55 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL 25 March 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $40 conc. $35 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 14 - 16 March 2014 Tickets & Ticket packages contact 1800 777 444 www.hopeestate.com.au
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75 YEARS ON - BUDDY HOLLY IN CONCERT 15 March 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $59.90 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
JOHN WATERS 29 March 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $55 Conc. $50 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
CALENDER GIRLS 4 April 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $38 conc. $34 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
ABBA THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE 24 May 2014 8pm Tickets $60 Group 8+ $50 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
THE GIRLS IN GREY 28 May 2014 8pm Tickets Adult $38 conc. $34 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198-202 Vincent St, Cessnock Ph: 02 4990 7134 www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
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Balloon Aloft Sunrise Flights Flights and Gift Vouchers Call 1300 723 279 • Over 30 years experience flying over the Hunter Valley vineyards. • Gourmet champagne breakfast at Peterson’s Champagne House following all flights. • Book online for the best price available.
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R E S TA U R A N T O F T H E Y E A R Regional NSW 2010, 2012 Restaurant of the Year, Hunter Region B E S T C O N T E M P O R A R Y A U S T R A L I A N R E S TA U R A N T Restaurant and Catering Industry Awards 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 O N E C H E F S H AT Sydney Morning Herald 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Good Food Guide Restaurant: Dinner Wed - Sat Lunch Sat & Sun Hungerford Hill. Broke Road Pokolbin T: 02 4998 6777 www.musedining.com.au
Team Emerson Fresh from the Garden
emersons 492 Lovedale Road, Lovedale NSW 2325 i n fo@em ersonsres tauran t.com . au ph 0249 307 029
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