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When some people go out for a meal, they don’t even bother looking at the menu – they just order the parma!

There are a stack of meals that you can cook at home instead of going out to enjoy, but it is truly difficult to do a parma as well as you get in a restaurant or pub. Venues across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston will delight you with a delicious chicken parma, served with a side of chips and a crispy salad and accompanied with a refreshing beer. It’s enough to make your mouth water. Here we focus on three of the best parmas around and encourage you to tuck into one soon – and don’t forget to send us your images for posting on social media. Email to editorial@ mpmag.com.au with details of where you were and your FB handle so we can tag you. LISA WALTON – publisher The legendary Ed Keating isn’t all wit and humour, he’s also a creative genius. Having invented a secret gluten-free 4flour spice blend that is paired with boneless chicken and fried to create the epitome of fried chicken, he’s levelled up even more.

Imagine if the Colonel and Ronald had a baby. Well, now you don’t have to because you can find the Cheeseburger Parma at Ed’s Hastings. It’s a chicken schnitzel grilled to perfection, topped with cheeseburgerflavoured goodness and finished with house-made pickles, American mustard, and tomato sauce. Stop by to experience Ed’s famous parma, fried chicken and more. Whether you’re coeliac, gluten-intolerant or neither, prepare for a flavour explosion because you truly can’t tell everything is gluten-free. KATE SEARS ED’S HASTINGS A: 2 Olivia Way, Hastings T: 5979 4126 W: www.edshastings.com FB: edshastings INSTA: edshastings

PICK OF THE PARMAS

THE DECK EST.2013

Good food starts with good ingredients, and we bring you only the best. At The Deck Est.2013 you will find classic pub fare alongside modern Australian cuisine – and our parmigiana would have to be our favourite on the menu.

Australia has a love affair with parmas, and ours has been praised by diners and travellers nationally, locally and abroad. Our customers keep coming back and telling us it’s the most mouthwatering and tender parma they’ve ever had anywhere! We take 350g of top-quality chicken breast and cook it to perfection, add our delicious house-made napoli sauce, and accompany everything with a very generous serving of healthy salad and beer-battered chips. It’s quite simply a classic. THE DECK EST.2013 A: 2-4 Davey St, Frankston T: 9783 1003 W: www.thedeckest2013.com.au FB: frankstondeckbar INSTA: thedeck_bar

IRON RIVER BAR & GRILL

Topped with house-made napoli, shaved ham and cheese, the giant panko-crumbed chicken parmigianas at Iron River Bar & Grill in Frankston are truly things of beauty.

These parmas are an absolute must when you visit Iron River. Cut and crumbed in store, they’re made especially for you to enjoy with a beer or two. And don’t worry if you don’t want a parma – why not try a steak instead? Iron River is pretty well-known for them too. Come in on a Wednesday and take advantage of Iron River’s $20 king parma night. You won’t leave hungry! IRON RIVER BAR & GRILL A: 435-437 Nepean Highway, Frankston T: 8765 2498 W: www.ironriver.com.au FB: ironriverbarandgrill INSTA: ironriverbarandgrill

Taste the delights of Greater Dandenong

Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Greater Dandenong and enjoy the region’s rich array of culinary delights on one of the city’s acclaimed food tours.

Join other food lovers for an authentic celebration of food and culture in one of Melbourne’s most celebrated and thriving food heartlands. A visit to the City of Greater Dandenong allows you to travel the world without the need for a passport. Now officially recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, Greater Dandenong provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences that will awaken the senses and leave you wanting more. The perfect way to get your first taste of the city is on a Food Lovers or Cultural Tour. Explore Afghani culture in Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar precinct or travel to South-East Asia in Springvale. Greater Dandenong’s celebrated twohour tours provide generous samplings of a rich array of cuisines and conclude with a delicious meal. Book one of the scheduled tours today or contact the City of Greater Dandenong to tailor one for a group of your closest family and friends. Go to greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1666 and discover Greater Dandenong on a plate.

Have an authentic cultural experience without your passport! Afghan Bazaar

Dumplings and Desserts

Be introduced to the wonderful Afghan business community learning how traditional Afghan bread is made, visiting a traditional homewares shop, supermarkets and finishing with an Afghan banquet. Guarantee you won’t walk away hungry! Who doesn’t like dumplings and desserts and on this tour you can indulge in both. You will be treated to a variety of dumplings along the way and finish with fabulous desserts.

Do you have a group of friends or colleagues and can’t make one of the scheduled dates? Did you know that we can organise group bookings for 8–16 people available upon request. For more information and bookings visit greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377 8571 1666

Outstanding food and wine and so much more

Dromana Estate welcomes you to its boutique, family-owned, awardwinning winery where sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are paramount, delighting patrons who demand quality, ethically focused standards of production, and renewable energy innovation.

The heritage-listed Tuerong homestead is home to a quaint, rustic restaurant featuring a menu of internationally inspired dishes. The tapasstyle menu is fresh and flavourful, with such succulent selections as Lankan pork belly, mussels Rockefeller and Dutch heirloom carrots. The kitchen prioritises sustainable practices and environmentally friendly operations by sourcing all fresh produce right here on the Peninsula. Dromana Estate aims to support local small businesses and the naturally abundant Australian agricultural produce, and the menu reflects the culture, community and dynamics of the Peninsula so you can delight in a unique dining experience. The menu perfectly complements the estategrown and made award-winning wines with a dish to match every Dromana Estate and Mornington Estate red, white and sparkling on offer during your wine-tasting journey. The cellar door is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am-4pm, and the restaurant is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch. DROMANA ESTATE A: 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong T: 0420 628 085 W: www.dromanaestate.com.au FB: DromanaEstate INSTA: DromanaEstate

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