 Peter put the Jeep into four wheel drive this afternoon and took us onto the gravel along Mulligan's Flat Road into Gundaroo, where we stopped in to enjoy lunch and visit vignerons, Jen and Mark Mooney, at their Capital Wines Cellar Door and Cafe. The couple moved from Sydney in 2003 and bought the historic Royal Hotel, which they restored to establish the now award winning Grazing Restaurant. The cafe and cellar door are located in 1830s stone stables next door, overlooking a kitchen garden that most of us can only dream of! We dined on the deck in the Autumn sunshine, as we grazed on caramelised garlic bread, grilled chorizo and haloumi, pork sliders with vegetable crisps, and spaghetti and meatballs... all the while gazing at the picturesque surroundings. A walk around the garden and nearby township is an essential part of any visit.  Capital Wines Cafe and Cellar Door is located at 42 Cork Street in Gundaroo (onsite with GRAZING restaurant, The Royal Hotel stables) and open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week. For more information, visit the web site and blog. And mark your diary for the Wine Harvest Festival which takes place on 6 and 7 April. There will be food and wine tastings, and masterclasses. The team at Grazing will be cooking Italian dishes all weekend using their own balsamics, vinegars and fresh garden produce. Tell me, how are you spending the Easter weekend in your part of the world? What good things are on your agenda?
30/3/2013 07:54:53 am
What a delightful way to spend an lovely autumn afternoon.
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:24:27 am
Absolutely! 30/3/2013 12:41:05 pm
These are the most gorgeous images. So country and rustic, I love it, there is such a feeling of calm. What a great way to spend the day :)
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:24:52 am
Thank you... indeed it is. 30/3/2013 02:50:29 pm
What a wonderful way to spend the day Lizzy! It's a nice drive out there, and such a pretty place to visit. Our weekend is nice and quiet and relaxing in the sun so far- just lovely :)
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:25:28 am
Thanks Bec... of course you can also access it via bitumen, but we wanted to go the gravel way. Happy Easter. 31/3/2013 01:42:09 am
What a beautiful garden, it looks like a delightful place to have a nice glass of red
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:25:49 am
True... a nice glass of red, or two...
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:26:19 am
And, it's delicious!
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:26:44 am
Well, you simply MUST come back and visit us again, ya hear!
Lizzy
31/3/2013 11:27:14 am
Oh, wow! Wouldn't it be great if you could come and visit! 31/3/2013 08:11:41 pm
This looks and sounds like a lovely outing Lizzy! Beautiful autumn colour in your photos, it is a perfect time of the year I think. Those sliders look sensational.
Lizzy
31/3/2013 08:57:45 pm
Thanks Jane... it was a lovely outing... perfect day for it and perfect venue too ; )
Lizzy
8/4/2013 06:15:13 am
Thanks El, we did indeed! ; ) Comments are closed.
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