Eat & Drink
DEEP WINES Best KNEE The menu from the Knee Deep of the Rest Wines restaurant makes a big
TOASTY TASTES Try one of the Goose’s delicious grown-up dinners, or indulge in a grazing board by the fire at Aravina Estate (below).
jasmine rice, it's also the perfect place to grab a coffee and a slice of something delicious, watching the sun go down on another amazing sunset. The Goose, 1 Geographe Bay, Busselton. Open 7am to 10pm or call 08 9754 7700.
ARAVINA ESTATE Curl up by the fireplace at Aravina Estate and watch the world pass by with one of the region's most spectacular estate's views from the comfort of a cosy couch. The roaring fireplace is alight every day in the colder months, whether
you drop by for a pre-lunch wine tasting or a coffee after a degustation, it is one of the most stylish spots in the region to relax. Linger a while to soak up the warmth of an open log fire, and while you’re there, make the most of the new winter only special as well. Enjoy two glasses of their ‘A Collection’ wine and a shared grazing board by the fireplace for just $35. Aravina Estate, 61 Thornton Rd, Yallingup, call 08 9750 1111. Visit aravinaestate.com.au.
point of using quality artisanal produce, that’s chemical-free, ethically harvested and abides by an organic approach. The food (which is contemporary Australian with Asian influences) is delicious, and complemented by the winery’s current release wines are available for tasting at cellar door which some of their back vintage wines are available by the bottle from the Doctor’s Cellar when dining in the restaurant. Try the Trust the Chef concept if you can’t make up your mind - it allows diners the opportunity to experience everything this Knee Deep Restaurant menu represents. Knee Deep Wines, Johnson Road, Wilyabrub, call 08 9755 6776. The cellar door is open seven days from 10am to 5pm, restaurant open six days, lunch from noon to 3pm. SWINGS TAPHOUSE AND KITCHEN One of the friendliest, family-friendly places in Margaret River, we love Swings Taphouse and Kitchen. You’ll come for the vibe and stay for the delicious, crispy-as pizzas. In winter, it’s the perfect spot to hunker down for an afternoon of chewing the fat and enjoying on-tap wines from the Swings and Roundabouts list. They serve stonking breakfasts too - in fact, it’s almost the perfect epitome of the Margaret River region lifestyle, all in one place. Swings Taphouse and Kitchen, 85 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River. Call (08) 9758 7155 or visit swings.com.au/venues/taphousemargaret-river EAGLE BAY BREWING Head chef Rupert Brown has built an impressive reputation for fantastic local dishes at Eagle Bay Brewing over the past seven years, and continues to work with some of the region’s finest producers. “We love serving up delicious modern Australian-style food to compliment our handcrafted beers and wines,” says Rupert. “We love a good gathering for any occasion, whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a cheeky afternoon drink.” Throw in a cosy fireside setting, and you won’t want to leave. Eagle Bay Brewing Co., Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay. Call 08 9755 3554 or visit eaglebaybrewing.com.au
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