Sweets for my sweet
By MELISSA WALSH Imagine delicious cakes and pastries, and the aroma of freshly baked pies like grandma used to make wafting from the kitchen, and you will have an idea of what’s in store at Bethy’s Café at the Bazaar. Bethy’s Café opened in September 2013 when owner and pastry chef, Elizabeth Steer, fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning her own café. “When I took it over it was an existing café but I have made lots of changes and...
Burgers, beers and blues
By MELISSA WALSH When Marcus Ward and Simon Burris combined their passion for craft beers and burgers with a dream to open a bar in Frankston, Humdinger was born. Every corner of this pub with its old school hipster vibe has been lovingly crafted to create the perfect place for men, women and kids to sit, relax and enjoy the best burgers in town. Marcus and Simon absolutely love Humdinger, and it shows, from the 50s style décor on the...
Fresh, Foraging and full of flavour
By MELISSA WALSH When you grow up with a Nona and mum that love to cook, it’s bound to rub off, or so says MasterChef Professionals starring Michael Demagistris. With some of his fondest memories being around food and the aromas from the kitchen, Michael soon pursued a career as a chef and hasn’t looked back. These days Michael works on the Mornington Peninsula and is bringing his passion for food to an Italian Masterclass in...
Red Hill Brewery turns 10
THE RED PROJECT features 10 red beers brewed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Red Hill Brewery in 2015.
From hard hat to chef’s hat
MasterChef 2014 winner, Brent Owens, talks to MINT Magazine about life as a MasterChef, book writing, travel, and a gig he’s doing at Daveys Hotel in Frankston
Spanish influence in Sorrento
Looking out over the bay, Sorrento’s landmark Continental Hotel offers a dining experience like no other, with executive chef Roberto Capogreco serving up a European inspired menu with a few classic favorites. A decade ago, Roberto made the sea change to the historic town and hasn’t looked back, brining his passion for food to the peninsula. “I had been a Melbourne boy, born and bred, lived in London and New Zealand, but decided to...