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For an experimental menu: Jackalope
Set on a pristine vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula, Jackalope is truly a bucket-list for culinary experiences. The tasting menu at restaurant Doot Doot Doot promises to take diners on a creative journey as they sit in a sleek, moody venue set underneath hundreds of illuminated vintage light bulbs. For a more casual affair, its wine cellar and food store Rare Hare serves up rustic yet innovative meals with breathtaking views of rolling hills. Then, finish up at Flaggerdoot, the property’s luxe cocktail lounge. The experimental menu features both classics and house creations while eclectic artwork and installations surround the contemporary space.
For farm-to-table dining: O.My
Nestled deep in the heart of Melbourne’s southeast, O.My in Beaconsfield is a farm-to-table dining experience with a focus on minimal waste. There’s an abundance of fruit, vegetables, eggs and honey grown and harvested on the property that supplies the entire kitchen, and the seasonal menu changes daily. Knowledgeable and passionate staff will guide you through a personal culinary journey, serving a tasting menu and paired drinks with a focus on small production and sense of place.
For fresh seafood and pasta: Tedesca Osteria
Take a drive out to the Mornington Peninsula to visit Tedesca Osteria, set in an early 20th-century weatherboard house overlooking 27 acres of farmland. The fixed menu promises fresh pasta and seafood but changes with the seasons, with everything prepared in a kitchen built around a woodfired oven and open grill. Personal touches like bottomless filtered rainwater from the farm and house-made Vietnamese coffee are included in the experience, making it one of Victoria’s most unique and acclaimed dining destinations.
