Alatonero

Food & Drink
Alatonero, Beach, Coffee, Family, Food, Friends, greek, Kitchen, Local, lunch, McCrae, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Saltwater, Wedding, Weekend, Wine
A long-term love affair with Santorini, and a passion for Greek food, has brought a new culinary vibe to the Mornington Peninsula. Across the road from the McCrae lighthouse (at what was The Pavilion), Alatonero is giving diners the opportunity to enjoy well known and much loved Greek delicacies. With an impressive resume in the food world, and with energy and drive to burn, Jacqui Poulier found the perfect location for her new venture, where she has brought to life her love of food, cooking, people and stories. The restaurant is light, bright, open and airy with a fresh sea breeze that drifts through the open plan dining area.

Create your own Festive Wreath at Heronswood House and Garden

Events
Christmas, festive, Garden, Heronswood, Love the Pen, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Workshop
Prepare for the festive season with Domenica Vavala, floral designer and artist, as she guides you through the making of a festive wreath using both dried and fresh locally sourced flora and foliage. Invite a friend and catch up while learning from a true artist. Domenica’s work draws on a love of floriculture, natural history, sustainability and the organic forms of Japanese and Korean floral design. You will leave with a beautiful, sustainable festive wreath, all ready for the season of joy.

The Hidden Kitchen

Food & Drink
Cafe, Coffee, Eat, Food, Hidden Kitchen, Love the Pen, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula
At The Hidden Kitchen, they believe breakfast should be bold, honest, and served with heart. Every day from 8am to 2pm, their kitchen turns out piping hot cooked breakfasts alongside a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches, wraps, rolls, and fresh salads. Their award-winning homemade pies, pasties, sausage rolls, and house-made sweet treats have earned loyal fans—and a few gold medals too.

AFL Grand Final at The Continental Sorrento

Events
Eat, enjoy, footy, Game, Grand final, Local, Love the Pen, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Sorrento, Victoria, Weekend
The Conti is your home ground this AFL Grand Final Day. From 1 pm, kick off with live and loud pre-game entertainment across the Beer Garden, Conti Bar, and Promenade. At 2:30 pm, watch the first bounce on big screens in every space so you will not miss a second. Settle in with delicious pub classics and your go-to game day pours while soaking up the finals atmosphere.

Tully’s Corner Produce Store

Food & Drink, Gourmet
Bread, Butcher, Cafe, Coffee, Deli, Fish, Food, Fruit, Grocer, Healthy Food, Herbs, Juice, Local, lunch, Mornington Peninsula, Produce, Smoothies, Stockfeed, Vegetables
Originally the Tully’s site was an apple orchard however today the business is driven by three generations of the Brancatisano family who have been providers on the Peninsula since the late 1950’s. While respecting the history of the site, Tully’s appreciates that supporting & promoting local regional lines - most of which are sourced directly from growers – is integral to the business and the community it serves. The family are also passionate about delivering quality fare and a family friendly experience built on service.

Merricks General Store

Food & Drink, Winemakers
Cellar Door, Coffee, Eat, Exhibition, Food, Gallery, Garden, general store, Horse Riding, Kitchen, Local, lunch, Merricks, Merricks General Wine Store, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Produce, Restaurant, Shop, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine, Winemakes
Back in the days before impersonal supermarkets and oversized shopping centres, the humble general store was a community hub, a place that served an important social, as well as supply, service. In 1924, Merricks General Wine Store opened to serve a variety of needs of the local community. Built in a prime location on Hastings-Flinders Road, between Balnarring and Shoreham, it was a central point where locals could stock up on household items as well post mail, make phone calls at the phone booth, do banking and fill the petrol tank – a one-stop shop with friendly, familiar faces.