Easter Long Weekend at Crittenden

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Australia, Cellar Door, Children, Crittenden, dromana, Easter, enjoy, Food, Garden, Kitchen, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Victoria, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine
On Easter Sunday, the focus turns to family, with visits from the Easter Bunny, face painting and plenty of space for ball games on the lawn. For the adults, enjoy a specially curated Easter-inspired cocktail, while the kitchen prepares something a little extra special to mark the occasion.

Crittenden Cellar Door, Dromana

Food & Drink, Winemakers
Cellar Door, Crittenden, Mornington Peninsula, Restaurant, Vineyard, Weekend, Wine, Wine Centre
Tucked away on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, the Crittenden Cellar Door is not just a cellar door; it's a unique experience that beckons you to savour the art of winemaking. This isn't about elbowing your way to a bar. At Crittenden Cellar Door, you're seated at your table, either indoors or outside in the charming alfresco courtyard with its stunning lakeside views. Here, you’re guided by a knowledgeable expert who brings each wine to life in a setting designed for relaxed enjoyment and genuine engagement.

Paringa Estate, Red Hill South

Food & Drink, Winemakers
dinner, Events, Garden Dining, Lovethepen, Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Peninsula Wine, Paringa Estate, Red Hill, Red Hill South, Restaurant, Victoria, Vineyard, Vineyard Views, Weekend, Wine
Paringa Estate has grown into one of Australia’s most awarded wineries. Particularly celebrated for its Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Established in 1985 on a derelict 10-acre orchard, in the lush, rolling hills of Red Hill South, Paringa Estate stands as a testament to the passion and dedication of its founder, Lindsay McCall. Nestled among green hills ripe with fruit, the estate is a beacon of winemaking excellence.

Valentines Day Celebration at Crittenden

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Crittenden, Love, Restaurant, valentines day, Weekend
Visit Crittenden this Valentine’s Day for a shared dining experience designed for lingering, celebrating and enjoying great food and wine together. Expect beautifully cooked seafood and wagyu beef from the wood-fire grill, finished with our indulgent lovers’ dessert... paired with an intimate setting overlooking the vineyard and lake.

The Kitchen, Tootgarook

Food & Drink
Bar, Beach, Cafe, Coffee, dinner, Eat, fireplace, Food, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Parma, Restaurant, The Kitchen, tootgarook, Weekend, Wine
For the past few years, whenever we’ve travelled the long sweep of Point Nepean Road — which is often — one little shopfront has always hummed out to us. A flicker of light, a kind of beacon in the sea. Blink and you’ll miss it — a dark corner store wedged between Rosebud, Capel Sound and Rye — but once you’ve noticed it, you can’t unsee it.

AFL Grand Final at The Continental Sorrento

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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.

Indian Villa, Dromana

Food & Drink
dromana, Food, Indian Food, Indian Villa, Kitchen, Local, Love the Pen, Mornington Peninsula, Punjab, Restaurant, Tandoori, Wine
From the bustling streets of Punjab to the breezy shores of the Mornington Peninsula, Indian Villa is more than a restaurant. It’s a story of two friends, Harry and Amid, who brought with them not only their culinary skill but also the spirit of hospitality deeply woven into Indian culture. With two restaurants — one in Dromana and one in Rye — they’ve created places where heritage, flavour, and community come together in every shared meal.