Herself and I had a girls day out to-day. We drove to Mornington. First of all, we stopped for lunch at the Bay Hotel. You can see the bistro section - which was beautifully warm and toasty - on the right of the collage above.
We checked out the menu:
We had certainly picked our day because we were able to avail ourselves of the Monday/Tuesday Special which meant that if we picked a "starred" item we got it for $15 with a complimentary glass of wine. I know I don't dine out often these days, Trad Padders, but I hadn't come across a cleverly marked menu such as this. Along with the stars, the menu sported tiny 'v's for vegetarian and 'gf's for gluten free. I am vegetarian and I appreciated this thoughtful touch and I am sure the gluten free brigade would too.
I ordered Mediterranean Pappardelle which, ordinarily according to the menu, has chicken. I asked for the dish without the chicken and they were happy to oblige. So my pappardelle came with roasted vegetables, pan seared with olive oil, tossed through the pappardelle and sprinkled with feta and toasted pine nuts. Herself - who is a carnivore - ordered the Hopkins River Beef Burger. I didn't have the wine. Herself had mine and I had a coke. She seemed well pleased with her vino. I noted that The Bay promotes local Mornington Peninsula wines with other Australian wines bringing up the rear. So, as you can see, we had good provender.
Our real purpose for the day was to visit the Mornington Antiques Centre. But before we set off for there, Herself wanted to make a visit to the local Bed Bath and Table. We couldn't find close parking in the main street and had to turn out of the main street only to find ample parking and more shops, including major chains like Target, behind the main street shops. We got out of the car and Pomme caught my eye. I figured in could do BBT back home any time. And off I went to Pomme...
The chairs at the front of Pomme are bright and cheery
and the store will cover these chairs to the fabric of your choice.
Display of art and design, jewellery and homewares
is beautifully done at Pomme. Go see for yourselves.
These delicate hanging pendants are filled with tiny treasures.
Behind them, are enchanting artworks of Belted Galloway cattle.
I purchased something for my sister's forthcoming birthday -
but I won't let out the secret here.
Then we were off to browse the Morninton Antiques Centre...
And we did walk away with some goodies.
Herself bought a beautiful print of pink roses.
I brought home a chest of drawers which I hope to transform
and two wooden cutlery holders for pens & scissors & etceteras.
Perhaps that will be the subject of the next post.
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