kariton sorbetes, footscray

kariton sorbetes, footscray

Footscray’s now-iconic gelato joint. Delectable, decadent and velvety ice cream with wild Filipino flavours like coconut and pandan, purple yam, salted (fish sauce) caramel and toasted puffed rice and more, with specials every day too - like silken tofu soft serve. A must-try.

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rudimentary, footscray

rudimentary, footscray

An urban garden cafe oasis that has become a Footscray institution - I mean it’s no wonder Mamma and other Westie locals love to visit Rudimentary time and time again. You can easily come several times a year to enjoy the seasonal changes - both on the menu and in the garden. There is plenty of room to move, indoor an outdoor seating, and a bike rack - oh, and it’s dog friendly AND has a kids menu.

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basil's farm winery, swan bay (bellarine peninsula)

basil's farm winery, swan bay (bellarine peninsula)

Basils Farm in Swan Bay on the Bellarine is a gem - serving amazing food, and of course wines and cocktails. Between the restaurant and the water is a lovely garden with veggie patch (with produce that ends up on your plate). Mamma loves the rosè…. Oh and for the kids, a great kids menu....and aside from a frolick in the grassy hill and gardens there is also a sandpit for the littlies! INCREDIBLE.

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general store cafe, wye river

general store cafe, wye river

What would you say if Mamma told you there was a cafe with great food, outdoor seating, a playground right next door, an amazing beach over the road and a river full of ducks and their ducklings a few metres away?  You'd say - "point me in that direction Mamma!"  Well that direction is along The Great Ocean Road past Lorne to the divine hamlet of Wye River. A Mamma favourite for many years.

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wye beach hotel, wye river

wye beach hotel, wye river

The Wye Beach Hotel overlooks Wye River's gorgeous beach. Offering fantastic views year-round, it's the perfect place to stop for a drink and a bite to take in the most stunning setting. It's the usual pub fare with some fancier options and a separate kids menu offering the usual kiddo faves. A few different eating sections means there's plenty of room to grab a table both indoors and out.  

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