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2019 Best Bites Food Guide

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Our Council’s Commitment 3

Introduction and Overview 4

About This Guide 5

Program Partners 6-7

The Awards 8-15

How To Find Safe, Healthy and Sustainable Foods:

Mornington Peninsula Produce 16

Farmers Markets 17

Shopping Centres 18

Case Studies: 19-23

Best Bites Directory:

HINTERLAND

Arthurs Seat • Flinders • Merricks • Point Leo • Red Hill 24-25

NORTHERN PENINSULA

Moorooduc • Mornington • Mount Eliza • Mount Martha 26-28

SOUTHERN PENINSULA

Blairgowrie • Cape Schanck • Dromana • McCrae

Rosebud • Rye • Sorrento • Tootgarook 29-31

WESTERN PORT

Balnarring • Baxter • Hastings • Somers • Tuerong 32-33

Index 34-35

The local food industry has a very important role on the Peninsula in providing safe and healthy food to thousands of residents and visitors each day. The quality and diversity of foods on offer is one of the main attractions for visitors to the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to assisting food businesses and consumers through the Best Bites Food Guide.

This is an important initiative to ensure that safe and healthy food is sold, and to support and promote the local food economy. It also helps consumers to find food businesses that provide customers:

• Healthy eating options• Allergen information• Smoke free outdoor dining areas• Premises that are accessible to all patronsBest Bites also assists the Shire’s strong commitment to carbon neutral principles by promoting resource efficiency by local food businesses. The Best Bites Food Guide includes local food producers and farmers markets to foster a holistic approach to food on the Mornington Peninsula.

Please support this exciting program and consider the businesses and agencies in this guide when buying food or dining out on the Mornington Peninsula.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s COMMITMENT


Mornington Peninsula Shire introduced the Best Bites Food Guide to all local food businesses during 2011. This program involves assessments of food businesses on measures they have in place to:

1. Provide safe and healthy food; 2. Use environmentally sustainable business practices;3. Provide safe and accessible food premises

Food businesses who have received a five star (95-100%) food safety rating are eligible to apply for assessment and recognition for any or all of the following Best Bites programs –

• Access for All

• Nutrition & Healthy Eating

• Tobacco & Alcohol

• Waste & Recycling

• Energy & Water Efficiency

The most outstanding local food businesses in each of these areas receive Best Bites Food Awards (refer to pages 9-15).


~ Best Bites‘Food Safety’ rating award

Introduction &

OVERVIEW:

Each food business in this guide has been assessed by a Shire Environmental Health Officer for food safety standards and received a score of 95% or above. Food allergen information is available to customers, and each business has met at least one of the voluntary areas of the program.

Businesses are listed in the guide by region (Hinterland, Northern Peninsula, Southern Peninsula, Western Port) and then by suburb and trading name in alphabetical order. An index of all businesses by region and in alphabetical order is also found at the rear of the guide. The electronic version of this guide includes all food businesses with food safety accreditation and is available on the Shire’s web site at mornpen.vic.gov.au. This electronic guide is regularly updated as more businesses become eligible.

1. Access for All – Each business provides access and inclusion for all customers, and is working to improve access to services and programs for people with disabilities.

2. Nutrition & Healthy Eating – Each business is following Healthy Eating Advisory Service Guidelines and providing healthy eating options in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines.

3. Tobacco & Alcohol Compliance Each business meets State Government tobacco requirements and outdoor service areas are fully smoke-free. Licensed premises must comply with their liquor licence.

4. Recycling & Waste – Each business has programs in place to reduce the amount of waste generated. This could include recycling, composting of food scraps, the use of recycled packaging and sourcing local produce.

5. Energy & Water Efficiency – Each business has programs to reduce water and energy use, such as water saving plumbing fixtures and energy efficient lighting and appliances. Wastewater from the business does not discharge into the environment.

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About This Guide

Best Bites Food Guide 5

~ Best Bites window sticker ‘Food Safety’ certification

The 2019 Best Bites Food Guide was developed by program partners Mornington Peninsula Shire and:

Peninsula Health – Community Health (PHCH): Provides a broad range of affordable services for people living in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. These services aim to keep you active and healthy, as well as providing treatment and advice to help you regain their health. PHCH are crucial Best Bites partners in the areas of healthy eating and tobacco control and are working with the Shire to implement the Shire’s Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021.

Western Port Biosphere Reserve: In 2002, the United Nations proclaimed the Western Port region a UNESCO biosphere reserve to foster conservation and sustainable development. The non-profit Western Port Biosphere Foundation does this through research, education, community engagement, partnerships and on-ground conservation efforts. The Foundation is a proud supporter of Best Bites as a way to foster sustainable food business practices throughout the Western Port Biosphere region. For further details go to biosphere.org.au.

All Abilities Consultative Committee: This committee of community members and volunteers works with the Shire to improve access to services, programs and infrastructure for people with disabilities on the Mornington Peninsula. Planning for the inclusion of people with disabilities, their families and carers in community life is an important part of the work it undertakes.

Best Bites also has the support and assistance of a steering committee including:

Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP): This certified trade mark, developed by Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Food Industry Advisory Body, will help consumers confirm the provenance of fresh produce when purchasing from the farm gate, farmers’ markets and retail outlets. The Mornington Peninsula Produce website mpproduce.com.au has a searchable directory of all MPP registered producers and their produce.SecondBite: Provide access to fresh, nutritious food for people in need across Australia. This is done by rescuing and redistributing surplus fresh food to reduce food insecurity. Excess food is rescued from many Mornington Peninsula food retailers and producers each day and provided to 4 Fresh Food Programs, 10 different food relief agencies and over 300 people each week. People who are in need can go to: mornpen.vic.gov.au and search for “food assistance” to learn more. To contact SecondBite go to secondbite.org.

Climate Ready: The Heat is on! ‘Climate Ready’ will help you find solutions and actions you can take for your business to be better prepared for extreme weather. It is a combined state and local government initiative to help you get ready for extreme weather by starting an action plan. You can register at climateready.com.au to find ideas and solutions available to you. ‘Climate Ready’ are proud partners of the Best Bites program and starting an action plan is part of the energy and water efficiency judging criteria.

Program

PARTNERS:


Simply visit climateready.com.au to register and then start your action plan. You will be judged on the number of actions you have completed within your action plan.

Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group: Is responsible for waste management and planning in Melbourne and works with Victorian business to manage waste and recover resources from the commercial sector, including food businesses.MWRRG can provide assistance to business to develop a waste management policy and undertake waste audits to reduce waste disposal cost and improve resource recovery. For further details go to mprwmg.vic.gov.au.

MP Tourism: The quality and diversity of foods on offer is one of the main attractions for visitors to the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Tourism promotes tourism throughout the region and represents accredited tourism businesses including over 50 cafés, restaurants and wineries. MP Tourism supports the Best Bites Food Guide as a way to assist these businesses and to provide information to visitors on safe, healthy and sustainable food on the Mornington

Peninsula. To check out the Mornington Peninsula’s delicious secrets go to the Wine Food Farmgate site at winefoodfarmgate.com.au.

Monash University School of Nutrition and Dietetics: The Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nutrition Science. Together a multi-disciplinary team work to enhance the student learning experience and provides a rich opportunity to undertake research in a range of areas. This team provides invaluable advice and support for the healthy eating area of Best Bites, including menu assessments and award judging.

Sustainability Victoria: Sustainability Victoria supports consumers and businesses to be more sustainable in their everyday life. We want to improve the way Victoria manages its resources and help businesses and communities to take action on climate change.A wide range of sustainability resources and funding opportunities are available for food businesses at sustainability.vic.gov.au.


2018 Best Bites

FOOD AWARDS:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS

These awards celebrate the best Mornington Peninsula businesses in the areas of Access for All, Nutrition, Smoke Free Dining, Recycling and Energy & Water Efficiency.

They represent the “best of the best” in safe, healthy and sustainable food on the Mornington Peninsula. Finalists in each of these categories were judged by an independent, expert panel to determine the award winners. The panel included representatives from Peninsula Health, All Abilities Consultative Committee, Western Port Biosphere, Sustainability Victoria, MP Tourism, Climate Ready and Mornington Peninsula Shire.



Alatónero

alatonero.com.au

Alatónero offers a menu of traditional and modern Greek favourites. Using locally sourced produce to provide a wide range of healthy and sustainable meal options.

671 Point Nepean Road, McCrae 5981 1202 Wed-Thurs 12-10pm Fri-Sat 12-11pm Sun 11.30am-10pm

Assaggini

assaggini.com.au

Enjoy healthy Italian tapas style shared platters featuring local, sustainable produce. A wide range of gluten free and vegan options are available.

1c Albert Street, Mornington 5973 5791Wed-Sun 12pm-1am

Rare Hare @ Jackalope

rarehare.com.au

Rare Hare boasts indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the vine-laced hills and across to Jackalope Hotel. A range of healthy meals features produce from the onsite gardens.

166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North 5931 2501Mon-Thurs 11am-5pm Fri-Sat 11am-9pm Sun 11am-5pm

CATEGORY: RESTAURANT

Fork to Fork restaurant is located inside the historic Heronswood homestead in Dromana. Celebrate the best of Heronswood’s homegrown, heirloom produce with platters featuring seasonal foods direct from the gardens.

Organically certified Diggers Club heirloom vegetables are grown on-site - it’s just 100 metres

from the Kitchen Garden to the table in the ‘Fork to Fork’ restaurant.

The ‘Fork to Fork’ menu changes daily, depending on what’s in season in our garden. Enjoy healthy meals served in a smoke free and easily accessible environment.

105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana 5984 7318Open 7 days 10am-4pm

Fork to Fork @ Heronswood diggers.com.au

WINNER

The AWARDS:

the FINALISTS

Blue Mini Café HIGHLY COMMENDED *

bluemini.com.au

The perfect starting point for your trip to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Open every day serving healthy breakfast and lunch made with fresh, local ingredients. Easy access for all.

2 Colchester Road, Rosebud 5981 2520 Daily 7am-4pm

Jacque’s Café

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Enjoy healthy and seasonal menu options in the centre of Hastings with a focus on healthy eating and a fully smoke free environment.

10/20 Victoria Street, Hastings 5979 2250Mon-Fri 8am-3.30pm Sat 9am-3pm

The Winey Cow

thewineycow.com.au

Open for brunch, lunch and dinner and located in the bustling Main Street, Mornington. The food is modern, unique and flavoursome and features local, sustainable produce.

39a Main Street, Mornington 5976 4018Mon-Tues 7.30am-3pm Wed-Sat 7.30am-9pm Sun 9am-4pm

Wombat

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The Mornington Peninsula’s first 100% vegan café and store, Wombat serves locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch 7 days per week along with fair trade produce.

230 Boundary Road, Dromana 5987 1193Daily 8am-4pm

CATEGORY: CAFÉ

Specialising in modern café cuisine with a focus on seasonal and local produce for breakfast and lunch. A wide range of vegetarian and gluten free options are on offer. Merchant & Maker is the sister store of Commonfolk Coffee Company in Mornington. All produce is locally sourced and all coffees are traceable and ethically

produced. Extensive sustainability programs are in place, including food composting, Keep Cups and bamboo cutlery. Proprietor Sam Keck and manager Grace Payne have won their 3rd Best Bites Award in this category.

675 Pt Nepean Rd, McCrae 5989 8088Daily 7am-3pm

Merchant & Maker merchantmaker.com.au

WINNER

the FINALISTS

La Casa Nostra Deli

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An iconic part of the Rosebud community. La Casa Nostra Deli is a multi-faceted deli, café and kitchenware store and a sustainable and fully smoke free environment.

1033 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 5188 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Sat 8.30am-1pm

Shazza’s Takeaway

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A wide range of tasty hot and cold meals on the go. Fully smoke free premises with innovative sustainability programs such as solar panels and full recycling.

10/9 Newington Avenue, Rosebud 5986 8433Mon-Fri 5.30am-3pm

Zarb & Ru

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Enjoy specialty coffee, artisan cakes and healthy, local produce in this laid back and family friendly café. Accessible and fully smoke free environment.

137 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 3008Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm Sat-Sun 7.30am-1pm

The AWARDS:


CATEGORY: TAKE AWAY

Be Fit Food have created a wide range of meal options using real, healthy food that is nutritionally balanced to satisfy your appetite. The Be Fit Food Mornington retail outlet is a great example of the environmental programs implemented throughout the business by owner

and founder Kate Save, including the recent introduction of fully recyclable packaging. The outlet is also easily accessible and totally smoke free.

2/49 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington 1300 263 257Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm

Be Fit Food befitfood.com.au

WINNER

the FINALISTS

Harmony Bed and Breakfast

harmonybedandbreakfast.com.au

Situated in Fingal, this is a traditional B&B on five acres of rural gardens. Sustainable features include food composting, solar panels and on site fruit and vegetables.

45 Placadena Road, Fingal 5988 6375By Appointment

Plantation House

plantationhouse.com.au

This beautifully rendered sandstone property has many sustainable features, including solar panels. Healthy breakfast options on offer include cereals, yogurt and fresh fruit, and a cooked breakfast.

33 Maori Street, Rye 5985 5926By Appointment

CATEGORY: BED & BREAKFAST

Modern designed, luxurious and sustainable accommodation located in Rye, Sunnyside Up has adopted many sustainable business practices to significantly reduce their environmental footprint. A wide range of healthy and tasty meal options are available, including several vegetarian and

gluten free dishes. Owners Carine and Theo Van Loock have received their 2nd Best Bites Food Award in this category.

39 Locksley Road, Rye 0457 318 050By Appointment

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WINNER

the FINALISTS


Hastings Child Care

careforkids.com.au

Have made great changes to their menu to provide tasty, nutritious meals. The children are involved in the kitchen garden to help grow fresh produce on site.

27 King Street, Hastings 5979 1411Mon-Fri 6.30am-5.30pm

Peninsula Grammar

peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au

The introduction of a student coffee kiosk and new food technology area aids student knowledge of nutrition and food sustainability. Recycling and composting in place throughout the campus.

20 Wooralla Drive, Mount Eliza 9788 7777 8.30am-4pm (school terms only)

CATEGORY: SCHOOL CANTEEN/CHILD CARE

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The centre has completed the full Healthy Together Achievement Program, has a registered Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and their menu has been approved by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service. They have qualified for all areas of the Best Bites program, and proprietor Christine Jeremiah has won her 4th Best Bites Food Award in this category.

2984 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring 5983 2021Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

tyabbvillagechildrenscentre.com.au

Have a vegetable and herb garden as well as an edible Indigenous garden. Use only healthy, locally sourced produce. They have a great system of encouraging the children to make healthy choices by serving the food as a buffet and they also provide recipes to the parents so they can cook healthy food at home.

5 Dennis Street, Tyabb 5977 4303Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

Balnarring Early Learning Centre Tyabb Village Children’s Centre

The AWARDS:

WINNERS

the FINALISTS

Conscious Cravings

consciouscravingsco.com.au

Organic, raw and vegan foods. Healthy, sugar free hand made cakes. Specialty coffee and plant based lunches. Gluten free and fodmap friendly. Local, sustainable produce.

475 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc 5982 3940Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm Sat 8am-3.30pm Sun 9am-3pm

HomeGound Café

homegroundcoffeeco.com.au

A beautiful family owned business with a great range of healthy, local deli options and sustainable, reusable products that you won’t find anywhere else on the peninsula.

22 Robertson Drive, Mornington 5909 8600Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

Rye Hotel

ryehotel.com.au

The first business on the Mornington Peninsula to take out an Environmental Upgrade Agreement, Rye Hotel recently won the Australian Hotels Association Best Environmental Initiative Award.

2305 Pt Nepean Road, Rye 5985 2277Daily 8am-9pm

CATEGORY: INNOVATION

A beautiful family owned business with a great range of healthy, local deli options and sustainable, reusable products that you won’t find anywhere else on the peninsula

The deli is an important supporter of the Rosebud Boomerang bag program, the first such program on the Mornington Peninsula. Proprietors

Susan and Phil Tomasello are also advocates for sustainability and local produce, and have mentored other food retailers on sustainability and the Best Bites program (refer to the case study on page 21 of this guide).

1033 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 5188Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Sat 8.30am-1pm

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WINNER

the FINALISTS

Seahorse Coffee Shop @ Seawinds Community Hub

seawindscommunityhub.com.au

Bring a friend, meet a friend, make a friend at this friendly volunteer café. A variety of delicious meals, snacks and treats are on offer.

11a Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound 5982 2204Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am-3pm (closed during school holidays)

Zarb & Ru

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Supporting local food producers with a wide range of healthy and delicious foods in a friendly environment that enhances a historic and iconic Rosebud building.

137 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 3008Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm Sat-Sun 7.30am-1pm

CATEGORY: AGED CARE

The focus is always on providing a friendly, inviting atmosphere for all residents and families. The Opal Menu has home-style, nutritious comfort food sourced locally and freshly cooked on-site. The dining room and outdoor BBQ courtyard are important social areas for residents, with regular cooking activities to enhance the wellbeing

of residents. Sustainability programs in place include full recycling, energy and water efficient appliances, and food waste minimisation.

185 Racecourse Road, Mount Martha 5958 6600Contact by phone for an appointment

Opal By the Bay opalagedcare.com.au/our-homes/mt-martha-vic

CATEGORY: INNOVATION continued The AWARDS:


the FINALISTS

WINNER

The Mornington Peninsula is rich in scale and diversity of food systems emphasised by quality and seasonality. If it’s grown, bred or raised entirely on the Peninsula, it will now be far easier to identify with the Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP) brand. It is a brand with a strong story for consumers who want to know about the origin of their food: where it’s grown, who grows it, when it is in season and how far it has travelled.

The MPP Certified Trade Mark is a guarantee of provenance, giving consumers confidence in supporting their local farmers. The MPP brand encourages consumers to connect with growers, either buying direct at farmgates or through local

markets and retailers on the Mornington Peninsula and further afield, as brand awareness activities are undertaken on behalf of MPP registered users.

For a detailed Guide to Mornington Peninsula’s freshly grown produce visit:

mpproduce.com.au

Mornington Peninsula Produce:

Mornington Farmers Market

Main Street, Mornington 0401 026 687

Wednesdays 9am to 2pm

Mount Eliza Farmers Market

Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 0408 188 563

4th Sunday of each month 8am to 1pm

Come to Mornington Main Street on a Wednesday, and your shopping options are even more endless. The Main Street Market has been operating for over 30 years and is Victoria’s longest running street market!

The ongoing popularity of the Main Street Market has made Mornington a weekly destination for hundreds of shoppers, bringing a regular boost to the local economy, particularly the cafés. Wednesday regularly is one of the busiest days of the week!

“The market is known far and wide, and shares Mornington’s success as a friendly, vibrant place to be.” Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor

Bev Colomb, 2015

Since its launch in March 2010 the market has become recognised for its high quality seasonal produce. Our market is accredited by the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association. The VFMA’s accreditation program advocates best practice and celebrates the work of genuine farmers, specialty makers and farmers’ markets. It ensures the credibility of farmers’ market stallholders in a transparent process. Find more information visit the VFMA website.

The Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market is a great place to pick up the freshest local food and produce, meet friends and enjoy Mount Eliza’s friendly village atmosphere.


Farmers

MARKETS:

ACCREDITED FARMERS MARKETS:


Rosebud Plaza Shopping CentreCorner Boneo Road and McCombe Street, Rosebud Phone (03) 5950 2400See website for trading hours

Mornington Village Shopping Centre241 Main Street, Mornington Phone (03) 5975 5702See website for trading hours

Mornington Central78 Barkly Street, Mornington Phone (03) 5976 1299See website for trading hours

Bentons Square Shopping Centre Corner Bentons Roadd and Dunns Road, Mornington Phone (03) 5973 5331 See website for trading hours

Balnarring Village Shopping Centre3050 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring Phone (03) 9614 6040 Daily 7am-9pm

Dromana Hub Shopping Centre217-251 Point Nepean Road, Dromana Phone (03) 9650 2516Daily 7am-9pm

Shopping

CENTRES: Mornington Peninsula Shire would like to congratulate the following shopping centres that have qualified for the 2019 Best Bites Food Guide. This will help you to make informed choices when shopping on the Mornington Peninsula.


The following four case studies are innovative programs that highlight the environmental, public health and social benefits of food retailers providing accessible, healthy and sustainable foods. In each case, a wide variety of food premises have worked closely together, leading to sustainable and measurable outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula community.

Case STUDIES:

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Recycle

RIGHT:

CASE STUDY: LITTER PREVENTION

LOCATION: RYE TOWNSHIP

Commencing in 2016, the Rye community and food businesses have formed a partnership to greatly reduce the amount of litter entering the drains, reserves and beaches in the Rye area. Inspired by local community member Josie Jones, many community groups have engaged with small and medium food businesses to reduce the amount of litter entering Rye Beach via storm water by over 80%.

With over 95% of beach litter originating from stormwater drains, the project focused on the area around the Hygiea St drainage outfall, including Rye Woolworths and several smaller food businesses such as Freaky Tiki and Montino Deli.

The “Recycle Right” program was implemented in the area, with 100% of local cafés supporting the initiative through displaying posters, educating customers on correct recycling practices, at the source.

Woolworths arranged the installation of “Recycle Right” recycling stations inside their Rye store, whilst the shire agreed to a pilot of the campaign at the front of the store, introducing the first recycling bin to the public area. With the Rye Woolworths store being the busiest in Australia from Boxing Day to January 31, this project is already having a huge impact on reducing plastic

to landfill and educating our community. Recycle Right education is also at the Rye Primary School and Rye Community House, with many requests from business to display the education poster, to educate their staff and reduce cost in waste management. The litter prevention project also includes regular litter clean ups by food businesses and community groups, with litter and bin audits to measure the success of the program.

This program won the Litter Prevention Award from Keep Australia Beautiful (Victoria) in 2017, a finalist in Waste and Resource Recovery, whilst Josie received the Dame Phyllis Frost Award from KABV in 2016. It is hoped that this program can be introduced at other Woolworths stores, shopping centres and coastal townships on the Mornington Peninsula.

The support shown by Rye food businesses for this program is a great example of the strong focus on sustainability demonstrated by Best Bites food businesses. Businesses in Rye are fully aware, thanks to the ongoing communication, that the beautiful beach front and unique marine environment of over 100 species residing at the Rye Pier are what bring the majority of visitors to the area. The community are proud of their town and are taking every effort to preserve, protect and respect our beautiful coastal treasures.



A Community APPROACH:

LOCATION: ROSEBUD SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRECINCT

A group of like-minded food businesses in the Rosebud area have shown the way when it comes to working together to achieve sustainable food outcomes.

La Casa Nostra Deli, Zarb & Ru, Greg’s Family Butchers and Rosebud Fruit Market are neighbouring food businesses on Point Nepean Road Rosebud. They share historic food premises and have taken steps to enhance the heritage features of the building.

Local produce is distributed direct from the butchers and greengrocers to the two retail premises, as well as to other retail food premises on Point Nepean Road. With no rear entry to the food premises, the businesses rely on each other to share deliveries and services, recreating a community based approach to retail food.

Social connections are also enhanced through this approach, with each business employing local people and connecting with local community groups. Mentored by Susan and Phil Tomasello at La Casa Nostra Deli, all of the premises are now in Best Bites Food Guide and are great examples of sustainable, healthy and accessible food businesses.

Rosebud Chamber of Commerce is supporting this case study as an example for other food businesses.

This sustainable, community based approach can be used by food businesses in other retail precincts on the Peninsula to reduce costs, improve their sustainability, and increase social connectivity for their staff and customers.

CASE STUDY: SUSTAINABILITY

Smoke FREE POLICY:

LOCATION: SHOPPING CENTRES & FOOD RETAILERS

The tobacco prevention practices in the Best Bites programs include compliance with relevant legislation, implementation of a smoke free policy, implementation of the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Smoke Free Charter promotion of the Quit Smoking Support Services and display of smoke free signage.

A total of 110 businesses to date have met the Tobacco Compliance Criteria. In 2017-18, Vicinity Centres, who managed Mornington Central and Bentons Square shopping centres, were supported to meet the BB Tobacco Compliance Criteria. Vicinity Centres enthusiastically agreed to collaborate to implement the Tobacco Compliance Criteria for the two shopping centres (Mornington Central and Bentons Square). Part of this work involved the shopping centres endorsing the tobacco policy, signing up to the Charter, displaying smoke free signage and promoting Quit Smoking Support

Services. All food outlets within the centres also committed to reducing the effects of second hand smoke by signing up to the Charter. Collectively we were able to impact the 78 residing business equating to approximately 1,000 staff, 112 924 residents in the shopping centres’ ‘Total Trade Area’, in addition to the thousands of visitors to the region.

Ongoing evaluation of Best Bites has demonstrated that shopping centres are an effective setting for delivery of the Best Bites program. Given this, Vicinity Centres were strategically approached to reach two major shopping centres in the municipality containing several food and beverage businesses that have a large reach in the community.

The Vicinity Centres Smoke Free Policy was launched on May 31 World No Tobacco Day 2018, with attendance from business owners/managers. They became the first shopping centres in our region to become a voluntarily smoke free environment.

CASE STUDY: TOBACCO PREVENTION



Kitchen Garden

FOUNDATION:

LOCATION: MORNINGTON PENINSULA SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE CENTRES

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation works with local government to bring pleasurable food education to the community.

Pleasurable food education is about students experiencing the joy of digging in the garden, picking fresh veggies, smelling and tasting the food they prepare, and sharing the dishes they’ve made with their peers and helpers. Teaching children to grow, harvest, prepare and share their own fresh, seasonal, delicious food is proven to have a positive impact on the food choices they make. This learning extends well beyond the classroom and into the community.

Kitchen garden programs give communities:

• A hub of community engagement – educators, parents, students, members of the community and businesses come together to share food, learn and have fun

• Practical skills for growing and preparing fresh, seasonal, delicious food, such as hands-on harvesting and planting, pest and disease control, seed propagation, composting, fertilising, and weeding

• An understanding of the importance of food systems, food security and sustainability, at school, at home, and in the wider food

• Volunteering opportunities and team work with mixed groups of peers

• Assistance to implement the Shire’s Health and Wellbeing Plan

There are many schools and child care centres on the Mornington Peninsula that have joined the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. These can be viewed at: kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/content/kitchen-garden-community

Kitchen garden programs at schools, child care centres and retail food premises align closely with the sustainability aims of the Best Bites Program.

CASE STUDY: NUTRITION & HEALTHY EATING

The HINTERLAND:

Arthurs Seat • Flinders • Merricks • Point Leo • Red Hill

ARTHURS SEAT

Arthurs Seat Eagle

aseagle.com.au

795 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat 5987 0600Refer to website

FLINDERS

Flinders Hotel

flindershotel.com.au

Corner Cook & Wood Streets, Flinders 5989 0201Daily 11am - 10pm

MERRICKS

Merricks General Wine Store

mgwinestore.com.au

3460 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks 5987 1654Daily 8.30am - 5pm

Point Leo Estate

ptleoestate.com.au

3649 Frankston - Flinders Road, Merricks North 5989 9011Sun - Wed 11am - 5pm Thurs - Sat 11am - 10.30pm

Rare Hare @ Jackalope

rarehare.com.au

166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North 5931 2501Sun - Thurs 11am -5pm Fri - Sat 11am - 9pm

POINT LEO

Point Leo Beach Kiosk

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51 Western Parade, Point Leo 0424 313 317Fri - Mon 7am - 6pm, open 7 days Dec - Jan

Point Leo General Store

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14 Point Leo Road, Point Leo 5989 8422Sat - Thurs 7.30am - 3pm Fri 7.30am - 7pm

RED HILL

Nordie Café

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1008 Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill 5989 2171Sat - Thurs 7am - 4pm Fri 7am - 8.30pm

Paringa Estate

paringaestate.com.au

44 Paringa Road, Red Hill South 5989 2669Sun - Thurs 11am - 5pm, Fri - Sat 11am - 5pm and 6.30pm - 8pm

Tucks Ridge

tucksridge.com.au

37 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South 5989 8660Wed 11am - 5pm

Mornington Peninsula Shire would like to congratulate the following local food retailers that have qualified for the 2019 Best Bites Food Guide. This guide will help you to make informed choices when eating out or shopping on the Mornington Peninsula.

Please contact the retailers directly for information regarding opening hours, availability and booking requirements. The businesses are listed in regions, alphabetically under suburbs.


Northern

PENINSULA:

Moorooduc • Mornington • Mount Eliza • Mount Martha

MOOROODUC

Conscious Cravings

consciouscravingsco.com.au

475 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc 5982 3940Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm Sat 8am-3.30pm Sun 9am-3pm

Woodman Estate

netbookings.com.au

136 Graydens Road, Moorooduc 5978 8455High Teas on Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat - 2.45pm Sun - 3.45pm

MORNINGTON

Aldi

aldi.com.au

Mornington Homemaker Centre, Mornington 8369 3112Daily 8.30am - 8.30pm

Aldi

aldi.com.au

Mornington Village Shopping Centre, Mornington 5986 5100Sat - Sun 8.30am - 7pm Mon - Fri 8.30am - 8pm

Assaggini

assaggini.com.au

1C Albert Street, Mornington 5973 5791Wed - Thurs 12pm - 11pm Fri - Sat 12pm - 12am Sun 12pm - 10pm

Banjo’s Bakery

banjos.com.au/location/banjos-mornington

96 Main Street, Mornington 5975 2111Daily 6am - 6pm

Be Fit Food

befitfood.com.au

2/49 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington 1300 263 257Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 9am - 4pm

Bentons Square Noodle Bar

bentonssquare.com.au/stores/noodle-canteen

Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Dunns Rd, Mornington 5975 5342Mon - Sat 9am - 8.30pm Sun 4pm - 8.15pm

Blackbird Café

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2D Empire Street, Mornington 5976 8632Daily 7am - 4pm

Commonfolk Coffee

commonfolkcoffee.com.au

16 Progress Street, Mornington 5902 2786Mon - Fri 6.30am - 5pm Sat - Sun 8am - 5pm

Go Fish

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1/1A Main Street, Mornington 5973 5957Daily 11am - 8.30pm

Grand Hotel

grand.net.au

124 Main Street Mornington 5988 8453Daily Lunch: 12 noon – 2.30pm Dinner: 6pm – 8.30pm

HomeGround Café

homegroundcoffeeco.com.au

22 Robertson Drive, Mornington 5909 8600Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm

Lilo Café

lilocafe.com.au

1/725 Esplanade, Mornington 5986 3385Daily 8am - 4pm

Our Café @ Mornington Library

ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au

8 Vancouver Street, Mornington 5950 1826Mon 9am - 1pm Tues - Fri 9am - 4pm Sat 9am - 1pm


MORNINGTON cont.

Sugo 67

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67 Main Street, Mornington 5976 4147Tues - Wed 9am - 4pm, Thurs 9am - 9pm, Fri 9am - 10pm Sat 8am - 10pm, Sun 8am - 4pm

Sushi & Co Bentons Square

bentonssquare.com.au/stores/sushi-co

210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5973 5359Mon - Thurs 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 6pm Sat 8am - 5pm Sun 8am - 4pm

Sushi & Co Mornington

morningtoncentral.com.au/stores/sushi-co

Mornington Central Shopping Centre, 78 Barkly Street, Mornington 5976 8884Mon - Wed 9am - 5.30pm Thurs - Fri 9am - 9pm Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am - 5pm

The Boyz 4 Brekkie

theboyz4breakie.com.au

1A Main Street, Mornington 5977 2888Daily 8am - 4pm

The Filling Station

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16/90 Main Street, Mornington 0439 503 600Daily 7am - 4pm

The Pantry House

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Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Dunns Road, Mornington 5973 4094Mon - Sat 6am - 5pm Sun 6.30am - 4pm

The Winey Cow

thewineycow.com.au

39A Main Street, Mornington 5976 4018Mon - Tues 7.30am - 3pm, Wed - Sat 7.30am - 9pm Sun 9am - 4pm

Woolworths Mornington East

woolworths.com.au/shop/storelocator/VIC- Mornington-East-3142

Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Dunns Road, Mornington 5974 6102Daily 6am - 10pm

Yo My Goodness

yomg.com.au/mornington

2/54 Main Street, Mornington 5977 2588Daily 11am - 10pm

MOUNT ELIZA

Mt Eliza Village Fruits

mtelizavillagefruits.com

106-108 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 5989 8739Mon - Fri 7am - 6pm Sat 7am - 4pm Sun 8am - 2pm

Ritchies IGA

ritchies.com.au/location/mt-eliza

89 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza 9787 4322Daily 7am - 10pm

MOUNT MARTHA

Milkbar & Co.

milkbarco.com.au

1/42 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha 5979 8129Daily 6.30am - 5pm

Mornington Peninsula Hydroponic Café

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80 Craigie Road, Mount Martha 0438 585 146Daily 7am - 5pm


Southern

PENINSULA:

Blairgowrie • Cape Schanck • Dromana • McCrae • Rosebud • Rye • Sorrento • Tootgarook

BLAIRGOWRIE

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

bys.asn.au

2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie 5988 8453By Appointment

CAPE SCHANCK

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-resorts/our-destinations/cape-schanck-resort/dining-bar

Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck 5950 8000By Appointment

DROMANA

Fork to Fork (Heronswood)

diggers.com.au/our-gardens/heronswood/restaurant

105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana 9788 1200Daily 9am - 5pm

The Laneway Espresso

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167 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 5981 4624Mon - Fri 6.30am - 5pm Sat - Sun 7am - 5pm

Wombat

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230 Boundary Road, Dromana 5987 1193Daily 8am to 4pm

FINGAL

Harmony Bed & Breakfast

harmonybedandbreakfast.com.au

45 Placadena Road Fingal 5988 6375By Appointment

McCRAE

Alatónero

alatonero.com.au

671 Point Nepean Road, McCrae 5981 1202Wed - Thurs 12pm - 10pm Fri - Sat 12pm - 11pm Sun 11.30am - 10pm

Blue Bay Café

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665-667 Point Nepean Road, McCrae 5985 8865Sat - Thurs 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 8.30pm

Merchant and Maker

merchantmaker.com.au

675 Point Nepean Road, McCrae 5989 8088Daily 7am - 3pm

ROSEBUD

Bernard’s Poultry

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Shop 24 Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre, Rosebud 5982 0997Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am - 5pm

Blue Mini Café

bluemini.com.au

2 Colchester Road, Rosebud 5981 2520Daily 7am - 4pm

Coles Rosebud

coles.com.au/store-locator/stores/vic/rosebud-696

27/37 McCombe Street (Rosebud Plaza S.C) Rosebud 5983 2511Daily 6am - 10pm

Greg’s Family Butchers

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1035 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 8285Mon - Fri 6am - 6pm Sat - Sun 6am - 2pm



Ika Sushi

58/37 McCombe Street (Rosebud Plaza S.C) Rosebud 5981 2055Daily 9am - 5pm

La Casa Nostra Deli

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1033 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 5188Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm Sat 8.30am - 1pm

Rosebud Peninsula Fruit Market

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1039 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 2898Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 1pm

Shazza’s Takeaway

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10/9 Newington Avenue, Rosebud 5986 8433Mon - Fri 5.30am - 3pm

Sliced

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Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre, 37 McCombe Street, Rosebud 5982 2504Mon - Thurs 7am - 5pm Fri 7am - 8pm Sat 7am - 4pm Sun 8am - 4pm

Spitfire Restaurant and Grill

spitfirerestaurantandgrill.com.au

1181 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5982 3368Sat - Sun 9am - 9pm Mon 11.30am - 9pm Thurs - Fri 11.30am - 9pm

Zarb & Ru

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137 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud 5986 3008Mon - Fri 7.30am - 3.30pm Sat - Sun 7.30am - 1pm

RYE

Hillock Downs Produce Store

hillock-downs.com.au

151 Dundas Street, Rye 0413 777 737Fri - Sun 9am - 4pm

Imola Red

imolared.com.au

2305 Point Nepean Road, Rye 5985 9902Thurs - Tues 8am - 4pm

Plantation House

plantationhouse.com.au

33 Maori Street, Rye 5985 5926By Appointment

Rye Hotel

ryehotel.com.au

2305 Point Nepean Road, Rye 5985 2277Daily 8am - 9pm

Sunnyside Up B&B

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39 Locksley Road, Rye 0457 318 050By Appointment

The Dunes Golf Club

thedunes.com.au

335 Browns Road, Rye 5931 3588Contact the club for kiosk hours and bookings

Woolworths Rye

woolworths.com.au/shop/ storelocator/vic-rye-3275

Nepean Highway & Ozone Street, Rye 5950 4023Daily 7am- 10pm

SORRENTO

Flat BLK

Find us on Facebook

138 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 0438 240 288Daily 8am - 4pm

TOOTGAROOK

The Kitchen

thekitchenbistroandbar.com

1917 Point Nepean Road, Tootgarook 5903 5450Sun - Wed 7am - 3pm Thurs - Sat 7am - 11pm

45 Placadena Road Fingal 5988 6375

33 Maori Street, Rye 5988 6375

Western

PORT:

Balnarring • Baxter • Hastings • Somers • Tuerong


BALNARRING

Balnarring Bakehouse

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9/3050 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring 5983 1494Mon - Fri 6am - 5pm Sat - Sun 6.30am - 4pm

Ritchies IGA

ritchies.com.au/location/balnarring

1 Russell Street, Balnarring 5979 1489Daily 7.30am - 9pm

Ting Tong Kanteen

tingtongkanteen.com.au

27/3050 Frankston-Flinders Road, Balnarring 5978 8455Wed - Sun from 5.30pm

BAXTER

Peninsula Fresh Organics

peninsulafresh.com

6 Hendersons Road, BaxterThurs 9am - 3pm Fri 8am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 4pm

HASTINGS

Himalayan Indian & Nepalese Restaurant

himalayanrestaurant.net.au

2/105 High Street, Hastings 5979 2224Tues - Sun 5 - 10pm Thurs - Fri 12pm - 2pm

Homestock

homestockeatery.com

3/97 High Street, Hastings 5979 2962Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 8pm Fri - Sat 7.30am - 8.30pm Sun 8am - 8pm

Jacque’s Café

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10/20 Victoria Street, Hastings 5979 2250Mon - Fri 8am - 3.30pm Sat 9am - 3pm

Kitchen 8

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8/145 Salmon Street, Hastings 0421 992 895Mon - Tues 9am - 3.15pm Wed - Fri 9am - 7pm Sun 9.30am - 2.30pm

La Porchetta

laporchetta.com/store-locations/suburb/hastings

2 & 3/109 High Street, Hastings 5979 8018Daily 11am - 9pm

Mooz Café

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2/28 Victoria Street, Hastings 5984 1838Mon - Fri 8am -3.30pm Sat 8am - 2pm Sun 9am - 2pm

PJ’s The Pat and Jo Show

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27 Marine Parade, Hastings 5909 8351 Wed 11am - 3pm Thurs - Fri 11am - 3pm and 5pm Sat 8am - 11pm Sun 8am - 4pm

Sandwich King

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75 High Street, Hastings 5979 1320Mon - Fri 6.30am - 5pm Sat 6.30am - 3pm

SOMERS

Somers School Camp

somersschoolcamp.org

124 Lord Somers Road, Somers 5983 5302 By Appointment

TUERONG

Bentons Rise Farm

brf.com.au

150 Coolart Road, Tuerong 0477 198 646Sat 8am–5pm Sun 9am–2pm

HINTERLAND

Arthurs Seat Eagle 25

Flinders Hotel 25

Merricks General Wine Store 25

Nordie Café 25

Paringa Estate 25

Point Leo Beach Kiosk 25

Point Leo Estate 25

Point Leo General Store 25

Rare Hare @ Jackalope • 9, 25

Tucks Ridge 25

Business INDEX:

NORTH PENINSULA

Aldi 27

Aldi 27

Assaggini • 9, 27

Banjo’s Bakery 27

Be Fit Food • 11, 27

Bentons Square Noodle Bar 27

Blackbird Café 27

Commonfolk Coffee 27

Conscious Cravings • 14, 27

Grand Hotel 27

HomeGround Café • 14, 27

Lilo Café 27

Milkbar & Co 28

Mornington Peninsula Hydroponic Café 28

Mt Eliza Village Fruits 28

Our Café @ Mornington Library 27

Ritchies IGA 28

Soul Pattinson Café 28

Sugo 67 28

Sushi & Co Bentons Square 28

Sushi & Co Mornington 28

The Boyz 4 Brekkie 28

The Filling Station 28

The Pantry House 28

The Winey Cow • 10, 28

Woodman Estate 27

Woolworths Mornington East 28

Yo My Goodness 28

Image courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism

SOUTH PENINSULA

Alatónero • 9, 30

Bernard’s Poultry 30

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron 30

Blue Bay Café 30

Blue Mini Café • 10, 30

Coles Rosebud 30

Flat BLK 31

Fork To Fork @ Heronswood • 9, 30

Greg’s Family Butchers 21, 30

Harmony Bed & Breakfast • 12, 30

Hillock Downs Produce Store 31

Ika Sushi 31

Imola Red 31

La Casa Nostra Deli • 11, 14, 21, 31

Merchant & Maker • 10, 30

Plantation House • 12, 31

RACV Cape Schanck Resort 30

Rosebud Peninsula Fruit Market 21, 31

Rye Hotel • 14, 31

Shazza’s Takeaway • 11, 31

Sliced 31

Spitfire Restaurant and Grill 31

Sunnyside Up Bed and Breakfast • 12, 31

The Dunes Golf Club 31

The Kitchen 31

The Laneway Espresso 30

Woolworths Rye 31

Wombat • 10, 30

Zarb & Ru • 11, 15, 21, 31

WESTERN PORT

Balnarring Bakehouse 33

Himalayan Indian & Nepalese Restaurant 33

Homestock 33

Jacque’s Café • 10, 33

Kitchen 8 33

La Porchetta 33

Mooz Café 33

Peninsula Fresh Organics 33

PJ’s The Pat and Jo Show 33

Ritchies IGA 33

Sandwich King 33

Somers School Camp 33

Ting Tong Kanteen 33

•BEST BITES AWARD FINALIST

Best Bites Food Guide

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