Australia: Where holidays are enjoyment
Around Melbourne, wineries nestle alongside lavender and vegetable farms in the sun, interspersed with gourmet and wine routes that invite you to sample. Almost down to the coast of the Mornington Peninsula, the wine grows, on the Bellarine Peninsula, seafood lovers are happy, on the Great Ocean Road in the west of Melbourne in the autumn fine truffles are harvested.
Anyone who appreciates creative, international cuisine and good wine, should take a trip through the state of Victoria on his trip to Australia, because in Melbourne and the surrounding area, almost everything revolves around enjoyment. The multi-cultural city merges culinary traditions from all over the world, in the surrounding area some of Australia's best wines are grown. With more than 800 wineries and countless top chefs, Victoria's restaurant scene is considered to be Australia's most versatile.
Melbourne
In the lanes of Melbourne, there is something for every taste and price range (Photo: Tourism Victoria)
For Shannon Bennett, owner and chef of the Vue de Monde restaurant, Australia's second-largest city is all about indulgence: "What makes Victoria's gastro scene so exciting is its diversity." Melbourne's epicenter is a metropolis run by the city Food is obsessive - from casual cafés to good, affordable restaurants influenced by different cultures, to exclusive establishments for a very special evening, "enthuses the restaurateur. Melbourne is home to Chinese, British, Greek, Italian, Irish, Croatian and Vietnamese immigrants - the culinary influences are correspondingly diverse. Perhaps one of the reasons why The Economist has named Melbourne the most liveable city in the world on several occasions.
Enjoyment addresses
"Chin Chin Restaurant": In the former warehouse it is informal, table reservations are only possible from ten people. The Southeast Asian food is freshly prepared and the wine comes from the region. www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au.
"Vue de Monde": Delight in the best sense of the word. On the 55th floor of the Rialto Building, Shannon Bennett serves French-inspired cuisine. The restaurant with a view should become the most sustainable in Australia? with eco-friendly technology, the use of regional products and a focus on recycling. www.vuedemonde.com.au.
"Huxtable": millet chips with Parmesan, Korean ribs, clams with spinach puree - the "Huxtable" attracts the country's most innovative chefs. Land, Water and Earth food is served in a casual bar atmosphere. www.huxtablerestaurant.com.au
Yarra Valley
As if from another time: the "Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel" in the Yarra Valley (Photo: Tourism Victoria)
Not one and a half hours southeast of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley stretches with its hills and lakes. The wineries came first, followed by restaurants to feed the wine lovers, and finally the farmers came to supply the innkeepers with fresh ingredients. The Yarra Valley has become an area for connoisseurs: food and wine routes lead to the delicacies of the region, with the best cheese, fish, caviar, wine and cider. On the 100 wineries Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon blanc and sparkling wines are served. If you want to try, you can book day trips to different wineries: www.austwinetourco.com.au.
Enjoyment addresses
"Domaine Chandon": The "Domaine Chandon" winery was founded in 1986 by the French winery Moët & Chandon and produces excellent sparkling wines and wines. In the brasserie outside you can enjoy the view over the wine landscape. www.chandon.com.au
"Oakridge Wines": Australia's best Chardonnay grown on this estate? in the middle of a postcard idyll. From the excellent restaurant you have a great view over the Yarra Valley. www.oakridgewines.com.au
"Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery": Enough of the wine? There are 150 varieties of home-made fine chocolate in the "Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery" - tasting is free. The packages for the delicacies are designed by Aborigines. www.yvci.com.au
Mornington Peninsula
For the digestive process to the beach - barefoot
Mediterranean climate, great sandy beaches, green hinterland - the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula is just an hour's drive from Melbourne. In addition, there are some of the best restaurants in the state of Victoria.
"La Pétanque": Chef Simon Buckley combines the classic with the creative, the wine list is excellent - as well as the view over the winery and olive groves. www.lapetanque.com.au.
"Merricks General Wine Store": The yellow wooden house looks like an old school. But instead of multiplication tables, there are wine tasting here and in the bistro delicious food. www.mgwinestore.com.au
"The Long Table": Andrew and Samantha have lovingly decorated their restaurant and serve excellent food made from locally sourced ingredients. www.thelongtable.com.au
Bellarine Peninsula
With its beaches, evergreen hills and fresh shells, the Bellarine Peninsula is not only a popular destination for nature and water sports enthusiasts - gourmets will also get their money's worth. A good hour's drive southwest of Melbourne, the region is famous for its seafood.
"360Q": Located in the harbor of Queenscliff on the water, the guests experience in the "360Q" real harbor flair. To eat there are great seafood and good steaks. //360q.com.au
"Piknik": On the route of the "Ballerine Taste Trail", "Piknik" offers delicious home-made chutneys and pickles from the region to take away. The café serves fresh snacks, coffee and ice cream. www.piknik.com.au
"Q Seafood Provedore": You love bouillabaisse? Right on the pier in Queenscliff, French chef Steph McGlynn serves a great fish soup. //www.facebook.com/qseafoodprovedore1
