WINTER 2021 MENU
Where possible we use ORGANIC & LOCAL ingredients, and our own
GARDEN GROWN produce.
We use local butcher shops for GRASS-FED & FREE-RANGE meat, chicken & eggs.
Our fish comes from the Hawkes Bay and is processed and couriered to us on the
DAY-OF-THE-CATCH.
We also have an excellent selection of
FINE WINES & CHAMPAGNES
Please give us at least 1 OR 2 DAYS NOTICE if you intend to eat with us
so that we can work out your menu with you, as your first choice may not be available.
Please note that all food service is an additional charge and is subject to NZ Goods & Services Tax.
Payment by credit card may also incur a 3.18% credit card processing surcharge.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast will be served to your room, or on the deck adjoining your accommodations,
ANY TIME AFTER 8:30 AM
(Please specify when you check-in)
THE SIMPLE BREAKFAST
(Toasted muesli & yoghurt + toasted bread & home-made preserves + seasonal fruit & fruit juice)
THE EGG BREAKFAST
(Eggs any style + toasted bread & home-made preserves + seasonal fruit & fruit juice)
THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
(The Simple Breakfast + eggs any style + bacon, mushrooms & grilled or sliced tomato)
BREAKFAST SIDES
(Eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, or cheese)
DINNER
If you are more than one person dining then
PLEASE CHOOSE THE SAME COURSES
Guests staying in the VIOLA STUDIO may order the SET MENU only.
We also serve this meal in both guesthouses as an early dinner for guests on the
FOOTPRINTS TOUR
SET MENU
($30.00 per person)
Choice of either
TRADITIONAL SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
made with beef, organic tomatoes, red wine & fresh rosemary
OR
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA
for vegetarians/vegans.
The Set Menu dinner is served with garlic bread and salad or vegetables.
Guests staying in the
LOTUS GUESTHOUSE
may order from the SET MENU above, or ALA CARTE from the menu below
STARTERS & SOUPS
($15.00)
SPANISH STYLE GARLIC PRAWNS
GRILLED HALLOUMI & VEGETABLE SALAD
LEEK, POTATO & BACON SOUP
RICH ITALIAN MUSHROOM SOUP
All are served with crusty bread
MAINS DISHES
($40.00)
GREEK SLOW- ROAST LAMB
Served with yoghurt & garlic sauce
(for 4 guests only)
CYPRIOT BEEF BRISKET
Cooked with red wine, spices, orange zest & roasted shallots
MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB SHANK TAGINE
Cooked with grilled vegetables
SLOW ROASTED PORK BELLY
Rubbed with crushed pepper, fennel & garlic & served with caramelized red cabbage & apples
GREEK ROASTED CHICKEN PIECES
Cooked with lemon, yoghurt, tomatoes, feta cheese & olives
PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
With breadcrumbs, tarragon, Parmesan cheese & lemon zest in a creamy white wine sauce
LIGHTLY DEVILLED CHICKEN
WITH PASTA
Cooked in a rich Italian tomato sauce
GOAN TERAHIKI CURRY
Served with rice, homemade chutney & side dishes
ROASTED MUSHROOMS & FRENCH ONION RISOTTO
With your choice of either double smoked pancetta OR blue cheese
Rice & Pasta dishes are served with seasonal vegetables OR a salad only.
All other Mains are served with seasonal vegetables OR a salad, AND your choice of either Israeli Couscous
OR crunchy herbed potatoes OR garlic mashed potatoes made with virgin olive oil.
DESSERT
($15.00)
HOMEMADE VANILLA, ALMOND & CINNAMON ICE CREAM
With a dark chocolate & espresso sauce
OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
With whipped cream & walnuts