Cape Lodge

Its A Win For Apprentice Chef Nicolas

dorr — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:51:20 +0000

Our very own apprentice Chef Nicolas Delorme secured the winning spot for the Best 2nd Year Apprentice 2010 in the south west.

This wasn’t enough for Nikko as he then went on to be in the top three finalists in the Western Australia chapter.

Nikko treated the panel of judges to an entree of Chicken Tortelline with sage and burnt butter, Lamb Rump for main course and finishing with a delightful Pear Souffle with Almond Milk Ice-cream and Caramel Mousse.

Find Nicolas in the Cape Lodge Restaurant.

For bookings contact (08) 9755 6311 or www.capelodge.com.au

Whale Watching At Augusta

dorr — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:41:20 +0000

courtesy of Margaret River Discovery Company

This week has seen exceptional and close-up whale sightings off Augusta in the south west.

Some very inquisitive Southern Right Whales have been ‘nose to nose’ with the boat and putting on an excellent display.

check out www.naturalitecharters.com.au for bookings and more images

Cruising the Cape Galleries

dorr — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:55:59 +0000

On any day you will be impressed by the range of styles, mediums, and improvisation by artists in the south west region.

courtesy www.margaretriver.com.au

Gerry Reilly’s art glass, Atelier Susi jewellery with a special year round Christmas twist. You will find hand crafted timber at Boranup Gallery, Jahroc Gallery for an exceptional selection of designers/furniture makers and also in the region a self confessed artist surrounded by collective mayhem.

You will find these and more at

www.margaretriver.com.au

www.geographebay.com.au

www.margaretriverartisans.com.au

Chef Tony Howell

dorr — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:24:42 +0000

Having just spent a week off shore fishing, diving and generally gadding around Tony has returned with fresh ideas for the menu.

Using only the freshest produce available and many of the ingredients locally sourced the dishes change each day with seafood being a regular treat.

Bookings essential so contact us on (08) 9755 6311.

Tony in action

What’s On at Must Margaret River

dorr — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:35:58 +0000

Sunday 16th May
Hosted by Russell Blaikie there will be classic dishes with matched wines from the Trembath and Taylor portfolio. Enjoy a slow-food shared-table menu with wines from all regions of Italy.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June – Foundation Day Weekend
Shiraz Feature Weekend
First settlers in Oz, so the great Australian grape variety!

Sunday 13th June
Shin, Shank & Cheek with Blockbuster Reds Lunch
Hosted by Russell Blaikie
Slow-cooked to melting perfection, these cuts from beef, goat, lamb & veal have incredible flavour and texture. Matched with Big Bold Reds that are lavishly fruited, sturdy and generous, this is a great winter warmer.

visit www.must.com.au

Readers and Writers Festival Margaert River

dorr — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:32:00 +0000

Poetry readings, blog workshop, meet the founders of the Lonely Planet series, discussions between authors, traditional Welcome by Wardandi, write some rap poetry, chat with Robert Drewe, Melva Stone, Dr Jim Leavesley and more……….. it’s all happening in Margaret River from 14-16 May 2010.

For more information contact www.artsmargaretriver.com.au or www.margaretriver.com.au

Whale Watching in Australia’s South

dorr — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:48:23 +0000

courtesy www.whalepatrol.com

Not only will you find Humpback Whales off Flinders Bay in Augusta you can also expect to see Southern Right Whales. Cavorting in the warm clean waters will be males and females looking for a mate from June to September. Spot them from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse or on a whale tour.

Endangered Blue Whales have been sighted in the calm waters of Geographe Bay in Dunsborough. Witness mothers and calves exercise and play during the months September to December in preparation for the return journey to the cold southern oceans. Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is a great vantage point to sight whales in the Indian Ocean and around the Cape.

Visit www.margaretriver.com.au or www.geographebay.com.au to book a whale tour.

The South West’s Cape to Cape Track

dorr — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:03:50 +0000

courtesy www.capetocapetrack.com.au

At a distance of 135k the track offers a spectacular landscape from clifftop to woodland as well as the tall karri trees of the Boranup Forest.

An exhilirating walk that can be enjoyed in easy half day treks or the full distance for the more adventuress.

Expect to see exceptional ocean views, seasonal wildflowers of the south west as well as native fauna and some of the worlds best surf breaks.

visit www.capetocapetrack.com.au

An Evening of Song at Voyager Estate

dorr — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:04:30 +0000

Image courtesy of Voyager Estate

Mezzo Soprano, Ruby Philogene MBE, will enchant audiences at Voyager Estate on 5^th June 2010.

Winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and recipient of an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II, Ms Philogene has performed at Royal Opera House London as well as Deutshe Oper Berlin.

Enjoy Voyager Estate Wines and a four-course menu prepared by Chef Nigel Harvey.

For more information contact Voyager Estate.

www.voyagerestate.com.au

Margaret River Vintage Stomp 2010

dorr — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:58:16 +0000

courtesy 'baby you can drive my car'

It is time once again to celebrate the end of the 2010 harvest in the region with an American feel at the annual Vintage Stomp.

Classic cars will be parading with beauties including the Corvette, Cadillac and Mustang all accompanied by local artists and performers and overseen by the God of wine, Bacchus.

As well as live entertainment and dancing there will be market stalls, and a chance to try some fresh local produce!

Find the Vintage Stomp at Voyager Estate on Sunday 2^nd May 2010.

For more information visit www.voyagerestate.com.au