Spring sunshine and eating outdoors is irresistible at the moment. The Pialligo Farm Shop Cafe (open Wednesday to Sunday) has roasted mushroom bruschetta with herbs from the garden and estate-grown heirloom pumpkin and feta salad plus the best chocolate raspberry brownie. The scent of large white daphne blooms just along the path filled the air.
At the Portrait (Gallery) Cafe, sitting on the terrace in 19 degrees warmth, the roasted cauliflower salad came with farro, hazelnuts, preserved lemon and add smoked trout followed by a luscious polenta blueberry slice with dried blue flower filaments atop. Two men on roller skates provided balletic entertainment on the pathways while magpies eyed tables.
