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Beef bourguignon

Its origins lie in feeding the shepherds, but this French stew is so gloriously rich, tender and delicious, we think you will agree, you don’t need to be a humble shepherd to enjoy. Marinated for at least 48 hours in Clare Valley red wine and served with truffled mash the meat melts in your mouth.

Salmon Meunière

This classic and traditionally cooked French dish sees the fresh Atlantic Salmon fillet seared and poached in butter. Served with truffled potato mash, caramelised lemon, gluten free latke and salad greens. It’s really good.

Duck à l’orange

Another classic of French cuisine, this crispy skin duck is cooked to perfection. The sweet and sour of the orange glaze creates a perfect marriage with the rich duck meat. Served with French fries, a gluten free latke and salad greens.

Flamed Canadian Scallops

This elegant dish is a perfect starter or light snack. The scallops are tender and buttery, seared with a flame in our home made sweet chilli jam.

Dhaal Bhat

The national dish of Nepal, Dhaal Bhat is highly nutritious and incredibly delicious. Rich layers of flavour in a creamy lentil base, paired with perfect rice make it the ideal balance between protein and carbohydrate.

Served with papadums and raita.

Escargot

This classic French delicacy is another favourite. Rich and earthy, these land snails are succulent and tender and not unlike clams or mussels.

Our Escargot are prepared with a tarragon and garlic butter confit and served with crusty bread.

Mushroom Risotto

Our vegetarian three mushroom risotto is a classic. Good risotto is all about good ingredients. The fresh thyme compliments the earthy flavours of the mushrooms – perfect served with fresh grated parmesan cheese and a fig glaze.

Palak Paneer

This classic Indian dish is a favourite and it’s not just for the vegetarians! It is the perfect blend of spices, earthy creamed spinach and silky smooth paneer.

Served with papadums and raita, what could be better.

Signature Truffle Pate

A French delicacy, our house made chicken liver pate is blended with herbs and butter and infused with truffle oil. This luxurious and silky spread is served with warmed bread.

Chicken sweetcorn soup

Corn kernels and shredded chicken in a thick umami soup base is the right balance of sweet and savoury. This classic is a favourite for a lighter lunch or brunch. A perfect healthy comfort food.

Baked Zucchini

Lenny is always inventing new dishes to keep his customers happy. This vegan baked zucchini stuffed with a medley of vegetables, served with wilted spinach from the garden our signature latke, house pickled beetroot, mashed avocado and our very own rhubarb and quandong jam.

Dum Goat Biryani

This rich and aromatic dish has incredibly tender marinated goat meat, slow cooked with caramelised onion, spices and rice. A classic of Indian cuisine it makes regular appearances at our Curry in a Hurry nights.

Bacon and egg roll

Take a fresh roll and fill it with double cheese, Clare Valley bacon, egg, tomato relish and mild sriracha mayo. A perfect breakfast or brunch dish and a favourite at Strange Concept.

Bombay Bhurji

Cooked in Ghee, overcooked scrambled eggs with fresh chilli, tomato, onion, garlic, paprika and semi dehydrated coriander stems, this classic Bombay (Mumbai) street food is delicious.

English Omlette

Lenny’s take on this English breakfast classic has confit tomato, onion, Clare Valley ham, salt bush, fresh eggs and cheese. Paired with our special Chorizo we have made to order by Clare Valley Butcher, topped with a little house made rhubarb and quandong jam.

Haloumi Toastie

Our very popular vegetarian toastie pairs rich and delicious haloumi with our meltingly sweet and savoury house made peperonata, avocado and fresh garden greens.

Gourmet Ham & Cheese Toastie

The key to a perfect toastie is in the quality of the ingredients. We only use the best Clare Valley ham paired with our house made mustard bechamel. Meltingly good.

Avocado on Toast

Local sour dough, toasted to perfection and topped with avocado, Danish feta, poached eggs and Theresa Taylor’s salt bush. A perfect breakfast.

Scones

Where would we be without the humble scone. A perfect mid morning or afternoon treat with a great cup of tea or coffee, ours are light and fluffy and served with our house made raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream.