GPO Bendigo (Bendigo)

The project team walked past the GPO at Bendigo almost every day on the way to the client office. I ended up having dinner there on a Wednesday night; coincide with their weekly special of paella. The menu also offered a range of tapas and pizza dishes. The paella had an excellent crust from the rice, a feature of all great paellas – I just wish there was a more generous portion size!

Details:
GPO Bendigo
60-64 Pall Mall
Bendigo
http://www.gpobendigo.com.au/

Bouchon (Bendigo)

I went for a quick bite at Bouchon in Bendigo after a full day of client interviews, thinking a hearty French meal will help me to overcome the very cold weather.

The menu offers a good range of winter dishes. I went for the pickled and oven roasted lamb which was very tender with extra depth in flavour from the pickling process.

Details:
Bouchon Bendigo
61 High Street
Bendigo
http://www.bouchonbendigo.com.au

The Good Loaf (Bendigo Victoria)

Second day at Bendigo on business trip and I had breakfast at The Good Loaf, situated behind the client’s office. There was a wonderful smell of freshly baked bread as soon as I stepped into the café. The toast was excellent and I love how coarse peanut butter was available. The granola bowl was filling and the whole plums were much preferred over the usual fruit compote.

Details:
The Good Loaf
404 Hargreaves Street
Bendigo Victoria
http://www.thegoodloaf.com.au