Leaf and Vine, Ringwood

November 24, 2016

Leaf and Vine, Ringwood

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

· AM Citrus Couscous, golden raisins, currants, seeds and nuts with labne, blueberries, strawberries and banana ($12.50)

· Ricotta Hotcakes with leatherwood honey roasted pears, mascarpone, maple syrup and toasted seeds ($16.50)

· Smash Avocado, kale, peas, beans on 100% dark rye, Yarra Valley Persian fetta, freekeh and poached eggs ($18.50)

· Ploughman’s Breakfast: shaved pastrami, crumbled Tasmanian cheddar and cucumber onion pickle with poached eggs on quinoa loaf ($18.00)

WHAT WE ATE...

I was tempted by the ‘Waffles with strawberry and black cherry jumble, macadamia nut and oat crumbs with vanilla ice cream ($16.50)’. I loved the combination of strawberries and cherries with the crunchy macadamia. The silky ice-cream added some extra indulgence.

My dining companion decided to have the ‘BLT – bacon, cos lettuce, red onions, tomatoes with dill aioli on toasted Turkish bread ($13.00)’. This was also a tasty dish with quality and plentiful ingredients.

WHAT WE DRANK…

My Latte ($3.80) using Genovese coffee was okay.

OVERALL…

Eastland may possess the fashionable eateries of Ringwood… However, hidden away in a residential street is Leaf & Vine. Their dishes consist of fresh ingredients that are ethically sourced where possible. We sampled some dishes from the Winter Menu but you can now try their Spring Menu.