Arriving at our bushy appointed warehouse on a crisp winter's morning to find the local resident wallaby thawing in the sun is not a bad way to start the working day. Living in the Blue Mountains, we are in awe of the natural wonders on our doorstep in this World Heritage Listed area. Around the corner from us is the Glenbrook entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park which includes access to Glenbrook Gorge, Jelly Bean Pools and Euroka Clearing. Intriguing names that won't disappoint.
The food of the Blue Mountains, from the Hawkesbury and Nepean flood plains, to the Mountain farms from Kurrajong to Hartley, abounds in a wide variety of producers and wonderful cafés and restaurants that turn this produce into mouthwatering meals. The City of the Blue Mountains has been recognised as an outstanding source of fine food and quality produce with endorsement as a Cittaslow community.
The top of the Mountains is about an hour and a half away from Sydney by car but don't drive straight to Katoomba, enjoy your journey. We'd like to share some of our favourite places along the way;
At the foot of the mountains on the banks of the Nepean River is Cafe at Lewers. At the Penrith Regional gallery, set between the galleries and surrounded by the gardens with charm (the kids will love playing amongst the pretty flowers and hedges) chef Ross Dobson's menu uses local produce.
As you start heading into the Mountains, the blink and you miss it town of Warimoo (The Moo to the locals) is home to DmF Emporium, an eclectic café experience. The lower mountains is also home to a true hidden foodie gem…Blaxland's Restaurant Como offers spectacular degustation nights. Como has been awarded 1 Chef's Hat from the SMH Good Food Guide in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and we highly recommend it. Run by lovely people too!
Once you reach the heights around Leura and Katoomba and the Caffeine cravings are tingling, be sure to stop in at True To The Bean. Great coffee and waffles! In the old power station in Katoomba you will find Carrington Cellars home to local boutique wines and local deli produce. And of course don't forget to drop into our warehouse on Friday afternoons to pick up some of our delicious seconds.
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