Tapas – Hunter Style
On a recent getaway to the Hunter Valley, I decided to drop by Tatler Cafe to try out the tapas which came recommended by a few of the cellar door folk in the region.
About a scenic 8-minute drive from Pokolbin, Tatler Café is located in Lovedale.
Now, do not be fooled by it’s modest ‘tinny’ exterior, once inside this small unassuming café the atmosphere is alive with laughter and the jingling of wine glasses and cutlery.
We were seated in the back courtyard where the views of the Brokenback Range and the crackling of the flames eating away the wood in the fireplace were a perfect match for a chilly winter’s afternoon.
We chose 4 dishes to try – which left us no room for dessert! The servings are much larger and the food itself takes a ‘Valley’ spin on your typical Spanish Tapas.
Lemon & thyme crusted scallops w/ lemoncello sauce.
A pretty little dish, so I was a little disappointed with the crust which seemed overdone and overpowered the lightness of the scallops.
Hubby enjoyed it though and scoffed it all down!
Baked field mushrooms w/ marinated herb fetta.
If you love feta, this is an ideal dish. A well-balanced dish giving the taste buds a surprise with the saltiness of the feta and the texture of the buttered mushrooms. Melts in your mouth!
Chorizo sausage rolls.
An aussie twist on the Spanish Chorizo!
Greek lamb fillet souvlaki w/ minted yoghurt.
What could be better than chunky pieces of lamb grilled perfectly on a skewer? For a meat-lover such as myself – not much! To top it off the accompanying yoghurt dip was fresh and made my mouth salivate even whilst my tongue rolled over each morsel.
One negative. Be prepared for slower service – the pace at which each plate came out meant that we were eating one dish at a time.
Great little restaurant for anyone wanting to relax in an idyllic atmosphere – right next to the Tatler vineyards for those wanting to roll across for more vino tasting!
Tatler Cafe & Bar
477 Lovedale Road
Lovedale NSW 2321
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