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Sardine Dining
Sardine dining is renowned for its commitment to showcasing the best of local seafood. Situated in the picturesque town of Paynesville, the restaurant offers a menu that highlights fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, with a particular emphasis on seafood. The culinary team at Sardine dining is dedicated to creating dishes that reflect the flavors of the region, providing a unique dining experience that celebrates the bounty of the surrounding waters.
Sardine is the brainchild of culinairy team Victoria and Mark Briggs.
Mark is originally from Croston, England, but he fell in love with Paynesville when his mother-in-law moved there from Melbourne. “When we opened, people asked us how we were going to survive the winter,” he says, acknowledging that much of his business in summer comes from tourists from the city. “But the locals have supported us from the beginning. They understand that in summer, we’ll have a lot of visitors from Melbourne, so they wait and come in the winter.”
Local producers are the focal point at both the restaurant and the wine bar. A selection of fantastic beers from Sailors Grave brewery in Orbost is always available, as are some lovely Gippsland wines. But other regions and countries are well represented, too. “For the locals, they could drink Gippsland wines every day,” Briggs says. “They may not have the option of a great Chablis. So we want to offer both.”
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