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The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Conversation-stopping spuds make this cafe a must-visit in Elwood
Owners Jack Franklyn, Bella Tzanidis and chef Mahesh Adhikari all schooled up at Only Hospitality, a one-time cafe group juggernaut (Elster in Elsternwick, Willim in McKinnon) but which now mostly owns pubs. The trio opened their first place, Leaps and Bounds, in 2022 in Albert Park, another village-like bayside suburb. But where Albert Park is more skinny flat-white and Land Rover, Elwood is oat latte and Bugaboo. There's a liquor license here which means lunching ladies can spritz and rosé until mid-afternoon, and clocked-off tradies can grab a beer with their burger. The only drawback for a suburb where everyone has an oodle is that there are only a few pavement tables for leash-led outings. Arlo is very good, but I'm not suggesting you cross town for it. It's a local play, where customers know one another from Pilates, the dog park or Tuesday night pickleball, and staff are likely to know you by your coffee order – or actually, you're chai with oat milk, am I right? If you do wander in from over yonder, be patient for a parking spot and get ready for conversation-stopping spuds. Three more Elwood spots to try Rosie's Bar The bar in the backyard of Johnny's coffee stop and roastery is about as cruisy as Elwood gets. Put on a jumper, bring the dog, grab a tinnie, and enjoy the jazz. I'm still hoping they do food here one day (hint, hint) but in the meantime, it's all tipples and good times. 157 Ormond Road, Elwood, Repeat Offender Coeliacs love this place because it's completely free from gluten. Vegans are happy because it's easy to avoid animal products. I'm more focused on mid-week two-for-one margaritas and Mexican-ish tiger prawn tostada with tarama and yellow capsicum. 201 Ormond Road, Elwood, Elwood Bathers Don't forget about beachfront restaurants just because it's winter. There's little better than sitting snug while the weather rolls in, especially at easygoing Elwood Bathers, where you can come any day, anytime for wine, seafood, burgers and steak.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Conversation-stopping spuds make this cafe a must-visit in Elwood
Owners Jack Franklyn, Bella Tzanidis and chef Mahesh Adhikari all schooled up at Only Hospitality, a one-time cafe group juggernaut (Elster in Elsternwick, Willim in McKinnon) but which now mostly owns pubs. The trio opened their first place, Leaps and Bounds, in 2022 in Albert Park, another village-like bayside suburb. But where Albert Park is more skinny flat-white and Land Rover, Elwood is oat latte and Bugaboo. There's a liquor license here which means lunching ladies can spritz and rosé until mid-afternoon, and clocked-off tradies can grab a beer with their burger. The only drawback for a suburb where everyone has an oodle is that there are only a few pavement tables for leash-led outings. Arlo is very good, but I'm not suggesting you cross town for it. It's a local play, where customers know one another from Pilates, the dog park or Tuesday night pickleball, and staff are likely to know you by your coffee order – or actually, you're chai with oat milk, am I right? If you do wander in from over yonder, be patient for a parking spot and get ready for conversation-stopping spuds. Three more Elwood spots to try Rosie's Bar The bar in the backyard of Johnny's coffee stop and roastery is about as cruisy as Elwood gets. Put on a jumper, bring the dog, grab a tinnie, and enjoy the jazz. I'm still hoping they do food here one day (hint, hint) but in the meantime, it's all tipples and good times. 157 Ormond Road, Elwood, Repeat Offender Coeliacs love this place because it's completely free from gluten. Vegans are happy because it's easy to avoid animal products. I'm more focused on mid-week two-for-one margaritas and Mexican-ish tiger prawn tostada with tarama and yellow capsicum. 201 Ormond Road, Elwood, Elwood Bathers Don't forget about beachfront restaurants just because it's winter. There's little better than sitting snug while the weather rolls in, especially at easygoing Elwood Bathers, where you can come any day, anytime for wine, seafood, burgers and steak.
