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PRODUCE DINING WINERIES STEP BACK IN TIME AT JOSEPHINE’S Steeped in history, Josephine’s at the Briars is the perfect venue to celebrate weddings, birthdays and any special occasion, or just enjoy a meal with friends. Weddings, Functions, Picnics on the lawn, Seafood platters, Live music and much more. Josephine's Restaurant [email protected] 450 Nepean Hwy Mt Martha Ph: 5974 1101 Like us on Facebook ( 76 The peninsula’s favourite funky SQUARE magazine With stunning views across the rolling hills, along with its romantic past, new owners Wendy Crouch and Michael Bayne, couldn’t resist buying it when they were looking for a sea change. That was in November last year and they have already made some terrific updates while maintaining the rustic and vintage ambience that Josephine’s has become known for. “We have refurbished the dining room which is now airconditioned for customer comfort,” says Wendy. “While we have made some positive changes we have been very careful to keep all the characteristics that people love about the restaurant.” Josephine’s at the Briars has a delectable a la carte menu to choose from with specialties including the seafood platter on Friday nights which has become very popular. “We have a good variety with everything from entreés like seafood risotto, and duck salad to wagyu steak and the ever popular pork belly,” says Wendy. For romantic lunches, why not enjoy a picnic basket on the lawns. Grab a blanket or hay bale and head out under a tree to enjoy some goodies prepared by Josephine’s chef. For a special treat, gather some friends and come and enjoy a Devonshire tea which is available all day. “We utilise all the local produce and traders on our peninsula, with our fresh bread from Red Hill Bakery that we serve with four different dipping oils – chilli, garlic, rosemary and balsamic oils with dukkah,” says Wendy. “We also have a great selection of peninsula wines and local beers.” Even the children are well catered for with a great kids menu with regulars like nuggets and chips, sausage rolls and mini quiches and they are sure to love the milk shakes and spiders. Josephine’s is open Wednesday to Sunday and over Easter except for Good Friday. Bookings are essential. Josephine’s is at 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha. Phone 5974 1104. fresh every month mornington PENINSULA Magazine