Dig at Newstead, Cafe & Wine Bar

Relish the atmosphere in this historic building.  We aim to provide great food, excellent locally roasted Coffee Basics coffee, friendly service, and a fantastic local wine selection.
Scrumptious cakes, scones and desserts, and an interesting selection of soups, nibbles and meals all made on the premises.
Outdoor seating under the veranda or in our  relaxing courtyard.
Disabled access and toilet.
Free wireless internet supplied by Internode
Enjoy changing art displays from local contemporary artists. 

NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS!  (still just the same three nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday)


Try our changing seasonal menu for breakfast and lunch seven days per week, 
A la carte dinner Friday and Saturday, with gourmet pizza from 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.   Light meals also usually available on Sunday evenings.
Bookings recommended, especially for evenings.
Functions can be catered for.

WATCH FOR MUSIC NIGHTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 

see our pizza menu below:

Walmer to Moolort

 

I have lived in central Victoria for 20 years and have always been drawn to the landscape between Walmer and Moolort. When you drive that 30 kilometres you travel along two dead straight reads. The first runs north-south along the Muckleford Valley and the second runs east-west along the Moolort Plains. Mount Tarrangower provides a backdrop for both landscapes.

 

The landscape is flat and unremarkable making the few natural features such as Bald Hill stand out. On the Moolort Plains especially, the sky seems very close to the ground yet bigger than in other more undulating areas. So there are big skies, big clouds and big weather.

 

Both areas have been extensively cleared for pasture and cropping and there are now only limited remnants of the pre-settlement landscape. Protected roadside vegetation along Muckleford-Walmer Road provides a clue to the gigantic size of the trees including Yellow Box, Grey Box and River Red Gum that used to cover the Valley’s open woodland. Boloke trees were also prevalent in both areas.

 

The landscape now features old farm buildings, fences, windmills and collections of rocks piled in cairns which have a primal quality. Paradoxically these rock piles are a sign of change for they were collected to make way for canola which is a comparatively new crop in the area.

 

In these nine photos I have attempted to capture the elemental nature of a changing landscape that holds great beauty for me.

 

 

Bronwyn Silver


 

Exhibition Dates: 22 June – 2 August  2010

 

All photos are $150 (framed) $100 (unframed)

Contact Bronwyn on 5475 1089


Dig @ Newstead  CAFE AND WINE BAR  wishes to welcome Billy Mc Ildowney as our new chef .  Since joining us in February 2010, Billy has made a huge impact, with lots of fresh ideas for lunches and dinners.
Our menu changes weekly, or more often, and is filled with lots of strong seasonal flavours. Book soon for dinner and be delighted.

In addition we are also delighted to welcome on board Demi Entwisle as our new apprentice chef.  Demi has worked with us for some time as a kitchen hand, and has now made the step up to commence a career in the kitchen.
Today Newstead, tomorrow the world!  We wish her all the best.

 

PIZZA MENU 
eat in or take away -  phone 5476 2744
Garlic -  garlic, parmesan, sea salt, herbs $8
Margarita -napoli sauce, sliced tomato, basil, parmesan, cracked pepper $12
Patata -Mozzarella, sliced potato, feta, rosemary, cracked pepper, sea salt $14
Newstead Special- garlic, napoli, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, bullboars, onion, olives $14
Greco  -napoli, goats cheese, grilled capsicum, fresh rocket $14
Matriciana - garlic, napoli, mozzarella, bacon, chilli, pepper  $14
Napolitana - napoli, mozzarella, anchovies,parmesan, oregano, thyme, cracked pepper $14
Capricciosa - napoli, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, anchovies, olives  $14
Hawaiian - napoli, mozzarella, ham, pineapple  $14
Lugano  - napoli, salami, bacon, oregano $14
MoroccanChicken-Napoli,mozzarella, moroccan spiced chicken,grilled capsicum, currants $15
Smoked Salmon  - mozzarella, smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers  $15

LARGE $3 extra       Half/half $3 extra      Gluten free $3 extra
 

Address

Dig Cafe & Wine Bar
Lyons Street
corner of Panmure Street
Newstead 3462

Contact Details

Phone 03 5476 2744
Website http://sites.google.com/site/digcafe

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