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Two Beans and a Farm at Carome Homestead

10 Hathfelde Boulevard, Mernda
Ph. 9717 0978

Please note that most of our Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner dishes can be modified to be GLUTEN FREE. A (GF) next to a dish denotes that that dish is Gluten Free as it appears on the menu. Other dishes may be served with gluten free bread instead of sourdough, Turkish bread or lavash, also making them gluten free. If you would like to discuss your options, please consult your waiter.
AUTUMN DINNER MENU
Pintxos & Tapas
Pintxos…..

Pintxos, pronounced “pinchos” in Spanish, are the specialty of Basque country. Bite-sized delicacies, they feature a wide array of hot or cold morsels speared with a toothpick onto a chunk of bread. Each is sold separately allowing you to sample a range of these tasty culinary delights. We have a wide selection of freshly made pinxtos on display. Please feel free to wander up and have a look at what’s available tonight.

Spiced merken cashews (V) (GF) 6.0
House marinated olives (V) (GF) 6.0
Patatas bravas ~ fried potatoes served with aji (fresh tomato & chilli salsa) & alioli (V) (GF) 10.0
Roasted local mushrooms with cider vinegar, radicchio & goats curd (V) (GF) 12.0
Gambas al ajillo ~ pan fried prawns w/ roasted peppers, white wine, garlic and chilli salsa (GF) 18.0
Shallow fried artichokes w/ Moroccan spices, hazelnuts & ricotta (V) (GF) 12.0
Grazing plate of cured meats, cheese & condiments 18.0
Mains
Paella al Pescador ~ Spanish rice dish w/ fresh fish, mussels, prawns, sherry, chorizo, sofrito & paprika (GF) 30.0
Tender Murray Valley Pork Belly w/ cauliflower puree, caramelised fennel & quince (GF) 28.0
Navarin of slow cooked Lamb Shoulder with Provençale vegetables (GF) 28.0
Fish of the Day ~ please ask your waiter (GF) m.p.
Chargrilled 350gm grain fed striploin served with roasted mushrooms, pearl onions & red wine jus (GF) 32.0
Cauliflower, Macaroni & Ricotta Bake with hazelnuts (V) 22.0
Sides
Crispy Kipfler potatoes (V) (GF) 7.0
Roasted baby carrots with homemade ricotta (V) (GF) 8.0
Bitter greens with balsamic reduction & hazelnuts(V) (GF) 8.0
Warm ratatouille(V) (GF) 8.0
Group Grazing Menu
Shared tapas & raciones grazing menu, per person 50.0
This grazing menu must be ordered by the whole table (minimum 2 person table).
You will be treated to a chefs selection of tapas, pintxos and raciones (large tapas or mains)
served as a Spanish style feast for the whole table to enjoy.
Add shared dessert boards & tea or coffee for an additional $15 per person
Desserts
Our selection of desserts changes daily. Please ask you waiter for this evenings selection.

Kids Meals
We have a selection of kids meals available for $12. Please ask your waiter for this evenings options.
WINTER BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Breakfast options…
Served until 12pm
House baked muffin 3.5
Freshly baked croissant w/ butter & “Conserv-atory Jams & Chutneys”
locally made jam (V) or ham, cheese & tomato
5.0/6.5
House made warm spiced orange and almond loaf w/ crème fraiche and lavender honey (V) 8.0
Homemade muesli, yoghurt & honey breakfast trifle w/ seasonal fruit compote (V) 8.5
Poached, scrambled or fried eggs on sourdough toast w/ chargrilled bacon 11.5
Additional sides (mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, baked beans, chorizo) 3.5
‘Queso de Cabra’ cheese & corn tortilla w/ a fresh avocado & tomato chilli salsa (V) 14.9
Spanish style baked egg with chorizo & beans, served w/ Turkish bread 15.9
Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon & whipped feta on sourdough toast 14.9
Chakchouka ~ Baked egg and tomato tagine w/ dukkah & warm Turkish bread 15.9
Roasted local mushrooms & tomatoes w/ fresh spinach, romesco & ricotta on chargrilled sourdough bread (V) 15.9
Homestead Big Brekkie ~ Poached, fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted mushrooms, tomato & homemade baked beans on sourdough toast 17.9
* We use free range eggs
Lunch options…
Served after 12pm
Merken spiced cashews (V) 6.0
House marinated olives (V)(GF) 6.0
Patatas bravas (Spanish fried potatoes) w/ alioli & aji (V) 10.0
Chargrilled Turkish Sandwiches:
~ Pumpkin, eggplant & zucchini relish, whipped feta & baby spinach (V) 9.5
~ Moroccan roasted chicken, avocado, alioli, romesco & fresh greens 10.5
Grazing Plate of cured meats, cheese & condiments, served with Turkish bread 25.0
Chargrilled porterhouse steak sandwich w/ onion & tomato relish, fresh greens & horseradish alioli 17.0
“El Lomito” Slow cooked pork belly, emmantel cheese, alioli & greens in a warm pide sandwich 18.9
Pan fried fish of the day with garden fresh salad (GF) 20.0
Tartine (open sandwich) of roasted local mushrooms, romesco, ricotta &
balsamic reduction (V)
15.0
Salad of smoked duck breast, fresh pear, hazelnuts, & goats curd, w/ a sherry & balsamic reduction (GF) 20.0
Ratatouille Nicoise ~ French Provençal stewed vegetables served warm w/ a poached egg & sourdough bread (V) 17.0
Beef cheek daube with macaroni and heirloom carrots 20.0
Salad of roast pumpkin, radicchio, pepitas, feta & spiced vinaigrette (V) (GF) 16.0
We also have a daily selection of house made Provençal style pies, savoury tarts, & frittatas (GF) on display (Prices vary; please see display fridge)
Fries w/ alioli (V) (GF) 5.0
If you feel like something sweet, please wander down to our display fridge to view our selection of house made cakes, tarts & desserts. We also have Gluten Free options….
For the kids (under 10′s only)…
Kids scrambled eggs & bacon 6.5
Kids baked beans on toast w/ parmesan cheese 6.5
Kids ham & cheese or ham, cheese & tomato toasted sandwich 5.0
Kids pasta w/ napoli sauce & parmesan cheese 8.0
Kids cheeseburger w/ tomato sauce 8.0
Kids lunchbox ~ packed w/ a toasted sandwich, fruit or a sweet treat, & a mini fruit juice 8.5
You are more than welcome to bring your own cake into the Restaurant if you are celebrating a special occasion. We simply charge a once-off $5 cakeage fee. If you would like to purchase one of our delicious whole cakes for your celebration, please contact us.