LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 77 METUNG Some of the places that make Metung so special There are so many ways to enjoy the vibrant and scenic lakeside town of Metung. Here are some of the places that make it so special... Warung Kita Joe and Kay from Metung’s Café Chez Joe (see below) have recently opened a unique new food store in the village, called Warung Kita. With stacked shelves of exotic and colourful groceries, the store brings the vibrant flavours and distinctive ingredients of Eurasian cuisine to Gippsland. From pantry essentials, to specialty items, Warung Kita offers an extensive selection of products from across Asia and Europe, thoughtfully curated to help you explore, cook, and enjoy authentic Eurasian dishes. There’s also a selection of delicious food items from local East Gippsland producers, including Forge Creek Lamb, Peecks free-range eggs, Zest coffee roasters, Picnic Point apple farm and more. The shop is located at 3/50 Metung Road, Metung. To find out more, go to warungkita.com.au, give the store a call on (0481) 600 523 or email info@warungkita.com.au. Café Chez Joe Café Chez Joe offers a fusion of taste, created by owner Joe and his partner Kay – and it also hosts regular live-music events (check the café’s website, Instagram or Facebook page for dates). The menu here combines Joe’s passion for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, with Kay’s expertise in authentic Indonesian cuisine. The café is fully licensed, and stocks most of the regular brands, as well as a variety of Gippsland craft beers (including Maffco Pale Ale and Lager), regional spirits and wines, including award-winning Sarsfield Estate wines. It also serves excellent Gippsland-roasted coffee, offers a range of vegan dishes, and it also has a kids’ menu, and outdoor seating. Located at Shop 2/57 Metung Rd, Metung, it’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeaway, from Tuesday to Sunday. To book, call (03) 5164 5650 or visit chezjoe.com.au Little Red Bucket Little Red Bucket brings a little piece of Italy to Metung. Owners, Denice and David Lombardo, are passionate about traditional Italian tastes, and in their store you’ll find a fine selection of pre-prepared, packaged takeaway ingredients and meals, including handmade pasta, pesto, pizza, pork meatballs, cannelloni, lasagne and delicious gnocchi. Other Little Red Bucket specialties include pesto dips, Italian-style flatbreads, and an array of sauces, including bolognese, napoli, and matriciana. You’ll also find their products at some local stores and markets, including the Metung Market, which is held at the Metung Village Green (next to Metung pub, on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay) on the second Saturday of each month, from 8am to 12.30pm. Little Red Bucket is located at 9 Falcon Grove, Metung. To learn more, call Little Red Bucket on (03) 5156 2810 or find the store on Facebook. Little Red Bucket’s David and Denice. Kay and Joe busy in the kitchen. A small example of the big range at Warung Kita.
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