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February 22, 2025

mitcham social, mitcham

February 22, 2025/ Mamma Erin
mitcham social, mitcham

This is an AWESOME spot in the burbs for gathering the entire family together and enjoying a meal. AND it is hidden inside an industrial estate off Rooks Road, Mitcham. Mitcham Social has been transformed into this incredible family friendly restaurant and bar that is welcoming to everyone.

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February 22, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
mitcham social, whitehorse eats, date night, dinner eats, eats 19
January 10, 2025

bath the sheep, balwyn

January 10, 2025/ Mamma Erin
bath the sheep, balwyn

If you’re after a sweet treat that’s as cute as it is delicious, Bath the Sheep is a little gem you’ll want to check out. Tucked away with its adorable decor, this dessert spot dishes up bingsu, gelato, boba tea, waffles, and cakes.

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January 10, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
date night, eats 19, whitehorse eats, bath the sheep balwyn
January 09, 2025

sketti @ westfield knox ozone, wantirna south

January 09, 2025/ Mamma Erin
sketti @ westfield knox ozone, wantirna south

Now let me quickly google ‘delicious’ in Italian because you will be wanting to know how to compliment the chefs while dining at Sketti at Knox Ozone… Delizioso!

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January 09, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
knox eats, mamma loves westfield knox, date night, dinner eats, sketti, eats 19
August 05, 2024

stamford park homestead, rowville

August 05, 2024/ Mamma Erin
stamford park homestead, rowville

The Stamford Park Homestead used to be the ‘country home’ of the Row family back in the 1880s and now, after years of tender loving care, it is back to its best and open for all of us to enjoy.

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August 05, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
stamford park homestead, knox eats, date night, Australia Day Coffee, eats 18, space to play eats
December 30, 2023

panton hill hotel, panton hill

December 30, 2023/ Mamma Erin
panton hill hotel, panton hill

Matched with cold beer on tap, a kitchen busting out hot pub-grub and enough room for all of our mates, the Panton Hill Hotel is a perfect country style pub.

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December 30, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
panton hill hotel panton hill, date night, dinner eats, eats 16, space to play eats
November 22, 2023

punt road wines, coldstream

November 22, 2023/ Mamma Erin
punt road wines, coldstream

Mamma often gets asked - where is a great winery in the Yarra Valley that I can take the kids. Right here - Punt Road Wines! This beautiful cellar door is totally family friendly and an incredible spot to sample amazing cool-climate wines.

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November 22, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
date night, yarra valley eats, breweries distillery winery, punt road wines, punt road wines picninc, eats 16, space to play eats
June 29, 2023

noojee hotel, noojee

June 29, 2023/ Mamma Erin
noojee hotel, noojee

The Nooj Pub is famous. In a tiny town, mid way from Yarra Junction to Mt Baw Baw, this place is the heart of it all and been here for nearly 100 years. All weekend the kitchen churns out hearty aussie pub meals served with a huge chunk of country hospitality.

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June 29, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
noojee hotel, noojee, road trippin, gippsland, date night, eats 15, places for dinner, Space to play 1
June 11, 2023

imm oon thai, lilydale

June 11, 2023/ Mamma Erin
imm oon thai, lilydale

Nothing can compare to a great Thai meal. Imm Son Thai in Lilydale has to be one of the east’s BEST. This local restaurant is only open for dinner and it is always a popular spot for diners and takeaway orders.

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June 11, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
eats 15, imm oon thai lilydale, date night, yarra ranges eats, places for dinner
March 27, 2023

dainton taphouse, croydon

March 27, 2023/ Mamma Erin
dainton taphouse, croydon

The Public Brewery is NOW Dainton Taphouse. The craft brewery is originally from Carrum Downs but has now spread its wings to the Eastside and brewing up a storm in the burbs of Croydon.

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March 27, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
public brewery croydon, date night, maroondah eats, eats 15, breweries distillery winery, places for dinner
January 16, 2023

coldstream brewery, coldstream

January 16, 2023/ Mamma Erin
coldstream brewery, coldstream

The golden shivering man is keen for some company! The local eastie brewery loves a great brew and a pizza or two at the entrance to the Yarra Valley.

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January 16, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
coldstream brewery, yarra ranges eats, yarra valley eats, date night, breweries distillery winery, eats 14, dinner eats
October 10, 2022

the pig and whistle, olinda

October 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin
the pig and whistle, olinda

The Pig and Whistle has been a family favourite for years and even now with littles one in tow - it still hits all the right spots!

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October 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
pig and whistle, date night, dandenong ranges eats, yarra ranges eats, eats 13, dinner eats, Space to play 1
August 22, 2022

quarters @ hubert estate, coldstream

August 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin
quarters @ hubert estate, coldstream

Mamma KNOWS you love a family friendly winery and a day out in the gorgeous Yarra Valley!

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August 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 12, date night, quarters @ st huberts coldstream, breweries distillery winery, dinner eats, Space to play 1
August 09, 2022

coombe yarra valley, coldstream

August 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin
coombe yarra valley, coldstream

Ok easties - time to find your fancy pants, we’re going out for lunch!

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August 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 12, coombe estate coldstream, date night, breweries distillery winery
May 05, 2022

four pillars gin distillery, healesville

May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin
four pillars gin distillery, healesville

It is award winning and proud local of the Yarra Valley. Four Pillars is the bees knees. They are known world wide for their top notch gin and they make here, right here in Healesville.

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May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
date night, yarra valley eats, four pillars gin distillery healesville, eats 12, breweries distillery winery
July 02, 2021

golden hills brewery, diamond creek

July 02, 2021/ Mamma Erin
golden hills brewery, diamond creek

Golden Hills Brewery is a brilliant spot to take the kids for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The huge space is welcoming to families and beer lovers alike.

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July 02, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
date night, eats 10, golden hills brewery diamond creek, breweries distillery winery, dinner eats
March 28, 2021

payne's rise, seville

March 28, 2021/ Mamma Erin
payne's rise, seville

Kid friendly and stacked with heritage is what you will find as you head up the hill to Payne’s Rise. 

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March 28, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
Payne's Rise, yarra valley eats, yarra ranges eats, date night, eats 8, breweries distillery winery, Space to play 1
March 07, 2021

yarrawood estate, yarra glen

March 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin
yarrawood estate, yarra glen

The views at the Estate are breathtaking!

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March 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
yarrawood estate, date night, yarra valley eats, yarra ranges eats, eats 9, outdoor play space, breweries distillery winery, Space to play 0
February 01, 2021

payten and jones, healesville

February 01, 2021/ Mamma Erin
payten and jones, healesville

Payten and Jones could just have coolest place in Healesville.

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February 01, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
eats 9, yarra valley eats, date night, payten and jones healesville, breweries distillery winery
January 18, 2021

stomping ground brewery & beer hall, collingwood

January 18, 2021/ Mamma Erin
stomping ground brewery & beer hall, collingwood

Beer, beer and more moreish BEER! This vast warehouse has been converted into a pretty cool beer hall and dining space and Mamma loves it!

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January 18, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
stomping ground, yarra eats, eats 9, date night, indoor play space, breweries distillery winery, dinner eats, space to play eats
December 08, 2020

blueberry farm winery, badger creek

December 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin
blueberry farm winery, badger creek

Blueberry lovers unite! Did you know there is a whole farm dedicated to this delightful fruit?

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December 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
eats 9, yarra valley eats, blueberry farm winery badger creek, date night, breweries distillery winery, Space to play 0
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