June 2015

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WINE&DINE
192 June15
When: Breakfast is served from 8am
to 11am every day; then the kitchen
closes for an hour before lunch is served
from noon onwards.
When Picotin left its large and handy
spot on the corner of the entrance to The
Grandstand (formerly Turf City), we were
sad. It was a convenient location for us
that served good food and had plenty
of things to keep kids entertained. This
new spot, however, is even better, and
as the menu is remained the same, it’s
once again an easy restaurant choice
for us. The kids’ menu offers a choice
of a small pizza, pasta or fish and chips,
one juice or soft drink, plus a scoop
of ice cream or a small chocolate
mousse, all for the bargain price of $15.
Meanwhile, I opted for the seared tuna
Niçoise salad ($29), while James had
the classic rib-eye steak frites ($35)
with béarnaise sauce.
Special features: The alfresco
restaurant overlooks the Champions
Public Golf Course and, in keeping
with this sporting theme, there’s also a
mini-golf course available to the public
and restaurant guests. As it’s not within
eyeshot, smaller children need to be
supervised by an adult. My two, aged
four and seven, had a wonderful time,
and unlimited play for them cost $10
each. There’s also a handy little play
area, with a swing set, slide and mini-
train, which is enough to keep them
occupied for a short while.
Words to the wise: Don’t turn up
hungry at 11am, as the kitchen doesn’t
reopen after breakfast until midday. Be
prepared to sweat, particularly if you
play mini-golf in the midday sun like we
did – and bring bug spray.
– Amy Brook-Partridge
Picotin Express
60 Fairways Drive
6877 1191 |
Treehouse Café
This place isn’t great just for kids’ parties, but also
for a casual, quick play on the indoor equipment while
Mum and Dad grab some coffee at the café (there’s food as
well, but we’d suggest finding a bite somewhere else at The
Grandstand after playtime). Little ones under seven will love
the staircase covered in faux grass, which takes them up to
a mezzanine level with protective netting; there’s also a selection of toys,
games and colouring to keep them entertained. In addition, there’s face-
painting and balloon-sculpting on every second and fourth Sunday of the
month (12.30pm to 2.30pm), and arts and crafts activities on the first and
third Sunday of the month (11.30am to 2.30pm). 200 Turf Club Road, #01-
17 The Grandstand.