Just South of Ballarat in leafy regional Victoria, quietly buzzing away on Warrenheip Street, is Pig & Goose general store. Guests are often drawn in by the inviting sounds of clinking plates and laughter, while Buninyong locals return for the relaxed atmosphere as much as the delectable offerings. Refined Modern Australian café fare meets locally sourced produce store, in smart surrounds where impressive local cheeses and jams, charcuterie items and house-made terrines, artfully enhance the décor. Owner/Chef Clive Kirby presides over the likes of duck and wild mushroom pappardelle ragout with pecorino, comfortably sitting on the menu beside house-made potato gnocchi with four cheeses and baby spinach, adding Italian influences to a well-rounded menu complemented by a balanced wine list.
