Cameron Cansdell
A new Italian restaurant, Bombini, has opened in Avoca Beach at the former site of the Rojo Rocket restaurant.
The new restaurant is headed by Mr Cameron Cansdell and Ms Hayley Hardcastle, both formerly of Manfredi at Bells, the onsite restaurant at fi ve star boutique resort, Bells at Killcare. Mr Cansdell was head chef under the direction of Stefano Manfredi while Ms Hardcastle was the restaurant’s front of house. “The Bombini ethos is based on the bee’s natural way of life,” Mr Cansdell said. “Reflecting this, the restaurant’s philosophy focuses on a natural and sustainable approach to food, utilising produce from its own fruit trees, veggie patch, chickens, and bee hives.” Ms Hardcastle said Bombini’s menu was themed on modern Italian from breakfast to dinner. “Cameron hand-selects some of Australia’s best produce with the daily a la carte menu featuring antipasto, house-made pasta, bread and gelato, to more substantial dishes from grilled seafood and shellfish, to Burrawong Gaian farm chickens, Roast Flinders Island suckling lamb and Victorian dry-aged grass fed rib sirloin. “The Bombini breakfast menu is equally appetising serving house made sourdough, baked brioche with strawberries and cream accompanied by Espresso di Manfredi coffee,” Ms Hardcastle said. Mr Cansdell also said: “The Bombini dining mood is bright, relaxed, and playful with the interior’s elements inspired by the garden setting.” “Formal dining is in the main house, and there is lounge dining in the garden. “There is also an onsite bar serving signature cocktails and a diverse wine list that includes a broad biodynamic wine selection.”
Media release,
12 Sep 2014
Lucy Burke, Connect PR