Anita D.
Yelp
As a local, I have been counting down the days, hours and minutes until Lost in a Forest open it's doors. Finally, it was time.
First tip, be sure to call in advance. This place will be very popular very fast! So, bookings are a must!
Taras and Amber from Ochota Barrels have long been the Rockstars of the wine world in the Adelaide Hills. In fact, so much so that Mick Jagger made a special request to visit the couple's home to try their wines.
I have been a massive fan of Ochota wine for a while now. There is something special about it. It is confident, experimental and an honest drop. I fell head over heels when I first tried their Grenache. So, it is very exciting to see them partner up with local Charlie Lawrence and Chef Nick Filsell (former head chef at Jamie's Italian and Red Ochre Grill) to open a restaurant where I can buy by the glass directly from the maker.
Set up in an old church (a great use of space), the restaurant offers around 6-8 tables downstairs & a private dining area upstairs. What a lovely set up with a long table made from the original front door and pews. A great space to host a relaxed celebration.
Feel free to drop into this restaurant for a glass of vino if you do not have a booking. You are welcome to drink at the bar if there is space. As for the wine selection, well... it is what you imagined. Only the best! So, for the wine lovers out there, pop this restaurant on your bucket list.
Pizza, pizza, pizza... I love a restaurant that chooses one thing, and they do it REALLY well. That is how I feel about the pizzas I tried this weekend. They weren't just good, they were so delicious! I ordered the Banh Mi Pizza (because that is just genius in itself) and the Fig & Cheese Pizza for dessert.
First up, Banh Mi Pizza. Bang on! The base was thin, crispy, held its weight and well oiled. The toppings just worked so well. Pickled veg, same as what you would find on a Banh Mi, roast pulled pork, cut up chunks of crackling and a siracha mayo (FTW). It's food like this that makes you want to high five the closest person next to you.
The Fig & Cheese was just like finishing your meal with a cheese platter on a pizza. Vanilla poached pears swimming in melted blue cheese, mascarpone, and fig syrup. Oh yes! Order some red to go with this one folks. Actually, you could just totally order this for dinner. It does not have to be for dessert. Very good indeed.
The service here is tentative and friendly. What you would expect from a restaurant like this one. But, with some hills charm and pride for sharing some impressive local produce. Nothing but smiles here!
What else can I say? I am glad I live around the corner. It's a great thing to see Uraidla finally coming back to life!