Monday, January 2, 2012

A Stones throw

The weather has been beautiful for the beginning of 2012. As I was driving around the Peninsula, I noticed how gorgeous the water looked and it seemed like every every BBQ, table set up, park bench, patch of grass and car park had been taken. I love how outdoorsy Queenslanders are.

I decided to take my girls to Woody Point for ice cream. Since it was a public holiday the place was busy and there were only a few places open. The cyclists had already arrived from their far away destinations for their coffee reward. Lucky for us, Stones on the Point was open and we found a table outside.  Dean and Melinda Meakins are the owners and run a great clean and unique restaurant.  Don't judge me, but we decided to order Potato Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce and a coldstone ice cream. These came out quickly and were huge servings. I could feel 1/2 dozen pairs of judgemental cyclist eyes burning into my back with their pursed, espresso stained lips and shaking their helmet-haired head. The ice cream also had a selection of lolly treats and sprinkles on the side. My girls eyes were nearly as big as the servings and they didn't make a peep for the next ten minutes.
The wedges were perfectly cooked, but the size beat us.  I think we only made it about half way though.
The piece of orange garnish was left neglected on the plate.  Poor sad piece of orange. 
Then a short walk across the park to the jetty in a pitiful attempt to work some of it off.

Next time (and there will be a next time), I think we will cycle there and then we will look like we deserve our yummy treats.

Stones also makes meals.  They use a unique method of cooking using a heated stone. They specialise in steak and seafood. Another great place in Redcliffe.

I love living on the Peninsula and days like this remind me why.

Stones on the Point (BYO)
14 Oxley Avenue, Woody Point
07 3283 8988

5 comments:

  1. Ooh, that ice cream looks so delicious! We moved into the area (about 10-15mins away from Redcliffe) 6 months ago, so I'm always on the lookout for new places to discover. I absolutely love it up here! And it looks like Stones will be on the agenda in the near future!

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  2. Hi Debbie, The icecream was yummy. I was disappointed that the girls decided the cookies n'cream was their favourite too. It's a great place and across the road is an excellent kids park and the jetty. It's a lovely place to visit. Let me know if you come across a place I should try too. Thanks for your comment. Rachel xx

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  3. Yum, I am hungry now. I love a good bowl of wedges.

    xoxo
    Cindy

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  4. Sounds like a fun day out... Now! cyclists at cafes...
    if I had my way, congregations of cyclists wearing sweaty lycra and drinking coffee while judging the 'normal' people for indulging... would be banned..

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  5. Harrison of the Mike, I hear you. I have two things to say.

    1. (for any cyclists that might be reading) How could you say such a thing!!; and

    2. Sweating and lycra sounds like an eighties nightclub. We could just pretend it's wine cooler instead of coffee.

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