FOOD & WINE

AGRARIAN KITCHEN EATERY AND STORE

Housed in a light-filled wing of Willow Court (the old mental asylum), this new, award-winning restaurant offers dishes that celebrate local, seasonal produce, with little adornment. Excess produce is preserved for future menus, or for sale. 11a The Avenue. (03) 6261 1099; theagrariankitchen.com

AGRARIAN KITCHEN COOKING SCHOOL

A farm-based cooking school offering paddock-to-plate experiences. (03) 6261 1099; theagrariankitchen.com

SALLY WISE COOKING SCHOOL

Preserving guru Sally Wise shows how to prepare delicious meals with fresh produce from the valley’s local growers and her own garden, 179 Wyre Forest Road, Molesworth. sallywise.com.au TWO METRE TALL Here you’ll find farm-brewed ales and ciders in small batches, made from homegrown, Derwent Valley ingredients. The cellar door is open Friday and Sunday from 12pm– 6pm. 2862 Lyell Highway, Hayes. 0400 969 677; 2mt.com.au

STEFANO LUBIANA WINES

A family-owned vineyard in the foothills of the Derwent River estuary with classic biodynamic burgundian varieties such as pinot noir and chardonnay. The simple menu at the on-site Osteria changes daily and is based around what is harvested from the family’s biodynamic vegetable garden. Bookings essential. 60 Rowbottoms Road, Granton, (03) 6263 7457; slw.com.au