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( 03-5348 6555;
www.sault.com.au
;
2349 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Daylesford; mains $34-40; 6pm-late Wed &
Thu, 11am-late Fri-Sun)
Surrounded by lavender and a lake, and situated in a grand building
about 7km south of Daylesford, stylish Sault has a reputation for serving innovative con-
temporary Australian dishes with a Spanish twist and a focus on local produce. Wednes-
day is 'locals' night' - a meal and a glass of wine cost $30.
Kazuki's
JAPANESE
$$$
( 03-5348 1218;
www.kazukis.com.au
; cnr Raglan & Camp Sts, Daylesford; 2-/3-courses $65/80, tasting menu 5-/
7-course $90/110; noon-2pm Fri-Mon, 6pm-late Thu-Tue)
Kazuki's brings an unexpected twist to
Daylesford's dining scene with its fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. The two-room
restaurant, incorporating a wine and
sake
bar, is intimate, and there's an al fresco court-
yard at the side.
Hepburn Springs
Red Star Café
( 03-5348 2297;
www.theredstar.com.au
;
115 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs; mains $8-24; 8am-4pm)
The
weatherboard shopfront feels like someone's home, with loungy couches, bookshelves full
of reading material, great music, a garden out the back and a funky local vibe. Great place
for a morning coffee or lunch of foccacia, curry or steak sandwich.
CAFE
$$
Argus at Peppers
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
( 03-5348 4199;
www.peppers.com.au
;
124 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs; mains $33-44; noon-3pm & 6pm-late)
Within the Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat, the Argus dining room flickers with tealight
candles amid art deco touches and dark wood. Local seasonal produce is the focus in the
creative contemporary Australian dishes with fusion twists. Choose from the à la carte
menu or sample the five-course degustation at $95 ($80 vegetarian).
Drinking & Entertainment
St, Daylesford)
, an unpretentious local hang-out with cheap drinks and live music. For more
