Monday 6 October 2014

Kranskys and Crab on the Coast Almost.

I must say if there's one thing I love about Perth or WA in general its our coastline.

Magnificent from Margaret River to Coral Bay we are blessed with beautiful white sandy beaches with different shades of blue depending on which part of the Indian Ocean you decide to dip your toes in.

Taking the coast drive on a warm Spring or Summer's day with the windows down, sunglasses on and the radio turned up is hard to beat. Cruising down from Fremantle to Cottesloe's Marine Parade upto Hillary's West Coast Drive overlooking the sparkling water and waves crashing onto the shore is truly magical.

Today we've taken the drive up West Coast Highway to Scarborough. In the heat of summer you'll find many a beach goer on the sand working on their tan and keen surfers out in the water waiting for the next big wave.We turn away from the main beachfront into Brighton Road towards our destination today and find The Hardware Store Cafe and Eatery on a small shopfront in Scarborough's inner suburbia.



You can't miss the orange sign.



The interior speaks for itself - All brick, wood and the odd hammer and saw.



A cleverly chipped map of Australia denoting our approximate location is a nice touch with a perfectly placed pun and pot.


We placed our order and our drinks were quick to arrive. The 'Dream' cold press juice of Coconut Water, Pineapple, Apple and Lime was a not overly sour and beautifully refreshing.
So when our food arrived it is apparent my co-party did not mention that they ordered fries.


Crispy Shoestring Fries served with their signature Curry Mayo. 

Lo and behold - Fries anyone?
The waitress was kind enough to mention we could possibly take a portion home but we declined politely and dug in with gusto to conquer the mountain of fried potato in front of us.
The curry mayo was quite subtle - not as flavoursome as I had imagined but nonetheless a tasty condiment.




The Crackle and Crab - 
Slow Cooked Pork Belly/Soft Shell Crab/Grapefruit/Pickled Vegetables/Pea Puree/Soy Glaze

A blend of salty, sweet, citrus and sour all in one mouthful. The crab was beautifully crispy and crunchy, the pork a little too much. The grapefruit was ripe and refreshing with the sticky soy drizzle and a generous dash of sesame seeds it was a substantial somewhat satisfying salad -pity the pork was overdone.


The Hardware Hotdog -
 Kransky/Sauerkraut/Jalapenos/Cheddar/Caramalized Onions/Tomato Relish/Coleslaw/Root Vegetable Crisps


A hot cheesy Kransky sausage in a warm white soft sliced roll topped with melted cheddar, tangy sharp sauerkraut, tasty tomato relish and jalapenos for an extra kick. Served with a freshly shredded coleslaw and crispy crunchy vegetable crisps it is a great take on the traditional hot dog and fries.


We chatted through the roaring trade of lunch until the afternoon lull and said our goodbyes to the lovely Hardware staff. Enjoying the warm sunshine on the coast drive home I mentally added The Hardware Store to my ever growing 'comeback' list of eateries but next time for breakfast - with a brunch menu of Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta, Herbed Crumbed Poached Eggs and Prosciutto and Pear Pancakes,  if anyone is free I am definitely peachy keen.

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