Jan’s birthday called us back north to “Poo-castle”, as Alec likes to call it, so we went on a road trip that was adventure plus, but relaxation zero!
On the way up we discovered this amazing French patisserie at Lindfield, directly across from the station on the Pacific Highway. We were were driving north when we passed it, and decided to turn around to go back for cake, we didn’t think about how difficult it is to do such a basic maneuver on the Pacific Highway. It took us about 20 minutes to get back to the store – so note to anyone going here and overshooting the store, just park the car and walk back, no matter how far it is!
Window filled with goodies.
Cakes! I want them all …
Front counter filled with tasty things.
Close-up of the tarts we ate for breakfast.
This rabbit cookie was so tasty! Buttery without being overly buttery like shortbread. It was perfect to go with a milky tea or hot chocolate.
It was storming in Newcastle, so we stayed in most of the day, and head out to the centre of town for dinner. We didn’t book a table anywhere – BIG MISTAKE! Every single restaurant was packed, and the one we wanted to go to was booked out for the night.
Strolling back down the street we passed this little Thai place. It also looked busy, but being in the mood for Thai (or at least, I was!), we gave it a go. Even though this place too was completely packed out, they squeezed us in.
Benjamas Thai Restaurant
Alec and the birthday girl.
A whole page of vegetarian options – yay!
Cute table setting.
Busy, busy, busy!
Vege spring rolls. Light and delicious!
My vege pad see ew – amazing! The best Thai I have had in a long time.
Beef pad see ew for the carnivores.
Thai fried rice.
Satisfied and ready for cake!
We bought a mango cake from the patisserie as well – thick slices of mango layered over cream and sponge cake. OMG so delicious.
Layer of cream and mango in the middle too!
Christophe’s Patisserie Francaise
364 Pacific Hwy
Lindfield, NSW
(02) 9416 3883
Benjamas Thai
100 Darby St
Cooks Hill, NSW
(02) 4926 1229
