Menu Last Light Lodge Tuatapere NZ

1. LAST LIGHT CAFELAST LIGHT CAFELAST LIGHT CAFELAST LIGHT CAFE
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2. Last Light Lodge and CafeLast Light Lodge and CafeLast Light Lodge and CafeLast Light Lodge and Cafe
Thank you to come here and welcomewelcomewelcomewelcome in our RRRRetroetroetroetro SSSStyletyletyletyle cafe-restaurant in
Southland on the Southern Scenic Road. The buildings were built during the 60’s
and 70’s, so we have tried to keep a reflection of that era.
Craig, the chef and owner, bought this place in August 2010 and renovated what
used to be a forestry office/quarters at first, then a take away shop/holiday park.
Helped by friends, wooffers and workers, you can now relax here listening our music
playlist from all over the world, or enjoy the sun in the gardens created with the
advice of GreenMachine Nursery in Tuatapere, or more, have a break on our wooden
deck protected from the sun... or from the rain, the wind, the hail storm,
we never know here !
If you are enough lucky to stay a bit more longer, maybe a night in our
accommodation or camping ground next to the cafe, you are in the most westernmost westernmost westernmost western
towntowntowntown of New Zealandof New Zealandof New Zealandof New Zealand to see the sunsetto see the sunsetto see the sunsetto see the sunset. Before dark, turn your head in the direction
of the sea and you will admire crazy colors and shapes in the sky, turn it in the
opposite and it’s already night ! Now that you are aware of the location and ready to
order, a few words about our work here.
We want it fresh andfresh andfresh andfresh and tatatatastystystysty !
It’s a lot of love we give in each of our dishes (and we secretly hope that you will eat it
with mindfulness). From our gardens, grown in the warm and sun of Tuatapere -
yes it’s true, there is sun sometimes - different vegetables and fruits will appear in
your plate ! Some of them come from the markets (this is not the garden of Eden
here, even if it’s not far), but chosen with attention.
All the bakery is made on site, with our little hands, day after day, from recipes
where Craig adds his taste and his techniques. He’s been at the head of a successfull
cafe-restaurant in Timaru, « off the Rail », for 7 years.
We don’t hunt or fish, even if there is a lot for around,but we trust our providers for a
good quality of meat, seafood, fish, and we prepare them as fresh as possible.
Anyway, be sure that the bread, fruit bread, panini & mayonnaise, aioli, garlic
butter, wholegrain mustard, tartare sauce, balsamic dressing ...and more...
are all homemadehomemadehomemadehomemade.
If you love coffee, it’s an artartartart that we respect, so we try to do our best.
If you prefer beer or wine, we have for you some good choices, bearing in mind value
for money. We tried them all!
So now, enjoy your meal (Bon ApBon ApBon ApBon Appétitpétitpétitpétit !!!!) and see you next time !
For Those with food intolerance, legend in the menuFor Those with food intolerance, legend in the menuFor Those with food intolerance, legend in the menuFor Those with food intolerance, legend in the menu ::::
#### Gluten FreeGluten FreeGluten FreeGluten Free
We have also some gluten free bread.
**** Dairy FreeDairy FreeDairy FreeDairy Free
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Ask us anyway and we will see what we can do for you.Ask us anyway and we will see what we can do for you.Ask us anyway and we will see what we can do for you.Ask us anyway and we will see what we can do for you.

3. BREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFAST
Toasts with spreadsToasts with spreadsToasts with spreadsToasts with spreads $7
Slices of toasted bread with butter & spreads.
Same same but sweetSame same but sweetSame same but sweetSame same but sweet $8
Slices of toasted fruit bread with butter & spreads.
Creamy humPorridgeCreamy humPorridgeCreamy humPorridgeCreamy humPorridge $10
Yummy porridge with fruits, milk & brown sugar.
Bowl of hamster fodderBowl of hamster fodderBowl of hamster fodderBowl of hamster fodder $10
Our tasty homemade Muesli with yogurt & fresh fruits.
EEEEggs poached or fried with toastggs poached or fried with toastggs poached or fried with toastggs poached or fried with toastssss $12
Extra bacon +$5
Eggs benAddEggs benAddEggs benAddEggs benAddictictictict $13
Poached eggs served with hollandaise sauce & toasts.
With smoked salmon or bacon or greens $18
With smoked salmon and greens $20
First light scrambleFirst light scrambleFirst light scrambleFirst light scramble $14
Scramble eggs with onions & herbs, served with toasts & butter.
Extra bacon +$5
Last light scrLast light scrLast light scrLast light scrambleambleambleamble $18
Scramble eggs with bacon, mushroom, tomato, onions & herbs, served
with toasts & butter.
The Big Tuitapere breakieThe Big Tuitapere breakieThe Big Tuitapere breakieThe Big Tuitapere breakie $20
Bacon, sausage, eggs (poached, fried or scramble), hash-brown, onions,
tomato, served with toast & butter.
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4. SPECIAL KIDSSPECIAL KIDSSPECIAL KIDSSPECIAL KIDS MENUMENUMENUMENU
ToastedToastedToastedToasted ccccheesyheesyheesyheesy ssssammieammieammieammie $5 - add 50cents for extra fillings
2 Slices of bread filled with cheddar cheese and 2 fillings of your choice:
ham, pineapple, tomato, onion or mushroom.
Banger and friesBanger and friesBanger and friesBanger and fries $8
A sausage with fries. ($3 per extra sausage)
Fish anFish anFish anFish and chips sd chips sd chips sd chips seaeaeaea mmmmonsteronsteronsteronster $10
Crumbed hoki nuggets with fries.
MiniMiniMiniMini ppppastaastaastaasta $10
Penne pasta with chicken and bacon in a creamy sauce.
Angel’sAngel’sAngel’sAngel’s pppplatterlatterlatterlatter $15
Vegetable sticks, mayonnaise, corn chips, cheese, nuts, yogurt,
seasonnal fruit.
Demon’sDemon’sDemon’sDemon’s pppplatterlatterlatterlatter $15
Fries, sausage, fish nuggets, tomato sauce, marshmallows, chocolate.
DessertsDessertsDessertsDesserts
BrochocoBrochocoBrochocoBrochoco $7
Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
MiniMiniMiniMini ssssundaeundaeundaeundae $8
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce
and whipped cream.
Mini banana splitMini banana splitMini banana splitMini banana split $9
Half banana with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

5. LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER
SpecialsSpecialsSpecialsSpecials of the dayof the dayof the dayof the day on the blackboardon the blackboardon the blackboardon the blackboard !!!!
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ToastedToastedToastedToasted ccccheesyheesyheesyheesy ssssammieammieammieammie $5 - add 50cents for extra fillings
2 Slices of bread filled with cheddar cheese and 2 fillings of your choice:
ham, pineapple, tomato, onion or mushroom.
FriesFriesFriesFries with more: tomato, aioli, bbq, mayo, sour cream or sweet chilli
* Laurel (he’s the small one - bowl) $5
* Hardy (he was the big fella - basket) $8
WedgesWedgesWedgesWedges with more: tomato, aioli, bbq, mayo, sour cream or sweet chilli
* Mr Sprat (little’n - bowl) $7
* Mrs Sprat (big’n - basket) $10
AppetizerAppetizerAppetizerAppetizerssss
Garlic breathGarlic breathGarlic breathGarlic breath $6
Slices of bread spread with garlic butter and toasted.
AntipestoAntipestoAntipestoAntipesto pppplatterlatterlatterlatter $20 for 2
Selection of nibbles available on the day which may include
vegetable crudities, fruits, cheeses, pickles, sun-dried tomatoes, meats,
crackers or may not !
Soups/ChowdersSoups/ChowdersSoups/ChowdersSoups/Chowders
Can be served with :
- Slice of toasted bread +$1.50 / Basket +$4.50
- Slice of toasted garlic bread +$2 / Basket +$6
Smoked chicken and corn chowderSmoked chicken and corn chowderSmoked chicken and corn chowderSmoked chicken and corn chowder - $14
Smoked chicken and corn with thyme in a creamy chowder base
of potatoes, onions and celery.
Seafood chowderSeafood chowderSeafood chowderSeafood chowder - $16
Mussels, scallop, prawns, fish, in a creamy chowder base of potatoes, onions
and celery.
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6. SaladSaladSaladSaladssss
Bowl of rabbit fodderBowl of rabbit fodderBowl of rabbit fodderBowl of rabbit fodder $10
Salad greens, red onion, carrot, tomato & cucumber,
served with balsamic dressing.
Greek saladGreek saladGreek saladGreek salad $15
Salad greens, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato, cucumber, sunflower seeds,
olives, served with balsamic dressing.
OOOOff The Rail saladff The Rail saladff The Rail saladff The Rail salad - Entree : $16 - Main : $22
Poached egg, bacon, garlic croutons, parmesan, salad greens, carrots
& red onions, served with balsamic dressing.
Warm fish saladWarm fish saladWarm fish saladWarm fish salad - Entree : $18 - Main : $25
Pieces of pan fried Blue Cod, salad greens, tomato and cucumber
served with balsamic dressing.
PastaPastaPastaPastassss
Chicken and baconChicken and baconChicken and baconChicken and bacon - Entree : $14 - Main : $20
Penne pasta in a creamy sauce with chicken and bacon.
Salmon and scallopsSalmon and scallopsSalmon and scallopsSalmon and scallops- Entree : $17 - Main : $25
Penne pasta in a creamy sauce with smoked salmon and fried scallops.
VVVVeeeegetariangetariangetariangetarian MediteranneenMediteranneenMediteranneenMediteranneen - Entree : $14 - Main : $20
Penne pasta in a tomato sauce with a vegetable medley.
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BBBBacon LLLLast lighTTTT $15
Bacon, lettuce & tomato in toasts served with balsamic dressing.
PaniniPaniniPaniniPanini oooonlynlynlynly $10
Our own panini bread, filled with cheese, balsamic roasted onions,
smoked chicken, brie and cranberrie sauce, and toasted. Can be vegeterian.
Panini mealPanini mealPanini mealPanini meal $18
Panini with fries and salad. Can be vegeterian.
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7. Fush andFush andFush andFush and cccchups with saladhups with saladhups with saladhups with salad - $18
Crumbed hoki, fries and green salad served with balsamic dressing,
tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon.
Bangers & mashBangers & mashBangers & mashBangers & mash $18
Sausages, World famous in Tuatapere, served with mash potatoes,
fresh green vegetables and jus.
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Craig’sCraig’sCraig’sCraig’s jjjjungleungleungleungle ccccurryurryurryurry $20
Medium spiced Thai style green curry with fresh vegetables and rice.
Chicken or vegeterian. Prawn $23. Seafood $25.
TheTheTheThe bbbbluelueluelue ccccodododod $28
Southland blue cod baked in Marlbough Savignon Blanc and herbs
served with cream baked potatoes, greens and hollandaise sauce.
PorkPorkPorkPork bbbbellyellyellyelly $28
Pork belly slow cooked with asian spices and ginger ale, served aloft
seasonal roasties, greens, jus and apple sauce.
LambLambLambLamb rrrrumpumpumpump $30
Lamb rump marinated in rosemary, thyme and garlic, roasted
and served over seasonal vegetables with a red wine and mint jus.
LeLeLeLe ssssteateateateakkkk $32
A juicy thick cut Chateaubriand fillet steak wrapped in bacon
cooked to your liking and served with mushroom sauce
and a herb and garlic salsa verde.
With your choice of salad & fries OR mashed potatoes & vegetables.
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8. DESSERTSDESSERTSDESSERTSDESSERTS ---- $10$10$10$10
MochaMochaMochaMocha iiiicececece ccccreareareareammmm ccccheesecakeheesecakeheesecakeheesecake
A frozen cream cheese and ice cream cake made with espresso
and chocolate, served with an espresso maple syrup sauce.
RedRedRedRed cccchocolatehocolatehocolatehocolate ccccakeakeakeake
A rich double chocolate mud cake served with our own berry fruit
compote, ice cream and fresh berry fruits.
AfterAfterAfterAfter sssshockhockhockhock ppppannacottaannacottaannacottaannacotta
A cinnamon liquor pannacotta, served with melon
and a strawberry coulis.
PepperPepperPepperPepper ggggingeringeringeringer ccccakeakeakeake
Ginger and cracked pepper cake served warm with a vanilla
creme anglaise sauce.
What's UpWhat's UpWhat's UpWhat's Up ccccarrotarrotarrotarrot ccccakeakeakeake
Our own popular carrot cake with cream cheese icing
served with a maple syrup and yogurt.
BanoffeeBanoffeeBanoffeeBanoffee ttttartartartart
Banana, caramel and whipped cream encased in a short crust tart.
BacardiBacardiBacardiBacardi ddddreamreamreamream iiiicececece ccccreamreamreamream
Homemade Bacardi, white chocolate and coconut ice cream
served in a champagne flute with strawberry coulis.
BoilerBoilerBoilerBoiler rrrroomoomoomoom
Scoops of vanilla ice cream with espresso coffee & Galliano Sambucca
served with a cat's tongue biscuit.
IceIceIceIce creamcreamcreamcream ssssundaeundaeundaeundae
Scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with flavors : chocolate, caramel
or strawberries, served with whipped cream.
BBBBananaananaananaanana ssssplitplitplitplit
Banana under vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
and whipped cream.