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Laggan Pantry

Dishes shine with produce that’s as fresh as it gets.

Laggan Pantry has rustic charm.
1 / 6Laggan Pantry has rustic charm.supplied
Endeavor prawns, fennel, celery, and prawn crumb on brioche.
2 / 6Endeavor prawns, fennel, celery, and prawn crumb on brioche.Supplied
Cocktails are on the menu.
3 / 6Cocktails are on the menu.Supplied
Braised cabbage with parsnip puree and fall-apart duck-leg.
4 / 6Braised cabbage with parsnip puree and fall-apart duck-leg.Supplied
A sample of what to expect at Laggan Pantry.
5 / 6A sample of what to expect at Laggan Pantry.Supplied
Laggan is a platform for all things local.
6 / 6Laggan is a platform for all things local.Supplied

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Laggan is a sweet little town, and its “pantry”, complete with an onsite cottage for visitors and brewery, is a highly personal place to stop. Surrounded by greenery, including herb and vegetable gardens, it’s a platform for all things local.

Host Sally Emerton and chef Evan Marler grow as much as they can, then present it with care. Beautiful basil and seasonal tomatoes, perhaps in a lovely soup starter. Or light, sesame-dressed daikon and radish alongside a pastry wrapped parcel of southern tuna.

Braised cabbage and a great parsnip puree pair with fall-apart duck-leg meat, sprinkled skin “soil” a nice touch on top. Meanwhile, teensy mushrooms sprout on semolina gnocchi with a rosemary scented ragu. Laggan brewed beer and house-baked bread add to the country charm.

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