Cafe Enzo – Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
Hey guyyss! Sorry for the tardiness in posting but I have been frantic panicking over interviews and so neglected posting. Oh, also Pupu and I went to Hunter Valley a little while ago so we came back bearing a couple of tasty wines. However, the most memorable part of the trip for me was actually Cafe Enzo. I had heard many stories about their scones so I had to try them for myself but I didn’t expect their food to be so much awesome as well! Here Comes the Food
150gm cape grim scotch fillet on turkish bread with ice berg lettuce, house pickled beetroot and house pickled cucumber, fresh tomato and onion jam ($26.50)
I was in the mood for a nice steaky injection and this steak sandwich hit the spot perfectly. The marriage of the sweet onion jam and the crispy turkish bread and tender steak was a match made in heaven. The steak was grilled with experience and done to a nice medium rare. Although it was a bit messy to eat, the juicy steak and the crisp, fresh vegetables made me very full and content. The portions here are very generous I must say.
homemade linguini with tiger prawns, fresh chilli, baby tomatoes and Spanish sausage finished with shaved parmesan ($29.50)
Pupu went with the linguini (minus the chilli) and was slightly shocked at the size of the portion that was presented in front of her. But just look at that awesome covering of shaved parmesan and juicy tiger prawns and slices of Spanish sausage. All tossed together with a beautiful creamy sauce and perfectly cooked linguini.
crispy new potatoes with parmesan cheese and sour cream ($14.00)
We also decided to share the crispy new potato sides and thank God we did! These are some of the best if not THE best fried potatoes I have had. The potatoes were all scored to give it extra surface area for crispy bits of awesomeness to form when they were being deep fried. So fluffy and light on the inside but each bite resulted in a devilish crunch of goodness. As if these were the most perfectly fried potatoes already, they sprinkled cheese on top and matched with a nice dose of sour cream.
It was also a very generous bowl so we ended up taking what we couldn’t finish home!
Enzo scones ($15)
I was a bit disappointed when I couldn’t spy the scones on the menu but when I asked the waitress, they replied they did have scones. So I guess they on some sort of secret menu? 
The moment of truth and I have to admit these scones are up there. They were nice and warm, fluffy and soft on the inside but with a bit more body and firmness on the more baked exterior which gave it a nice textural contrast. The cream was gorgeous and the jam was tantalizing sweet and made these scones the perfect way to finish a wonderful meal.
I was really really impressed by Cafe Enzo and although it was on the pricier side it was well definitely worth the visits (We came here for breakfast the next day before we left and got their eggs benedict which were AWESOME! Perfectly cooked eggs and the beautiful creamy Hollandaise sauce mmm). I can still taste those crispy new potatoes and highly recommend to anyone visiting the Hunter valley!
Mmmmm deep fried potato goodness…
Cafe Enzo @ Peppers Creek
Cnr Broke & Ekerts Rd
Pokolbin, 2320
Ph: (02) 4998 7233
FFichiban
September 9th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
YAY to secret menu and scoring delicious scones. Must keep that in mind when I get around to the Hunter one day
September 9th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
They have morning and afternoon tea menus all day so never fear, the scones will always be there. I had brekkie and tea here but never lunch. Hope to change that soon. Soon my beloved Enzo, we will be reunited…
September 9th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
ooh big call with the best fried potatoes ever! they do look extra crispy though
September 9th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
omg those potatoes!!!!!
And the Linguini…
Whatever was left over from lunch made a fantastic dinner of left-overs that night mmm…
September 10th, 2011 at 6:00 am
The crispy potatoes do look crunchy good and I bet they taste awesome too!
I miss Hunter Valley! love it there!
September 10th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Those potatoes are really enticing…especially seeing as I’ve not tried anything here apart from the scones =p But, ooohhh, those scones!
September 14th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
those potatoes would make a good chip sandwich
September 15th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Now I feel like taking a trip to Hunter Valley for those potatoes!! hehe that’s one big steak sandwich, I would’ve gone for the linguini
September 20th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
WOW those potatoes look amazing, its making me very hungry!
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
I so love how the linguini looked! Hmm.. I bet they really taste good! What are the nearest landmark here? Thanks I would love to visit your place! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr yummy!! lols