From the ashes, a food-led revival in the Blue Mountains

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• Dear Barbara,
  What a disservice you have done by starting off with such a misguided byline (Fires turned our Blue Mountains Black). This just adds to the misconception that the areas that were burnt are visible to the visitors and tourists. If you drive up the Great Western Highway you will not see a single burnt leaf until you go past Mt Victoria. None of the popular areas were touched at all and they are as green as ever, and the vistas across the valleys are still as blue as ever. Thanks to your comments my small business will have to continue to battle the misinformation being circulated by the media and the continuing perception the mountains should be avoided as they are suddenly ugly and blackened - simply not true. I guess it would be too much to ask for a clarification. Remember, first impressions count and your first impression at the top of your article is that our region is "black".
  Severely disappointed with what was to have been a positive situation.
  Yours sincerely
  David

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  David

  Location

  Medlow Bath

  Date and time

  November 27, 2013, 12:09PM

• Do come on up. It's not just the foodies who are doing it tough. All speciality shops are paying the price too with less customers than usual. These are spread all over the Mountains and can make your Xmas shopping a breeze!

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  beader2780

  Location

  2780

  Date and time

  November 27, 2013, 12:34PM

• Went up to Katoomba over the weekend and it is true that from the road there is no sign of fire damage. The problem is that for a normal visitor there never has been a good choice available for food near the Three Sisters or Echo Point. We were a little late for lunch but at 3pm there was nothing available at Wentworth Falls other then sandwiches and cakes. At the three sisters the restaurant was closed and the cafe on the ground floor was almost closed at 3.30 although we did manage to get chicken rolls and coffee. There is much more required for business to pick up and visitor number is just one reason. Price and quality is important as well.

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  SK

  Location

  Penrith

  Date and time

  November 27, 2013, 2:03PM

• I echo David's comments, we went up through the mountains last weekend and the only sign of fires I saw was along the Darling causeway past Mt Victoria and down into Hartley vale. I highly recommend a pie at the new Petalura Eatery in Mt Vic - amazing pie (truly!) and lovely renovation they have carried out on the place. I really enjoy being in the mountains, it's like a trip to europe without the jet lag and expense.

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  3FS

  Location

  Sydney

  Date and time

  November 27, 2013, 2:11PM

• What's also a shame is that old photos have been used of the Tomah Gardens Restaurant. It's looking really lovely since Sean & Michael have taken it over. They've had the most wonderful new furniture made and really injected a warmth into the space........and of course, Sean's food is fantastic! This venue has been crying out for a good operator for such a long time and at last has found someone with the vision and passion for the restaurant and the local area. Well worth a day trip up this side of the mountains to pick some fruit at one of the Bilpin orchards, take a stroll around the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden before settling in for a long leisurely lunch on the verandah.

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  Matthew

  Location

  Bilpin

  Date and time

  November 28, 2013, 9:26AM

• When you walk into Carrington Cellars & Deli, there is a hand written sign above a few shopping baskets at the entrance that reads "Go on take me, you know you will need me" and indeed this is true. What a wonderful cave of fabulous foods, wines, beers and more. And helpful Deli staff who will hand pack gorgeous hampers to suit your budget. Next time you are hungry at 3pm, go to the Deli and make a picnic. We did and enjoyed fabulous views along with our take away coffees from Fresh to have with it.

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  Janet

  Location

  Balmain

  Date and time

  November 29, 2013, 8:33AM

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