Leeroy's Bistro at Bendigo East Bowls in East Bendigo | Buffet restaurant

Leeroy's Bistro at Bendigo East Bowls

Locality: East Bendigo

Phone: +61 422 528 946

Address: 33 Lansell Street 3550 East Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bendigoeastbc.com.au

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25.01.2022 Good Evening Patrons!!! Due to the chage of dates for State Championships, it has been difficult to set dates for Leeroy's Bistro (as Friday's are needed to travel the ridiculous distances). Below is the summary of the WINTER DATES for Leeroy's Bistro. As we need time to prepare our kitchen and dining room (to meet Covid-19 responsibilities), we have set a definitive re-opening date of FRIDAY 3rd JULY 2020 at 6:00pm. Booking sheet will be available at the club in two weeks ti...me. At this stage, we are unable to offer a buffet until we have further updates from the Government. Winter Bistro Dates - Friday 3rd July 6:00pm - Set 3 course menu $22 - Sunday 19th July 12:30pm - Soups & Casseroles Lunch $17 2 course - Sunday 26th July 12:30pm - Christmas in July 3 course $25 - Friday 31st July 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 7th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 14th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 21st August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 28th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) Lee Schraner Leeroy's Bistro Chef

25.01.2022 FOOD TIPS #7 - A flawless Curry I thought it was about time I passed on a simple curry recipe that will leave any takeaway for dead! Amazing, delicious and impossible to stuff up!! Note: all measurememnts in spoons are HEAPED spoons... SHRUNGER BEEF GARAM MASALA INGREDIENTS 600gm beef steak diced (chuck is good) 2 teaspoons bi-carbonate soda 1 tin crushed tomatoes 1 tin coconut milk 2 onions diced roughly 4 birdseye chillis 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed ginger 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon curry powder 3 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon white sugar 40 gm butter Olive oil, salt, black pepper, coriander or parsley, sour cream and chilli powder THE CURRY PASTE In a blender, combine garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder, chillis, ground coriander, ground turmeric, white sugar, a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of black pepper, a tablespoon of olive oil and a quarter of the tin tomatoes. Blend for 2 minutes until paste is well mixed and fine. METHOD 1. Place steak in a freezer bag with bi-carbonate soda. Shake well and refrigerate for 1-2 hours 2. After above time, wash steak thoroughly in cold water and dry in paper towel or chux. Season with salt and pepper 3. In a pan, put 1 tablespoon olive oil and fry off beef for about 2 minutes until it has colour but not cooked through 4. Take meat out and set aside. Do the same with the onions using the juice left in the pan from the beef. Take onions out and put in a bowl with the beef. 5. Add 40 grams of butter to the pan and deglaze all the flavour off the bottom. Once melted, add curry paste and cook for 2 minutes stirring well. 6. Add tomatoes, combine and cook for 1 minute. 7. Add Beef and onion back and cook for a further minute. 8. Add coconut milk, mix and bring to the boil. 9. Simmer on low for 2 hours (the longer the better). Stir every 15 minutes and taste. After 2 hours if curry is not hot enough, sprinkle in chilli powder and taste until curry has reached ultimate heat level. 10. Sprinkle chopped coriander or parsley on top. Serve with steamed rice, bread and a good dollop of sour cream. Let me know how you went. I guarantee it will be delicious and you will be thrilled to have made a dish so yummy!!! :)

25.01.2022 This weeks Bistro. Still 3 courses for $23. Bookings close at 7pm on Thursday night. Thanks.

22.01.2022 Christmas in July Sunday 26th July 2020 at 12:30pm. 2 course Christmas Lunch $25 (Limited to 40 spots only and already half full). Book today to avoid disappointment!!

22.01.2022 Friday Night returns with two of our favourites!!! With only 40 spots available, best to book early :D

21.01.2022 Almost FULL!! Maximum bookings 40 (20 in each room)

21.01.2022 Due to the "State of Disaster" announced by the Premier of Victoria this afternoon and due to the reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions to Regional Victoria, I am sorry to report that Leeroy's Bistro at Bendigo East Bowls is CLOSED until further notice. If patrons are interested in a take-away service, we may consider it in the immediate future. Please post comments if you would like to see a take away option on Friday Nights for the next six weeks.

21.01.2022 Friday 3rd July 2020 at 6:00pm - COMEBACK SPECIAL 3 course set menu - $22 (Kids 2 course $10 - Chicken stew & dessert) 50 people ONLY for dine in... 20 take-away packs available but must be ordered NO LATER than 5:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2020 (for collection at 6:30pm on Friday 3rd July at Bendigo East Bowling Club Main Entrance - Sorry but no EFTPOS for meals available: This will be coming this season!!!) Sheet available from Tuesday 22nd June 2020 at the club. Please indicate which main you choose on your booking. If you had booked for our earlier planned return, please book again. Call the club on 5443-5765, book via email [email protected] or via facebook messenger. Booking via comments in this post is not recommended as it may be missed. Thanks. STARTER Potato & Leek Soup with crunchy bread roll Homemade creamy potato and leek soup w/ dash of sour cream and chives with a crunchy dinner roll MAIN Beef Bourguignon French tender beef & mushroom casserole cooked in beef stock and red wine w/ mashed potatoes OR Leeroy’s Crispy Chicken Stew Chicken drumsticks fried for crispy skin, then slowly cooked with potatoes and vegetables in white wine and stock w/ cheesy polenta DESSERT Leeroy’s Sticky Date Pudding Homemade sticky date pudding with a generous amount of butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

21.01.2022 A dozen walk in spots have opened up tonight if anyone is still keen to come. Open 6pm, last orders taken at 7pm.

20.01.2022 We can now have 40 inside, but with the 10 per room rule (and having only 2 rooms), we cannot reopen just yet. Hopefully a little more freedom by 1st November and a planned reopening on the following Friday. Fingers crossed.

20.01.2022 Hopefully only a couple of weeks away from re-opening Leeroy's Bistro at Bendigo East Bowls. I know you are all hanging for a Shrunger Schnitzel, so look forward to bringing them back ASAP :)

18.01.2022 We are still subject to density limits. 38 in Greenview Room, 26 in Longroom. This means our bistro numbers are capped at 64 for Friday. With 30+ on the list already, we are half full. Book today to avoid disappointment.

14.01.2022 Both take-away meals and dine in meals are now HALF full. Book today to avoid the disappointment of missing out. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have only 20 dine in and 20 take away. There is no flyer at the club to put your name down. Call Lee on 0422 528 946 to book directly.

14.01.2022 I regret to advise, that due to incredibly low bookings received, Leeroy's Bistro on Friday 3rd July has been CANCELLED. Attached is our next planned Bistro on Sunday 19th July 2020 - a lunch time bistro. Sheet will be up at the club later today for bookings.

13.01.2022 URGENT NOTICE: We have decided that we will await further State and Federal announcements before re-opening the bistro as planned on 5th June 2020. At this stage, we forecast a two week postponement to 19th June 2020. Please keep an eye on this facebook page for further announcements. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused but we are vigilant with complying to current restrictions.

12.01.2022 In light of Dan Andrew's announcements today, we are limited to 40 guests for our return bistro on 3rd July. That will mean 20 in the Long Room and 20 in the Green View Room. Take away will still be available. Bar will be open with table service provided.

11.01.2022 Spots available

11.01.2022 39 booked. Still room for 25 more. Please remember bookings close at 7pm tonight. Thanks.

10.01.2022 Club Xmas Dinner this week. More names required. Thanks.

10.01.2022 And we are back..... FINALLY! Starting with a small menu until our numbers pick up again. If you would like to book, please send a message with number of guests and a phone number. Thanks! See you all on Friday

10.01.2022 FOOD TIPS #8 - Stainless Steel Time to provide one of my great cleaning tips. It involves stainless steel and makes it look like new everytime you clean it. The most stubborn stains and burn marks will vanish in front of your eyes. Tip: Spray windex/glass cleaner on the area thoroughly and leave rest for 5 minutes. Then, using steel wool or a magic scrubber, dip into tub of Gumption and scrub away. When done, wipe with dishwashing cloth and then finally paper towel. For 10 mins work, your stainless steel will be back to its clean self.

09.01.2022 Bookings for dinner tomorrow close at 7pm tonight. Room for about 20 more

08.01.2022 FOOD TIPS #6 - Food Storage and Preparation Some things we all should know, but worth passing on some safety points for food storage and preparation: 1. Always make sure raw meat is covered completely when in the fridge and that it is stored on a separate shelf from other fresh food... 2. Always wash fresh ingredients thoroughly in cold water before prepping them for your meal 3. After opening a block of cheese, either wrap the remainder in cling film tightly or store in a chinese container in your fridge. Open air will spoil the cheese before its best before date 4. As with the above, open onions, capsicum or most other partly used fresh foods can also be stored in chinese containers or wrapped tightly. An open onion will absorb all the bacteria and nasties in your fridge, which makes it relatively dangerous when used again, especially raw in salads 5. Once you defrost meat, you cannot freeze it again. However, if you cook the meat in a dish, you can freeze it again. Refer to past posts for how long you can freeze it for. Stay safe everyone and eat well!!

06.01.2022 When you have Leeroy's Bistro withdrawals, so you have to make some Shrunger Schnitzels at home

06.01.2022 Dine in and take away spots available. We are a Covid-19 safe environment and have completed all necessary actions and training to re-open. 20 per room and 20 take away spots. $22 for 3 courses? Absolute bargain!! Next Friday 3rd July :)

05.01.2022 WE ARE BACKKKKKKKK! (not bigger and better than ever, but we have to start somewhere!) Friday 5th June 2020 at 6:00pm 3 course set menu - $22... 20 people ONLY for dine in Choose one of the main options 20 take-away packs available but must be ordered NO LATER than 5:00pm Thursday 4th June (for collection at 6:30pm on Friday 5th June at Bendigo East Bowling Club Main Entrance - Sorry but no EFTPOS for meals available) ALL bookings to Lee Schraner ONLY at 0422 528 946 or via email [email protected] STARTER Potato & Leek Soup with crunchy bread roll Homemade creamy potato and leek soup w/ dash of sour cream and chives with a crunchy dinner roll MAIN Beef Bourguignon French tender beef & mushroom casserole cooked in beef stock and red wine w/ mashed potatoes OR Leeroy’s Crispy Chicken Stew Chicken drumsticks fried for crispy skin, then slowly cooked with potatoes and vegetables in white wine and stock w/ cheesy polenta DESSERT Leeroy’s Sticky Date Pudding Homemade sticky date pudding with a generous amount of butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

03.01.2022 We might be quiet at the moment, but we will push on! This week's meal is 'Italian themed' with soup, two choices of pasta and gelati dessert. Would love to see you there! Book today :) Limited to 40 people. We are a Covid19 safe environment.

01.01.2022 WINTER BISTRO PLAN OF MEALS - Friday 3rd July 6:00pm - Set 3 course menu $22 - Sunday 19th July 12:30pm - Soups & Casseroles Lunch $17 2 course... - Sunday 26th July 12:30pm - Christmas in July 3 course $25 - Friday 31st July 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 7th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 14th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 21st August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course) - Friday 28th August 6:00pm - Bistro Favourites (1, 2 or 3 course)

01.01.2022 Visitors welcomed with open arms to our club Xmas dinner this Friday. Please book by 7pm Thursday to secure your place.