The Boathouse Palm Beach

Wedding @ The Boathouse

2011-04-28T18:42:00.000-07:00

Emma + Warren were married on Friday 12th November 2010 and have a lovely time celebrating at The Boathouse for their reception. Great live music by Grover, a Lolly Bar that all guests loved, delicious food + wine and good company made it a night to remember!

The Boathouse is not only where they got married, but a place they come to visit on a weekly basis for breakfast, lunch or a coffee on the go!

Congratulations again !

A welcome message, traditional at a wedding of Warren's heritage

Lolly Bar

The amazing cake

Guests enjoying the Beer Battered Fish + Chips

Emma amongst her guests

Flowers by The Boathouse

The fun and friendly band - GROVER

Emma's flowers

Sunset at The Boathouse

Translated to 'Unconditional Love'

Grover is their element

RECIPE... Beer Battered Fish + Chips

2011-04-28T18:34:00.000-07:00

The Boathouse has become known for it's Beer Battered Fish + Chips... when something is this good, why not share it?!

Try it at home!

Have fun with your presentation too!

Yum!

WEDDING @ the boathouse

2011-04-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

On November 5th 2010, Jordan + Daniel celebrated their wedding at The Boathouse. The smiles never came off their faces... the weather was not noticed by a sole, it made the perfect photos!

Congratulations! We hope to see you again soon when you come down to visit Sydney.

best kept secret to hit the Nothern Beaches...

2011-04-19T19:09:00.001-07:00

Gorgeous { armchair collective } is now open in Mona Vale, Darley St East, at the beach end.

It is a truly beautiful homewares + furniture store meets delicious cafe which offers breakfast and lunch with coffees + cakes.

You can enjoy a delicious meal and drink, whilst scoping at your seat what you will purchase for your home.

You can visit the website www.thearmchair.com.au

Armchair is the creation and culmination of Pip Robb's skills and study + love of colour, texture and design.

The lovely team at Armchair will make you feel very welcome, you must visit!

Armchair Collective offers a large range of lamp shades + bases, there are so many with amazing colours and textures to suit any home

Don't forget to visit out the back of the shop, there is a hidden area full of homewares and outdoor plants/pots

Pip and Kirsty are there to help you with any of your homeware and interior design questions - they offer a great service

The rustic furniture is truly gorgeous!

Monday morning, first day of trade. These are the first customers!

Table linens, teatowels and picnic rugs are available in a wide range of patterns and colours

You can purchase many gorgeous gifts like this white ceramic jug for $24-

It can be used for drinks or as a vase

So many cushions, it is amazing!

Which chair will you choose?

You can purchase the tea you have drunk and a lovely teapot for home!

Yum - oven roasted Granola with fruit salad, yoghurt + fruit compote

BOATHOUSE wedding

2011-03-30T18:36:00.000-07:00

Leah + Chris were married at Lucinda Park and celebrated their wedding at The boathouse with their closest Friends + Family.

Photos on Station Beach approaching The Boathouse

Leah + the boys

Leah + her bridesmaids

The happy couple - congratulations Mr + Mrs Heath!

Ready to be officially announced!

Palm Beach Wharf

WOMAN'S WEEKLY COOKBOOK... and the boathouse

2011-03-30T18:16:00.000-07:00

We received some exciting news last year after the Madison Magazine spread was on shelves... The WOMEN'S WEEKLY COOKBOOK wanted to use The Boathouse on the front cover of its new cookbook. We were so excited!

This book aims to seduce people back to the family table with these hugely popular recipes.

There are all-day breakfasts, Sunday lunches, Friday night DVD food, recipes to teach kids to cook, food for camping trips and celebration food.

There are also after-school snacks, fast midweek meals, barbecues and food that Grandma used to cook.

It’s a celebration of food to share with family and friends.

It retails for $39.95 in all bookstores + department stores.

Birds at The Boathouse!

2011-03-30T18:02:00.001-07:00

We have made some new friends at The Boathouse - the Palm Beach local birds worked out that the sugar sachets on the bench tables are actually quite tasty! They then also taught the lorikeets. So everyday we have an influx of birds.

We have since replaced the sachets for a glass sugar canisters - but the birds still come to visit!

Simon decided to chat to one and share some of his lunch with them!

Shore Highschool Reunion Luncheon

2011-03-29T22:28:00.000-07:00

85 ex-students of Shore Highschool came together for a very special reunion to celebrate 50 years since leaving the school.

It was a great turn out, with lots of smiles shared between all the men, some of whom hadn't seen each other for 50 years.

Held at the schools rowing club they drank, ate, chatted, laughed and reminisced on the good old days.

The Boathouse served canapes and drinks to start as everyone arrived for the occasion.

They then were seated for a 2 course sit down meal. Speeches were given and stories were told. Not only did the ex-students enjoy it, but so did we!

The tables are set!

Guests begin to arrive

On the front balcony overlooking the magnificent views

Cam + Dave, the barmen for the day

Ashley starts to pass around the canapes

Charles - head chef for functions + catering at work in the kitchen

The organisers of the event -

Nugget spent a year preparing for the big day which was a huge success

The Dining Room

Nugget gives a speech

Lunch is about to be served

Dessert time - yummo!

RECIPE... Brazilian King Prawns

2011-03-24T19:37:00.000-07:00

PAN SEARED KING PRAWNS SERVED W SPICED COCONUT SAUCE + JASMINE RICE

Yummo you have to try this!

INGREDIENTS

20 green king prawns (peeled, deveined, tail left on)

2 tins coconut cream

2 long red chillies

4 cloves garlic (finely diced)

2 bunches coriander

1 large onion

100g shaved coconut

200g jasmine rice

olive oil for cooking

EQUIPMENT

2 large frying pans

1 chopping board (was between uses)

1 large knife (wash between uses)

1 large pot for cooking rice

rice strainer

1 medium ramekin for rice mould

METHOD

+ sauce

1. Thinly slice onion, chillies + coriander stalks (reserve the coriander leaves for garnish).

2. Using a tablespoon of olive oil, fry the garlic + chillies together in a pan until brown. Reserve the garlic + chilli, keep oil in pan.

3. Using the same pan + oil, sweat off the onion without getting any colour. Add coriander stalks. You will start to notice that the onion with get a nice green colour from the coriander stalks.

4. Then add the garlic, chillies + coconut cream to the pan – cook until it starts to boil. Remove pan from heat. Leave to rest on the side

+ rice

1. Bring a pot of water to the boil. Boil the rice until cooked. 2. Drain the water. Leave on side.

+ prawn

1. In a new frypan, fry the prawns until golden. 2. Add your coconut sauce and cook until hot.

+ plating

1. Place the rice into a small ramekin (4 times for the 4 meals), turn upside down onto your plate, which will create a nice neat mound.

2. Place the prawns + coconut sauce mixture around the rice.

3. Garnish with coriander leaves and a small sprinkle of shaved coconut.

DELICIOUS!!!!

the boathouse LAUNCH

2011-03-24T17:48:00.000-07:00

We celebrated the opening of The Boathouse Palm Beach with an official LAUNCH party for our local friends and customers.

With 300 guests invited (all of which showed!) it was a brilliant night, delicious canapes and food was served, the drinks flowed all night long, Grover played some great tunes and everyone had a ball!

The one thing we didn't see coming.... the out of control cyclonic rain and storm. There was no prediction for this kind of weather so with no marquee we all got to know each other a lot quicker than expected as we squeezed inside!

However this did not effect the mood of the evening one little bit! It will be a night to remember forever!

Thank you to all of those that came and celebrated with us!

Getting prepared for our guests and the chefs discussing the plan for the evening...

Media packs were sent out to all the top magazines to invite them to the Launch Party. The above was created by Very Inviting www.veryinviting.com.au

The Boathouse from the jetty...

Inside the cafe

Everyone having a good time!

THE END...

photography by glen allsop photography

glen allsop PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-03-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

GLEN ALLSOP is one of the most talented photographers and artists we have ever met.

We met Glen in the first month of The Boathouse opening back in 2008. He was shooting for a wedding that day in Palm Beach and asked if he could take some photographs of the bridal party at our cafe as he loved the rustic feel + vibe.

And the rest is history....

Glen became part of our family... all location + cafe photos on our website were taken by Glen and to date he has shot many weddings at The Boathouse since they began in 2009.

Sadly we have to say FAREWELL to Glen and his gorgeous wife Amee as they are heading to NEW York CITY to live. Glen has been hunted down by the top Photography Studio in Manhattan.

We are not surprised!

We wish them both all the best of luck - we are very sad to see you go but understand that you are one talented photographer!

See some of Glen's amazing work below.

You can follow his work on his own blog www.glenallsop.blogspot.com

thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the boathouse !

A Boathouse baby... introducing LENNOX OLIVER SANDSTROM

2011-03-16T22:50:00.000-07:00

Bri and Trent welcomed their adorable first child Lennox Oliver Sandstrom into the world on December 14, 2010.

About 6:30pm on a Tuesday evening Lennox was born healthy and happy!

And Mum was doing well too!

He is growing big and strong and is a good boy for his Mummy and Daddy.

Keep your eye out at The Boathouse as Bri brings him in regularly!

Congratulations Bri + Trent - he is just gorgeous!! xxx

Dad carving his little man's name into Dee Why's rockface

The little bub and his mum

Lennox on his play mat

Hanging out in the car having a sleep and looking pretty cool in his Industrie shoes. He is learning early!

BOATHOUSE wedding

2011-03-15T23:14:00.000-07:00

Will + Brigid popped in for their usual morning coffee one day and decided that The Boathouse was the place they wanted to get married! Recently engaged they were excited to organise the ceremony and reception at The Boathouse, a place they told us they had grown to love.

So May 8th 2010, Brigid walked down the isle on the wharf at The Boathouse and they were both wed in front of their friends + family.

Very Inviting created invitations to match their theme and on the wedding night realised it also matched her chosen dress. Slice of Cake created delicious cupcakes that guests could help themselves to.

We hang Chinese Lanterns around the decks perimeter

Brigid and her Dad walking down the aisle on the Boathouse wharf

Announced as Mr + Mrs

Brigid signing

Wills turn...

Will and Brigid had many floral bunches of Hydrangea arranged by Andrew

Will and his best man

The Happy Couple

Slice of Cake - cupcakes for all guests

WHO IS the boathouse....?

2011-03-10T18:27:00.001-08:00

People always want to know who owns, runs and looks after The Boathouse because all visitors love the beachy elegant style + casual environment that the cafe brings.

Friends, Brianna Russell + Andrew Goldsmith, saw the massive potential that the old run down Barrenjoey Boathouse had. It was screaming for help, so once they got their hands on it the old Carmel's kiosk was born as THE BOATHOUSE PALM BEACH...

After a month of renovations the pair opened their new cafe doors on 11.11.08.

So who are they?

BRIANNA RUSSELL

Brianna, who hails from Lennox Head NSW, is an interior designer by trade, having completed her course at The Whitehouse Institute of Design. Prior to The Boathouse, Brianna specialised in commercial interior design, all the while yearning to move into the creative world of food and hospitality.

The opportunity arose for Brianna to combine her passion for business and her creativity with the evolution of The Boathouse.

Working away, this was taken in one of the very first weeks that The Boathouse was open for trade.

Real Living Shoot

Part of the interiors of The Boathouse

Only every once in a while enjoying the ocean that The Boathouse is surrounded by we can enjoy... this was taken at our Christmas end of year drinks.

ANDREW GOLDSMITH

Andrew loves food.

A landscape designer and horticulturalist by trade, The Boathouse is his second food business, the first being the cafe/provedore The Point Deli on Sydney's North Shore.

At age 27 Andrew has had ten years experience working with food. He has a strong background with produce and anything deli recently worked with Woolworths limited, Thomas Dux the Grocer.

Andrew visits the flower and produce markets twice a week. Not only can you purchase all the gorgeous items at the front doors of the cafe, but they are displayed as part of the cafe display and interiors.

At the front doors of the cafe for display and for anyone to purchase

The cafe sells bread boards for your own kitchen at home

Andrew's delicious cheese plates and displays

Setting up for the days trade

SYDNEY by SEAPLANE

2011-03-09T17:29:00.000-08:00

Enjoy Sydney's renowned beauty from the air. Steve your pilot can take you on a short scenic flight or return flight to capture Sydney's sensational Northern waterways. It is a must do for all visitors to the area and locals alike.

The seaplane you will be catching

Steve getting the plane prepared

See Sydney's Northern Beaches and Sydney city in no other way to how you have seen it before. It is an amazing experience...

Sydney by Seaplane is located in Governor Phillip Park at Barrenjoey Boathouse (next to our cafe The Boathouse Palm Beach)

Sydney by Seaplane

Reservations: 1300 720 995

Website: www.sydneybyseaplane.com.au

Contact: Jenny

BOATHOUSE wedding

2011-03-09T17:03:00.000-08:00

Kate and Heath were married last March at The Boathouse... Kate's styling was created with the boathouse flair in mind, and looked gorgeous!

The wharf is the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos! Especially at sunset...

Kate's bouquet

'K'ate and 'H'eath

An Oyster Bar was served on the front lawn at 6pm for pre-drinks whilst the bridal party had their photos taken around the Palm Beach area

Lanterns were hung from the front trees.

The picnic tables were dressed with table runners and tealight candles.

A photobooth was set up inside, a photographer took pictures with a polaroid camera of all guests at the wedding.

Bridal party having their photo taken at the photobooth.

On the wharf

Grover played on the night and were entertaining! The band are very interactive and play the bongos/saxaphone on the dance floor with those that are dancing the night away.

Ottoman seating area

Sunset at The Boathouse

A sweet bar was set up for guests to enjoy

The happy couple

Kate and Heath recently came back to The Boathouse as guests to a friends wedding and they celebrate their 1st Wedding Anniversary this week! Congratulations!

Home & Away at The Boathouse

2011-02-17T16:01:00.000-08:00

All Australian's and International viewers have grown up with Home & Away on their TV screens. The Boathouse is one of the many locations shot for scenes of the Diner.

The wharf/jetty can be seen on almost every episode of Home & Away.

At The Boathouse filming some stars down the wharf

Plenty to see if you are The Boathouse for a coffee!

Next door at Barrenjoey Boating Services, you will find Alf's Boatshed.

BOATHOUSE wedding

2011-02-16T22:53:00.000-08:00

Olivia + Jeremy were married last year at The Boathouse in a beautiful setting.

150 of their friends + family joined them in cerebrating their marriage in Palm Beach with their reception at The Boathouse.

The gorgeous bridesmaids

The groom and groomsmen ready + waiting for Olivia's arrival

You may kiss the bride

Signing of the registry

Guests having a seat on the Wharf at The Boathouse

Guests having a seat chatting, enjoying their canapes + drinks are flowing

Guests having a dance together!

the PRODUCE and FLOWERS

2011-01-19T20:08:00.000-08:00

With a 4am start, every Wednesday + Friday morning Andrew heads to Flemington markets to collect the freshest of produce + flowers for the cafe.

So many to choose from! It is amazing here...

Andrew choosing the right flowers for the cafe

Whilst most of us are sleeping this place is bustling with so many industry people

Produce sheds

Not only is there is different display every week at The boathouse of flowers in vases + produce on plates, but it all can be purchased from the cafe. There is a large visual display at our front doors, along with a blackboard to tell you the prices. Although usually you can catch Andrew out the front making it all look amazing!

You can grab some fruit + veg for your week's supply at home, and have some flowers wrapped in kraft paper tied with string to liven up your living room!

MADISON magazine

2011-01-19T19:14:00.000-08:00

THE BOATHOUSE featured in MADISON magazine in September 2009.

The shoot lasted all day on the most perfect Northern Beaches summery day.

With the theme of Friends Eating Together, The Boathouse "crew" got together for a photo shoot, we enjoyed a delicious main meal, local + artisan cheeses + a dessert plate.

Pip, Rhiannon, Justine + Bri chatting on the wharf

The delicious snapper wrapped in banana leaf, cooked by our chef Charles Schmidt

Justine enjoying an afternoon coffee at the front of The Boathouse

. sumac crusted salt + pepper squid

. girls inside trying Andrew's cheese plate

Boathouse WEDDING

2011-01-12T19:12:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous Alexi Baker + Andrew McLennan were married at The Boathouse and celebrated with a reception for 50 guests on a gorgeous January day in 2010.

Alexi designed her own wedding invitations and cake - the theme blue/white + birds!

Alexi + her bridesmaids before the ceremony in Palm Beach

Hydrangeas were used for the bouquets and at the reception for theming

Alexi walking down the aisle with her father

The happy couple now married - signing their marriage certificate

Floral wreath placed on the corner of the wharf

Alexi + Andrew

The wedding was featured in the august edition of BRIDE TO BE magazine...

You can read the article on our website under 'News + Reviews'.

Congratulations Mr + Mrs McLennan...

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australian good food guide 2010 + 2011

2011-01-12T18:23:00.000-08:00

Two years running, The Boathouse has been featured in the AGFG.

Being open only 2 years and featured both those years is great news for us!

You can read the review on the AGFG website:

http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/nsw/sydney/northern-beaches/palm-beach/restaurants-dining/the-boathouse-palm-beach

REAL LIVING Shoot

2011-01-11T22:35:00.000-08:00

In august 2009, The Boathouse had it's first photo shoot for the NOVEMBER edition of REAL LIVING magazine.

We had a great time being prettied up and enjoying the yummy food on show that our chef Charles Schmidt had created.

You can view our shoot in the Real Living Magazine on our website...

http://www.theboathousepb.com.au/PDFs/Real%20Living%20-%20Ideas%20Outside.pdf

A delicious feast!

It was a beautiful day, the view was captured!

Amazing mud crab! You can try cooking it at home, the recipe is in the Real Living article.

View from the coffee window into the front garden/courtyard.

Boathouse WEDDING

2011-01-06T17:46:00.000-08:00

The Boathouse Weddings began is SEPTEMBER 2009 with Jasmine + Chris.

With the sun shining Jasmine arrived by boat with their kids + father - all guests watched as she walked down the isle dressed in an amazingly gorgeous red Saris which reflected her traditions + heritage.

After the ceremony all guests toasted the newlyweds with a glass of Verve - it was a great night with delicious food, good drinks + a great band.

Jasmine + Dad ready to walk down the isle

The ceremony took place at The Boathouse on the lower deck

The happy couple now married - Jasmine + Chris

Jasmine and her son taking in the day

Palm Beach wharf

WEDDINGS + FUNCTIONS @ the boathouse

2011-01-06T17:18:00.000-08:00

Whether it be a WEDDING, birthday CELEBRATION, Engagement or SPECIAL EVENT, The Boathouse is the perfect venue for your occasion.

You can view our PACKAGE online at our website http://www.theboathousepb.com.au.

View our IMAGE GALLERY when you click on the Functions Tab.

Look out for photos of REAL WEDDINGS + EVENTS at The boathouse, both on our website and on the blog.

Please contact Rhiannon on 0412 753 443 or rhiannon@theboathousepb.com.au for all enquiries.

the COFFEE

2011-01-05T13:57:00.000-08:00

COFFEE at The Boathouse has become a talked about topic on the Northern Beaches. Our barista Simon Geoffrey has created a delicious + vibrant blend of coffee with Single Origin roasters.

ASK FOR THE SURPRISE 'upside down latte'!

The Boathouse is also known for its yummy variety of TEAS, which all are presented in a unique way - the barista boys like to get creative...

Fresh Lemon Zest + Ginger TEA - with honey

Freshly brewed SOY CHAI TEA - with honey + a sprinkle of cinnamon

SIMON SAYS ....

. brewing the milk for the chai tea

. iced tea with fresh berries

Our coffee is available to purchase for you to have at home!

Beans in a 1kg bag or freshly ground 250gm bags ...

SMH - The Boathouse is featured!

2011-01-03T19:34:00.000-08:00

Today, Tuesday 4th January 2011, The Boathouse was featured in the

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD.

You can catch a glimpse of the Restaurant Review headline on the front cover of today's paper, which includes a photo of our famous Fish + Chips!

Page 8 on the Summer liftout...

Front Page

The Article

We are thrilled that you and the newspaper reviewers love our beachside cafe as much as we do!

We hope to see you for Breakfast or Lunch soon!

Visit our website to read the review...

THE MENU - breakfast + lunch

2010-12-30T13:48:00.001-08:00

Delicious food + beverage options on The Boathouse MENU...

Breakfast is open from 7:30am - 12 noon

Lunch is open from 12 noon - 3pm!

Drinks (coffee, tea, alcohol) + Cake until 4pm

We will update you with new items on the menu!

SMOKED SALMON EGGS + MUSHROOM TOAST

AVOCADO TOAST W CRISPY BASON + TOMATO SALSA

BOATHOUSE BEEF BURGER + ASIAN BEEF SALAD

STEAK SANDWICH

BUCKET OF FRESH TIGER PRAWNS +

BEER BATTERED FLATHEAD + CHIPS

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE + LEMON POLENTA

THE CAFE - ALL THE BITS + PIECES

2010-12-29T20:49:00.000-08:00

The Boathouse is open daily from 7:30-4pm

We offer seaside eating with spectacular water views along Station Beach and the peninsula of Pittwater, you can watch the Seaplanes land on the wharf as you enjoy a casual delicious meal.

On your way out you can enjoy + purchase the fresh flowers, delicious provedore + grab a daily newspaper.

TRY OUR DELICIOUS beer battered fish + chips, WHILST ENJOYING THE

BEST CUP OF coffee BY OUR TALENTED BARISTA'S

TWICE A WEEK ANDREW VISITS the flower markets AND PICKS THE BEST

FLOWERS + FRESH PRODUCE -

WE USE IT IN THE CAFE SO SEE OUR DISPLAY.

all goods are also for sale for you to take home too!

our breakfast + lunch MENU can be seen on the blackboards

when you enter the cafe.

ORDER AT THE COUNTER + FIND A SEAT WHEREVER YOU LIKE.

Every seat has the a view of Pittwater!

THE WAY IT WAS BEFORE...

2010-09-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

Pre-Boathouse days, Barrenjoey Boathouse perched over Station Beach in Palm Beach was a 'run down','needs attention desperately', 'has great potential' Kiosk.

It's exceptional views + location and casual vibe is what the locals + travelling customers loved about this spot.

Brianna Russell + Andrew Goldsmith joined forces and set about creating a new style of cafe (whilst keeping it's beachy/casual charm) that allowed people to come and enjoy delicious food, great coffee, admire beautiful rustic interiors and a place that shares its love of provedore items and flowers.

THE BEFORE'S

INTRODUCING The Boathouse Palm Beach

2010-04-07T23:01:00.000-07:00

WHERE it all began + the renovations
the people
the food + coffee
the location
the flowers + decor
the functions + events
+ just the everyday

WE WILL SHARE LOTS OF IMAGES + DETAILS ABOUT OUR CAFE
IN PALM BEACH SYDNEY,the boathouse.

WE WILL SHARE NEW MENU ITEMS, RECIPES FOR YOU TO TRY
AT HOME + NEW PRODUCTS TO BUY AT THE CAFE.

WE WILL SHARE WHAT WE DO EACH DAY, WHAT WE LOVE -