The sea scallops with roasted pumpkin risotto and wild mushrooms had all the organization of a train wreck.

Any diner who can finish the roasted pumpkin risotto deserves a door prize.

One thing led to another, as artichokes gave way to dried mushrooms and then seafood, strawberries, champagne and the golden glow of pumpkin risotto.

My last meal offered disappointing wines and some sadly misconceived dishes like pumpkin risotto with sage, walnuts and enough melted Stilton to make it soupy.

I'm not sure what to do with the pumpkin risotto, a side dish brought to the brink of dessertdom by the addition of apricots and mascarpone.

Our dinner begins with a confident pumpkin risotto infused with sage.

The beurre d'Isigny was frozen solid, the sole with pumpkin risotto was like a marriage on the rocks and even the crab spring rolls were sodden with grease.

The restaurant had some teething problems when we visited (both the pumpkin risotto and barramundi were cold and bland), but expect the fare to soon meet the feel.

Locally raised turkey with pumpkin risotto, rack of lamb, oysters and smoked ham are among the selections on the holiday menu set at $55.

The cafe's American menu is inviting, from the subtle, flavorful butternut squash bisque, to an entree of pumpkin risotto with duck confit that was a dinner special.