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Sri Lanka – and a night of firsts
The Empire and Made in Mullum
Sri Lanka is reemerging as one of the world’s great travel destinations. With superb food, surf, fascinating history, Buddhist culture, wildlife, scenery and beaches Sri Lanka has all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday. Join Michael Murray, plus Richard Everist and Lucrezia Migliore from Around The Sun, for an informal opportunity to learn about travel in Sri Lanka, and the ‘Very Best of Sri Lanka’ tour Michael will lead in Michael Murray will lead a trip to Sri Lanka June 2018. Michael loves Sri Lanka and has visited many times for holidays, business ventures, a film project and post-tsunami aid work. Around The Sun organises small group tours to interesting places around the world. Meet at the Travel Room, William St Kitchen & Bar, Lennox Head, at 6 pm, Thursday 16 November, for photos and information, an informal chat plus questions and answers, for 30 or 40 minutes. After that you can stay on to help celebrate a night of ‘firsts’: Michael’s first ‘Very Best of Sri Lanka’ tour; Around the Sun’s first travel talk at the Travel Room in the William St Kitchen & Bar; and the first night of William St’s brand new dinner menu! Bookings are essential. Tel 6685 3204. For more information see: www.aroundthesun.com
Fun celebration this Friday This Friday night 10 November from 6pm one of Mullum’s oldest cafes will be young again as The Empire’s new management put on a bit of an ‘opening night’ celebration, with, gasp, free beer. Yes, it’s still safe to bring the young ones to come and eat burgers, and yes, you do have to eat a meal in order to get a free beer, but it’s certainly a good opportunity to put event beer sponsors Stone & Wood to the test. Much has changed in Mullumbimby since ‘oyster saloons’ were all the rage, or since The Empire cinema was adjacent to the café. For example, DJ Crucial D will be on hand to play a few tunes on the nights. However, there is still a very good spirit The Empire Cafe’s epic burgers make a tasty to Mullumbimby, it seems like a ‘real’ addition to a Stone & Wood town. On the same night, right next door to The Empire, the artisans from the ‘Made in Mullum’ gift shop will also be open (celebrating six years in business), giving you a good opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping from their range. ‘Made in Mullum’ has a lot of handmade and funky things: clothes, wooden carvings, clay Christmas decorations, jewellery, artworks, and some very cool hats and clothing from fourfeathersau. Keep it unique! The Empire. 20 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Ph: 6684 2306. Facebook/Insta: @EmpireMullum. Made in Mullum. 24 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Facebook/ Insta: @MadeInMullum. Four Feathers trucker hats for BIG folks and little ones found at Made In Mullum.
Good Taste
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BRUNSWICK HEADS
BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club
Grinders Coffee Giveaway
1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Members purchase coffee and cake for $8 or coffee and egg & bacon roll for $10 and go in the draw to win a Coffee Machine. Commences 10 November. Come in and try our new Grinders Coffee.
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Open 7.30am Daily. Open till late Thurs–Sun Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011
Coffee / Breakfast / Lunch 7 days from 7am Dinner Friday & Saturday Nights 13 Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 2088
Open 7 days 9am–5pm Salad bar closes 3pm Juice bar closes from 4pm 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1988
LTPM/17/02329
WATERFRONT DINING Come watch the boats go by and the dolphins play whilst you take in one of our SENSATIONAL SUNSETS
WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au
BANGALOW
Butcher Baker
Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar
HAPPY HOUR every Friday & Saturday 5–6.30pm $12 tapas share plates and $5 tap beer & cider Offering a relaxed atmosphere in one of Bangalow’s beautiful heritage buildings, Butcher Baker has a fresh local menu, in-house bakery with freshly baked sourdoughs, sweet treats and fantastic local coffee. Fully licensed with Australian local craft beer on tap and a carefully curated wine list. www.butcherbaker.com.au @butcherbakerbangalow
New Salad Bar offering custom made fresh sandwiches/rolls/wraps. Mouthwatering Jaffle Menu. Free-range meats, gluten free options. Extensive Juice & smoothie Menu Traditional Italian Gelato made in house.
BYRON BAY
The Italian Byron Bay Open 7 days from 6pm The Italian Byron Bay provides a bustling atmospheric Sunday Lunch from midday. restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest Next to the Beach Hotel cocktails and wines. Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
www.stelmodining.com
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28 November 8, 2017 The Byron Shire Echo
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