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Foxy Luu’s Asian street fusion
flavourful, fresh food. Foxy Luu’s is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Utku (aka Max) and Leilani Ayhan,* who saw the street-food concept fitting brilliantly with the modest dimensions of the venue. One month Story and photo by S Davey The food is Asian fusion into their operation a longtime local chef, Sheridan Casey (aka street eats and everything Shez), discovered their cuisine and loved it. is housemade. The Gua Bao Foxy Luu’s is a small eatery He explains: ‘I came in here to eat every day for a month because (Taiwanese loaded steamed with tonnes of personality and I loved the food, then I asked Utku if I could work here,’ which buns) are popular; each comes plenty of taste. Located on the worked out perfectly for Utku and Leilani, who had a new baby. with Asian herbs, sweet pickles, edge of the Woolies’ carpark, cucumber, a choice of meats or Foxy Luu’s serves lunch, dinner drinks and coffee as well as exconveniently located next to peditious takeaways. Look out for Yum Cha on Sundays starting tofu and special sauce. There The Cellar bottleshop (they from 10 December; $20 will give you a series of plates delivered to is also a choice of Vietnamese have a BYO licence), the first your table, including some off-the-menu treats, a bottomless cup rice-paper rolls, salad, gado sight of Foxy Luu’s is the viof green tea and a DJ spinning tunes. gado, a variety of dumplings brant Asian lanterns that sway *Utku and Leilani married three weeks ago – blessings and conand a delicious bone-broth over the outdoor seating. gratulations! soup of the day. Local chef Sheridan Casey (aka Shez) liked the food The charm continues inside More info: Foxy Luu’s. Shop 4A North Byron (Woolies’) Plaza, and asked if he could work with recently married If you can, treat yourself to with Japanese fabric seat 90 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Next to the bottleshop. Open 7 days a dessert; the coconut and owner Utku Ayhan (aka Max) covers, a vintage Asian poster 11am–8.30pm. Facebook: Foxy Luus passionfruit panacotta was montage on one wall, a funky delightful. I took a seat near the kitchen and heard the chefs Geisha mural by Daniel Hend on another, the ceiling completely covered in oriental parasols, and the serving counter fashioned to drool-talking about food that they had made at home and tried around town; these guys are real food lovers and it shows in their look like a street-vendor cart complete with wheels.
Food Truck Tuesdays at Brewery
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Local foodies are getting set to drop in to town and cook for us every Tuesday from 5pm all summer long! The Brewery will be hosting a new weekly event called Food Truck Tuesdays, with different vendors changing every week and offering a savoury favourite as well as a decadent dessert. You can grab a bite to eat and, if you want, you can join the ‘Hit that Hit’ crew for Musical Bingo (‘we’re back in the Bay dropping beats not balls’) in the beer garden from 7.30pm. More info: Byron Bay Brewery, 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay. Food Truck Tuesdays from 5pm during summer. www.byronbaybrewery.com.au
Local organic produce Gourmet deli unique selection of cheese & meat Home made delicious food
Dominic’s Restaurant reopens
old favourites from the past restaurant with a couple of new treats. ‘We’re just keeping it simple,’ said Dominic. ‘I like it simple. RunBy S Haslam ning a restaurant is hard work. At first, after we closed Dominic’s, I was really pleased to get a break from the long hours, but after a The end of this year is the 20th anniversary of the opening of Dominic’s restaurant. Dominic Arena closed The Italian restaurant a bit I started to miss it.’ couple of years ago and moved next door to The Terrace Café, but The late-night openings will be going on until the end of February says that ‘So many people have given me a hard time over the last 2018, letting everyone who used to visit Brunswick Heads, and the locals, relive the memories of their past times at the restaurant. two years, asking when I’m going to reopen the restaurant’. Just to celebrate the special 20th-birthday milestone, on Friday and More info: Corner Fingal Street and The Terrace, Brunswick Saturday nights at 5–9pm Dom will be rolling out a selection of the Heads. Ph 6685 0400.
MON–FRI 8am-6pm SAT 8am-2pm 97 stuart st mullumbimby 6684 1007
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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.
Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar
Open 7 days 9am–5pm Salad bar closes 3pm Juice bar closes from 4pm 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1988
LTPM/17/02329
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
WATERFRONT DINING Come watch the boats go by and the dolphins play whilst you take in one of our SENSATIONAL SUNSETS
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
WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au
BYRON BAY
Slo-mo Joes Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay
6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes
BANGALOW
Butcher Baker Coffee / Breakfast / Lunch 7 days from 7am Dinner Friday & Saturday Nights 13 Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 2088
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.
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations.
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