NEW YEARS EVE
THE RESOLUTION REVOLUTION
I WONDER WHO ACTUALLY ACHIEVES THEIR NEW YEARS EVE RESOLUTIONS? I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER ACHIEVED A SINGLE ONE. MOST YEARS I TELL MYSELF I’LL GET FIT. I’LL LOSE WEIGHT. I’LL GO SUPER HEALTHY. THAT LASTS ABOUT A WEEK WHEN I DECIDE I’M SO BORED I’D RATHER BE FAT. So apart from joining the gym and buying new runners and some rather unflattering lycra I don’t ever achieve that goal. I once decided that I would put on five kilos. I was hoping that owing to my fiercely oppositional nature that I would trick myself and that I would finally achieve a goal by not achieving it. Sadly it was the first time I actually managed to do what I said I was going to do. These days I don’t make those kind of stupid resolutions about things that I am never going to do. I certainly don’t make resolutions that are too hard. These days I try to think about what would make my life better. Like spending more time with family. Doing fun things with friends. Having fun. These are the kinds of goals I can actually work on. And for me this year, that’s exactly what my resolution is, to have more fun with family and friends. And hey, there’s a whole lot of great places to get the party started!
MANDY NOLAN
THE ITALIAN THE FOOD OF LOVE SHELTER MUSIC, GRAZING & COCKTAILS
Shelter Lennox has been operating now for six months. Just across the road from the beach this gorgeous venue is offering a swanky $165/ head night that includes canapés, grazing stations, cocktails and desserts. Of course there is beer and wine for the more traditional. And champagne! You can’t do New Years Eve without champagne! Live music on the night is by Byronbased artist Dan Hannaford. Dan’s musical career began when he played on a Channel V broadcast showcase and was spotted by record industry legend Seymour Stein, who requested a demo. He has graced hundreds of stages including showcases at Falls Festival and Byron Bay Blues Festival. To purchase tickets call 6687 7757.
If you are into a decadent night of degustation then you need to find your way to The Italian in Byron. For just $155 per person, starting with a selection of canapés and a glass of champagne and then moving on to some insanely delicious treats such as duck leg, or gnocchi, or sliced figs with truffle dressing! OMG! There goes my NYE resolution to drop a few kilos! When food’s this good, who cares! www.theitalianbyronbay.com/ | 6680 7055
RYCE SHARE YOUR BANQUET
Ryce in Byron Bay are offering a $120 per person shared banquet for New Years Eve with a glass of champagne, yep the real French stuff, on arrival. There is no better way to celebrate New Years than eating and drinking with friends, in the sanctuary of a classy restaurant, above the hoi polloi of Byron’s festivities. To book a seat email seatme@ryce.com.au.
come join us to welcome a new year with a night of great food and good company canapes, cocktails, beer, wine, grazing station, dessert and live music
live music by dan hannaford
$165 pp all inclusive 6.30pm – late
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