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The Italian Byron Bay: Me Amore Words and photos by Terase Davidson We all need to make the time to go to The Italian Byron Bay for a little ‘Me Amore’. We started our evening on Saturday with cocktails because hey, why not! I headed straight for a classic Passionfruit Sour, which was a perfectly balanced dance between vibrant fruit, liquor, sour and sweet with organic eggs used to make the sour super fluffy while also providing an extra-clean mouthfeel too. Big tick! I found myself in a rare mood for not wanting to make any menu decisions. So after our epic cocktails, Dave and I asked our waitress to see if Chef would be keen to send us food that he loves best off the menu, and he said Yes! And wowza, does life taste good when you hand complete control over to a chef with the skill and flair of Will Ennis. We started with the plumpest of Pacific oysters, with a pickled apple verjuice garnish, a clever and fun little flavour combination for our delicate juicy bivalves, followed by the most divine arancini with taleggio and romesco sauce. I’m always looking for different flavour
pops on my fork and the snapper served with a silky-smooth cauliflower puree, broccolini with apple, almonds and herbs was bang on the money! Next came an old-school classic with a twist pairing of free-range pork belly with parnsip puree, roasted pear and candied walnuts. Okay so I may have discreetly licked the plate here! Ah, and if you love fresh homemade pasta you simply must, yes must, order the ravioli with goat cheese. Oh and please make sure you save room for dessert, so you can indulge in the moreish chocolate, peanut and banana trio, because each spoonful will have you nodding knowingly at your dinner date and thinking, yes this really is the perfect finish to the most perfect night!
Chocolate Lounge
SER y N VIN OW GG ELA TO y Chai y y Coffee y Hot Chocolate y Milkshakes y Chocolates y Fudge y Light meals
1/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby 0406 422 465 y www.puremeltchocolate.com
Terase is the founder of Taste Byron Bay, a local business that showcases local produce across all their menus for catering, events, private dining, food tours & cooking classes. For more information contact: www.tastebyronbay.com or follow the fun on INSTAGRAM @tastebyronbay.
di Vino Where’s this sign? Up in the air, outside a new Italian place that’s opened at the surf end of Fletcher St, Byron. They have a copper bar with beautiful green tiles, a range of cocktails, wine by the glass including ‘orange’ wines, and Italian food courtesy of chef Bruno Conti from Terra Catering. Photo: S Haslam
Good Taste
Eating Out Guide
COUNTRY ST YLE
Champagne
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BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club
Terrace Sessions
1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Every Friday 7.30pm to 10.30pm Free Live Music Share Plate Specials $9 Cocktails - 8pm to 9pm Beer and Wine of the Week Beverage Tasting
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Champagne season is upon us and to celebrate we are holding our Annual Champagne Dinner at The Byron at Byron. Chef Matt Kemp will source the best local produce from the area to complement a carefully selected range of Champagne wines.
TAKEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZAS
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
Or dine in & enjoy live music Friday, Saturday & Sunday with our NEW range of Wood Fired Pizzas WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au
The Hideout Cafe
Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining
BYRON BAY
International Champagne Day
FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018 | 6.30pm $225 PER PERSON To Book call 02 6639 2105 or email reservations@thebyronatbyron.com.au
BYRON BAY Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay
Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
With a fresh, funky, relaxed vibe, generous serves, cruisey staff and 10am licence, come and find us for ‘Byron’s BEST breakfast’ all day… Takeaway available Vegetarian,Vegan and gluten free options available Kids menu
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au
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Slo-mo Joes
DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM
Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay
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!
6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
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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