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The Greek Kitchen, the key to concept dining. Two restaurants sharing the same kitchen might challenge the average restaurateur, but the Fins team at Salt Kingscliff have mastered the ingenious concept with their award-winning flair. They’ve recently unveiled The Greek Kitchen, a new pop-up restaurant sharing the grill with Fins seafood restaurant, nestled right beside it. This space is periodically transformed giving diners the opportunity to explore new culinary sensations from Fins celebrity chef Steven Snow. Now blue and white handpainted mosaics and Greek Key designs beautify the bar and walls feature bold Grecian seascapes. Bar stool seating spells casual dining, but it doesn’t escape the highly pol-
ished service of Fins fine dining team as water glasses are filled in a flash. The parade of share plates, invitingly priced from $8 to $26, are delivered with equal efficiency. The menu’s timehonoured Mediterranean fare, sprinkled with Steven’s modern pizzazz, sails around the flavours of the Greek islands. The trio of dips with bubbly warm bread puts an immediate dint in hunger pangs. Crispy crumbed calamari with dill or char-grilled octopus on waxy potatoes battle it out with the larger fish moussaka with grilled kefalotyri cheese. Served in a rustic re-purposed bowl with spinach and mash, the beef cheek red wine stew is so tender it could be fought over with a spoon. The
elegant ruby coloured ‘Semeli’ Peloponnese wine, $10 per glass, gives the robust dish a warm hug. Gasps of delight can be overheard as desserts arrive. Venturing beyond the Greek to Fins menu, the rhubarb and coconut bavarois (similar to a delicate mousse in texture) with lemongrass ice-cream form a splendid tower. The cloud of kaffir lime and coconut foam in the middle is as light as fresh alpine snow. As wine glasses are topped up with precision, maître d’ Flo Elineau explains their service ethos: ‘You should never need to touch the wine bottle yourself.’ He continues, ‘We’ve over 800 bottles in our cellar. I’m so proud of every single bottle.’ Housing wine from the
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coveted Rockford Basket Press Shiraz to the opulent Penfolds Grange 1976, their extensive wine list consistently wins the highest accolades like ‘3 Glasses’ from Gourmet Traveller’s Wine List of the Year awards. Further kudos go to Steven whose initiatives, like plating
only locally line-caught fish, won Most Sustainable Seafood Restaurant 2015 from Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide. The lasting impression here is a devotion to excellence, a good indicator that the restaurants will continue to enjoy
success in the future. Mon, Wed, Thurs from 5.30pm. Fri, Sat, Sun 12 to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10pm. Closed Tuesdays. Fully Licensed. Reservations Ph 02 6674 4833 5/6 Bells Boulevard, Salt Village, South Kingscliff. Q
Dog attack at Roadhouse Café
Cooking demo at Byron Farmers Market
The owner of a dog that attacked a worker at the Roadhouse Café in Byron Bay, and bit off part of her nose, is facing a significant fine and jail time and will appear in court on 20 August. The young woman is recovering after undergoing reconstructive surgery after the attack. Restaurant owners are responsible for ensuring health and safety in the workplace, and the attack may cause some to consider their liability in the event that a customer’s dog attacks someone on the premises. See more at http://www.echo.net.au/?p=137735
Paul West will be doing a cooking demo at Byron Farmers Market this Thursday 6th August from 8.30am. Paul is an Australian television presenter with a passion for food, self-sufficiency and sustainability. He’s in Byron Bay for the Writers Festival and will be cooking a recipe from his new book, The River Cottage Australia Cookbook. You can meet Paul and he’ll be signing books after the demonstration. All welcome.
BALLINA BANGALOW
at Ballina RSL Club Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – 7 days 244 River St, Ballina. 6686 2544 www.ballinarsl.com.au
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Bangalow Hotel Open 7 days Lunch: 12 – 3pm Dinner 5.30 – 9pm All day bistro menu
6687 1144
BYRON BAY
Visit us soon and try our Executive chef Blake Seymour’s new menu… with uninterrupted views!
Boardwalk Restaurant
Enjoy our balcony restaurant, intimate dining room and generous bistro food in the pub. With reasonable prices our menu reflects the wonderful local and fresh produce of the region. SMH GOOD PUB Large groups welcome. FOOD GUIDE We also offer off-site catering. 2013 AND 2014 www.bangalowdining.com
The Green Bistro at Club Byron Lunch: 11.30am–2.30pm, Dinner: from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 18–20 Marvell Street 6685 6202
Ziggle Grill Bar Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner 11am–late 6685 6884 Feros Arcade, 23-24 Jonson Street
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TUESDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE WEDNESDAYS | 5.30pm–close BYO VINYL THURSDAYS | 6pm MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLE FRIDAYS | 4-6pm HAPPY HOUR SATURDAYS | from 6pm THE MONTHLY MUSO SUNDAYS | SUNDAY ROAST lunch & dinner
thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au info@thegreenbistrobyronbay.com.au Functions and catering available
South American Style BBQ Grill Fresh tortilla, pressed right in front of you! Succulent Selections of Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Kebab & Vegetarian Deliciously Prepared in Wraps, Steaks, Skewers of Char Grilled Meat, Salads and Chips. Great Value Meal Deals Fully Licensed but kids friendly
Basiloco Contemporary Sardinian Restaurant Open Wed to Sunday 5pm, Closed Mon and Tues.
We do takeaway Come and experience the best Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, done with the best local products. We are fully licensed, and count 30 cocktails and 100 different spirits.
Kids meals $9
32 Lawson Street 6680 8818 info@basilo.co
We do wedding and special event functions.
Aquarius Café and Dining Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7.30am Dinner Friday & Saturday 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663
Come and enjoy a truly Byron dining experience with head chef Patrick Hobbs and his team. With beautiful breakfasts, lazy lunches and delicious dinners, Aquarius Cafe & Dining is the perfect venue for groups, couples or solo diners. Unique hand-crafted cocktails, a killer wine list and a selection of cold beer on tap are available from midday everyday. Cocktail and Tapas hour – All cocktails $12 5pm to 7pm Friday and Saturday Please visit www.aqcafe.com.au for menus and details.
Success Thai
SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU
Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
Lemongrass Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443
Joining our VIP club at www.basilo.co and win free meals and drinks.
BYRON BAY CONTINUED
Good Taste Eating Out Guide
All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. www.facebook.com/pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
The only exclusively Vietnamese restaurant in town, this intimate space spilling out into a courtyard offers up fabulous dishes packed full of herbs, spices and varied textures. The traditionally light and healthy style of cuisine ensures the freshness and natural tastes of food are preserved as much as possible. It’s a popular spot so bookings are recommended.
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