The Good Life When Byron’s Stone & Wood crew heard that residents from Uniting Caroona, an aged-care home in Yamba, had started their very own home-brew club, they jumped at the opportunity to invite a few of those passionate souls to visit their brewery in Byron. Jasmin Daly from Stone & Wood told The Echo that The Caroona brew club was founded by a few of the residents who had previously enjoyed home brewing before moving into care, had worked as publicans in their younger years, or who had thoroughly adored the fifty-plus years of beer drinking they could account for. ‘Late last year the club cracked the lids off their very first Pale Ale and have brewed two more of the Residents Homebrew since,’ she said, ‘with members assuring us of its quality and taste! However, the success of the club is not solely attributed to the brews it produces, but its ability to bring residents closer together, engage them in a tasty project and inspire their creativity! ‘We were lucky enough to enjoy a barbecue lunch and exchange brewing stories with a few of the residents, together appreciating the simple things that sharing a beer can bring.’
Stone & Wood fundraising success Stone & Wood have also been active in fundraising recently. They raised more than $25,000 from their Open Day for Wedgetail Retreat and Tweed Palliative Support.
Beer at the heart of retirement village
Managing director Ben Summons from Stone & Wood said, ‘I am really proud that from generous donations made at the gate by the community and at the stall managed by Wedgetail Retreat and Tweed Palliative Care, along with the beer sold throughout the day, we collectively raised $25,375 for this incredible community organisation.’
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Good Taste Eating Out Guide
BYRON BAY
Safya Cafe and Restaurant Open Mon–Fri 6.30am– 4pm Sat–Sun 7am–4pm Corner of Fletcher St & Bay Lane, Byron Bay
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay Reservations 6685 7663 therocksbyronbay.com.au
BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club River St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days from 8am Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Boardwalk Buffet Breakfast Sunday April 2 and Easter Sunday April 16 Adult $19.90 Child 12 Years and Under $9.90 Under 5 Years Free
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Bangalow Dining Rooms
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Bangalow Hotel Open 7 days Lunch: 12 – 3pm Dinner 5.30 – 9pm All day bistro menu
6687 1144
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
BILLINUDGEL
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Billi’s Indian Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352
AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT • Chef specials every night • Exciting New Menu • 10% off for seniors every day • Catering available for parties • Vegan and gluten free food available • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!
FUNCTION CENTRE
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Pacific Bistro Old Pacific Highway Brunswick Heads Phone 6685 1328 www. brunswickbowlingclub. com.
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Dinner Mon-Sun Lunch on weekdays Closed Tuesdays Shop 3/17 Lawson Arcade Phone orders welcome 6680 8443
Naked Treaties RAW Bar
$10 Lunch Special Mon–Fri, nothing over $20 Weekend roasts Specialising in Chargrilled steaks, great seafood, handmade pasta. Enjoy a family dining atmosphere with a kids menu available. Function bookings available
Restaurant: Traditional Egyptian shared-style dining – Starting in March The Rocks @ Aquarius has been beautifully renovated, and boasts a wide array of locally sourced brekky dishes, Byron Bay Coffee and fresh juices and smoothies to enliven the senses and prepare you for the day ahead. Late riser? Join us for lunch 12–2pm, when you can grab a selection of burgers, salads, fresh rolls or one of our daily $10 specials! Here at The Rocks, we are a fully licensed cafe, which means you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, a sumptuous wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your meal!
SPECIAL $10 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU 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. 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.
LIVING FOOD, LOVING VIBRATION
Raw, Vegan, Local, Organic Nourishing Vegan, Raw + Cooked, Plant based and Paleo. Gluten, Dairy food, Epic Smoothies, Organic Coffee and Chai and Sugar free. on our Creamy House-Made Almond Mylk. 2/3 Marvell St www.nakedtreaties.com.au 7am–4pm, 7 days + Friday Nights coming soon! Insta #nakedtreaties
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
BRUNSWICK HEADS
The Pacific Bistro &
Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
Lemongrass
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Success Thai
Cafe: Specialty Coffee with Egyptian-inspired all-day breakfast, brunch & lunchÂ
Luscious Foods Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228 www.lusciousfoods.com.au
Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee Pizza deliveries now available Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights to Sunrise, Arts & Industry Estate and Ewingsdale
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