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Food Funds Health By Vivienne Pearson As food is the fuel of life, it is fitting that feasting is the focus of two upcoming healthrelated fundraising events. Keep the Hearts of Federal Beating is a fabulous name for a party to raise funds for a defibrillator. The purchase was the top priority from community meetings, prompted by an incident at a village event when it took 50 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Food trucks will fuel the event this Saturday 4 August. Gunter’s Flammkucken will offer German-style wood-fired pizza and the Defunct Urbanites will offer Pasitisios (a layered and baked vege delight) as well as desserts including Loukoumathes (Greek-style doughnuts). Stone & Wood are generously donating beer for the bar and the Federal General Store, where the defibrillator will be located, is a big supporter. ‘Everything in Federal is food focused,’ says Alan Goldstein, a member of the Federal Community Centre. ‘This is a good excuse to get together over music, food and beer.’ A second fundraising event is being held next Friday 10 August at Beach Byron Bay for Our Kids, a not-for-profit that provides paediatric equipment to hospitals, including Byron and Lismore. Owner Belinda Kirkwood, an ambassador for the charity said, ‘Owing to complications with
Hands up who wants more oysters! the birth of both our children, we required extra medical attention and were transferred to the Lismore Base Hospital Special Care Ward. We wanted to show our appreciation for the wonderful support by helping Our Kids help other local families in similar situations, especially so that all babies can be cared for locally instead of being flown interstate.’ The three-course dinner (plus canapés and a glass of bubbly) will be Italian based, including a dessert of red-wine-braised pear with mascarpone cream. Keep the hearts of Federal beating: Sat 4 August 6pm till late. Facebook Events/480772279048948. No bookings needed, just turn up. Our Kids Fundraising Dinner at Beach Byron Bay: Friday 10 August 6pm, bookings essential. enquiries@beachbyronbay.com.au. Guest speaker: Norm Black, co-founder of TripADeal. Entrée for the Our Kids fundraiser – photo supplied
Bivalve Bacchanalia By S Haslam The Bacchanalia were the apparently wellorganised festivals held in honour of the god Bacchus, the Greco-Roman god of wine, freedom, intoxication and ecstasy. If your ecstasy levels are a bit low after Splendour, or you feel that pairing wine and oysters is a much more practical means of ecstatic communication with the divine, then The Balcony Bay & Oyster Co have annual ‘oyster festivals’ that are just for you. In the month named after the Roman emperor Augustus (August), The Balcony says their executive chef Sean Connolly will be shucking up a storm with an array of activities, unique menu items and cocktails designed specifically for oyster lovers, celebrating the simple pleasures of freshly shucked oysters. Sean Connolly apparently favours natural oysters with just a splash of lemon and vinaigrette, or even better a dash of his hot sauce.
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Barrio Byron Bay
A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio eatery at Habitat brings together the local community Mon–Tue 7am–3pm; in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. WoodWed–Sat 7am–9pm fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, 1 Porter Street, natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. North Byron Eat in or take-away No reservations. Bookings www.barriobyronbay.com.au over 8 email: gather@ @barriobyronbay barriobyronbay.com.au
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
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Legend Pizza Open 7 days 9am till after midnight Shop 1 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street 6685 5700 www.legendpizza.com.au
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Trattoria Basiloco Open 7 days for Dinner starting 5.30pm See menu, book a table, or order takeaway at www.basilo.co 30 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6680 8818
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This year’s menu will feature a premium ‘dressed oyster’ selection including a Brookie’s Gin & Tonic granita, Sean’s Spicy Bloody Mary dressing, Cab Sav & Chardonnay Forvm Vinegars, XO shallot and fermented chili dressing and a Stone & Wood Jasper Ale ‘Captain Barnacle’ reduction dressing. Also on the menu will be oyster sliders, oyster tacos, chowder fries inspired by Sean’s childhood and, for the first time ever, Oyster Rockefellers! (yes, in a ‘rich’ sauce). For the entire month of August you can enjoy $1 oysters from 5pm till 6pm, or win a stay in Byron Bay by guessing the weight of Benny The Bivalve, an enormous oyster from the Clyde River. On Tuesday and Thursday nights by playing ‘pick the pearl’ you could score a dozen dressed oysters for half price. All you have to do is pick the oyster shell that has a pearl in it to win. For more info or to book a table head to www.balcony.com.au/oyster-festival.
Wood-fired pizzas & real Italian cuisine with a Sardinian twist Famous for seafood, meats and pasta dishes. We do special events functions.
Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7.30am Shop 6/13 Lawson Street 6680 9300 FB thehideoutbyronbay insta @thehideoutbyronbay
Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
NEW WINTER MENU AT THE ROCKS! Join us at The Rocks on Lawson for some winter warmers! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. Enliven the senses with a Byron Bay Coffee or super healthy smoothie! Enjoy an Ice-cold beer, wine, or hand-crafted cocktail with your meal! Cosy indoor seating and heated outdoor patio space available. $5 SCHOONERS AND $12 COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK
Hidden away in Byron’s iconic ‘Eat street’ Bay Lane, The Hideout Cafe and Bar offers indoor, outdoor and deck dining 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
SPECIAL $12 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.
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