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Visit the Husk rum distillery at Tumbulgum The Husk Farm Distillery has officially opened and is Australia’s first paddock-to-bottle agricole rum distillery. The single-estate distillery is located on the Tweed River, Tumbulgum, Northern NSW with views across the Valley to Wollumbin Mt Warning and beyond. As we locals know, the Tweed Valley is nestled within the eroded core of an ancient shield volcano, known as the Green Caldera, and with an abundance of rich red volcanic soil the region is home to a growing agrifood industry. The Husk Farm Distillery is situated on a 60-hectare farm with grazing cattle, sugar cane, and twelve hectares of uncleared remnant rainforest. The Messenger family who own and operate the farm distillery are committed to the protection of this important rainforest. Distiller and founder Paul Messenger says, ‘We follow sustainable practices growing the raw materials for our rum and feeding the waste streams from both rum and gin back to our happy herd of cattle. What they can’t eat
becomes nutrient-rich compost to go back on our rainforest plantings, crops, and gardens. Our fertile land and mild climate, along with our local cane varieties, our people, and methods of production define our provenance and give our rum its unique terroir,’ Messenger says. The brand-new distillery will house a cellar door, cocktail bar, and Planter’s cafe. The cocktail list will change seasonally and focus on showcasing Husk’s spirits together
with native bushfood and locally growth produce. First up is the winter menu – expect flavours including roasted wattle seed, flamed lemon myrtle, and lilli pilli. Venue manager Andrew Jones says, ‘We are committed to using local produce and supporting the farmers of the region. The menu has been crafted to complement the cellar door with the freshest ingredients the region has on offer.’ From loaded grazing boards to Ink Gin and Husk Pure Cane
chocolates paired with Blackboard coffee, Planters cafe has a relaxed plantation style with dreamy views across the open green pastures to the Tweed River and Wollumbin (Mt Warning). The Messenger family have teamed up with Tweed bakery ‘Baked@ Ancora’ to create a traditional Caribbean ‘rum baba’ cake using Husk Rum. A classic provincial dessert menu will complement the range of spirits on offer at the distillery. Enjoy a guided tour of Australia’s
first paddock-to-bottle Agricole rum distillery and learn how they make their unique spirits. The tour also includes an Ink Gin and tonic on arrival and Husk Rum tasting flight in the Barrel House. The tours will run from Wednesday till Sunday, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, at a cost of $35 per person – a designated driver pack is available upon request. Book at www.huskdistillers. com/cellardoor.
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Eating Out Guide BYRON BAY
BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club 1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Open 7.30am daily, till late every night Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011
Breakfast Plus $1 Coffee Purchase a selected dish from our breakfast menu and get a barista coffee for $1. Monday to Thursday 8am to 11am.
TAKEAWAY ONE STOP SHOP Feed your family with a choice of pizza, pezzo pockets, burgers or fish & chips. OPEN 7 DAYS TILL 8.30pm counter orders only www.WharfBarBallina.com.au
at The Bangalow Bowlo Restaurant, Events & Catering 21 Byron Bay Road, Bangalow 6687 2741 www.onegreenacre.com.au Open Tue–Sun 12 to 8.30pm Seven Miles Coffee, lunch, dinner, events and catering.
With a menu the whole family will love, One Green Acre is committed to sustainable and ethical food, that is a great price and locally sourced. Specials: Tuesday: Stone and Wood curry night Thursday: Chook night Sunday: Full roast
Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Book online: loftbyronbay.com.au @loftbyronbay
White Wolf Bistro & Bar Modern Australian dining.
Open 7 days, 11.30am till late (11pm) serving food all day. Bookings 0416 870 644
MON-SAT 10AM–6PM Closed Fri Arvo 7, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay 8646 4901
Bay Pho Located in Woolies Carpark Shop 6/90–96 Jonson St Byron Bay
BYRON BAY
Targa Modern European
4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183
Lord Byron Distillery
BANGALOW
One Green Acre
Loft Byron Bay
OPEN - 7 days Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Tuesday to Saturday All day menus, licensed bar
Phone orders welcome 6680 9223 FB phointhebay
Just off the sand at famous Main Beach and centrally elevated above bustling Jonson Street and Bay Lane, Loft has the ultimate Byron Bay vibe. Wander up from the beach any day after noon and enjoy impressive food, irresistible cocktails and plenty of beers. Share plates, mains, oysters and incredible deli boards featuring local and international favourites. Open every day noon till midnight.
We are located in the new Mercato complex on the ground floor. The old Cicchetti venue. We have an extensive menu that caters for everyone from burgers with unlimited fries, to salads, entrees, sharing plates, pastas, risotto, freshly made gnocchi, sharing slow cooked lamb shoulder, meat and seafood. Extensive wine list and cocktails. Kids welcome. www.whitewolfbistroandbar.com.au
CELLAR DOOR – TASTINGS & TOURS Handcrafted spirits using locally sourced ingredients.
Naturally Better! No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.
GIN MAKING AND COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
- book online. Gin Making Gift Vouchers available. LORDBYRON.COM.AU LordByronDistillery
Traditional Vietnamese Foods Pho Beef Noodle Soups, Special Lunch Stir-fries and Vermicelli Noodles Winter Trading Hours Lunch – Monday to Friday - 10.30am – 2pm Dinner – Monday to Saturday - 5pm – 9pm
$40 Dinner – 2 courses Happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $12 Moet Live acoustic music – Fridays 6pm
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