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Byron Bay Champagne Club Champagne Collet dinner Friday November 1 ~ The Byron at Byron YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: 5 glasses of champagne - five different types of champagne all from Champagne Collet Matched to a 4 course dinner by the executive chef, The Byron at Byron
Shopping organically By Sandra Davey Organic food can be cheaper than conventional food, although this isn’t always the case it’s worth checking out. In a 30 second experiment I found one organic item, coconut oil, cheaper at local organic supplier Santos than all of the conventional items at the supermarket. As well, you get what you pay for: organic fruit and vegetables have been found to have significantly more nutritional content than conventional crops – and one reason for overeating is that people simply aren’t getting the nutrients that they need. I often have guests ask me what I put in my food to make it taste so good when the dish is very simple, like a roast vegetable tray. I believe that they are actually tasting the flavour of how food should taste when it is grown in rich organic soil and tended to in benevolent ways. One of the places I buy organic food is Santos Organics; I like their ‘mission statement’ which is ‘to empower people and communities to live in a healthy and sustainable way’, for example by ensuring that 100% of their fruit and vegetables and almost all of their other products are either Certified Organic or Organically or Biodynamically grown. As well, their profits are put back into the environment and community. There is now overwhelming evidence that chemicals used in conventional agriculture pose risks to humans and other life forms and unwanted side effects to the environment. Testing by the Environmental Working Group found that, after they were washed, conventional celery, apples, strawberries and spinach contained pesticides, some of which were banned. The unchecked use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides has
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Testing (US FDA) on conventional celery found more than 95% were positive for pesticides, and up to 22 pesticide residues on strawberries, after they were washed. played havoc with human and other life forms. Santos Organics has recently gained Palm Oil Free Accreditation – this means that they now only stock a handful of palm oil products. Those products contain traceable palm oil that has been verified and approved by Palm Oil Investigations to originate in specific palm oil plantations in Africa, Papua New Guinea or Colombia. Santos no longer stock any products that contain palm oil that comes from Indonesia or Malaysia. What’s wrong with palm oil? Here’s a simple equation: Palm oil = massive deforestation = greenhouse gas emissions and species extinction. It’s easy to get clean, nutritious food, for example from Santos in store or from their cafes, and just by making this simple sort of food choice you are caring for our precious flora and fauna as well as empowering your health and the heath of the planet. Santos Organics: Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Byron Industrial Estate. Shop online and deliveries info@santosorganics.com.au
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BALLINA
Ballina RSL Club
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au
Tuesday 5 November from 12pm Two Courses plus Cheese $49.90 Complimentary welcome beverage Free Sweep, Lucky Door Prize Big Screen TV, TAB Facilities, Fashion in the Field - Book Now!
Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259
EVERY TUESDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA & PEZZO POCKET Dine in and take away www.wharfbarballina.com.au
One Green Acre
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
BILLINUDGEL
billi
Barrio Eatery & Bar
A 5-minute drive from Byron Bay, Barrio brings together the local community Mon–Sat 7am–9pm in a relaxed environment for all-day dining. Wood1 Porter Street, fired oven, charcoal grill, veges, meat, fish, salads, North Byron natural wines, local beers, cocktails and St Ali coffee. No reservations. Bookings Eat in or take-away over 8 email: gather@ www.barriobyronbay.com.au barriobyronbay.com.au @barriobyronbay
The Rocks @ Aquarius Breakfast/Lunch 7 days from 7am 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
The Hideout Cafe
BANGALOW
indian
*EXPIRY DATE:31/10/2019
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!
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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
NEW SEASONAL MENU! Join us at the Rocks on Lawson for some delicious winter warmers! We have a range of fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch options at affordable prices. Why not try one of our scrumptious health bowls, house-made burgers or our signature brekkie salad. Warm yourself up with a Byron Bay coffee or a super smoothie! Cosy indoor seating and heating outdoor dining available.
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
Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au
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