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Retro Mao cult charms at Foxy Luu’s
Find Foxy’s off-the-beaten-track, tucked away amongst a row of casual quirky shopfronts, just off Jonson Street. The streets of Istanbul are vibrant, enchanting and full of the irrepressible forces of life. When Foxy Luu’s owner, Utku, moved to the calm shores of Byron Bay, where everything is ‘sweet’ and hugs are a shared language, he felt it was a big change, but one that he welcomed with open arms. ‘If Istanbul was a speed-dating site with daring pick-up lines and accentuated looks, Byron would be a luscious tantric temple den, sensual and mystic. What’s common is everybody wants their senses to be spoken to’, he says. Like many of us, Byron’s spiritual pull and beautiful people called him to ‘ground’ here. Utku also owns the Bondi institution Sefa Kitchen, but decided he would break the mould and open a more playful eatery in Byron. An art haven by day with a not-so-seedy red-light district feel by night. Utku finds that people like to sit back, relax and indulge their senses in all that Foxy Luu’s has to offer. ‘We all want that tantalising feed in a somewhat inspiring, feel-good space, where we can feel welcomed, while preferably spending less than $20 to fill our tummies’, he says. The restaurant plays host to locals and travellers alike, creating a place where all are welcome. ‘We want to bring the community together; it’s a space where locals can mingle and travellers can refuel with honest food, great vibes and mindful values. Simple pleasures are the best kind and we aim to please.’
You won’t be greeted by the usual whitewashed walls and sustainable. Sometimes that means sacrificing something that vanilla Instagram-friendly interiors at Foxy Luu’s. Instead, was working well for the business, but not sustainable from you’ll find an eclectic mix of Asian inspired décor – red umbrel- an environmental perspective’, says Utku. ‘There are always las line the ceiling and retro Mao Cult propaganda posters line consequences to our actions. We’re happy to play our part in the walls. There are murals by local street-artists and quirky this significant role as a forward-thinking Byron business.’ charms in every corner, it’s an evolvFind Foxy’s-off-the-beaten track, tucked away ing space, always changing under amongst a row of casual quirky shopfronts What’s new at the influences of locals’ feedback off Jonson Street, conveniently around Foxy Luu’s? You can now smash just and staff ideas. It’s colourful, to say the corner from the bottle shop. (Yes, you’ll the least! their decadent bao sliders and be pleased to know Foxy Luu’s is BYO). Try Foxy Luu’s irresistible Rainbow hand-made dumplings at your It’s a small, cosy affair, that surprisingly Bao Buns or the Gado Gado Salad, ƱĕĎĎĶŕīǼ ƷşƖſ ǫǦƐIJ ćëĈŊƷëſĎ works really well for intimate parties, fierce in flavour and undeniably events and private functions too. There are addictive. Utku says the food is made bash or Vipassana retreat. even live music sessions from emerging to ‘ignite your taste buds and feed talents on Sundays and a fun Happy Hour Yes, Foxy Luu’s is now doing your soul’. The perfect combo. day with the Foxy twist; half-price catering and doing it in a way every Like many of us, Utku and the team dumplings from 4–6 pm. There’s never a ƐIJëƐ ëŕƷşŕĕ Ĉëŕ ëǓşſĎǾ at Foxy’s are doing their part to push dull moment at Foxy Luu’s, we can promise for a sustainable future; everything you that. from the free-range meat by Trevor More info: Foxy Luu’s, Shop 4A North Meads and locally sourced ingredients, to the water filling staByron (Woolies) Plaza, 90 Jonson St, Byron Bay, next to tion and plastic-free environment is part of a well thought out the bottleshop. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days. and measured exercise. Facebook: Foxy Luus. ‘We’re accountable for every action we take, as a business and For catering and functions email eat@foxyluus.com or call as a consumer. So we do whatever we can to ensure we are Utku 0405 469 702
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