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Harvest lunches all week Harvest is now open for lunch, seven days a week, and are open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday. The team is excited to be able to finally offer lunch all week long. Although the restaurant is open for dinners Wednesday through to Saturday, reserve a table a couple weeks out as spots fill up quick. The historic wood-fired bread oven was in dire need of some love. With over 118 years of baking bread, it needed a modern update. Starting in early May, Sam Fraraccio from The Brick Chef (Instagram: @thebrickchef) started renovations, meticulously removing bricks, one by one. He worked tirelessly to update the oven with modern-day materials and technologies in order to maximise its efficiency, while still paying respect to its important part in the region’s history. Every fortnight on a Friday afternoon it’s Fun Friday with live music! Each week Harvest be hosting a new producer, serving up something special from their chefs, and a local musician will be playing
BALLINA
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 wharfbarballina
MONDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA Enjoy our delicious, Italian wood-fired pizzas for half price every Monday. Dine-in or Takeaway www.wharfbarballina.com.au
BANGALOW
Bowlo Kitchen
Family friendly, tradies’ local, restaurant quality. Wednesday to Friday happy hour, midweek specials, excellent wines, foodies delight, creative cocktails, local produce, massive kids’ space, welcoming staff, Open Wed–Fri 12–2.30pm & 5–8.30pm; and COVID Safe. Sat 12–8.30pm; Sun 12–7pm.
The Bowlo, Bangalow 6687 2741
tunes that are sure to get you dancing. With a focus on community, this family friendly event combines good food and beautiful music. Harvest now offers accommodation; nestled in the Bangalow Hinterland, just 10-minutes’ drive from Harvest Restaurant and charismatic Bangalow village is Harvest House. It’s a private hilltop hideaway within easy reach of Byron Bay’s idyllic beaches and serves as a serene home-base from where one can venture out to enjoy the Byron hinterland. Newrybar will be celebrating this year’s NAIDOC Week at the Harvest Bakery. This special evening of culture,
art, music, and connection will feature a local art auction with works from local artists Mel Ladkin, Kate Constantine, Nickolla Clark and many others, with auctioneer Robert Bleakley. Come enjoy their glowing sunset bar from 4–6 pm Wednesday–Friday for aperitifs, snacks and sliders at the Harvest Restaurant. Visit www.harvest.com.au to explore the many events being hosted at Harvest, from tea tastings, to kids and adults pasta making workshops, to life drawing classes, they have something happening for everyone up there in Newrybar!
A Supernatural Byron wine experience Byron’s first and only organic natural wine bar has new owners at the helm. The cosy little enclave in Bay Lane is being reinvigorated with fresh energy from local music producer and entrepreneur, Grant Weatherburn, and his photographer partner, Jodi Plumbley. ‘We have always loved the vibe of Supernatural – right back from it’s original owners. When the purchase opportunity came up we wanted to make sure it was kept in local hands and are excited for the new adventure!’ Grant explained. With their extensive travels they have always loved the feeling that Supernatural gives of being ‘a world away’. You can sit at the bar and feel like you’re tucked away in Paris or Barcelona depending on the playlist of the day! ‘I love the escapism [that] a vibe and setting can bring… With overseas travel restricted at the moment we are going to concentrate on bringing some special events to Supernatural, which will make you feel like you’ve taken a quick trip overseas for the evening!’ Jodi said. The operations side of the business will fall into the trusted and capable hands of Paige Aubort. Hailing from Sydney, with a decade-long
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career in the Australian hospitality community. She is most comfortable when working the floor, sharing her favourite wines with the masses, and figuring out how to make everyone’s experience at the bar as warm and memorable as possible. It’s apparent from the get go, that Paige adores her team at Supernatural, and does everything in her power to make sure they feel supported, ‘pushed’ and nurtured. ‘It truly feels like such a privilege to be working for, and with, everyone at Supernatural. Watching the team come together on any given night, is a thing of beauty. Where one person starts, another team member is sure to follow to finish the job. A whirling, entwining performance that is a sight to be seen. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!’ Supernatural’s wellrounded and adventurous wine list is curated by bar manager and natural wine aficionado, Scott McGarry. After one chat with Scotty his passion and knowledge of wine is evident – and exciting. A winemaker himself, Scott knows the ins and outs and serves up fascinating insights along with the drops to
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tantalise your palate. Head Chef Zac Llewellyn hails from the Northern Rivers, and began training as a chef at age 16. With ten years cheffing under his belt, he has acquired an impressive resume. When pushed to choose, he is equal parts proud of his time working in the belly of the beast at Shelter, La Casita, and Roadhouse, running his own kitchen in Japan, and co-owning a curry pop-up during the 2020 lockdown period. Zac’s approach to food is simple; he wants the people who taste his food to love it so much that they are desperate to get their hands on the recipe. He cooks with sincerity, feeling and freedom in mind, making sure he often veers off the traditional/trodden path. This ultimately results in weekly menus that are mouthwatering and exciting. Whether it’s a mulled wine to warm up, a sexy cocktail with friends, or a wine tasting adventure, Supernatural has you covered. Open Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday, 5–10pm (daily happy hour from 5pm) and 4–10pm on Friday and Saturday. For the latest events, be sure to follow Supernatural on Insta @supernaturalbyronbay.
Club open Wed–Sun from 12 noon www.bangalowbowlo.com.au bangalowbowlo @thebowlo
Come along to the Bangalow Bowlo and find out.
BRUNSWICK HEADS
Honour Brunswick Heads 4/16 The Terrace Brunswick Heads www.honourbrunswickheads.com
Specialising in good times & mighty fine wines Weekly seasonal market menu Dinner from 5pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday Drinks & bar snacks from 3pm Online booking recommended. Walk-ins welcome
BYRON BAY
The Rocks @ Aquarius Brunch 7am–12 noon Mon–Fri 7am–1pm Sat & Sun 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay 6685 7663 – Menus at therocksbyronbay.com.au
Success Thai Mon–Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Lunch 12 noon–3pm Dinner from 5–8.30pm 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
Our Rocking New Brunch Menu Come and join us at the Rocks for some light brunch options or hearty breakfasts. We offer a range of home-made, locally sourced produce at affordable prices, including our delicious new loaded halloumi or chorizo tacos, vegan nasi goreng and our signature Rocks Big Brekky which will keep you going for hours! Fresh juices, Byron Bay coffees and healthy smoothies available too. The Rocks is registered as COVID Safe, and is practicing all NSW health guidelines.
All your favourites, every lunch and dinner. Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh, delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway. Menus available on Facebook.
Daughter in Law
Not your typical Indian joint. Jessi Singh’s ‘unauthentic coastal Indian’ cuisine using local Northern Rivers ingredients. DJ’s spin 80s and 90s tunes, @dil_byron www.daughterinlaw.com.au and self-serve fridges for cocktails, Reservations via website, and half of wine, and beer Mon–Sun 4pm–late 22 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay
the restaurant is reserved for walk-in’s
Barrio
Barrio’s canteen takes its inspiration from locally sourced produce with moorish cuisine. Offering daily bakes, breakfast cakes, classic sandwiches, Breakfast & lunch vibrant salads, smoked fish and grilled meats. Monday–Sunday 7am–3pm Book via our website for lunch and dinner in the Aperitif hour restaurant at www.barriobyronbay.com.au. Wednesday–Friday 3–5pm Walk-in tables available. Dinner Booking via our website barriobyronbay.com.au Wednesday–Friday 5pm–Late 1 Porter St, North Byron
Saltwater Social Club A gathering place for all 32 Jonson St, Byron Bay saltwatersocialclub.com.au
No Bones Vegan Bar and Kitchen. 11 Fletcher Street 6680 7418
Open 4pm until late Monday through Sunday for sundowners, dinner, and late-night drinks. Lazy weekend lunches with sandy feet, rowdy dinners with family and friends, and late night drinks and DJs are the standard. Laid back vintage vibes and classic coastal style create an eclectic feel, complemented by our menu of shareable snacks, locally-sourced salads and hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, as well as beers on tap, organic wines and hand-crafted cocktails. GOOD TIMES ~ HIGH VIBES ~ LATE NIGHTS ~ HIGH TIDES
Join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time. HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 5–6PM $6 BEERS / $12 COCKTAILS / $7 WINES Open every day from 5pm till late
Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au
For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com
Karkalla Byron Bay
Breakfast Thursday–Monday 8am–2.30pm Dinner Thursday–Monday 5.30pm–late WE LOVE LOCALS! Every Thursday is locals night! Curry, roti & glass of wine $36. Apertivo hour Friday–Sunday 2.30–5.30pm native cocktail happy hour and more! Bookings via website www.karkalla.com.au
Café, Bar & Restaurant
Corner of Bay Lane and Fletcher Street, Byron Bay
5614 8656 www.karkalla.com.au @karkallabyronbay
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