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Wok This Way from the Yulli’s crew
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Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 wharfbarballina
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Bowlo Kitchen Satay. They are my favourite non-spicy dishes and for a bit of bite you can’t go past the Drunken Noodles with Wok-fried Broccolini.’ Kyle says dessert lovers will not be disappointed. ‘To finish, it’s hard to go past the Peanut Butter Ice-cream with Choc Tahini Sauce.’ Everything from the menu is plant based and drool worthy from the starters, sides and salads, including Thai spring rolls with glass noodles, black fungus and diced carrot, served with sweet chili sauce and panfried jackfruit and bamboo massaman buns, to wokfried and soup selection, including Pad Thai, Tom Yum fried rice with grilled Shimeji mushrooms, wild rice puffs and fried kale, and stir-fry galan with chili garlic crispy tofu and mushroom sauce served with steamed jasmine
rice and delicious desserts of chocolate and hazelnut sago pudding with fresh banana and a black sesame wafer or meringue and peanut brittle with Davidson Plum and cashew cream, topped with mixed berries, mint sauce, and 100s & 1000s. Kyle says Wok This Way have a great Soup Tuesday with to-die-for options and the ramen that he just can’t wait for and they are now open from 12pm for lunch. ‘We have also started having a Jazz Night every Thursday 6–8pm, which will be great. But the most striking this about Wok This Way is the deliciousnesses on every single plate, there’s there’s no weak spot. Kyle’s pretty happy about that. ‘I’m proud to serve each dish!’ Corner Carlyle Street & Keesing Lane, Byron Bay.
The annoying vegan – Iron salad The two challenges for me as a vegan are my B12 and iron levels. I’ll save the B12 conversation for another time and talk about iron. There are two types of iron – haem and non-haem; the latter is iron not found in animal tissue and is found in many plant foods. In a healthy diet, you have to make sure that you’re getting all the nutrients you need. Sometimes I can get busy and plain old slack and last week my annual blood test came back showing that my ‘biochemistry is beautiful’, but I was a little low on iron. Luckily, for this annoying vegan, I have a sister who is an annoying dietitian who supports my plant-based diet on the understanding that I keep it balanced. She reminded me that I need to up my legumes and leafy greens, oats, quinoa, and tofu. So I rolled out my old favourite, ‘oh-no-the-invitesays-bring-a-plate-to-share’ last-minute salad that is full of iron.
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Eve Jeffery yle Maxwell is a real dyed-in-the-sarong local – he went to both Byron Public and High Schools, and he managed The Northern before the amazing Wok This Way. Maxwell has been a part of the local food industry for 14 years and he knows what makes Byron taste buds tick and now Kyle and the awesome crew behind Yulli’s have opened Wok This Way, another jewel in Byron’s vegan tiara. I always loved Yulli’s vegan concept and Karl Cooney’s love of food in general – the food is one of the main reasons I started working there. Wok This Way has been open for two months and Kyle says he personally loves the vegan food and the vibe of the venue including their Asian pop vinyl record player. ‘Our customers are also loving the vibe and of course the food.’ Kyle says he has more than one favourite from the Wok This Way kitchen. ‘At the moment my favourite dishes are the Crispy Brown Rice and Shiitake Mushroom Balls in Red Curry and the Hokkien Noodles with Miso
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The ingredients are very simple. chickpeas raw oats red onion capsicum cumin balsamic vinegar rocket tomato parsley sesame seeds lemon or lime juice Amounts? I don’t know – I just grab it as I go, but I usually use a tin of chickpeas. The method is very easy – I make layers. Whenever I’m making a salad with onion, I make sure I pickle it first. I slice it up and let it soak in a little bit of vinegar while I’m getting the other ingredients organised. The second ingredient I prepare is the tomato and once it is sliced up I’ll stir into the onion. The rest of it is really easy: you just layer it all into a bowl. I add the parsley, thinly sliced capsicum, chickpeas (keep the juice – aquafaba – and you
can use it to make a lot of tasty things – ask Dr Google). Then I add cumin, raw oats – about one-quarter of the amount of chickpeas – and sesame seeds. Last but definitely not least is the citrus juice. In this instance, it serves two purposes: it makes the salad taste super yummy, and it also assists the iron absorption*. I then put some rocket into a large bowl and dump the whole salad on top and toss the lot. If I am feeling extra cordon bleu, I’ll drizzle (see what I did there?) some sesame oil and sprinkle some nooch** over the top and toss again. If you really want to bump up the iron on this, make a meal of it by adding some cooked quinoa and very lightly steamed broccoli. Too easy. Try it, you’ll love it! * Inhibitors of iron absorption include tannins so limit your coffee and tea when eating your iron-rich foods. ** Nutritional yeast – The Goddesses’ gift to vegans.
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
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
Main Street Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
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
Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. 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 Book online: www.nobonesbyronbay.com.au
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 For any events of up to 30 people please email nobonesbyronbay@gmail.com
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