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How Green is our Valley
EMBRACED BY TOWERING MOUNTAINS THAT ONCE ENCASED VOLCANIC ENERGY, OUR VALLEY VIBE IS STILL TODAY LIKE A BIG HUG AROUND SWEET VILLAGES FILLED WITH VITALITY – IN FOOD, COFFEE, ART, WELLNESS AND TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
Take a food-lover’s journey from town to town for a real taste of our hinterland essence, from delectable high teas in charismatic Tyalgum and kitchen garden eateries in Carool and Uki to farm-fresh cheeses and lovingly-brewed coffee in Burringbar.
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There’s also pop-up roadside stalls packed with take-home produce, bush tucker picks, cakes for days and wood-fired pizza goodness. With all this abundance awaiting, it’s easy to savour the flavours of our valley life on your next Tweed visit.
MURWILLUMBAH WOLLUMBIN (MT WARNING) F G
UKI A
BURRINGBAR E CAROOL B
TERRANORA C DURANBAH D
A Austral Cafe
Bacaro
Gelato & Co
Keith
New Leaf Cafe
The Imperial Hotel B Potager – A Kitchen Garden C Coconut Coffee House
Manohra Thai Restaurant
The Inky Squid
The Pavilions Hotel Wildfire Trattoria D Tropical Fruit World E Tweed Valley Whey
Farmhouse Cheeses F Bastion Lane Espresso G Mavis’s Kitchen & Cabins
(1 0 minutes from Kingscliff Beach)
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL
impy.com.au
We are a 1932 beautifully restored country hotel/pub that has kept its charm and feel of yesteryear. We have a wonderful selection of tap beers from crafts to original favourites. The Accommodation and Bistro are second to none within the area and we are looking forward to serving you. THE PAVILIONS HOTEL TERRANORA 2-14 Henry Lawson Drive, Terranora 07 5633 5833 | info@pavilionshotel.com.au
pavilionshotel.com.au
• Just 10 minutes from The Gold Coast Airport • Coastal chic setting • Gastropub with craft brews and wines • Lunch & Dinner 7 days • No surcharge on public holidays • Panoramic coastal views, open fi replace for colder months • Children welcome NEW LEAF CAFE
47 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 4073
newleafcafemurwillumbah.com.au
New Leaf is a family owned cafe in the main street of Murwillumbah, operating Monday – Saturday for the last 18 years.
Food is fresh, delicious, vegetarian,
tasty and affordable. BASTION LANE ESPRESSO
Uki Post Offi ce, 1464 Kyogle Road, Uki 02 6679 5101 | gary@bastionlane.com
bastionlane.com
Bespoke coffee roasted in the 110-year-old heritage-listed Uki Post Offi ce. Our on-site espresso bar percolates daily with friendly chat, post offi ce comings-and-goings and the aromas of the best coffee this side of the border ranges. Don’t miss the experience sensation of a tour of the coffee roastery.
The community’s local retreat, a contemporary “coastal chic” shopping experience with a boutique hotel, magnifi cent views of the coast, a selection of award winning food outlets, beauty, fi tness and much more...
P: 07 5590 5440 www.coconutco eehouse.com.au Located at Terranora with sweeping views to the coast, Coconut Co ee House is a welcoming laidback coastal café, o ering fabulous wholesome food and organic co ee.
P: 07 5633 5833 www.pavilionshotel.com.au • Just 10 mins from the Gold Coast Airport • Gastropub with craft brews and wines • Lunch & Dinner 7 days • No surcharge on public holidays • Panoramic coastal views • Open fi replace for colder months • Children welcome
P: 07 5590 4323 www.theinkysquid.com.au • Multi award winning Fish & Chippery: Australian Good Food Guide 2019 & 2020 – “Readers Choice, Best Seafood in Northern NSW” • Gourmet fi sh & chips • Speciality burgers • Naughty desserts • Relax in the outdoor courtyard • Bottle shop onsite for your convenience • Family friendly & kids area • Gluten free, coeliac & vego options
P: 07 5590 4049 www.wildfi retrattoria.com Traditional wood-fi red pizzeria, serving fresh house made pasta and Mediterranean inspired dishes with a relaxed family friendly dining experience.
P: 07 5590 4352 Manohra takes your senses on a trip to Thailand, with authentic, homemade recipes and locally sourced ingredients.
P OTAG E R – A KITCHEN GARDEN
potager.com.au
Potager – Tweed’s Multi-Award Winning Dining Destination.
Set on a small 10-acre farm in Carool’s picturesque countryside sits Potager – A Kitchen Garden, a culinary destination popular with locals and visitors from afar. While guests come to taste sumptuous cuisine, they are spoiled with a panorama across a fl ourishing Northern NSW valley with views to the ocean from inside a contemporary fi t out, in the stylish décor of local craftspeople. As much as possible is grown on the farm and sourced from the surrounding region.
All just a short 20-minute drive from
the Gold Coast Airport.
TWEED VALLEY WHEY FARMHOUSE CHEESES
tweedvalleycheeses.com.au
Come TASTE THE REGION ... Sample handmade artisan cheeses and fresh local produce made into gorgeous homemade tarts, cakes, quiches, the freshest salads, toasties and open melts. Great coffee, milkshakes for the kids and fi nish off with artisan gelato made with milk from our herd of contented cows. Welcome to our Farm.
M E E T A LOCAL Nestled at the base of the majestic Wollumbin (Mount Warning), MAVIS’S KITCHEN is a 25-acre former dairy farm that’s now home to a relaxed country-style restaurant, organic kitchen garden, eco-friendly B&B cabin accommodation and a popular wedding and events venue.
Owners of Mavis’s Kitchen and Cabins, Peter and Charlie, bring a strong focus on family to the business, naming it after Charlie’s ‘legendary Mum’ Mavis, who taught him a love of food and the joy of sharing.
The beautiful old Queenslander that houses the restaurant in Uki was actually Peter’s childhood home on the Gold Coast and then a restaurant that the guys ran there called Harley Street Brasserie. Opting for a tree change, they brought the building with them (in three pieces on board three trucks to be pieced back together where it currently sits!) and Mavis’s has now been in operation for over 10 years.
How does Mavis’s use locally sourced ingredients, food and flavours? We have our own produce garden for herbs, greens and many fruits. Whatever is left over is made into chutneys, jams and pickled products. Mavis’s Kitchen retails locally made products and we prefer all Tweed products to be on the menu. Attending community events with food artisans keeps us up to date with what’s available.
What’s your most ordered dish and why do you think this is? Lamb is our signature dish, we cook this low and slow for 6-7 hours and it’s been a staple here for so long that regulars will bring friends to try it.
Where do you eat out when not at your own restaurant? We love to eat at home mostly, with Charlie being a chef we are spoiled for choice. A couple of our favourite restaurants are Paper Daisy in Cabarita and Pipit in Pottsville.
What do you love most about living in the Tweed? Apart from the obvious – the views – we also have everything we need here and love the collaborative nature of the food industry.
Can you share with us a simple recipe that showcases what Mavis’s is all about?
ROA S T B E E T RO OT, P E C A N A N D GOAT FETA SALAD
2kg organic beetroot 1 orange, cut in wedges, skin on ½ bunch of mint, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, roughly sliced 6 cloves crushed Russian garlic 200ml extra virgin olive oil Sea salt flakes Cracked pepper 220ml Vincotto or balsamic glaze
The first step is to wash beetroot and place in tray of water so the water covers at least half the beetroots, cover with foil and bake for 1½ to 2 hours depending on the size.
Let them cool down (it’s better to roast your beetroot a day before).
When they are cold, peel and cut in wedges (4 to 8 pieces depending on sizes).
Add the beetroot wedges in a baking tray, add garlic, orange, red chilli, salt and pepper, olive oil and mint. Bake for 10 mins at 180 degrees Celcius.
Remove from oven and pour Vincotto or balsamic glaze over while the beetroot is still hot. When the beetroot is at room temperature, they are ready to go in a salad!
Add toasted pecans from our trees, marinated goats feta from our local suppliers and a few chopped mint leaves from Jacky’s garden.
Enjoy the freshness of this dish! With love, Mavis's Kitchen
The rural heart
of the Tweed
Keith
Set in a vibrant 70’s arcade, the folks at Keith serve up great coffee, fresh food made with locally sourced ingredients and a rotating selection of Australian craft beer and natural wines. Ba caro
Bacaro serves up handmade Venetian-style food and wine. Enjoy a casual hang out within the beautiful alfresco space of the M-Arts precinct. Check opening times for breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
132 Murwillumbah St
Austral Cafe
Step back in time at Mbah’s oldest and coolest milk bar - established in 1919. Enjoy fresh comfort foods, malted milks and coffee while you soak up the historic art deco fitout. Brisbane St x Proudfoots Ln
Gelato & Co.
Multi award-winning gelato, handmade in the main street of town. Boasting a diverse range of flavours - all egg, gluten and gelatin free, with a selection of vegan options also available.
