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Executive chef Blake Seymour has invited three growers from Ballina Farmers Market to join him to present the evening dinner on Friday 25 August from 6.30pm in Spinnakers. Guests will be in for a real treat! Several grazing courses, a drink on arrival, and the opportunity to meet and greet the farmers from Red Earth, Bay Smokehouse and Brooklet Springs Farm.

If you come along, you can experience local produce and ingredients in a shared-style atmosphere. At Blake’s Table several courses of wholesome dishes are presented on shared platters.

Blake’s Table menu highlights include: Pasture-raised and roasted pork belly, fennel puree and confit apples; Char-grilled Ballina king prawns with smashed ‘Ballina farmers market’ avocado, coriander, spiced chickpeas and smoked paprika fried flatbread; Master-stock chicken with a caramelised peanut and chili jam and braised daikon. And those are just the highlights!

‘I am delighted to have our local Ballina farmers join me on this menu,’ said Blake. ‘I enjoy my weekly visits to the farmers markets; we have a great selection of produce here in Ballina.’

Bookings are essential. Call 6686 2544 to reserve your seat at Blake’s Table on Friday 25 August. www.ballinarsl.com.au


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