Joachim Borenius has been appointed as the new executive chef at Crystalbrook Byron resort’s signature restaurant, Forest.
Joachim Borenius brings a wealth of experience, gathered over an almost 20-year culinary journey, spanning several international and Sydney-based restaurants including the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, The Fat Duck, as well as New York’s Per Se and a few of Sydney’s favourites: Mjolner, Marque, and Pei Modern. Now a Byron Bay local, Borenius was previously head chef at modern Asian diner Light Years and opened The Smoking Camel, a vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired bar.
Joachim’s culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in his Scandinavian background where culinary practices are influenced by the seasons and the ethos of using produce that is in season and available. This ethos resonates with the unique setting and concept behind Forest, which is set overlooking a lush, tropical rainforest.
Joachim said, ‘I’m really looking forward to working with local suppliers to deliver a world-class menu, featuring the freshest produce and inspired by my heritage and the surroundings of Byron Bay.’
The new Forest menu features a series of curated dishes showcasing local suppliers including Ballina prawn fettuccine, Bangalow sweet pork schnitzel, and crispy fried snapper sourced from Ballina with shaved fennel, tomato, basil, chilli and shallots, offering guests a memorable culinary experience using the freshest produce available in the region.
Overlooking the lush rainforest at Crystalbrook Byron, Forest’s menu reflects the resort’s unique sense of place and deep connection to the soil and sea.
Forest is located in luxury resort Crystalbrook Byron. Forest serves up breakfast from 7:30 am to 10:30am, lunch from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 9pm.
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