North Byron Hotel will bring the blush to the bush, and transcend into a delightful French provincial playground this November, as they partner with Maison AIX, Australian Bay Lobster and Mindy Woods in appreciation of all things rosé.
This unmissable takeover provides holidaymakers, and locals alike, the perfect opportunity to shelter from the sun underneath the blossom pink displays – designed by the talented Nikki Ogilvy, founder of Nikkau Flora – whilst sipping on the finest drops of blush around.
Each glass or bottle of AIX-en-Provence rosé purchased, unlocks the possibility of a perfectly paired, all-day rosé-fused menu, created by Head Chef Jedd Rifai, and inspired by woman-of-the-moment, Mindy Woods of Karkalla, and her unbridled connection to country.
As if that wasn’t enough, on Saturday, November 23, North Byron Hotel will host ‘Festival of the Rosé’ in the sun-drenched garden, alongside a carefully curated line-up of wine producers who will be providing a fuss-free, informal tasting, and an opportunity to meet-the-makers.
Whilst rosé quenches thirst, native food queen, Mindy Woods returns to the fireside to serve some of her signature dishes and seafood snacks in collaboration with local supplier, Australia Bay Lobster. For just $60, guests can enjoy the ultimate foodie experience, at an intimate lunch served by Mindy, as she exemplifies the possibilities that native ingredients and cooking-practices hold. The ticket is inclusive of two glasses of AIX-en-Provence rosé, acting as the perfect pairing for the likes of rock oysters dressed with pepperberry mignonette, chargrilled prawns with macadamia satay, kangaroo tartare, sea herbs and ooray crips, and a seared, scalloped warrigal green emulsion native red curry, plus more!
Once lunch is served, the party starts as regionally and internationally recognised winemakers begin on the pours. For just $25, guests can flirt between sampling, led by Lo-FI Wines, MEREDITH, Ricca Terra, Natural Order Wines, Source of the Nile, Liquor Merchants, and more, as the garden transcends into a pink-fueled buzz, with live entertainment playing into the night. Mindy’s menu will continue to be smoked, charred and sauteed throughout the afternoon, making this an accessible way to try food from one of the country’s most exciting chefs.
Grab your friends, family and Uber rides home. This is set to be a perfect dose of pink, to celebrate summertime in the Bay.
Tickets can be purchased online at What’s On, North Byron Hotel at https://northbyronhotel.com.au/whats-on.
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time and price: Premium tickets, 12:00pm to 1:30pm: $60.
General admission, 1:30pm to 7pm: $25.
Location: North Byron Hotel,
61 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay
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