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Horse Spirit
By S Davey There is a truly special Byron experience where you can be in the open, natural environment, take in some of the special highlights of the area while connecting to the wild in yourself and nature. The Ranch... Read More →
3 days ago | The Echo | 0 Byron Echo, The Good Life -
Simple yet refined
You couldn’t get a better position for a restaurant in Byron than Raes, and it’s particularly good in summer when the tables are open to the breeze and you can feel as well as see the surf, sand, and rocks... Read More →
3 days ago | The Echo | 0 Byron Echo, The Good Life -
Sparkling dining
Like bubbles? Francisco Smoje, head chef and one of the founders of Barrio Eatery & Bar, is renowned for the refined flavours and humble simplicity of his food. Soon he is teaming up with Julz Recsei from The Sun Bistro... Read More →
One week ago | Simon Haslam | 0 The Good Life, Uncategorised -
Taste not lost in translation
Story and photo by Vivienne Pearson How do you pronounce pho – ‘fo’ or ‘fur’? Paul Nguyen, owner of so-new-it’s-not-quite-open-yet Vietnamese restaurant, Bay Pho, pronounces it more like ‘fa’ but is clear that he doesn’t mind which way you say... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 Byron Echo, The Good Life
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Horse Spirit
By S Davey There is a truly special Byron experience where you can be in the open, natural environment, take in some of the special highlights of the area while connecting to the wild in yourself and nature. The Ranch... Read More →
3 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Simple yet refined
You couldn’t get a better position for a restaurant in Byron than Raes, and it’s particularly good in summer when the tables are open to the breeze and you can feel as well as see the surf, sand, and rocks... Read More →
3 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Sparkling dining
Like bubbles? Francisco Smoje, head chef and one of the founders of Barrio Eatery & Bar, is renowned for the refined flavours and humble simplicity of his food. Soon he is teaming up with Julz Recsei from The Sun Bistro... Read More →
One week ago | Simon Haslam | 0 -
Taste not lost in translation
Story and photo by Vivienne Pearson How do you pronounce pho – ‘fo’ or ‘fur’? Paul Nguyen, owner of so-new-it’s-not-quite-open-yet Vietnamese restaurant, Bay Pho, pronounces it more like ‘fa’ but is clear that he doesn’t mind which way you say... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Viva Mexico
It’s not very often that you can get authentic Mexican food outside of Mexico, let’s be honest, so what a breath of fresh Mexican flavour authenticity it is to have Chupacabra arrive in the Bay! You can find Chupacabra tucked... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 1 -
Easy every day
It’s late in the day, everyone’s hungry and you don’t feel like cooking. Wouldn’t it be great to have a homecooked meal on hand to just pop in the oven, heat and serve? Byron Pantry is a boutique family run... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
But is it art?
By: S Haslam Wow, think my attempt at food art is lame? Here at The Echo I buy all the food I taste, but if you really want free food, and if you reckon you can take a better pic... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Corndale Corn
By S Haslam If you’ve ever been to Corndale you know it’s a pretty cool place: its beautiful undulating hills have a healthy, country feel; it has a lot of history, with many of the properties having been held for... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Bounty in Bruns
Sydney born chef and London restaurateur, Bonny Porter, is preparing to open her first Australian restaurant next month in Brunswick Heads. Overlooking the Simpson River, Bounty will be Northern NSW’s newest dining establishment serving breakfast & lunch 7 days a... Read More →
10 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Quality surf shack
By S Haslam Shelter in Lennox Head is a gem of understated quality. It has a real surf shack vibe; you can even eat on the row of stools along the open front window and allow the feeling of the... Read More →
17 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
The Loft: new, classy
If you haven’t visited Loft Byron Bay yet, follow the crowd! With a comfortable but classy interior, a cool breeze and premium view, Loft is turning into a favourite lunch spot, not least because the prices are pretty reasonable for... Read More →
17 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
New Kingswood in Bruns
This summer, a new venture with an old soul is coming to the Brunswick Heads dining scene – The Kingswood. The Kingswood is designed to fit right into the fabric of Bruns – it is steps from the beach and... Read More →
24 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Honouring Hooper
By Vivienne Pearson What’s in a name? A great deal of thought, if you are the new(ish) owner of a business that has been operating under the same name for well over a quarter of a century. ‘I’ve met three... Read More →
24 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Idealistic vegan ice-cream
By S Haslam It doesn’t just look delicious on Instagram; the Yumbar vegan ice-cream bar is actually a product that has a real, healthy Byron heart. It is made in the centre of the Shire by Cat Mcleod, who moved... Read More →
November 13, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Back to the court house
By Vivienne Pearson Going back to the court house would normally be a punishment, but not when it’s the restaurant at the Court House Hotel. Run by Michael Coy, the Court House Restaurant has seen some changes to the menu... Read More →
November 13, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Cool place: Diner 55
By S Haslam It’s been 11 months since front-of-house Lara Brauer and chef Adam James saw the opportunity to sell their Mullumbimby cafe Punch and Daisy and take over the Poinciana in Mullumbimby shortly before Christmas 2017. They have turned... Read More →
November 13, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Biodynamics
The scientific and cosmic worlds of biodynamics are set to hit Byron with a free Biodynamic Open Day this weekend 10 November at The Farm, followed by a two-day Introduction to Biodynamics workshop 29–30 November, presented by world-renowned educator Hamish... Read More →
November 6, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Fresh foodie fun
Luscious Foods in the Byron Arts & Industry precinct is a foodie hangout for locals and in-the-know tourists. My usual ‘go to’ dish at Luscious is the vegetarian pizza with pesto, not because I am vegetarian but because when vegetables... Read More →
November 6, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
The heavens have opened – Open Table catering
By: S Davey Open Table is a Byron Bay catering service creating dishes that are an exotic alternative to the usual function food. They showcase the many facets of international fare – from contemporary European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African,... Read More →
November 6, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
10 years of Beers – Stone & Wood
It’s been 10 years of beers since the first kegs rolled out of Byron’s local brewery Stone & Wood back in 2008. For the northern rivers independent brewery, they’re excited, but the milestone feels like a drop in the ocean.... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
‘Madness from the Americas’ at Locura
A new Latin-American restaurant called Locura opened last Friday in the old La La Land premises in Byron. The late-night bar will have an ‘epic cocktail list’, a strong focus on music, and chef Franco from Lima (Peru) will be... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Thinking coffee?
Sometimes it can feel like ‘day of the dead’ when you have coffee on your mind. This great piece of art comes from the walls of Tartt cafe in Forster, a cool little place with great food and coffee, plus... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Hats for local restaurants
Fleet in Brunswick Heads has again been named best restaurant in regional NSW, scoring two hats in the 2019 Good Food Guide, the same rating it achieved in the last two years. It’s also recognised as the number one... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Space, form, structure, and balance
Renowned painter Sylvia McEwan will debut her latest works Making a Mark with an exclusive exhibition at Newrybar Merchants from Friday this week. Making a Mark is a collection of paintings on canvas and paper that reflect her flair for... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0 -
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead if you like) is sometimes seen as the Mexican version of Halloween. Actually, it’s rather more complex and stems from an ancient indigenous Mexican belief that at midnight on 31 October... Read More →
October 30, 2018 | The Echo | 0
