I am enamoured by lunch. It’s without question my absolute favourite meal of the day. I especially enjoy a lingering lunch - it doesn’t matter whether I am the guest, the host or the paying customer. Recently I visited the Byron at Byron Resort and Spa for a long lunch with … [Read more...]
Orient Express Eatery, Byron Bay: Review
I’ve always been lukewarm about Yum Cha. You see, I appreciate the concept of nose to tail eating, but for the love of God why would anyone in their right mind want to eat chicken’s feet – don’t you know where they’ve been? Just the sight of those gnarly, gelatinous, shrapnel … [Read more...]
Fleet Restaurant, Brunswick Heads: Review
The tide is turning. A few months ago, a visiting friend asked me to recommend a ‘fancy’ restaurant around Byron Bay. I hesitated. I recalled the days of Wild, Olivo, The Pacific Dining Room and Dish, but they departed Byron's dining scene last … [Read more...]