The first time I visited Byron Bay was in 1994. It was quite a different place back then – a surf, backpacker and hippie haven, still rough around the edges with a strong alternate spirit and the scent of incense a constant companion. I moved to the...
Cape Byron Distillery has been teasing its foray into the wonderful world of whisky for many years now – we enjoyed a delicious first taste during our visit to the B-Corp rated distillery back in April – but the time has finally arrived for its...
There are few things I love more than food. Family is one of them, my English Staffy another. Being based in Byron Bay, I’ve got access to an incredible array of multicultural restaurants and cafes, from Japanese to Brazilian and Indian, all within...
Cape Byron Distillery likes to lead by example. Founded in 2016 by Eddie Brook, the home of Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin was among the first distilleries to launch in the Byron Bay area – spurring a local spirit revolution that now includes whisky, rum...
Byron Bay wine lovers are cleansing their palates in anticipation of the town’s first natural wine fair – FULL MOON – on May 14, with Luna Wine Store set to host the inaugural event at Secret Garden, just down the road. Featuring 20 producers and...
Gin, whisky, rum, limoncello; Australia’s craft distilling scene is getting more crowded (and delicious) by the day. But there is one distillery carving a refreshingly different path: Feels Botanical, makers of a uniquely-Aussie take on the classic...
Have you ever considered how the concertos of Chopin or pub-ready growl of Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes might affect yeast fermentation when brewing beer? Probably not. But Rupert Brown, the owner and head brewer of Byron Shire-based Wandana Brewing...
Cinema fans, it’s time to get excited! Byron Bay International Film Festival is dusting off the projector this month for a special limited run of eight feature length films and shorts designed to inspire hope and strength within the wider Norther...
As residents of the NSW Northern Rivers, we’re pretty spoiled from a foodie point of view. We have amazing growing conditions and farm-to-gate producers, together with some of the most awarded restaurants in the state calling our slice of paradise...
Smoked brisket with cheddar, gherkin and wasabi; eggplant with a jalapeño cream cheese, chilli and halloumi. The croissants from Byron Bay’s newest bakery deliver more than just traditional buttery delight – each bite is a flaky explosion of...
Chris Ashton
