Spring has arrived early in Byron Bay so here is an early look at the top 10 things to check out in September 🌸🌴

1. @harvestnewrybar is doing breakfast 8am-11am Thursday to Monday and the menu is incredible – try the epic ricotta hotcakes with orange custard 🥞🍊 Harvest is open for breakfast & lunch this Sunday for Fathers Day – no booking required 💛🥂

2. @chefjasonsaxby is cooking up 2 special dishes for Father’s Day at @raesonwategos – suckling pig with sides in the dining room and porchetta panini in the cellar bar which is also available as takeaway 🌊💙

3. @samplefoodevents Sample Food Festival is on Saturday 7th September with sample plates from restaurants across the region alongside local brews & cocktails, market stalls, and fun activities & demonstrations for the whole family 🙌♥️

4. On 7th September @hotelmarvell is hosting Christian Dal Zotto of @dalzotto.wines for an evening on the @horizonbyronbay rooftop exploring Dal Zotto varietals with a selection of canapés 🦪🥂

5. On 8th September @thenorthbyronhotel is hosting The Grape Debate a winemaker showdown between Kevin O’Brien of @kangarillaroadwinery and son Charlie O’Brien from @silentnoisewine with a 4 course menu from @jeddrifai 🍇🍷

6. @kahakai_byronbay recently opened on the corner of Bay Lane & Fletcher St and they are serving up incredible food – try the stracciatella toast with nduja butter 🥑🍳

7. @tokyodollbyronbay happy hour is 4pm-6pm daily with $15 cocktails and half price oysters – try the Tokyo Martini with @brookiesgin gin & sake and oysters with Tokyo Style dressing 🦪🍸

8. Local hospitality legend Tim is bringing together a collective of the region’s best loved chefs at @timbomullum with @walfoster & @nomes_cooking serving up epic food and more chefs soon to join 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

9. Check out the Japanese BBQ at @bayside_yakiniku_club where you cook super tasty, high quality meat, seafood & veggies on your own charcoal grill 🔥🥩

10. @berties_ballina has just opened in Ballina – a neighbourhood cafe and wine bar serving up tasty food & wine – think incredible deli-style sandwiches and wine from small producers 🥪🥂

Curated by Cat Jones aka @byron.bay.eats
After many years of incredible gastronomic experiences across the globe, Cat has returned to the region. Inspired by the excellent produce, local products and restaurants in the area, Cat started Byron Bay Eats in 2020, capturing the essence of Byron’s unique culture to become the leading food voice in the region.