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END TO END, ALONG THE 40KM STRETCH OF OUR SEASIDE FOOTPRINT, FROM TWEED HEADS TO POTTSVILLE, YOU’LL FIND THE RICH FLAVOURS AND FRESH TAKES OF A COASTAL FOOD SCENE THAT RANGES FROM CRISPY TAKEAWAY FISH ‘N’ CHIPS TO SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DINING AND FARM-FRESH INSPIRED MENUS.
Settled in at one of our coastal villages or meandering along the coastline, there are flavours to take you from sun-up to last light.
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Get your day going with a strong brew from a growing list of local coffee hangs; perk up with fresh-baked cakes or a flaky pastry for morning tea; order lunch plus a side of sea-views; shake up sunset by drinking in cocktails with an ocean breeze; and round out your taste-buds at day’s end with globally-inspired dishes or creative flavours grabbing national attention.
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FINS RESTAURANT
5/6 Bells Blvd, Salt Village, Kingscliff 02 6674 4833 | dining@fi ns.com.au
fi ns.com.au
Owner and celebrity chef Steven Snow has been serving the best local produce at Fins for almost 30 years. Locally line caught fi sh, sustainable seafood and organic vegetables, sometimes straight out of his garden: this is why Fins is Australia’s most awarded regional restaurant. PAPER DAISY 21 Cypress Crescent, Cabarita Beach
halcyonhouse.com.au
The dining experience at award winning hatted restaurant Paper Daisy is a celebration of our unique part of the world. With Jason Barratt leading the kitchen, the ethos that drives Paper Daisy is one of sophisticated simplicity, producing dishes that are satisfying, thoughtful and deeply memorable. S E A S O N R E S TAU R A N T
seasonkingscliff.com.au
Surrounded by stunning beaches on the Kingscliff coast and a backdrop of the beautiful Hinterland, Season restaurant, located at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa and adjacent to Mantra on Salt Beach, provides the perfect venue to feast on organic and fresh produce from
02 6676 1444 | paperdaisy@halcyonhouse.com.au
local growers. PIPIT RESTAURANT
Shop 4, 8 Coronation Avenue, Pottsville 0490 380 117 | hello@pipitrestaurant.com
pipitrestaurant.com
Pipit is a celebration of our coastal lifestyle, great local produce and wood-fi red cooking in an open plan kitchen. This contemporary Australian restaurant by chef Ben Devlin was also named the Regional Restaurant of the Year ( Good Food Guide 2020).
MEET A LOCAL FINS RESTAURANT & BAR is a multi-award winning family-run eatery in Kingscliff, headed up by celebrity chef and entrepreneur Steven Snow and his wife, Morgan Snow, also the restaurant’s sommelier and manager. The Snow’s philosophy is centred on a commitment to using organic produce and the very best local, linecaught fish and seafood.
FINS heroes fresh whole fish and has delivered nearly 30 years of sustainable seafood dining with over two decades of consecutive Chefs Hats. Styled and elegant with seamless service, fresh creative cuisine and a tempting wine list, FINS’ flagship restaurant is partnered with FINS Plantation House in Duranbah, a stunning wedding and event venue set on a 65 acre fruit plantation with inland views of Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and coastal views to the east.
How does FINS use locally sourced ingredients, food and flavours? FINS has been showcasing local produce since its inception 29 years ago. We only serve local line-caught fish. Our home garden supplies FINS with many aromats including bay, lemon myrtle, curry and kaffir lime leaves as well as numerous herbs like lemon verbena, sage etc. Our famous Chilli as Anything is made utilising chillies, turmeric and ginger plus other flavourings from our garden.
What’s your most ordered dish and why do you think this is? Snowy’s Fish – it is our most simply presented fish where every ingredient and cooking technique must be perfect to arrive at the correct texture and flavour. It’s also our owner Snowy’s dinner most nights.
Where do you eat out when not at your own restaurant? Home. Hastings Point headland or at friends’ houses.
What do you love most about living in the Tweed? Produce, surf, people and the fact it has not (and hopefully never will) achieved the cool and concurrent crowds of our nearby neighbours.
Can you share with us a simple recipe that showcases what FINS is all about?
FINS PERUVIAN STYLE CEVICHE (SERVES 4)
600g firm white sashimi grade fish fillet (Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Blue Eye, Cobia) Fine sea salt 1 small sweet potato, steamed and cut into 2cm cubes 1 corn cob, steamed, kernels removed 1 Spanish onion, sliced finely into rings, steeped in ice water for 10 mins 1 large avocado, cubed 1 long red chilli, finely sliced ½ small bunch coriander leaves, finely sliced (optional)
Tigers Milk
360ml fresh lime juice juice of one fresh orange 25ml fish sauce 80ml coconut water 40ml coconut milk 1tsp chilli paste (adjust heat to taste) 1tbsp palm sugar Place and blend all the ingredients in the bar blender Chilli Paste makes approx. 30ml
3 long red chillies 4cm ginger, sliced finely 1 large clove organic garlic 30ml Brookfarm macadamia nut oil or vegetable oil Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add more oil if needed.
To Serve: Slice fish across the grain into ½ cm thick slices (approx. 8 slices per person). Season fish with sea salt and stand for 5 minutes. Cover fish with Tigers Milk. It should not be swimming in Tigers Milk – just well moistened. Reserve a little for final dressing. If you have made too much it will keep for 3 – 5 days in the fridge. Leave fish to marinate for 3 minutes, ensuring it is well coated. Add sweet potato, corn, onion, coriander and sliced chilli. Mix to combine. Serve and finish with avocado and a drizzle of Tigers Milk Enjoy!
KINGSCLIFF BEACH BOWLS CLUB
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Located beachfront on Marine Parade, Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club is the perfect venue to catch up with friends and spend time with the family, whilst enjoying picturesque ocean views. Live entertainment, barefoot bowls, bistro and cafe, outdoor pop-up bar, trivia, raffl es and family friendly events … it’s more than just a Club! K E T T L E S O N C A F E 3/78-80 Marine Parade, Kingscliff 02 6674 8876 | kettlesoncafe.kingscliff@gmail.com
kettlesoncafe.com
Enjoy your morning coffee hit, beachfront breaky or leisurely lunch in the heart of Kingscliff. Choose from our local favourites or weekly specials created with seasonal and regional produce. All that topped with smiling service... can’t go wrong. Warning, our dessert specials are addictive and sell out fast!
KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB
cudgenslsc.org.au
The Bar & Bistro at The Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Kingscliff offers a 180° view of the Pacifi c Ocean providing a spectacular and unique backdrop. We have a fully licensed Bar & Bistro open daily
for lunch and dinner.
B L U E G I N G E R P I C N I C S
Kingscliff, New South Wales 0424 604 028 | picnichq@bluegingerpicnics.com
bluegingerpicnics.com
Australia’s #1 outdoor dining experience for couples and intimate groups. Imagine arriving at a stunning location to discover an elegant picnic setting, complete with a platter of 100% local and seasonal produce. Surprise your lover or friends with this unforgettable, Australian Tourism Awards Gold winning, alfresco celebration of food, friends and nature.
RIPPLES CAFÉ
northstar.com.au
This relaxed, family-friendly restaurant echoes its coastal vibe, with a light and bright interior, surfthemed local artwork and tree-fringed all-weather alfresco deck. Fresh produce from local suppliers features on a menu incorporating the essence of the Northern Rivers’ abundant farmlands. Open 8am until late for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all-day snacks and barista-made Byron Bay coffee. THE STUNNED MULLET Shop 1/16 Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita 02 6676 0318 | stunnedmullet2488@gmail.com
thestunnedmulletcaba.com
Established in 2010 The Stunned Mullet @ caba offers “fi sh n chips” with choice, variety and our freshly prepared menu. We prepare and cook to order including our famous fi sh burritos and fi sh tacos as well as freshly made salads every day. Healthy eating options catering for all dietary requirements. “Fish n chips” done different!
PA N DA N U S C A F É
7 Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beach 02 6676 0800
pandanuscafe.com.au
“Cabarita Beach – Named 2020 Best Beach in Australia”. Located beneath the Cabarita Beach Surf Lifesaving Club we provide beachfront alfresco dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fully licensed with a vast menu using locally sourced produce to suit all tastes, along with daily blackboard specials, gluten free,
vegetarian and vegan options.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cudgen’s rich red farming soil was created from the eruption and erosion of a huge shield volcano over millions of years and is now fertile ground for farms that grow sugar cane, bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, tropical fruits and leafy greens to name just a few.
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THE CRAFTY COW THE CRAFTY COW
Serving up produce focused ‘Tucker’ Serving up and celeb pro rati d n uce g w foc hat u t sed his ‘Tucker’ beautiful and Nor celeb thern ra Ri ti v n e g rs what Regi t o h n is h be as au to tiful offer. Northern Rivers Region has to offer.
Freshly made sourdough pizzas, Fres h hly mad oagies, e s sal ou ad rdoug s and h pizz more as, with hoagies, locally salads an sourced d fr m es o h re p wit rod h uce. locally sourced fresh produce.
A smokehouse that serves juicy A smokehouse t slow-cooked ha m t e s a erves ts, sh j a uicy re plates, slow-c del ooke iciou d s meats, burger s s hare and pl cr a a te ft s, beers. delicious burgers and craft beers.
SHINY BREW
Shop 3, 62 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff 02 6674 1737 | shinybrew@outlook.com
shinybrew.com.au
Nestled amongst the houses and shops, just off the beach in south Kingscliff. Supporting local businesses and using fresh produce, we cater for dine-in and takeaway customers. We use coffee from speciality roaster, Industry Beans and cater for dietary needs with house made goodies. Open for breakfast and lunch, soon to be open for the occasional sneaky dinner.
X E N I A B A R & D I N I N G
Cotton Beach Resort, 685 Casuarina Way, Casuarina 02 6674 8393 | eat@xeniagrill.com.au
xeniagrill.com.au
Xenia is a place to gather, socialise and celebrate however you like. Sip on the perfect cocktail, and enjoy delicious, fresh and traditional Greek meze to share with friends. We have a wide range of International and Australian wines, and beers on tap that perfectly match our food. Catering for weddings, functions and groups of all sizes.
SALT BAR & BISTRO
saltbar.com.au
Relax beachside at the Salt Bar & Bistro – there’s no other pub like it on the Tweed Coast!
Start with a casual drink in the sports bar, there’s a large selection of some of the best local and international craft beers available, before grabbing a meal in the bistro.
With function rooms, bespoke events and weekly offers – there’s always something exciting to experience at Salt!
