TRAVEL & OUTDOORS

Wild does the Bay

The locals now call Byron Bay – North Bondi and any wonder – we have well and truly invaded to stake our claim on that paradise...naturally, we set up digs at The Atlantic. Byron has a close hold on WILD’s heart – it’s the place where our artist and graphic designers call home, as do our friends at McTavish who let us takeover their turf for one night only to get WILD with the locals.

A community-focused event, aimed to bring all our beautiful friends together - Mount Cook Fish kept our tummies full whilst Stone & Wood kept us hydrated, as did Brookie’s Gin who utilised the native bush plants. We even got to have a sticky beak at their farm and (a lot) of taste testers of their wares. So much so we even made a cocktail together just for the event!

My picks for when in Byron

Brekkie - 100 Mile Table

A lively cafe that also serves up the goods.
Go to dish: ‘The Candice’ - charred greens and a soft fried egg.

Brekkie - Top Shop

Where burgers are gold.
Go to dish: Breakfast burger with extra relish.

Lunch - Butcher and Cook

“For the love of meat, smoke and the deep south.”
Go to dish: Charcoal Chicken Piri Piri

Anytime - Roadhouse

When one mate wants a cocktail and one wants a salad.
Go to dish: Classic Pablo Breaky Bowl.

Snack - McTavish Surf Shop

For when one hand’s holding the surfboard.
Go to dish: Espresso & Croissant

Dinner - Rae’s on Wategos

When you’re as interested in the experience and aesthetics as the food.
Go to dish: Anything with pasta and fresh seafood.

Dinner - Barrio Byron Bay

For those homely feels and generous noms.
Go to dish: Charcoal Chicken Piri Piri.

Shopping

Seabones for some threads
Thursday Farmers Markets for some foods