FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

Jazz up your mid week with a locals night at these Jervis Bay restaurants. Image Adobe Stock

Mid-Week Winter Warmers for Locals in Jervis Bay

We have discovered the perfect mid-week cosy winter warmers right here in Jervis Bay, with inspiration from around the globe., from Indian spices to Mexican soup.

Yum cha is on at AK Dragon Malaysian restaurant every weekend this winter. Photo Adobe Stock

New Tastes for Winter Weekends: Yum Cha Rolls into Jervis Bay

Indulge in a new yum cha experience at AK Dragon Malaysian Restaurant in Huskisson on weekends 11.30am to 2.30pm from 12 July till the end of August, and relive the glory days of the dumpling trolley!

What to Expect at the Huskisson Beer and BBQ Festival

The classic combination of slow cooked meats and craft beer is a winter festival staple in Jervis Bay, combined with great live music and a “hot wing” challenge, the annual Beer & BBQ Festival in White Sands Park is a great day out. The Huskisson Hotel, aka Husky Pub, has a fantastic line-up this year, and Ben Weldon has previewed some of the highlights for you ahead of the event on Saturday 21 June.

Tara Distillery in Nowra Hill recommends The Parisian cocktail to celebrate World Gin Day.

Celebrate World Gin Day the Jervis Bay Way

Saturday 14 June marks World Gin Day. We took the opportunity to speak to the owners of two outstanding distilleries in our region, Old Salt and Tara, about how to enjoy a gin this winter.

Middle Eastern Feast at Sandbar Restaurant in Huskisson. Image: Adobe Stock

Discover the Streets of Huskisson & Beyond

UPDATE, FRIDAY 6 JUNE: The seaside villages of Huskisson, Vincentia and Woollamia are the focus for the big finale of this year’s Autumn Celebration of Food and there’s plenty to see, hear and eat. The entire week from Sunday 8 June to Sunday 15 June is dedicated to the vibrant heart of Jervis Bay.

Beekeeper and bee mentor, Melinda Kasai from Bee My Passion, in her famous bee costume.

Tomerong Bee Keeper Pollinates Backyard Buzz

Bee My Passion is more than a name, it is a philosophy for Melinda Kasai, a bee keeper, bee mentor and honey seller based in Tomerong on the NSW South Coast. We chatted to Melinda about the business of bees, and why – and how – we could all become backyard beekeepers.

Attend a Tea Masterclass with legend of the leaf, Mark Thirlwall, part of the Autumn Celebration of Food this season.

What to Book Now for the Autumn Celebration of Food

FRIDAY 23 MAY: The Autumn Celebration of Food in the Shoalhaven continues to serve up outstanding dining events, here's our recommendations for this weekend and the coming week.

Paul Beresforde, butcher in East Nowra, is globally awarded. Photo Ben Weldon

Local Butcher Wins Global Award for Cabanossi

The iconic smoky sausage, cabanossi from Beresfords Quality Meats family butcher in East Nowra are celebrated on the world stage. We met the maker and sampled the product.

Taj Indian Restaurant Huskisson Thali Night coming up on Thursday 22 May, part of the Autumn Celebration of Food

Hot Foodie News in Time for Cool Change

FRIDAY 16 MAY: There are limited tickets still available for a few of this weekend’s stellar events in the Autumn Celebration of Food. We have put together a shortlist here to help you make those last-minute bookings, including lunch with Sardinian chef Giovanni Pilu or lunch made from invasive species at Eat the Invaders – it’s more delicious than you can imagine! Plus reservations to make for the coming weeks.

Behind the Curtain: Dining in the Spotlight

The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is inviting you to a gastronomical experience like no other. For one evening only, on Thursday 29 May 2025, Behind the Curtain puts you and four courses of delectable, French-inspired cuisine centre stage. In this inspired special event—part of the Shoalhaven Food Network’s Autumn Celebration of Food—mise en place meets mise-en-scène. Shoalhaven …