FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

Garden Toast featuring "eggs" of whipped feta at The Cafe at Bay and Bush Woollamia. Photo: Tania Genoves

Cultivating Connection and Honest Plates in Woollamia

SPRING DINING SERIES: Tucked into the native bushland of Woollamia, Chef Alexia Brown is redefining local dining at The Café at Bay and Bush with an honest, ingredient-led approach. From line-caught snapper harvested off the Far South Coast by local fishers to property-grown honey and traditional French crêpes flipped with Jervis Bay Brewing Co beer, every plate tells a story. Step behind the kitchen pass to meet the passionate team turning kitchen-garden harvests into memorable weekend meals.

Gunyah Restaurant Executive Chef Elliott Platz preps spring onions on the spring menu at Paperbark Camp in Woollamia. Photo Narrell Tabone

Spring Menu Series: Behind the Pass at Gunyah Restaurant

Deep in the Woollamia bushland at Paperbark Camp, Executive Chef Elliott Platz is building a menu around Ulladulla longline catches, hand-foraged Warrigal greens and house-cured duck. From his early days working Queensland vegetable crops to refining high-end regional dining, Platz brings a grower's respect for raw produce to every plate. Here is a look at Gunyah Restaurant's spring menu.

Jervis Bay mussels grilled to order at the Jervis Bay Shellfish Market in Woollamia.

From the Ropes to the Grill: Jervis Bay’s Ocean Harvest

Freshly harvested Jervis Bay mussels are hitting the grill at the Jervis Bay Shellfish Market in Woollamia. We sit down with aquaculture veteran Hika Rountree to uncover the patience, seasonal indicators and morning boat runs behind these plump local delicacies. From coastal wattle blooms to homemade garlic butter, trace the short journey from suspended longlines to your lunch table.

Bangalay Dining Executive Chef Simon Furley plates up the new spring menu.

Spring Dining Series: Taste the Coast at Bangalay Dining

Welcome to our Spring Menu Series, where the changing season brings a fresh look at what is happening in our South Coast kitchens, starting at Bangalay Dining in Shoalhaven Heads.

Three Exceptional South Coast Dining Events to Book This Spring

Long lunches, shared plates, and great local wine are on the menu right now. From a cozy winemaker dinner tonight on the Shoalhaven coast to lively Italian tribute nights in Vincentia and breezy Asian tapas sessions in Huskisson, here are three standout dining events worth marking on your calendar.

Huskisson Hotel is grilling Tomahawk steaks for Father's Day this Sunday.

Where to Take Dad for Father’s Day in Jervis Bay This Sunday

Father’s Day is almost here, and our local kitchens are pulling out all the stops for Sunday 6 September. Whether Dad prefers a sprawling smokehouse feast in Worrigee, treehouse dining under the paperbarks in Woollamia, or a casual lunch right by the water in Hyams Beach, we’ve found five outstanding local options.

Lamb and gravy roll combo with chips and soft drink from Old Salt Distillery in South Nowra.

The Epic South Coast Roll Trail

JBW Hospitality Editor presents the latest foodie trail, chasing the best lunch rolls across the region. There are plenty of serious food debates on the South Coast, including the question of where to find the best roll. Narrell's hunt has turned up two clear flavour favourites at four outstanding venues for an epic roll trail.

A woman eats a bowl of ramen with chopsticks at Bud's Tavern Huskisson.

Owen Street Cooks Up Huskisson’s Ultimate Winter Comfort Bowls

Warm up in Huskisson with 48-hour ramen, family-recipe Malaysian laksa, and authentic Sichuan mapo tofu along Owen Street.

Cheese platter and wine pairings at The Gunyah Restaurant at Paperbark Camp, Woollamia

Celebrate National Cheese and Wine Day Along the South Coast

Brilliant local produce, a coastal trail and your favourite friends are a perfect combination, just like cheese and wine. To mark National Cheese and Wine Day today, 24 July, we have mapped out an easy regional tasting trail to experience the very best cheese and wine pairings our backyard has to offer, from Milton to Berry to Woollamia.