FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

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.

Long dining table set for a celebration. Adobe Stock image

How to Celebrate Christmas in July in Jervis Bay

Celebrate Christmas in July in Huskisson and Vincentia, with a side of fundraising. Gather round for festive Italian feasts and beachside banquets.

Two teaming bowls of laksa at Huskisson Hotel overlooking Jervis Bay

School Holiday Weekend Warmers: cosy food specials to beat the winter blues

Forget the soggy outdoor playgrounds this weekend. Rain may falling across the South Coast, but Huskisson’s kitchens are firing up with serious comfort food. From rich laksa to slow-cooked lamb shanks, here is your insider guide to staying warm and well-fed with the family.

Dine on a flame-cooked feast under the tipi tent at Bay and Bush Jervis Bay this winter.

Winter Flame to Plate Feast at Woollamia

Cooking over an open fire sounds romantic, but pulling it off is a true art. This July, Chef Alexia Brown partners with Flame Grilled Catering to bring a smoky, long-table winter feast to the Woollamia bush. Leave the fire-tending to the experts and gather for a spectacular local meal. Here's what you can expect.

Terry Robinson (L) and Jon Reeve talk up their collaboration in a Facebook video for Booze & Bakes in Burrill Lake this Sunday.

Friday Feasting & Boozy Pastries This Sunday

FRIDAY 5 JUNE: Our local food scene is serving up something special for the final fortnight of the Shoalhaven Food Network celebration. From slow lunches in the Valley to waterfront pastry pop-ups, our neighbourhood chefs are collaborating on exclusive menus. Grab a fork and support these independent kitchens before these limited-run events wrap up.