Carbs and Protein on the Menu This Week in Jervis Bay

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November 8, 2024

Friday 8 November: Running right after the excitement of last weekend’s triathlon, we’re diving straight into The Bay Games this weekend! As we all know, good nutrition can make a real difference in athletic performance.

To help you fuel up, we’ve put together recommendations from local cafes in Huskisson and Vincentia. These spots offer pre- and post-game bites packed with whole grain carbs, lean protein and healthy fats to keep you energised and ready for action.

Tuna Tail Poke in Huskisson is bursting with high-quality protein and carb options for athletes. Photo: Narrell Tabone

Husky Bowl at Tuna Tail

Let’s start at one of the healthiest spots to eat, Tuna Tail on Currambene Street Huskisson. Owner Luke Thwaites recommends the Husky Bowl, because he’s landed a fantastic kingfish sourced through Pat, who is one of the commercial fishermen from Greenwell Point. Luke told Jervis Bay Weekend that Pat line catches and dispatches their fish in a specific way that maximises the quality. Kingfish are rich in protein, selenuim and many essential nutrients. Tuna Tail is also serving up some delicious yellowfin in their poke bowls this week.

Luke Thwaites at Tuna Tail in Huskisson with a fresh-caught kingfish from Greenwell Point — Luke Thwaites at Tuna Tail recommends this week’s Husky Bowl with fresh-caught kingfish. Image supplied

For a great quality carb infusion, try their Acai Bowl, packed full of whole grain carbs with their house granola and fresh fruits, the bananas at the moment have been super sweet.

House-Made Carbs at Pasta Buoy

Choose from 10 dishes at Pasta Buoy including, alongside the finest-quality house-made pasta, their garlic buttery sourdough cob, heirloom tomatoes with fresh burrata, basil oil and pangrattato aka “crispy garlicky breadcrumbs”, or their generous portion of Arancini Alla Norma, a local favourite featuring chargrilled eggplant, creamy ricotta and a paprika aioli.

Barra on Burton Street

Charlie Brown, owner of The Local at the Burton Street shopping village in Vincentia has recommended their barramundi and white bean salad, or the sunrise salad with black beans and a choice of protein toppers including poached egg, pulled lamb, chicken or haloumi. The black beans are complemented with a little corn and tomato salsa, smokey sweet potato, crispy kale and herbs for a flavour-packed meal. The Local also has daily grab n go salads, granola and chia pots, and reliably fantastic coffee.

The Local at Vincentia has grab n go salads. Image via Facebook — Indulge in a salad at The Local in Vincentia, with barramundi, a variety of beans, haloumi, chicken or lamb. Grab n go options available for athletes on the move. Image via Facebook

Bottomless Brunch

The Huskisson Hotel is hosting one of its famous Bottomless Brunches this Sunday for $65 pp includes sliders with pulled beef, smoked salmon and falafel options with mouth-watering condiments and a Pimms Jug along with house wines, beer and soft drinks.

Narrell Tabone

Narrell Tabone is the hospitality editor at Jervis Bay Weekend. The food service industry is in her DNA, growing up in the family business of small goods and butchery supply in New Zealand. She has also been a business owner in the wellbeing sector. Narrell’s passion for food has taken her on a worldwide culinary journey, from celebrity chef cruises and gourmet food safaris, to working with local seafood business, Jervis Bay Shellfish Market as part of their events team. She enjoys hosting paella masterclasses for intimate gatherings and is a champion of producers, chefs and food-orientated businesses around the South Coast.