FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

Hika Rountree is Marine Operations Manager at South Coast Mariculture. Photo: Narrell Tabone

Ocean-Finished, South Coast Fresh: Oysters

We talk to Hika Rountree to discover the story behind Jervis Bay’s oysters ahead of International Oyster Day next week on Tuesday 5 August and take a closer look at what makes these briny beauties so sought after.

New at the Huskisson Hotel and perfectly grilled, a Coorong Black 100-day grain fed steak. Photo via Coorong Black/Facebook

What’s new on winter menus in Huskisson

Hospitality Editor Narrell Tabone catches up with the chefs at three of Huskisson’s most beloved kitchens to find out what’s cooking, at Sandbar, Wild Ginger and the bistro at Huskisson Hotel.

Charlene Crumpton is production supervisor in the oyster room at South Coast Mariculture in Huskisson. Photo: Narrell Tabone

The Hands Behind the Harvest on International Oyster Day

There’s something timeless about the ritual of enjoying oysters served natural, grilled Kilpatrick, or dressed to impress with lemon and a splash of something sharp. We mark International Oyster Day, Tuesday 5 August by catching up with the crew at South Coast Mariculture in Huskisson, where the expert shuckers can open a remarkable 50 dozen oysters an hour.

Sample a wine paddle at Cambewarra Estate in Bangalee. Image supplied

Celebrate Wine & Cheese Day on the South Coast

FRIDAY 25 JULY: We’ve hand-picked four favourite local wineries around the Shoalhaven to mark International Wine & Cheese Day today, 25 July – though really, we think it’s an everyday celebration. Each vineyard is just a short, easy drive from Jervis Bay, making it the perfect base for a day of sipping and sampling. From coastal cellar doors to hillside vineyards, these wineries bring together great wine, local cheese, and the kind of laid-back charm our region is known for.

Christmas in July Across the South Coast

Here’s three delicious options for you to celebrate a winter Yulefest at these South Coast restaurants this July, in Huskisson, Nowra and Bawley Point.

Celebrate National Lamington Day at Husky Bakery. Photo: Narrell Tabone

Celebrate the Humble Lamington This Monday

With National Lamington Day coming up this Monday 21 July, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate one of our most beloved and debated desserts. Keep reading to find out how to score a half-price lamington this Monday from Husky Bakery, exclusively for you.

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.