FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

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.

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.