Hump day tapas and drinks on the Tweed

May 27, 2015 - 3 min read

fatbellyKaf For some mouth-watering Mediterranean tapas and enticing cocktails head to fatbellyKaf in Brunswick Heads. Just a short drive from the town centre, this is a local favourite hotspot for gathering together over incredible food and beverages. Their huge menu includes delicious concoctions such as fingerlime ‘sherbet’ oysters, beetroot falafels, eggplant and feta balls, and […]

fatbellyKaf

Delectable Greek inspired dishes, fatbellyKaf - Brunswick Heads
Delectable Greek inspired dishes, fatbellyKaf – Brunswick Heads

For some mouth-watering Mediterranean tapas and enticing cocktails head to fatbellyKaf in Brunswick Heads. Just a short drive from the town centre, this is a local favourite hotspot for gathering together over incredible food and beverages. Their huge menu includes delicious concoctions such as fingerlime ‘sherbet’ oysters, beetroot falafels, eggplant and feta balls, and Greek whiting ‘fritas’ with tahini remoulade. If you’re finding it too hard to choose your meal, let them do it for you and pick from one of the banquet menus for a selection of their favourite dishes.
Before you leave, make sure you try one of their tantalizing desserts such as the pecan and apple nightingale nests with lillet parfait or some traditional Turkish delight. Throughout the night, choose drinks off their exclusive cocktail menu and enjoy the fat belly favourites such as the myrtle margarita or the Persian sling, a mixture of gin, lemon and pomegranate liqueur. Whatever you can dream up, they’re sure to serve it in a martini glass, so get down here for your Wednesday night gathering!
Where: 26 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
Osteria
Step into the rustic restaurant, Osteria - Casuarina
Step into the rustic restaurant, Osteria – Casuarina

The Osteria restaurant at Casuarina has taken the Italian tradition of simple food and invested heart and soul to create an incredible dining experience. This Wednesday night, pop down to the rustic restaurant for some flavoursome share plates and ambience. From their menu, choose between a huge range of entrée and share dishes. Choices include confit duck and ham hock terrine, crunchy soft shell crab, or wagyu bresciola carpoccio with horseradish, parmesan, rocket and lemon.
If you can’t choose what to order, Osteria offers a ‘Just Feed Us’ option for a selection of share plates to be served up to the table at $30 a head. This will give you more time to decide which sumptuous dessert you’ll choose off the menu, with their sticky toffee pudding and cinnamon sugared churros both begging for your attention. Order your food alongside a rich glass of red or a refreshing Stone and Wood ale. This is sure to be a Wednesday night to help you get through the rest of the week – but make sure to book ahead! Reservations fill up fast!
Where: 1 Barclay Drive, Casuarina NSW 2487

Ju Ju’s
The freshest of food, Ju Ju's - Murwillumbah
The freshest of food, Ju Ju’s – Murwillumbah

If you’re inland and wishing you had a local tapas bar, then we’ve found the perfect venue for you! Ju Ju’s in Murwillumbah is a Mediterranean Restaurant that serves up delicious dishes for lunch, Monday through to Saturday, and dinner Thursday to Saturday. Why don’t you head down to Ju Ju’s for lunch and enjoy some midday share plates with your friends to get through the second half of the week.
The best part about this restaurant (apart from it’s quirky décor and friendly staff) is that it’s BYO – bring your own bottle of red or white to share with your friends alongside some of Ju Ju’s amazing cuisine. If you can’t make it down for lunch on Wednesday, book in for Thursday, Friday or Saturday night to enjoy some end of the week celebrations!
Where: 2/13 Wharf Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

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