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“There’s an easy, breezy quality to dining here, with some real go-to dishes on McTavish’s not-too-serious menu.”
“Its owners’ shared love of the sea is reflected in the seafood-heavy menu.”
“A coastal-chic wine bar located in Avalon, Bar Elvina is the place to go for a glass of vino and some freshly shucked oysters after a day at the beach.”
“Helmed by hospitality legends Andy Emerson and Jesse McTavish, the breezy wine bar in former sandwich shop Sandy’s is serving show-stopping Moreton Bay bug buns, obscure wines and beachy cocktails.”
“A tight menu of simple dishes elevated by an interesting addition. Steak tartare is pimped with mustard mayo, bresaola with “whipped parmesan” and butter-poached marron tail has a tarragon emulsion.”
“The perfect bite-sized Queensland pavlova.”
“Meet guest chef Jesse McTavish. This Aussie chef is about to cook up a storm in the MasterChef kitchen.”
“The Byron native and son of legendary surfboard shaper Bob McTavish enjoyed a quintessential Aussie childhood surfing and fishing his way around the breaks of the Northern Rivers, which spawned an enduring passion for the fruits of the sea. Nothing’s really changed for the man who now calls Australia’s most iconic beach home. McTavish’s love of seafood is evident in how he entertains.”
“He started his apprenticeship as a 15 year old at the iconic Beach Hotel in Byron Bay, and over 20 years later his love of ingredients and cooking is stronger than ever.”
“While the menu is approachable, this chef is ready to push out the boat, so to speak.”
“The best restaurants in Sydney according to top chefs.”
“Rise and dine: This is why breakfast is the new dinner.”