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Enabled through the state government as part of Reconnecting Regional NSW, this festival on 4 March brings together great live music with local wine, beer, produce and entertainers. It’s a family event and with lots of food and drinks on offer...
More changes at Tarrawanna shopping precinct
Changes are afoot in the small neighbourhood shopping village of Tarrawanna. Regular readers will know that local brewery Reub Goldberg and the adjacent Gringa Tacos have invigorated the strip of late. News just in is that Meadow Street Grocers and Deli will soon become Foodworks and the Tarrawanna fish shop will change hands after 36 years.
And I’m not sure how this one passed me by, but Tarrawanna cafe and emporium Little Bird & Co is a must-visit for locals. After opening on the first day of the last lockdown, this unique business went on to win the outstanding cafe category in the 2022 Local Business Awards. Enjoy their organic Fair Trade coffee, order delicious food, have a wellness treatment and just bask in the tranquil environment – all in one award-winning establishment.
Highlands Festival, Bong Bong Racecourse
One of the community events funded by the state government's Reconnecting Regional NSW program, this festival on 4 March brings together great live music, local wine, beer, produce and entertainers. It’s a family-friendly event and, with lots of food and drinks on offer, there’s no need to bring anything with you. Find out more here.
Nina Cantina’s events for 2023
After a well-earned break, local foodie Nina Cantina has a full schedule of tours and cooking classes planned for the year. Nina leads tours of local food and drink establishments in suburbs such as Fairy Meadow, Warrawong and Cringila. Cooking classes on offer include My Big Fat Greek BBQ and miso making with Manami Henderson.
Head to Nina’s what’s on page for details and dates.
Outdoor dining trial
One positive from the pandemic was that it inspired the authorities to relax the rules for outdoor dining. In 2020, the NSW government made changes to streamline the approval process for licensed venues to apply for outdoor dining on footpaths and in public spaces.
Wollongong City Council is seeking your opinion on the trial outdoor dining spaces in Crown Lane, Globe Lane, Crown St Mall and Lower Crown St. Follow the link to take the survey. You have until the end of February to comment.
Find out more about the NSW government’s alfresco and outdoor dining changes.
