The purpose of the Meze is two-fold:
Firstly…
“To complement and enhance the ‘taste of the drink’ (our local favs include Husk Gin & Mount Warning Tonic or Brookies Native Davidson Plum Gin Spritz with Mint & Strawberry).”
Secondly…
The Greek word Meze (meh-ZEH) means a taste or a bite.
It describes small plates of savoury snacks served as a complement to drinks, conversation and laughter.
Everyone at the table shares the tasty morsels, which provide a bountiful variety of flavour and texture sensations. But most of all, sharing food creates a happy, convivial (perhaps noisy) atmosphere for which Greeks are well known.
As a traditional gathering place, the Meze Table is warm, inviting, and always casual.
It’s an atmosphere where the plates are communal, the conversation is spirited, and the pace is leisurely. This style of entertaining encourages people to come and join the party. Tables get pushed together to accommodate newcomers with more plates and drinks ordered.
The Meze Table brings people together to enjoy the parea (pah-REH-ah) or company.
A Blue Ginger Picnics Meze Table introduces you to local food you may never have tasted before.
And the good news is, you don’t have to drive from farmers’ market to bakery to gourmet deli in search of the freshest local produce. Instead, we’ve done the kilometres for you and hand-picked our region’s finest food, perfect for sharing alfresco style.
Tweed Real Food – cheeseboard splash balsamic
Grumpy Grandmas – local olive oil
Cheeses Loves You – handmade Claude brie topped with Miele D’Oro raw honey and Tweed River Pecans
Salumi Australia – Salame Classico
Byron Bay Olive Company – organic mixed olives and marinated herb garlic cloves
The Chilli Chick – hand-made beetroot relish
Kitz Living Food – raw fig and macadamia nut chunks
Byron Bay Crackers – hand-baked salt & seed crackers
Tropical Fruit World – seasonal, locally grown fruit
Cubby Bakehouse – freshly baked, rustic pull-apart baguette
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Food taste better outdoors.
Especially shared with people you love.
Reconnect with nature, the food you eat and each other.
Explore our award-winning picnic experiences.
9 TOP FOODIE EXPERIENCES
Because dedicated foodies love choice, we’ve curated
a selection of our favourite dining experiences for you
to enjoy during your stay in The Tweed.
Taste an array of delicious local dishes you may never
have tried. Add stunning views and personal service to
discover why The Tweed is Australia’s best new foodie
region. Bon Appétit!
