New owners of new restaurant

Beachside Brasserie, located in the Ettalong Hotel, is now under new management after less than 12 months in operation.

The new manager is Ms Melissa Coates, former owner of Puccino's at Ettalong.

Ms Coates has recently appointed a new head chef, Mr Craig Lewis.

Mr Lewis has worked at Puccino's and more recently at Umina Beach Bowling Club.

The brasserie uses all local produce and employs 10 Peninsula residents.

The business operates seven days for lunch and dinner and serves a modern Australian cuisine.

The Brasserie has indoor and outdoor seating and provides table service.

"The new non-smoking rules that operate inside the hotel have resulted in us serving a lot more meals indoors, particularly to families," Ms Coates said.

"The ferry from Palm Beach also brings us a lot of people and, since I've taken over, we're full most nights," Ms Coates said.

The venue has live entertainment every Sunday afternoon in the outdoor area and the business plans to extend serving hours on weekends and to increase entertainment for patrons.

Cec Bucello, September 15