The Lucky Bee

11/05/2024

This Mother’s Day, cheers to all the amazing mothers who lift us through life's highs and lows. 💖

As we journey through Mum’s final stages of Alzheimer’s, we're reminded of love, laughter, and unwavering support - especially the humour.

Humour is everything.

To the phenomenal Mums worldwide: THANK YOU for being our anchor. And to our community, your unwavering support means everything.

If mothers ran the world, there’d be NO room for WARS – just hugs and understanding.

Let’s celebrate the nurturing power of mothers and strive for a world overflowing with compassion and peace.

And if your mum isn’t with you right now. We know she’s there somewhere!

Happy Mother’s Day!

“We may be bohemians, but this time you’ve gone too far!” ~ Mandy Noffs 🖤

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03/05/2024

We're super stoked to announce that The Lucky Bee has been featured in TimeOut Sydney's list of the ‘Best Restaurants on the Central Coast’!

💘 A huge thank you to TimeOut for recognising our passion and to all of you for your continuous support 🐝💛

Top chefs and great plates of food can be found all along the coast.

02/05/2024

THURSDAY means BYO at The Lucky Bee! 🐝 Join us from 5:30pm… or wanna snuggle and have a curry in bed? 🛌 🍛 ORDER takeaway & delivery directly on our website!

01/05/2024

🌟 Flashback to 2016 when our Chicken Khao Soi Curry was voted one of the BEST dishes in New York by the New York Post! 🎉🍴

This beloved favourite is one of Chef Matty Bennett’s original creations, a perfect blend of coconut, noodles, spice, and unforgettable herbaceous-ness 🍃

What’s been your favourite Lucky Bee dish over the years?

We’d love to know! Comment below👇🏼

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29/04/2024

When I was a kid I’d read The New Yorker every month - and then stick the covers all over my bedroom wall. So to have our restaurant, The Lucky Bee, written up when we opened in New York, was a dream come true!

~ Rupert

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At this frenzied, festive Lower East Side restaurant, nothing quite matches, but everything jives.

06/04/2024

A little throwback to where it ALL began. In New York City. JUST before we opened, in Lower East Side, Convicts shot this video.

I’m so PROUD of what Matty and I have achieved… and all the love and support we’ve had along the way.🥹💘🐝

After meeting on a cruise ship twelve years ago, chef Matty B and director Rupert Noffs made their mutual vision a Lower East Side reality. Their restaurant ...

04/04/2024

First off…

a massive THANK YOU for flooding our inbox with all the love and well wishes on the sale of our hive. 🐝 Your support means the world to us! If we haven’t gotten back to your messages yet, fear not – we’ll reply soon!

Now, let’s get down to beesniss! 🥢

YUM CHA IS BACK! Starting this weekend from FRIDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 12PM (We heard ya! We heard ya!) - we’re shaking things up and rolling out a dumpling spread that’s guaranteed to have you doing the yummy yummy cha-cha-cha!

Here’s a bite-sized preview:
🥒 Cucumber Salad – It’s like a party in your mouth with Chinese Black Vinegar & Roasted Peanuts

🥟 Steamed Scallop Hargow – These little dumplings are like tiny pockets of joy with Toasted Sesame & Shallot

🍜 Mapo Tofu – Get ready for a flavor explosion with Black Bean, Ginger & Szechuan Chilli Oil

🍹Don’t forget about our amazing boutique wine list, beer selection, and signature cocktails to wash it all down.

And that’s just the tip of the chopstick! Stick around for a sweet ending with our ice cream and sorbet selection. 🍨

Round up your squad and join us for a YUM CHA parrtyy like no other at The Lucky Bee! 🐝🌸

www.theluckybee.com.au

29/03/2024

YES 🩷💚We’re OPEN for Lunch & Dinner TODAY & SATURDAY from 12PM - then 5:30PM. PLUS Sunday Lunch from 12PM... TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY also available! Bookings & Orders can be made directly on our website! HAPPY EASTER TO ONE & ALL💘 🐣🍫 (Photo: )

23/03/2024

🌼🐰 Buzzing with Easter Joy at The Lucky Bee! 🐝🐣

Get ready for an egg-citing Easter weekend because The Lucky Bee is OPEN all weekend long, including Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner! 🎉 Hop on over and satisfy your cravings with our dim sum and cocktails – it’s a feast fit for bunnies and bees alike! 🌸🍹

Make sure to secure your hive by booking online to ensure a spot for you and your loved ones! 🐝 We can’t wait to welcome you with open wings and give you all a big bunny hug! 🐇💛

23/03/2024

🐝 YES! We’re OPEN for LUNCH & DINNER all weekend! 🎉 We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU for the overwhelming support, feedback, and kind messages regarding the recent updates about our restaurant.

Rest assured, we are OPEN as usual, and while transitions may take time, our commitment to serving you the best, freshest Southeast Asian cuisine remains unwavering!

Join us as we celebrate the good times and embrace the lucky moments 🍸🍀

Come by and indulge in our delicious dishes crafted with love and passion.

Let’s make this weekend one to remember at The Lucky Bee! 🐝

19/03/2024

🌟💘WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW 🌟💘

After 10 years in both NYC and Oz, we’ve made the bittersweet decision to pack up the chopsticks and sell our beloved restaurant, The Lucky Bee in Ettalong Beach.

This journey has been incredible, but we’ve cherished every moment. We’re filled with gratitude for the memories we’ve made.

Our family’s well-being and mental health is our top priority right now - as we navigate mum’s final stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

We want to ensure our family gets the support we need during this challenging time.

While we say goodbye, this opens up an amazing opportunity for someone with a passion for the hospitality industry to take over the reigns.

🔑 This is a key-turn opportunity. Grab the keys, take it over and operate immediately
📝 Long lease
🪑 Wonderful, big space with indoor & outdoor seating
🔥 Fully equipped kitchen
🍸 Full bar and liquor license easily transferred (wine, beer & cocktails)
🏆 Sydney Morning Herald ‘Good Food Guide’ Listed ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 and Terry Durack Rated (scored higher than world-renowned NOBU Sydney)

Interested? Reach out to us for more information and let’s chat!

Serious inquiries only, please. Contact us via DM or email through our website.

Here’s to us! Who’s like us? Damn few!

In the meantime, reserve your table this week to enjoy some of our OG dishes before the changes take place.

Don’t get mad! Get spicy!

Love & Luck,

Chef Matty & Roo 🐝