Award-winning chef Robin Wickens will take the culinary prowess that made him so popular at the Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld and showcase them at Eureka 89 in Melbourne, where he will prepare a sumptuous 5-course dinner of locally sourced produce. The dinner, to be held on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th April, will give Melbournians a rare chance to experience Wickens’…
With spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House, The Platinum Club at Handa Opera is pop-up dining at its most exclusive. The undercover restaurant offers unique opera dining experiences themed according to the production. Indulge in a pre-performance three-course meal, a signature buffet, or a dessert high tea during the interval, all devised by…
Next Wednesday 6th April will see a big change to the food offerings at Harpoon Harry as Morgan McGlone (of Belles Hot Chicken) takes the reigns as food curator for 2016 at the venue’s Public Bar, then eventually moving up to refine the upstairs Dining Room menu as well. The partnership was announced earlier this…
Give El Camino Cantina a big warm “hola” when it sets up shop in The Rocks this May; the Urban Purveyor Group will open its first Austin-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant in The Argyle precinct, replacing their acclaimed French gem Ananas Bar & Brasserie, which will be moving on down to Darling Harbour as part of a new development with indoor and alfresco…
Ever been to Work Shop on Cleveland Street? It’s just about one of the coolest, decked-out warehouse spaces in the area, regularly offering up masterclasses on a wide variety of activities, hobbies, and necessary life skills. From this Friday (April 1st), the space will also be home to Sydney’s newest pop-up party, aptly named Burgers…
The Australian Financial Review has served the country’s top 500 restaurants for 2016 as part of the Australia’s Top Restaurants Dining Program, presented by Qantas. From May 3-23, foodie fanatics and culinary crusaders across the nation can take part in close to 100 events and be immersed in a celebration of the finest dining. The Australia’s…
Sitting on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning lower-Rathdowne terrace gives off an air of class, elegance and sophistication. Lined with polished dark wood, elegant crystal decanters, flickering candles, wicker chairs and imprinted silverware, this vintage setting may suggest old times, however Epocha exudes intimate, timeless class that is sure to stay. Expect generous…
Melbourne has come alive over the last few weeks with Moomba in full swing and Federation Square a brimming hub of excitement. Part of the excitement stemmed from one metre snowflakes floating through the city air, enamouring passersby. Curious onlookers were drawn to the Evian activation where snow machines were blowing snow in various directions,…
One of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Easter, is coming this weekend, and even for those who aren’t big on the reason behind this faithful day, it’s hard not to embrace the extended weekend and penchant for spreading chocolate throughout the city with open arms, but there’s so much more than just chocolate…
As the leaves are starting to fall and the breeze is getting cooler, Chiswick restaurants greet the season with a new menu inspired by the flavours of Autumn. Head chefs at Chiswick Woollahra and Chiswick at the Gallery, Richie Dolan and Laura Baratto, alongside celebrity chef Matt Moran, have developed a selection of dishes inspired…
The Food of Orange District (F.O.O.D) festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Running from 8th to 17th April, F.O.O.D Week is the country’s longest running regional food festival. You only need to drive about 3.5 hours out of Sydney to reach the charming food and wine hub. Showcasing quality produce and cool climate wine…
This Easter long weekend, renowned precinct The Grounds will be transformed into a magical StoryBook wonderland, and inviting those big and those small, to take part in the Golden Easter Egg Hunt, or take a selfie on Humpty Dumpty’s wall, and say hello to the storybook characters coming to life. As an Easter treat, the…
Crustacean Cabana has launched at The Greens North Sydney. Champagne, seafood and striking harbour views will be served up on the Green’s outdoor courtyard until April. To tease those tastebuds, you can expect menu selections of Freshly Shucked Rock Oysters, Black Tiger Prawn Cocktails and the impressive ‘The Greens Boil Up’: A serving for two, of whole lobster…
Splendid. Spectacular. Superb. Smashing! If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’ll be pleased to hear that Saké Restaurant & Bar are now running Saké, Sushi & Sashimi Masterclasses from their restaurants in Double Bay and The Rocks. Led by Saké’s resident drinks experts, guests will be taught the history of saké (Japan’s national beverage), learn about its different flavours, and…
The first of 4 events that make up the A Moveable Feast series of dining experiences occurred on Saturday, 12th March on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, and kicks of a series of events that will take Sydneysiders on seasonal dining journeys. The most recent event sent a warm (because it was certainly that!) farewell to summer. Guests donned pastel beach chic attire, revelled under the…
Premium food delivery service Suppertime have chosen to take on the branding and name of their parent company foodora, a globally operated on-demand food boutique based in Germany, which acquired them last year. The start-up have made a name for themselves via their accessibility to the hottest restaurants around (most of which don’t have their…
Australia’s preeminent beer festival, Good Beer Week, has now released the much-anticipated event program for 2016. With 270 events spanning across 150 venues across Melbourne and Victoria from May 13-22, over fifty thousand guests are expected to participate in this globally-recognised festival, with Beer Deluxe serving as one of the festival’s central hubs. The 2016…
In a surprising twist on a menu classic, QSR KFC have introduced what they are calling the Zinger Black Burger, jumping onto the trend of black burgers in a big way, but completely overhauling the classic zinger with a dark black bun topped with chilli flakes and nigella seeds, holding in some creamy mustard maple…
Gelato chain Gelatissimo have now launched a special gelato that’s not just for humans this time. Calling it their ‘Doggie Gelato’ flavour, the new creation a dairy free, gluten free, creamy style gelato with flavours of peanut nougat, tried, tested, and designed to satisfy both humans and dogs. It’s been specially made as a safe…
Josh Arthurs, better known as Burger master Burgers by Josh, speaks exclusively to us about his secret new inner-west venue, a new menu and what we can expect from this anticipated residency, which comes following his hugely successful run in North Sydney. From April 1st the Sydney-based burger artist will be cooking up a storm…
Starting from this Thursday, Huxtaburger will be introducing a total of four new snack items to dish up alongside their infinitely popular burgers, starting with some panko crumbed Skull Island Banana Prawns with homemade aioli and a fresh wedge of lemon, which will be introduced onto the menu this week (Thursday 24th March) just in…
Popular CBD contemporary Chinese restaurant Chinese Gallery aren’t going to be resting on their laurels this Easter weekend, introducing a special limited edition menu item that’s sounds as delicious as it is adorable. The Bunny Buns have been introduced to run at the each of the restaurant’s Sydney locations from Friday 25th to Tuesday 29th…
Merivale is set to open the much anticipated mega-venue The Newport on Good Friday as a part of the official launch of the first phase of the iconic’s landmark redevelopment. The Newport promises to be a vibrant gathering place thanks to its remarkable location, which looks out over the vista of Pittwater estuary, and the…
The pop up food festival Project Yum has now been launched in Sydney’s Broadway Shopping Centre. The festival brings the latest trends in food from the likes of Asian food eatery, POKLOL, and organic food specialists, Agape Canteen, together with live music by DJ Xcentric every Friday from 12pm to create a complete entertainment experience….
Meatmother in Melbourne has been relaunched and reinvented. The restaurant remains dedicated to the importance of ethically-raised, quality produce, but the menu and cooking techniques have seen some changes. Previously well-known for its American BBQ, the new Meatmother now draws upon BBQ techniques from around the world, and will be grilling, smoking, roasting and barbecuing over premium white charcoal….
Although The Toothsome Chocolate Factory carefully avoids official affiliation with Willy Wonka, this chocolate factory and “savory feast emporium” is planned to bring an “out-of-this-world” dining experience to the CityWalk at Universal Studios, Orlando. The factory incorporates the surrealism of Steampunk, including “smoke stacks, funky gadgetry, and staff wearing unique Steampunk fashion”, along with the dream-like…
Saké Double Bay has become famous for one particular dessert that seems to pop up in Instagram almost everyday now. Their large Dragon Egg dessert has caught the attention of many a discerning diner in the area and has become a tradition for some. It’s not hard to see (or taste) why. That Valrhona dark…
Ahead of adding new items to their menu from this weekend, Din Tai Fung have announced a special themed bun to help bring in Easter holidays and state school holidays this year, as well as celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 3. Instead of your typical Easter Bunny, the acclaimed dumpling chain will be…
There are some very big things going down in Sydney this weekend, with the most super-sized being the start of The 20th Biennale of Sydney. So much mind-bending, challenging activities and art exhibitions will be spread across seven Sydney venues fashioned as “Embassies of Thought”; it’s a packed program with something for pretty much everyone…
Australia’s largest and fastest growing health food and lifestyle hub will open its sixth store in Sydney’s Lane Cove on Thursday 31 March 2016. From under one ethical, sustainable roof, About Life offers the services of a wholefood supermarket, café, self-service food bar and catering company. The range of natural groceries offered, from staples to…
