| Celebrate City2Surf with Disco Yum Cha at North Bondi Fish |
 | Looking to upgrade your post-City2Surf recovery? Located just moments from the race finish line, North Bondi Fish is inviting runners to enjoy a one-day-only City2Surf Disco Yum Cha on 9th August, with a complimentary Aperol or Campari Spritz for all City2Surf participants. Designed as the ultimate post-race recovery, the experience pairs North Bondi Fish’s signature seafood and winter Yum Cha favourites with live DJs, beachside views and a special Aperol treat for runners. Guests can choose between a snack menu ($65pp) or the full Disco Yum Cha experience ($89pp). Bookings here (from 12pm) |
| Turn back time with Chiswick Woollahra’s Retro Sundays |
 | Chiswick Woollahra is turning back the clock with Retro Sundays – a four-week series celebrating old-school food classics, reworked through Chiswick’s seasonal, produce-led lens. From Beef Wellington and Chicken Kiev to Corned Beef with parsley béchamel, each Sunday from 9th-30th August will showcase a different nostalgic favourite, paired with a classic retro dessert. Full menu HERE. Nostalgia continues at the bar, with a playful drinks list including The Spider, an adults-only take on creaming soda spider, and Golden Days, a bourbon malt punch inspired by honeycomb ice cream. Bookings & Full Menu HERE Two courses for $60pp, from 5pm |
| Chophouse Wine Dinner |
 | Chophouse Sydney is welcoming two of Australia’s most respected wineries – Teusner Wines and Clonakilla – for the latest instalments of its ongoing Wine Dinner Series. On 20th August, Barossa’s Kym Teusner will pair the winery’s bold reds with a three-course menu, curated by Head Chef Steve Jacomos, including Yellowfin tuna crudo, O’Connor MBS3+ Gippsland steak and cheese to finish ($155pp). The series continues on 2nd November with acclaimed Canberra District winery Clonakilla, hosted by legendary winemaker Tim Kirk ($170pp). Full menu & bookings for 20th August here. |
| The Season of Truffle at InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach |
 | Australia’s most sought after winter delicacies comes to the InterContinental Coogee Beach with The Season of Truffle Dinner, in partnership with grower Barbara Hill, owner of Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines on Saturday, 15th August. Marking the height of Australian truffle season, the three course menu pairs freshly harvested black Périgord truffles from the Snowy Monaro with the unexpected backdrop of Coogee Beach, with highlights such as Skull Island tiger prawns and Riverina beef short rib. For $120pp, guests will be welcomed with a truffle infused brandy cocktail on arrival before hearing from Barbara between courses. An optional matched wine pairing is also available for $95pp. Bookings HERE |
| Free BYO corkage with Chiswick Woollahra and neighbour, Jim’s Cellars |
 | Chiswickis introducing Bring Your Own wine, available all day every Monday and Tuesday with $25 corkage. Adding a local touch, guests who purchase a bottle from neighbourJim’s Cellars (2 Ocean Street) will receive complimentary corkage for the same day. It’s a simple neighbourhood pairing that starts just around the corner – pick a wine at Jim’s, wander over to Chiswick, show the team your receipt or Chiswick x Jim’s sticker, and settle in while the team takes care of the rest. Bookings HERE |
| Beyond Sydney: Flour’s Aniruddha Bhosekar brings Indian home cooking to Saddles Mount White |
 | On 13th August, The Barn at Saddles Mount White will host baker and pastry chef Aniruddha Bhosekar (Flour, Caringbah South; formerly Head Baker at Fabbrica Bread Shop) for a one-night-only Curry Night, celebrating the generous, flavour-packed Indian home cooking Aniruddha grew up with in Thane, near Mumbai. Ani will take over the barn with a warming winter feast inspired by childhood memories of family gatherings, festivals and home-cooked meals – pairing bold Indian flavours with organic vegetables, locally milled flour and Australian-grown produce. The $80pp shared menu will feature Masala pappadum with pickle and mint yoghurt, Dal Makhni, a choice of Palak Paneer or Murgh Tikka masala curry, Garlic naan, and Carrot halwa and saffron ice cream for dessert. Bookings HERE |
| Last chance – $7 Winter Schooners |
 | Solotel pubs are making what’s left of winter worth it, with Schooners from $7 on select tap beers, all day, every day until the end of August. Participating venues include: The Abercrombie, The Albion, Darlo Bar, The Bank, The Sackville, Bridgeview Hotel and The Woodstock, along with $9 Winter Schooners at The Clock and Paddo Inn. |
| Crossroads Hotel Is Serving Up the Ultimate $24 Sunday Roast |
 | Nothing says Sunday quite like a proper roast, and Crossroads Hotel is bringing back the classic with all the trimmings. Available all day, every Sunday, the Crossroads Sunday Roast lets guests choose between succulent roast beef or stuffed porchetta, served with roasted vegetables, a wagyu beef tallow Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy for just $24. For those looking to elevate the experience, a selection of indulgent sides including truffle baked cauliflower, charred broccolini, bone marrow and loaded potato hash are available to share. Perfect for family lunches, lazy afternoons with friends or anyone craving a comforting pub meal done right, the Crossroads Sunday Roast is available until sold out every Sunday in the hotel’s newly renovated bistro. With hearty portions, quality ingredients and all the traditional favourites, it’s the ideal excuse to gather around the table this weekend. Bookings HERE |
