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Young Henrys and Waywards are celebrating the return of live music with a series of ‘Best Served Loud’ Gigs this October & November

Local Newtown legends Young Henrys and Waywards, The Bank have announced the return of live music to Waywards, with five ‘Best Served Loud’ gigs. Kicking off from Friday, October 23rd, the iconic venue will host five shows across five weeks, with a genre-spanning bill showcasing the best of local acts. Tickets will be $10 withContinue reading “Young Henrys and Waywards are celebrating the return of live music with a series of ‘Best Served Loud’ Gigs this October & November”

The Elephant has left the building! Introducing The Prince Consort and friends to Brisbane’s centre stage

Brisbane’s newest collective of bars is set to open in late October, led by the heritage refurbishment and renaming of The Prince Consort in Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley.   More recently known as The Elephant Arms Hotel, The Prince Consort as it was originally named, is the majestic grand knight of Fortitude Valley. This famed gatheringContinue reading “The Elephant has left the building! Introducing The Prince Consort and friends to Brisbane’s centre stage”

Single O invites you to celebrate International Coffee Day with a history-making, splurge-worthy cup

Sydney coffee pioneers Single O are excited to bring a record-breaking coffee home from Ethiopia. The Rumudamo coffee was the number two winning lot from the first ever Ethiopian Cup of Excellence earlier this year, and Single O were lucky enough to pick up a few kilos of the magic beans to bring home andContinue reading “Single O invites you to celebrate International Coffee Day with a history-making, splurge-worthy cup”

Enjoy a flutter and fizz with Rockpool Dining Group for Melbourne Cup

Rockpool Dining Group’s flagship restaurants and bars at The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Manly will be open for Melbourne Cup, with seated events, live screenings of the race, and set menus available for those who fancy a flutter and some fizz. Each spacious venue is Covid-Safe, with multiple spaces to host guests, and bookings ofContinue reading “Enjoy a flutter and fizz with Rockpool Dining Group for Melbourne Cup”

Announcing the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration between Aria and Maybe Sammy

Aria, Sydney’s preeminent harbourside dining destination, is pleased to announce the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration with award-winning cocktail bar Maybe Sammy – bringing some fun back to the city. Every Wednesday in October, Aria are inviting the team from Maybe Sammy behind the bar to serve up a selection of bespoke cocktails for fourContinue reading “Announcing the launch of “Maybe Aria” – a collaboration between Aria and Maybe Sammy”

Hello Auntie launches a ballin’ (on a budget) bottomless brunch!

Hello Auntie Darling Square is bringing back its coveted bottomless brunch with a baller twist just in time for the Spring season! From Saturday, 19th September, Auntie’s Ballin’ (On A Budget) Bottomless Brunch will be the number 1 boozy feast for Sydneysiders who enjoy the finer things in life but are trying to not break theContinue reading “Hello Auntie launches a ballin’ (on a budget) bottomless brunch!”

Gerard’s Bistro is reopening for Friday dine-in lunch service

Gerard’s Bistro will be reopening for Friday lunch service for dine-in guests from Friday, 2nd October. Perfectly in time with the warmer weather, guests will be able to drink and dine al fresco in the picturesque laneway or inside the restaurant for a long Friday lunch that will perfectly top off a big week. TheContinue reading “Gerard’s Bistro is reopening for Friday dine-in lunch service”

Cookes Food launches Park Life – Take your picnic game to the next level

To celebrate the easing of restrictions and the encouragement of social interaction outdoors, premier Melbourne catering company Cookes Food has launched Park Life – three premium picnic boxes to be enjoyed at the local park with family and friends. No stranger to a pivot in 2020, Cookes Food has been curating delicious at-home menus and funContinue reading “Cookes Food launches Park Life – Take your picnic game to the next level”

Celebrate Little Gay Day at The Wickham Hotel

Events across the October long weekend Little Gay Day at The Wickham is back for 2020 and this year, the event will be celebrated across an entire weekend! Kicking off on Friday, 2nd October and running until Sunday, 4th October, the much-loved event will open its doors to customers to raise money for six charities,Continue reading “Celebrate Little Gay Day at The Wickham Hotel”

Ditch the public transport limitations – take a roadtrip or plan a weekend getaway with Popcar

Sydneysiders have been giving up their cars in droves. In the census data of 2016, over 10% of households had no car at all. And that number has been on the rise since COVID-19. In fact, April 2020 showed a drop in new car sales of 48.5%, the biggest decline in the last 30 years.Continue reading “Ditch the public transport limitations – take a roadtrip or plan a weekend getaway with Popcar”

Melbourne’s iconic Laurent Bakery launches delivery

Melbournians are now able to savour the true tastes of French artisan baking without having to leave the house. UberEats and Deliveroo are now available from 9 out of 18 store locations, making it even easier for Laurent customers to indulge at home. Imagine waking up to a fresh almond croissant, a hot coffee andContinue reading “Melbourne’s iconic Laurent Bakery launches delivery”

Opinion: Is it safe to eat out??

I have a dilemma! It’s my son’s birthday soon and he wants to go to a Thai restaurant … a Thai restaurant that was closed due to COVID a few weeks ago but is now reopened. Moreover, I am still a bit nervous about big crowds in small spaces. Six months of restrictions have made meContinue reading “Opinion: Is it safe to eat out??”

Chiswick at the Gallery returns with the ‘Archibald Dining Package’

Image credit: Steven Woodburn Chiswick at the Gallery has opened its doors to coincide with the return of its renowned ‘Archibald Dining Package’.  This year, Chiswick at the Gallery has collaborated with three Archibald finalists – Jonathan Dalton, Tianli Zu and Jane Guthleben – to create dishes inspired by their unique experiences during lockdown, for a menu that marksContinue reading “Chiswick at the Gallery returns with the ‘Archibald Dining Package’”

Chin Chin & Hawker Hall delivering to all of Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula – One Day Only

After Chin Chin’s sell-out success delivering to the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong, Chin Chin Melbourne and Hawker Hall will be delivering its popular make-at-home meal packs to all of Metro Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for one day only on Friday, 2 October. The Melbourne icons have done all the hard work and packed allContinue reading “Chin Chin & Hawker Hall delivering to all of Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula – One Day Only”

Now Your Favourite Pub Meals Come To You

AVC’s Hand Picked menus with hot, heat-at-home and Footy Feed options. While the end of lockdown might be nearing, saying ‘I miss the pub’ has never felt more genuine. To satisfy demand for great pub food and refreshments as you eagerly wait, Australian Venue Co. has launched its delivery service ‘Hand Picked’, which brings togetherContinue reading “Now Your Favourite Pub Meals Come To You”

St Remio launches a new initiative to raise additional funds for female coffee farmers this World Coffee Day

Australian coffee brand gives back to growers – supporting female farming co-operative in West Rwanda For World Coffee Day (1st October), Aussie coffee brand St Remio will donate 50 cents from the sale of each box* of its compatible capsules and $1 from the sale of each bag^ of coffee purchased in all Coles Supermarkets nationally andContinue reading “St Remio launches a new initiative to raise additional funds for female coffee farmers this World Coffee Day”

Adding gluten-free menu options provides added boost when returning to full service

As the food service industry navigates a longer than expected road to recovery, new research shows that focusing on gluten-free offerings could be a beneficial move for hospitality businesses. The survey showed that gluten free tops the list of special dietary requests in Australian hospitality, with gluten-free requests five times greater than nut/peanut-free meals andContinue reading “Adding gluten-free menu options provides added boost when returning to full service”

Harris Farm Markets announces two Brisbane stores in historic return to Queensland capital

In news that will make local-produce fans all over Brisbane jump for absolute joy, the family-owned Harris Farm Markets will open not one, but two stores in Brisbane, beginning with Clayfield in November before opening the flagship store at West Village in West End in May next year.  Acclaimed champions of the value and freshnessContinue reading “Harris Farm Markets announces two Brisbane stores in historic return to Queensland capital”

Captain Cook Cruises launches Sydney’s first ever hop-on-hop-off floating gastro-pub and restaurant

Captain Cook Cruises launches Sydney’s first ever hop-on-hop-off floating gastro-pub and restaurant Captain Cook Cruises, one of Sydney’s pre-eminent tourism and hospitality businesses for the last 50-years will emerge from a cocoon of reinvention this week to launch the city’s first ever hop-on-hop-off floating pub and dining experience – the Harbour Bar & Restaurant – forever changingContinue reading “Captain Cook Cruises launches Sydney’s first ever hop-on-hop-off floating gastro-pub and restaurant”

Cannoleria launches Cannoli Cakes and announces second Virtual Cannoli Class

Cannoleria is announcing the perfect cake for any celebration – ‘In Piede’ cannoli cakes! And, due to the success of the first Cannoli Class, a second virtual class will be held on 3rd October. Cannoleria ‘In Piede’ Cannoli Cakes Cannoleria by That’s Amore will launch ‘In Piede’ (meaning on foot/standing) Cannoli Cakes. Available with Sicilian andContinue reading “Cannoleria launches Cannoli Cakes and announces second Virtual Cannoli Class”

Yarra Valley Garden Party program released

Yarra Valley Garden Party is a free virtual event on October 3 and 4 and brings springtime in the Yarra Valley into homes across Australia. Including experiences of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the Blossom Festival at CherryHill Orchards, the complete program has now been confirmed. Join Chef Julia Busuttil Nishimura, home cook Jess Nguyen,Continue reading “Yarra Valley Garden Party program released”

UP IN SMOKE – Negroni Week extended across Ovolo Hotels

At Ovolo, it is believed the trinity of Campari, gin, and vermouth is best celebrated smoky. From Monday, 14 September until Sunday, 20 September, worlds and cultures will collide in celebration of Negroni Week as Ovolo Hotels goes ‘Up in Smoke’. And, as the week celebrating the Negroni comes to an end, Ovolo are extendingContinue reading “UP IN SMOKE – Negroni Week extended across Ovolo Hotels”

A taste of Italy, delivered across Melbourne!

A taste of Italy, delivered across Melbourne! Food intolerances aren’t a problem for Osteria Italiana, who have just launched an online shop with products catering to vegan, low-fodmap, gluten-free and contemporary eaters. Offering fresh and handmade pasta, sauces, ready-made meals and pantry essentials, there’s everything customers need to enjoy authentic Italian food at home, noContinue reading “A taste of Italy, delivered across Melbourne!”

Sydney Good Food Month returns for the 22nd year this October, celebrating the very best of NSW culinary talent

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Sydney this October for the 22nd year, with tickets for the feature events on sale 9am Thursday, 17 September at goodfoodmonth.com. This year’s programme shines a light on newly published authors Danielle Alvarez (Fred’s Paddington) and Elizabeth Hewson (FINK Group) for some feel-good dining experiences; seafood stalwartsContinue reading “Sydney Good Food Month returns for the 22nd year this October, celebrating the very best of NSW culinary talent”

Dhaba At The Mill reopens in Kyneton with a Friday Night Food Truck in Gisborne

Jessi and Amar Singh’s Kyneton restaurant, Dhaba At The Mill, has reopened its doors following the announcement of amendments to dining restrictions in regional Victoria. Heading back to where it all began 12 years ago (2008), chef Jessi Singh will be in the kitchen of Dhaba serving up dishes from its most recent menu asContinue reading “Dhaba At The Mill reopens in Kyneton with a Friday Night Food Truck in Gisborne”

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE launches world-first double serve BOMBAY & TONIC

The quintessential Australian barbeque, entertaining at home, days at the beach and getting ready to go out are all things best done in the company of friends, and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has now made these occasions even more special with the release of BOMBAY & TONIC 10%, the first ever double serve pre-mixed gin. The perfectContinue reading “BOMBAY SAPPHIRE launches world-first double serve BOMBAY & TONIC”

Bakers Delight celebrates 40 years with iconic gift

29th September marks the 40th anniversary of Australia’s most iconic bakery, Bakers Delight. To honour the milestone, it’s toasting the occasion by shouting Aussies 40,000 of the much-loved, signature Cheesymite Scrolls. While many of us have a personal Bakers Delight favourite – from the beloved Hot Cross Bun and twisted delights, to the innovative Hi-FibreContinue reading “Bakers Delight celebrates 40 years with iconic gift”

Arbory Afloat Beach House, launching 26 October

Sailing in with some good news for a city in lockdown, Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant Arbory Afloat has confirmed it will return to the Yarra River on Monday 26 October. The much-loved floating bar and eatery will welcome Melburnians back on deck, in line with Victoria’s roadmap and social distancing guidelines forContinue reading “Arbory Afloat Beach House, launching 26 October”

Food & Hospitality Queensland returns in 2021

The organisers of Food & Hospitality Queensland are excited to announce that the show will be returning from 1–2 August 2021 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will feature over 160 exhibitors and a series of special events for industry professionals. “We are seeing real demand for an event that brings the industryContinue reading “Food & Hospitality Queensland returns in 2021”

Bingo balls, booze and food – Tokyo Tina’s Bingo Academy is back

Knock At The Door, Duck and Dive, Dirty Gertie, Man Alive… Time to brush up on your bingo lingo – Tokyo Tina is taking its infamous bingo online with the launch of Bingo Academy Live. Kicking off this Sunday, 20 September and happening each Sunday thereafter, drag superstar Valerie Hex will be hosting the number-calling, ball-droppingContinue reading “Bingo balls, booze and food – Tokyo Tina’s Bingo Academy is back”

The Inner West’s Wood-Fire Coffee Roasters – The Wood Roaster

Situated on Shepherd Street, in the heart of Marrickville is The Wood Roaster, one of the most unique speciality coffee roasters in New South Wales and winner of MICE 2020 Silver medal for milk-based coffee and MICE 2020 silver medal for Espresso. As the name suggests, The Wood Roaster roast their incredible coffee beans overContinue reading “The Inner West’s Wood-Fire Coffee Roasters – The Wood Roaster”

Discover the art of dumpling making with David Zhou for World Dumpling Day

To celebrate World Dumpling Day on Saturday, 26 September, Oriental Teahouse is holding a digital dumpling masterclass with David Zhou, who will teach dumpling-lovers how to make three simple recipes from a single Dumpling Kit that makes 30 dumplings. More than just a masterclass – hear about what makes World Dumpling Day so important for theContinue reading “Discover the art of dumpling making with David Zhou for World Dumpling Day”

NOMAD is home for good this October

NOMAD – Surry Hills’ much-loved restaurant and cellar door – will reopen in their original Foster Street home on Tuesday, 20 October. A fire broke out at NOMAD last September, causing severe damage throughout the venue. Owners Al and Rebecca Yazbek have since undergone extensive renovations to the venue. The new-look NOMAD features a larger kitchen, twiceContinue reading “NOMAD is home for good this October”

Michael Micallef appointed Nisbets Managing Director Australia and New Zealand

Leading global catering equipment supplier Nisbets Group has announced the appointment of Michael Micallef as Managing Director, Nisbets Australia and New Zealand. Nisbets, founded in the UK in 1983, expanded to Australia in 2010. Nisbets is considered one of the UK’s 1000 Inspiring Companies and has rated third overall in the UK’s top 50 companiesContinue reading “Michael Micallef appointed Nisbets Managing Director Australia and New Zealand”

Enjoy a Spring Fling at Fratelli Fresh with new seasonal dishes and fruit-filled punch bowl cocktails to share

So, maybe you haven’t been able to jaunt off to Italy for a spring fling, but you can still enjoy a little Italian primavera closer to home with new seasonal menu additions and refreshing punch bowl cocktails at Fratelli Fresh. The Spring Fling selection is available on the à la carte menu at Fratelli FreshContinue reading “Enjoy a Spring Fling at Fratelli Fresh with new seasonal dishes and fruit-filled punch bowl cocktails to share”

No.5’s new campaign ‘Pays It Forward’ to Aussies doing it tough during COVID

Australia has been in a bit of a tailspin lately.  The fires, the pandemic, the lockdowns and now a recession – it all adds up to a pretty stressful year so far. Whilst reports show that anxiety, panic, depression, anger, confusion, uncertainty and financial stress affect up to 35% of the community, under the conditionsContinue reading “No.5’s new campaign ‘Pays It Forward’ to Aussies doing it tough during COVID”

Koko Black launches new limited edition Australian Classics Collection

Aussie favourites Gaytime, Vovo, Lamingtons and more, reimagined by Koko. Artisan chocolatier, Koko Black, has released its latest chocolate range – the Australian Classics Collection, a new product range that celebrates beloved Australiana classics with an exciting Koko twist. While the world navigates uncharted territory, Koko Black’s newest range serves as an optimistic reminder to AustraliansContinue reading “Koko Black launches new limited edition Australian Classics Collection”

Ten years of Three Blue Ducks

This September will mark the 10-year anniversary for Three Blue Ducks, a group of six mates who share a love of food and the surf. On Wednesday, 23 September, the Ducks will come together and celebrate with a special dinner in Rosebery, cooking alongside some of their dearest friends and alumni. Following the dinner, BronteContinue reading “Ten years of Three Blue Ducks”

Chin Chin heading to Mornington Peninsula for one day only

Chin Chin Melbourne is headed to the Mornington Peninsula for the first time ever, delivering its popular ‘Make Me Feed Me’ packs for the ultimate Chin Chin feast at home for one day only. The Melbourne icon has done all the hard work and packed all your favourite dishes so you can enjoy Chin ChinContinue reading “Chin Chin heading to Mornington Peninsula for one day only”

The Wood Roaster × BRIX ‘Wood & Brix’ Cocktail Recipe

The Wood Roaster team have come up with a completely new cocktail for people to make at home … one that combines some favourite ingredients – coffee and rum – and supports local Aussie businesses The cocktail is a collaborative effort between Sydney locals, The Wood Roaster and BRIX, and uses 100% Aussie-made products (#supportlocal). The Wood RoasterContinue reading “The Wood Roaster × BRIX ‘Wood & Brix’ Cocktail Recipe”

Introducing Ovolo South Yarra

Ovolo Group continues its expansion with the announcement of Ovolo South Yarra. The latest addition to its collection of ever-growing hotels is located right near the famed intersection of Toorak Road and Chapel Street in Melbourne’s cultural hub of South Yarra. Blending past, present and progressive, a place where retro chic and pop art meet. Taking designContinue reading “Introducing Ovolo South Yarra”