Tokyo Tina is bringing all the deliciousness this winter with the launch of its new ramen menu. Following on from the success of its Rubbish Ramen earlier this year, Tokyo Tina’s new ramen menu will be on offer until the end of winter. Diners can enjoy the soy-rich shoyu ramen with egg and spring onion, orContinue reading “Mid-Week Ramen Returns To Tokyo Tina”
Category Archives: Casual Dining
Fine Casual Dining Review: Casa Mia Osteria | 14.5/15
Fine Dining maybe struggling, but flavour and produce driven dishes, underpinned by very sound techniques are not. Feeding you well, wrapped within a spirit of conviviality, is what Host Andrea Nazzari and Chef Valerio Boncompagni do. It’s the very DNA of Casa Mia Osteria. Located a stones throw from St Peters Station, on King StreetContinue reading “Fine Casual Dining Review: Casa Mia Osteria | 14.5/15”
TOPIKOS launches Misi Timi and Bottomless Weekends
A half price dining offer in the bar and bottomless drinks in the dining room each week Starting today, the team from TOPIKOS Bondi Beach will launch all new specials in the bar and a bottomless drinks package in the dining room. The new deal MISI TIMI, meaning half price in Greek, will see theContinue reading “TOPIKOS launches Misi Timi and Bottomless Weekends”
Somm Sundays take flight at Redbird Chinese
1pm-9pm, Sundays | Price: Chef’s Choice menu $88pp + corkage fee $15 Somm Sundays is taking flight at Redbird Chinese in Redfern. The modern Chinese restaurant is calling all budding somms and wine enthusiasts to delve into their personal collection and pluck out their favourite bottle to bring along for a specially curated lunch orContinue reading “Somm Sundays take flight at Redbird Chinese”
Oysters & Bombay Citron Pressé Spritz Package for $19 at Fratelli FreshPlus, a unique long lunch with cocktails harbourside on 29th April
Bombay Citron Pressé and one of Sydney’s favourite local Italian eateries, Fratelli Fresh, have partnered to bring city goers a luxurious six week long offer to enjoy this autumn. From 29th April, Sydneysiders can order 6 oysters and a Bombay Citron Pressé Spritz for just $19. The Pressé Spritz is created using Bombay Citron Pressé,Continue reading “Oysters & Bombay Citron Pressé Spritz Package for $19 at Fratelli FreshPlus, a unique long lunch with cocktails harbourside on 29th April”
Bottomless Mid-Week Offers at Wong Baby for $49!
Free-flowing Southeast Asian Street Food & Cocktails Coming to Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays One of Chapel Street Precinct’s newest restaurants, Wong Baby, is set to be South Yarra’s mid-week food destination, thanks to the Asian-fusion eatery’s new free-flowing food and cocktail offers. Kicking off Monday 17th April, hungry Melburnians can head to Wong Baby’s vividlyContinue reading “Bottomless Mid-Week Offers at Wong Baby for $49!”
Get Ready For Kick-Off: Winghaus Launches Chicken Sandwich Season
We are about to make your day with two words: Chook Sambo! Winghaus is launching a range of epic, limited-edition chicken sandwiches, which means you can enjoy arguably Australia’s best finger-lickin’, spice-kicked, sauce-smothered fried chicken between an insanely soft milk bun for nine whole glorious weeks. It’s time to get primed, pumped and appetite-psyched, becauseContinue reading “Get Ready For Kick-Off: Winghaus Launches Chicken Sandwich Season”
Fine Casual Dining Review: Hemingway’s | 14/15
The mindset of diners, has noticeably shifted since the impacts of COVID-19. The unfulfilling pursuit of de-construction and complication has given way back to a rediscovery of the fundamental reasons why we dine out. To break bread with friends and loved ones in a convivial way, that simple but beautiful shared experience, that brings outContinue reading “Fine Casual Dining Review: Hemingway’s | 14/15”
Calling The Shots: Bar Patrón and El Camino Cantina extend National Tequila Day celebrations
Mexican and Tex-Mex cousins Bar Patrón and El Camino Cantina are kick-starting National Tequila Day festivities on Monday, 18 July, giving guests a head-start on the national day of celebration that falls on Sunday, 24 July. Sydney institution Bar Patrón will launch Patrón Hour on Monday, 18 July, enabling tequila cocktail lovers to snap upContinue reading “Calling The Shots: Bar Patrón and El Camino Cantina extend National Tequila Day celebrations”
Back by Popular Demand: Hanoi Hannah’s Soup Series Returns
Hanoi Hannah’s annual showcase of great regional Vietnamese soups is back to warm your soul this winter. Launching Monday, 27 June the popular ‘Soup Series’ returns to Hanoi Hannah Express Lane and Hanoi Hannah Vol. II for four weeks. Each week will see a new slurpy creation unveiled showcasing Vietnam’s vibrant local cuisine and warming broths. While steaming bowls ofContinue reading “Back by Popular Demand: Hanoi Hannah’s Soup Series Returns”
El Camino Cantina unveils colourful Cinco de Mayo celebrations
El Camino Cantina is honouring Cinco de Mayo, the annual Mexican celebration fallingon Thursday, 5 May, with DJs, face painting, tequila-infused festivities and limited-edition menu items. From Sunday, 1 May to Saturday, 7 May, El Camino Cantina locations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast will tap into the annual festivities. ThereContinue reading “El Camino Cantina unveils colourful Cinco de Mayo celebrations”
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca now a fixture on Gertrude Street
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca has gained a cult-like following for its hot Italian sandwiches, pasta, salumi and other Italian specialties and now has a permanent home on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Rocco’s first gained its popularity during the pandemic, while sister venue, Poodle Bar & Bistro were still getting a fit out. The team decided to haveContinue reading “Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca now a fixture on Gertrude Street”
Summer dining is going strong at Three Blue Ducks Rosebery
Enjoy Bottomless Brunch ($60pp) every Saturday and Sunday – the place to be if you’re in the mood for a signature Ducks brekkie and unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s (perfect for brunching in the sun!) alongside brunch classics such as the Ducks’ huevos rancheros with blue corn tortilla, halloumi, chipotle mushrooms, black bean, fried eggContinue reading “Summer dining is going strong at Three Blue Ducks Rosebery”
El Camino Cantina launches Summer of Swirls dual frozen Margarita flavours
Plus limited-edition taco and wing flavours A question for all the Margarita fans: what’s better than one of El Camino Cantina’s frozen Margarita flavours? Answer: two of those fabulous flavours swirled into one glass. Cult followers of El Camino Cantina’s legendary Ritas can enjoy twice the lip-smacking action throughout February when the new limited-edition SummerContinue reading “El Camino Cantina launches Summer of Swirls dual frozen Margarita flavours”
Game On! Bottomless wings at Winghaus
Wing fiends and fanatics can get their fill at Winghaus, located in the Gateway dining precinct at Sydney’s Circular Quay, with bottomless buffalo wings available every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. The wing-packed, sauce-smacked, 40-tap sports bars will load up guests with these classic wings, served with celery, carrot and blue cheese dip,Continue reading “Game On! Bottomless wings at Winghaus”
The Bavarian launches All-You-Can-Meat bottomless platters
Plus summertime shandies, the Summer Hot Parmi and Kids Eat Free Sundays Love for The Bavarian restaurants runs deep thanks to crispy pork belly, golden-crumbed schnitzels and 1-litre steins of German beer. But did you know it can also be bottomless? The Bavarian restaurants across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT have introducedContinue reading “The Bavarian launches All-You-Can-Meat bottomless platters”
Fine Casual Dining Review: Will & Flow | 12/15
One of the most iconic features of Brisbane is, of course, the Brisbane River. It has been a source of water, food, and transport for over 40,000 years. The Turrbal Nation of Indigenous people, who have inhabited the shores of the Brisbane River for 40,000 years, were great fishermen, using the river as a resourceContinue reading “Fine Casual Dining Review: Will & Flow | 12/15”
Fine Casual Dining Review: Omeros Fish Bar | 13/15
The Omeros family have been synonymous with good seafood since 1968 when Michael Omeros founded the Paragon Seafood Restaurant in La Perouse, Sydney – the first restaurant to specialise in seafood in NSW. Since then, the family has had a range of popular restaurants, including the Paragon Seafood Restaurant at Burleigh Heads and the iconic, award-winningContinue reading “Fine Casual Dining Review: Omeros Fish Bar | 13/15”
Heston Fable Burger
Our senior Brisbane Reviewer Jeremy Ryland road tests the limited release Heston Fable Burger at Grill’d in Brisbane for his new website Worth a Detour, and shares his thoughts on how it measures up! He also discusses other options available within the range. For more details on the currently available Fable range at Grill’d: https://www.grilld.com.au/menuContinue reading “Heston Fable Burger”
FISHBOWL launches PUMP N’ PROTEIN bowl
FISHBOWL has released a Spring Special to their line-up of Japanese-inspired salad The PUMP N’ PROTEIN bowl features 32g of protein in a regular serving and is available in-store now. Ingredients include chicken with miso pumpkin, kale, radish, beets, ginger, red onion, lemon olive oil and spicy shoyu dressing with tamari almonds for $16.90. FISHBOWLContinue reading “FISHBOWL launches PUMP N’ PROTEIN bowl”
Brace yourself! The Bavarian’s new Winter Platters are comin’ at ya
The Bavarian is tapping into its culinary heritage and reputation for generous portions and pocket-friendly pricing with the launch of five big impact Winter Platters, built for big appetites, that are each designed for two diners to share. The Bavarian’s equivalent to winter thermals, these five protein-packed platters are a feast of uttermost proportions forContinue reading “Brace yourself! The Bavarian’s new Winter Platters are comin’ at ya”
Fine Casual Dining Review: Emily Taylor | 13/15
Have you heard of Emily Taylor yet? Emily Taylor is one of the few new hangouts in Fremantle – a bar/restaurant named after a ship wrecked in 1830. The vessel was sailing during the early 1800s via the spice route of Asia along the West Australian coastline, hence the style of cuisine. Owned by W1 Hospitality –Continue reading “Fine Casual Dining Review: Emily Taylor | 13/15”
Fratelli Fresh launches Winter Festival with all-you-can-eat deals, truffle dinners and cheese wheel indulgence
Fratelli Fresh has got those winter feels with the return of its legendary all-you-can-eat deals, cheese wheel indulgence, truffle dinners and new seasonal dishes, all available from June until the end of August. From Tuesday, 1st June, pizza fans can enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza every Tuesday for $29 across the full pizza menu, including classic Margherita,Continue reading “Fratelli Fresh launches Winter Festival with all-you-can-eat deals, truffle dinners and cheese wheel indulgence”
The Bavarian Launches Ten-Week Schnitz Blitz across Australia
The Bavarian is drawing on its German credentials and inspiration from an Aussie national food icon with a 10-week schnitzel festival – or Schnitty Fest – showcasing 10 types of schnitzels and $10 Schnitzel Wednesdays every week. This legendary haus of hearty bites, with locations across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and South Australia, isContinue reading “The Bavarian Launches Ten-Week Schnitz Blitz across Australia”
Fratelli Fresh brings la dolce vita back to the Sunshine Coast
Fratelli Fresh is reopening at Sunshine Plaza’s waterside dining precinct on Wednesday, 24 March at 4pm, bringing its signature Italian, family-friendly dining experience and an even more affordable menu back to the Sunshine Coast. After a 12-month hiatus, guests can indulge in Fratelli Fresh’s much-loved dishes, now with nothing over $24 and including $10 house-madeContinue reading “Fratelli Fresh brings la dolce vita back to the Sunshine Coast”
Rockpool Dining Group venues launch value-packed Dine & Discover offers
Rockpool Dining Group’s casual restaurants have created a series of two-course menus that are exceptional value for money and will give NSW residents extra bang for their buck when they spend their two, hotly anticipated $25 Dine & Discover vouchers. The Dine & Discover scheme, aimed at helping the hospitality industry recover from the impactContinue reading “Rockpool Dining Group venues launch value-packed Dine & Discover offers”
Mrs Singh Means Business
CBD hotspot now serving $20 thali lunches Tuesday–Friday. In celebration of Victorians getting back to business in Melbourne CBD, Chef-restaurateur Jessi Singh has launched a $20 thali-style lunch offering at Mrs Singh. Mrs Singh’s thali is a signature menu item at the popular restaurant and features iconic aromatic curries – butter chicken, lamb curry, coconut vegetableContinue reading “Mrs Singh Means Business”
El Camino Cantina takes tacos to a new level with Taco Topia menu
Last chance to win Margaritas for one year. El Camino Cantina is tapping into its creative Tex-Mex credentials with the launch of Taco Topia – a new range of handheld tortilla snacks that are turbocharged with fabulous flavours. Taco Topia launches on Tuesday, 9 February at El Camino Cantina venues across Sydney and Melbourne,Continue reading “El Camino Cantina takes tacos to a new level with Taco Topia menu”
Fratelli Fresh brings back the classics, supercharges happy hour, streamlines prices
Everyone’s favourite Italian restaurant Fratelli Fresh is bringing back some of the classic dishes that have delighted guests in the past, as well as augmenting its selection of signature-style pizzas, streamlining prices, and supercharging happy hour, all from Thursday, 4 February. Crispy Fried Polenta – indulgent fat fingers of golden, deep-fried polenta served with aContinue reading “Fratelli Fresh brings back the classics, supercharges happy hour, streamlines prices”
Arbory Bar & Eatery welcomes back Melburnians to the CBD with $20 burgers and beers
This February, Melbourne’s iconic riverside bar and restaurant Arbory Bar & Eatery is dishing up the ultimate midday feed to welcome Melburnians back into the CBD with a special beer and burger offer. Available for lunch Monday to Friday, office workers and city-goers alike can score a delicious ‘Burger & Beer’ combo for just $20,Continue reading “Arbory Bar & Eatery welcomes back Melburnians to the CBD with $20 burgers and beers”
La Palma in Bondi launches ‘Tropical Tuesdays’
Owned and operated by the team behind Milpa Collective (who are responsible for popular Mexican restaurants across Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Potts Point – Calita, Taqiza, Carbón and Sonora), La Palma‘s ‘Tropical Tuesdays’ is Milpa Collective’s Caribbean spin on their crowd favourite ‘Taco Tuesdays’. La Palma’s ‘Tropical Tuesdays’ series will kick off on the public holidayContinue reading “La Palma in Bondi launches ‘Tropical Tuesdays’”
Hot dang! WingHAÜS by Bavarian unveils WingFest saucy celebration
Australia’s favourite wing slingers, WingHAÜS by Bavarian, have done their culinary homework and created 13 new, limited-edition, house-made sauces and rubs to add to the menu. The three-month-long WingFest runs from Tuesday, 1 December to Sunday, 28 February at both wing-packed, sauce-smacked, sports-bar dining destinations, which are located in Sydney (Gateway dining precinct) and BrisbaneContinue reading “Hot dang! WingHAÜS by Bavarian unveils WingFest saucy celebration”
Milpa Collective to bring a taste of the Baja Peninsula to Bondi Beach
Introducing Calita – a beachfront Mexican restaurant, on Australia’s most famous beach. Milpa Collective, who own and operate authentic Mexican eateries across Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Potts Point (Carbón, Taqiza and Sonora), and Caribbean-inspired venue La Palma, will welcome another Bondi venue, Calita, in mid-November. The group’s fifth venue, Calita (‘tiny beach’ in Spanish), is aContinue reading “Milpa Collective to bring a taste of the Baja Peninsula to Bondi Beach”
El Camino Cantina South Bank unveils Ritapalooza and ‘Hotel Diablo’ DJ line-up
Tex-Mex wild child El Camino Cantina has released details of its six-week Ritapalooza festival and local DJ line-up as it prepares to flick on the neon at its first two-storey, 510-seat margarita mecca, located at South Bank in Brisbane, on Friday, 20 November. Brisbane’s first-of-its-kind Ritapalooza is a celebration of El Camino Cantina’s famous rockstar-styleContinue reading “El Camino Cantina South Bank unveils Ritapalooza and ‘Hotel Diablo’ DJ line-up”
Cucina Porto – The Star Sydney to open new premium casual Italian eatery this November
The first of several exciting new dining establishments set to launch in the next year. The Star Sydney is set to open a casual Italian eatery, Cucina Porto, on 25 November. Celebrating the conviviality and relaxed charm of Italian hospitality, Cucina Porto will serve simple and honest Italian food with an unpretentious spirit. It is theContinue reading “Cucina Porto – The Star Sydney to open new premium casual Italian eatery this November”
Stokehouse’s fish & chip kiosk Paper Fish is now open
Stokehouse’s beachfront kiosk Paper Fish is back in action after a winter in hibernation, and with restrictions easing, there will be no better spot to enjoy fish and chips on a sunny day than on the St Kilda foreshore. Offering a healthier take on traditional takeaway and championing sustainability, Paper Fish offers a simple, no-fussContinue reading “Stokehouse’s fish & chip kiosk Paper Fish is now open”