Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD

What to buy and where to eat this Valentine’s Day 2022

Pumphouse Sydney restaurant dining room balcony

The day of love is fast approaching, so you need to sort out what you’re eating and where basically yesterday. Don’t even get us started on the gifts! We rounded-up some favourites from around Sydney, Melbourne and some favourite retailers to make your choosing easier, so scroll on for some ideas on where to eat and what to buy this Valentine’s Day 2022. Google Pixel 6 mobile phone If you’re an android person, then this is the ultimate phone that’ll make your life worth living. The first phone with a Google chip, all Google parts and some – as always – external colour action to keep your day exciting, the phone’s one of Google’s most personal and helpful phones. With the most advanced cameras seen on a Pixel, you can capture every special memory with your other half in high quality and vivid colours, and they’ll only ever be a phone call away. Get it from $999 form Google Google Pixel buds The perfect gift for anyone with a busy or on-the-go lifestyle, Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series offer rich sound quality, clear calls and hands-free helpfulness all in a low-profile aesthetic. Designed for a snug and secure fit, they are comfortable enough for those long listening sessions or while your partner works out. Get them for $159  Pumphouse Sydney They’ve curated a delicious set menu for guests to enjoy on February 14th for $180 per couple. You will be welcomed with a special Valentine’s Day cocktail on arrival before being guided upstairs to the stunning, open terrace overlooking Darling… Read More

Floating bar and restaurant in Southbank: Yarra Botanicals Melbourne

Yarra Botanicals Melbourne

Opening in March 2022, there’s a new bar and restaurant in town a floating botanical garden oasis on the Yarra River offering casual pub-style eating and drinking with stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline. The new outdoor pontoon bar and eatery will span across two levels with Melbourne’s cityscape as the backdrop and has been created with year-round weather conditions in mind. With a dedication to nature and sustainability, Yarra Botanicals has been designed to be installed with minimum impact on the environment. The venue will brimming with native plants and indigenous aquatic vegetation, including climbing vines, native trees, planter boxes, herb gardens and edible plants that focus on the integration of gin botanicals. With the full range of cocktails, wines, local beers, ciders and premium spirits people expect from their favourite pub, Melburnians and tourists can relax water-side under market umbrellas, gather their group in a comfy booth, pop bottles on a day bed, enjoy a boozy brunch session, listen to the regular live music and DJS or retreat to the Upper Storey and sip on a cocktail as the sun goes down. Find out more and make a booking at Yarra Botanicals website

Best Drag bottomless brunch Sydney

Drag bottomless brunch Sydney,

If there’s one thing we Sydney-siders do well, it’s brunch. Whether venues are slinging mimosas or sangria, cheese boards or tacos, if it’s bottomless, then sign us up! On the lookout for the booziest way to cure your boredom this weekend? This guide to Sydney’s best bottomless brunches will leave your social calendar fully booked, and your mouth watering. Henrietta Charcoal Chicken View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henrietta Charcoal Chicken (@henrietta.chicken) Surry Hills eatery, Henrietta, introduces ‘Henrietta’s Hot Girl Summer’. A boozy brunch with all your favourite Middle Eastern flavours. Feast on charcoal chicken, chips, sides and salads, tastefully accompanied by bottomless beer, wine and cocktails. Not hot enough? Try a Fiery Kiss, Henrietta’s own apple juice x Fireball slushie. The best part is, if you have other brunch commitments, Henrietta is going bottomless all-day and all-night. The only venue in Sydney where you can ride the brunch wave to dinner and beyond. When: Weekends, 12pm (15th January – 27th February) Price: Banquets start from $49pp Untied Barangaroo Calling all vegetarians, vegans, and plant-based eaters, Untied presents their Vegan Bottomless Brunch. This three-course menu features the likes of pumpkin dip and scrambled tofu, with everything 100% vegan and 100% delicious. Drinks-wise, expect fruity cocktails and Untied’s signature Frozé, as well as various wines and beers to choose from. When: Sundays, 11am or 2pm seatings Price: $69 pp Prince of York CBD When you combine drag, disco and boozy brunch, how could anyone refuse? The Disco Baby Bottomless Brunch at Prince of… Read More

DoorDash is giving away 26,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts this Saturday

Door Dash doughnuts

This is a callout to all doughnut lovers! Online delivery platform DoorDash is turning two years old! Since landing in Australia two years ago, it has rapidly become one of the largest delivery apps in the country, with 26,000 merchants and a driver network reaching over 82% of the Aussie population. To mark the milestone of 26,000 merchants on the app, DoorDash is giving Aussies 26,000 free doughnuts! On Saturday 4 September 2021, anyone who places a Krispy Kreme order of $10 or more via the app will receive a free box of limited-edition Krispy Kreme doughnuts (4 doughnuts per box). Delivery will also be just $2 on all orders, all day Saturday. Until stocks last, so don’t dawdle!

Lockdown in Sydney: where to get your takeaway

Coogee Pavillion Sydney food

We might not be allowed to leave home for a bit, but never fear! Merivale’s long list of restaurants and venues are making good use of online orders and takeaway. Think Peking duck pancakes from Mr. Wong, wood-fired bread from Totti’s and The Paddington’s famous roast chicken. Check out the Merivale website. Mr. Wong: Menu here Swing by Mr Wong in the CBD to pick up a Cantonese feast of their specialty steam dim sum platter, honey glazed pork, king crab rice and Peking duck pancakes.  Address and pick up hours here. Totti’s Bondi: Menu here No need to just dream of that famous Totti’s wood-fired bread and the pappardelle with lamb ragu. Order a feast online and pick-up it up with some pre-batched cocktails from The Bottle Shop while you’re at it. Address and pick up hours here. Jimmy’s Falafel: Menu here Enjoy a taste of the Middle-East from Jimmy’s Falafel, with a predominantly vegetarian takeaway menu with Sydney’s best falafel, flavour-packed pitas, delicious plates and moreish sides. Address and pick up hours here. Takeaway from store only, no online ordering.  Ms G’s: Menu here Potts Point favourite, Ms G’s, will be keeping locals well fed with favourites including tom yum fried rice, soy-glazed chicken wings and those famous cheeseburger spring rolls.  Address and pick up hours here. Coogee Pavilion: Menu here Coogee Pavilion’s extensive menu is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. With all the classics covered, parents and kids alike can take away from Vinnie’s Pizza, as well as burgers, pasta… Read More

A Sicilian beachside dining experience in Melbourne with Mister Bianco

Sand restaurant SYdney

Take your shoes off and enjoy a six course dinner you wish you could do more often. On Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th June Joe Vargetto and Lorena Corso will host Siciliana vs Siciliano where guests enjoy a six course degustation dinner, each course with two dishes – one from the Australian Sicilian (Joe) and one from the Sicilian (Lorena) – and vote on their favourite dish. Lorena was born and raised in Sicily and she has worked as a chef in the UK and Melbourne, currently at Napier Quarter in Fitzroy. Here’s what’s on the menu: Arancino vs Arancino – Globe artichoke on crispy bread vs Cured snapper, fried artichoke & broad bean relish – Sea snail cappalletti, sorrel & crustacean bisque vs Periwinkle, pesto trapanese, sea lettuce – Grilled pumpkin and and pickled mussel skewer, fermented honey & saltbush vs Crayfish & pumpkin schiacciata – Kelp wrapped red mullet, cumquats & native sea herbs vs Red mullet with potato scales – Sweet cacao ravioli filled with almonds & apricots vs Almond milk pudding, burnt tangelo granita & vino cotto spelt Tickets are $150 per person – book here

Celebrate 4th of July in Sydney at Salty’s Bondi

Saltys 1

With international travel still off the cards, Salty’s is celebrating 4th of July with an all-day pop-up party that combines America’s west coast vibes with a distinctly Bondi energy. Serving a generous Southern California-inspired Bottomless Package all day long, specials on White Claw Seltzer buckets and Brooklyn Lager’s Bel Air Sour straight outta the US, and a special edition American-Style Beef Burger with crispy waffle fries, the event will be a true Southern Cali celebration. The Bottomless Package will include a salty margarita on arrival, two hours of unlimited beer, wine and spirits and an all-American feast including Cheeseburger Sliders, Stuffed Potato Skins, Loaded Fries and Mini Hot Dogs.  The party will feature live DJs all day, mixing Salty’s classic funk and disco tracks with American favourites, like Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West and Neil Diamond. When: Sunday 4 July, from 11am to 12am Where: Salty’s, 108 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW Cost: Free entry +$99 for the Bottomless Package option Read more and get your tickets at the Salty’s website

Winter igloos are back at The Winery and Cargo Bar Sydney

Igloos

The days are getting darker, but we’re trying to keep our moods brighter: enter igloos right in the heart of Sydney, to drink away the dark. Back again after previous years’ success, Surry Hill’s favourite, The Winery and harbourside destination, Cargo Bar are bringing back their Winter Igloos, popping up this June for you to escape into a winter wonderland under the sun and stars. The Winery, Surry Hills Sydney The igloos have taken over the iconic Winery laneway path and transformed it from its summery Instagrammable vibe, to a wintry one. Each igloo holds up to 8 guests, with a minimum booking of 4. The 2 hour Igloo package includes a menu of marinated olives, Sydney rock oysters, crispy spinach, ricotta and pine nut ravioli, The Winery Sausage Roll, baked Camembert with grilled sourdough and a Triple Chocolate Brownie with vanilla-bean ice cream and chocolate sauce. Dates: 8 June – 26 September Opening Hours: Daily Bookings: 12pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm Pricing: Private Igloo – $59pp, 2 Hour Bottomless Beverage Igloo – $89pp Book here Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour Sydney Intimate, but with some quality views and atmosphere all conveniently close to the water, these igloos are as warming as they are trendy. The 90-minute Igloo package includes a bespoke menu of mac and cheese balls, birria tacos, buffalo wings, margherita pizza and the choice of hour beer or wine. Guests can also opt to indulge in a $10 Espresso Martini upon their arrival. Each igloo holds 2 – 8 guests. Dates: 17 June –… Read More

5 places to eat out, while staying in, this Melbourne lockdown

Mr Miyagi

We’re here again. We all knew it’d happen and thanks to that, plenty of Melbourne restaurants and cafes made plans to react to when lockdown number-whatever-it-is finally took hold. Here they are: Beggs & Acon 24 Chatham St, Prahran VIC 3181Opening hours: Friday-Thursday 8am-3pmBeggs & Acon will be open during its normal hours for takeaway only, with a special lamb toastie also on offer – ‘Lamb for Locky’. Customers can order at the venue, online at mryum.com/beggsacon or via UberEats. Mr. Miyagi 99 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181Opening hours: Friday & Saturday 5pm-9:30pmMr. Miyagi will be offering takeaway from 5pm on Friday & Saturday night. Available for pre-order via the website now, with the duck taco back on the menu for takeaway.  Good Times Milk Bar 83 Tucker Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204Opening hours: Friday-Thursday 8am-3pmGood Times Milk Bar will be offering its full menu for takeaway during the lockdown period unless sold out. All online orders can be placed in-store, over the phone and via HungryHungry goodtimes.hungryhungry.com/goodtimes/menu Green Cup Green Cup is still open for takeaway, in addition to continuing its UberEats and Deliveroo offering, giving consumers the luxury to still enjoy their delicious, healthy meals from the comfort of their own home. Menus are displayed on the front window, and your order can be collected from the stores’ dedicated pick-up zones.  Green Cup South Yarra593 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141Opening hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8:30am-4pm Green Cup Armadale1242 High St, Armadale VIC 3143Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8:30am-4pm Green Cup Hawthorn763 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm,… Read More

Brisbane Good Food Month is back this July!

Mussels food

Covid-what? Brisbane’s annual Citi-sponsored Good Food Month is back with a vengeance, returning this July and reminding locals and visitors why the city’s known for fab feeds. With everyone turning out for the event, think Queensland’s own Alanna Sapwell brings her pop-up restaurant Esmay back to Brisbane after touring around the country; Ben Williamson’s fire-fuelled Agnes will be welcoming Melbourne’s own master of fire, Dave Verheul of hatted Embla into the kitchen for the perfect fiery feast; Louis Tikaram is set to mentor some of the region’s brightest up-and-coming chefs as they put on a fine four-course lunch at Howard Smith Wharves; Shane Delia joins forces with fellow hatted chef, Adam Wolfers at Gerard’s Bistro for an inspiring Middle Eastern feast; and Shannon Martinez will pay tribute to the vibrant Tel Aviv dining scene with a tantalising plant-based menu at Za Za Ta Bar & Kitchen. Tickets will be available from 27 May from goodfoodmonth.com/brisbane. You should start planning your attack now. Here are 5 must-do events while you’re there and where they are: Inchcolm Bar | 3 Martini Lunch 12pm – 3pm, Fridays throughout July for $59 Celebrate Good Food Month with a 3 Martini Lunch at Inchcolm Bar every Friday throughout July. Enjoy three signature martinis with a choice of entree and main for just $59 per person. Walter’s Steakhouse | Chefs Table No. 3: Smoke 6pm – 9pm, 27 July for $120  Bringing a timeliness charm to downtown Brisbane, Walter’s Steakhouse serves up premium, dry-aged sizzling steak, prepared and cooked with specialised… Read More