Category: FOOD & DRINK

She’s bold. She’s gutsy. She’s Madam Sass Pinot Noir

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Updated: 03/06/2021

Audacious and daring, Madam Sass is a bold new addition to the red wine market, paying homage to the gutsy and rebellious among us. All the way from the Central Valley in Chile, this seriously sassy Pinot Noir comes to life with silky tannins, fragrant blackberry and sweet dark cherry characters.  Madam Sass Head Winemaker Alison Jones is all about producing brave, bold and seriously sassy wines.  “With a no rules policy, Madam Sass is synonymous with breaking the mould and championing bold flavours from around the world. True to its brand personality, Madam Sass advocates untraditional, daring pairings when it comes to food and wine. Pair with anything you like and drink it on your own terms. This is a Pinot Noir for people who are becoming more adventurous with their palate yet still want to be confident they are choosing a  quality wine,” says Jones.  Unleash your inner hero or heroine with Madam Sass Pinot Noir. Available now exclusively at Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores nationally with an RRP of $20.   About Madam Sass: Madam Sass lives her life with daring indulgence. She pays homage to heroines. Gutsy women who hold little regard for the establishment and relish in taking risks. An enticing range of wine full of attitude, style, and extravagance. Their squad is luscious, lively, and Seriously Sassy. She plays with the rules and plays where it’s hot. She doesn’t stick to dates and can come from anywhere.

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Winter igloos are back at The Winery and Cargo Bar Sydney

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Updated: 16/11/2022

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

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

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Posted: 02/06/2021

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

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Limited edition Hendrick’s Lunar is delectably cosmic

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Updated: 03/06/2021

Just like the total lunar eclipse that had us all gazing at the heavens a few weeks ago, another celestial event has occurred with the recent launch of Hedrick’s Gin new small-batch, limited edition – Hendrick’s Lunar, the second innovation from the Cabinet of Curiosities.  A delightfully warm concoction, this limited-edition gin was conceived beneath the celestial light of the moon and yields an alluring complexity – best suited to refreshing sundowners, night-sipping, moon gazing and other sensible modes of contemplation. Luke Sanderson, brand ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin in Australia and New Zealand offered advice on the best time to enjoy this new, refreshing offering from Hendrick’s.  “The best time to savour Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is during unusual moments of quiet contemplation. Hendrick’s lovers are familiar with our favourite signature cucumber garnish, and Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is no different, but adding a twist of black pepper will accentuate the top notes of this specially designed gin,” said Sanderson.  This is the second release from Hendrick’s esteemed Master Distiller, Ms Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities and showcases how Ms Gracie’s curious mind is in part inspired by the spectacular surroundings in her playground at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace. The Hendrick’s Gin Palace is a most extraordinary place, hidden away in the remote Scottish Ayrshire coast. Here, away from the city lights and the hustle and bustle, the stars shine bright and the moon makes its magical presence felt. Ms Gracie is known for a spot of midnight gardening and regularly tends to her blossoming collection of… Read More

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Dough-nut miss out on free Krispy Kreme doughnuts this Friday

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Posted: 01/06/2021

To celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday 4 June 2021, Krispy Kreme Australia is giving away 100,000 FREE Original Glazed doughnuts for one day only.  Dough-nut walk. Run (safely) to your closest Krispy Kreme store on Friday 4 June to claim your free doughnut! In preparation for the big day, Krispy Kreme will be glazing 2000 Original Glazed doughnuts per hour on its production line – that’s 33 doughnuts a minute! Fans have long been mesmerised by the glaze waterfall in stores, which luxuriously coats doughnuts with a secret glaze recipe that dates all the way back to the 1930s.  “National Doughnut Day is our absolute favourite day of the year – we love sharing the joy of our famous Original Glazed doughnuts and relish the chance to put a smile on our customers’ faces”, said Nicola Steele, Retail Director at Krispy Kreme Australia.  Okay, so let’s go over that sweet offer again! Visit any participating Krispy Kreme Australia* shop to grab their free doughnut on 4 June to celebrate. Dough-not hesitate on this offer though, because it’s only available while stock lasts and excludes, VIC, NT, SA, TAS, ACT, 7-Eleven stores, BP retail outlets, Jesters & Woolworths.  To find your nearest participating store, visit www.krispy kreme.com.au/stores Fans of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Melbourne will have their day when current lockdown restrictions are lifted. Krispy Kreme is looking forward to celebrating with Victorians, but for now, is monitoring the situation closely and seeking to keep staff and customers as safe as possible until health authorities… Read More

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Brisbane Good Food Month is back this July!

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Posted: 27/05/2021

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

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New modern Chinese restaurant, Lucky Kwong opens in Eveleigh

Lucky Kwong Sydney

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Posted: 22/05/2021

From Potts Point to Eveleigh, you can’t escape Kylie. Lucky Kwong is a casual Australian-Cantonese cafeteria-style eatery, featuring some of Kylie’s best-known dishes for dine in or takeaway. This is the first time since Kylie’s beloved Carriageworks Farmers Market stall, that her food will be so accessible. Named after a child she and her husband lost, Lucky’s got some emotional roots, helping Kylie on a personal journey of rediscovery and the benefit’s in the output. he menu will be small, with daily specials showcasing producers and fellow chef collaborators and will feature some Kylie Kwong favourites – from prawn dumplings and Uncle Jimmy’s noodles to caramelised pork belly with Davidson’s plum, stir-fried Boon Luck Farm vegetables with tofu, and steamed savoury pancakes with toppings like Fish Butchery’s yellowfin tuna and XO. Kylie will continue to work with small, sustainable producers, many of whom she has long-standing relationships with, and will incorporate native edible plants as she has done for the past 10 years. Find out more and make a booking at the Lucky Kwong website. Lucky Kwong  2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, 2015 NSW  02 8377 1878 Open: Monday- Friday lunchtime 11am- 2.30pm for walk-ins and takeaway

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There’s a Hendrick’s high tea package you’ve got to try this Australian Fashion Week

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Posted: 20/05/2021

Hendrick’s Gin has partnered with Australian Fashion Week (31st May – 4th June) to deliver this season’s must-have: A Most Unusual High Tea Package at the Hendrick’s Gin Parlour. Fashion people who are heading to Carriageworks can indulge in sweet and savoury treats perfectly matched with tantalising Hendrick’s cocktails, alongside a ticket to a runway show of choice and priority access for $315pp. On top of a unique take on drinks, classic high tea finger foods get a Hendrick’s Gin makeover with compressed watermelon, goat’s milk curd and elderflower fused with cucumber, crème fraiche and watercress, and chicken and coriander.  A high tea wouldn’t be complete without irresistible sweet treats; from raspberry and rose petal macarons, to Valrhona chocolate orange truffles, the selection will be sure to tantalise any tastebuds.  Designed with a Victorian eye, sip back in the Gin Parlour at Australian Fashion Week. A veritable treasure, the lavish bar radiates delightful curiosities offering exquisite tipples, to be enjoyed either before or after the show.  Get info and tickets.

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Done with cow’s milk? Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is your dairy alternative

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Updated: 15/05/2021

Off dairy? Looking for a plant-based alternative that doesn’t taste like, well, the earth? Then Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is a great option, especially if you’re seeking a blend that is silky smooth and not watery.  Served in over 2,000 cafés across Australia, Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is now available at Woolworths, so Australians can make delicious dairy-free café quality lattes at home! Over 3 million Aussies are now actively avoiding dairy, with plant-based alternatives more popular than ever. Coffee lovers will love Califia’s Oat Barista Blend due to its similarity to cows milk but smaller carbon footprint. It’s made from whole grain rolled oats and is unsweetened with no added sugar, gums, dairy or soy, plus less natural sugar than most other oat milks on the market. Crafted by baristas for baristas, it foams beautifully, it’s creamy and its neutral taste profile balances coffee without overpowering it. It’s also ideal for dairy-free hot chocolates, smoothies, chai, muesli, cooking, baking, cocktails and more.  Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is available at select Woolworths supermarkets nationally.  The 1L cartons retail for RRP $4.80 and are also available at independent retailers and more than 2,000 cafés across Australia. Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls Ingredients 1 cup oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cup Califia Farms Unsweetened Oatmilk 2 tablespoons maple syrup Toppings: chia seed, raspberry, blueberries, coconut flakes Directions In a skillet, heat up your oat milk and add the oats until absorbed. Mix with cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup. Stir and top with… Read More

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The UDL pre-mix remix – a reboot of an old favourite

UDL Flavours Mixed Pack

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Updated: 15/05/2021

An Aussie icon since 1965, the new-look UDL will bring the best of the past with a bright, retro redesign across their range of flavours. It’s a fresh look, but the same spirit. You could say the same about the return of the scrunchie and high waisted pants. This is just better.  So what’s your poison? Passionfruit, Pineapple, Watermelon, Orange, Raspberry, Green Apple, Mixed Berry Zero Sugar or Lemon-Lime & Soda, Lime & Soda, Tropical, Strawberry Lime Zero Sugar? Can’t decide? Then luckily, the newly launched mixed pack has you covered, with five fruity flavours for you and your pals! UDL is available in 375mL cans and is on shelves in all leading liquor stores across Australia, priced at RRP $24.99 for a 6-pack and $37.99 for a mixed 10-pack. Cheers!

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