NEW SOUTH WALES

MasterChef favourite and renowned Vietnamese-Australian chef Tommy Pham is taking over Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar for an entire month, bringing with him a series of one-off dining experiences, seafood feasts and long lunches. Kicking off on 29th October with Tommy’s Seafood Social, the takeover will see Tommy bring his signature Vietnamese flavours to Delta Rue’s French-Vietnamese kitchen, with whole tamarind mud crab, lobster rice paper rolls, wagyu betel leaf skewers and claypot crab fried rice all making an appearance.

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Chophouse has introduced a new offering, The Martini & Slider, pairing a juicy slider made with expertly sourced Australian beef, golden fries and a perfectly chilled, full-sized martini – all for just $15. The ultimate high-low pairing, it’s three classics done right, bringing a little luxury to the weekday without the price tag. Think leisurely lunches, afternoons on the Terrace and after-work martinis, with a very good excuse to linger a little longer. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm–6pm, until 31st December.

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Aria is offering a Wagyu Beef Wellington Sunday Lunch, every Sunday until 29th November. Following its success on Aria’s Father’s Day menu, the wagyu Beef Wellington is back for Sunday lunch, served with Kadwell mash and red velvet lettuce salad overlooking Sydney Harbour. It can be added to the two-course ($135pp) or three-course ($190pp) lunch menu for $30 per person, and must be pre-booked.

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The Alexandra Hotel in Leura has unveiled a $1 million heritage revival, breathing new life into the 120-year-old hotel while introducing a fresh family-friendly focus for its next chapter. The extensive works have seen the historic property carefully restored and refreshed throughout, including the reconstruction of its sweeping 26-metre heritage balcony, renewed heritage-listed gardens, updated interiors and a brand-new playground designed to make The Alex an even more welcoming destination for families.

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Harbour Rocks Hotel has unveiled a complete transformation. Set within an 1887 sandstone warehouse, the 59-room boutique hotel pairs original brick and stonework with fresh coastal interiors, with no two rooms quite alike. Downstairs, Eric’s Bar, named after the hotel’s legendary resident ghost, is made for aperitivo hour, while Tayim reopens under Head Chef Youssef Anid with a modern Middle Eastern menu.

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Watsons Bay Hotel is back with it’s signature summer experience, Club Amalfi, is returning for another season of Mediterranean-inspired dining and waterfront celebrations – bringing Euro summer energy to the Bay. Transforming the hotel’s iconic Top Deck into a European-inspired beach club one Sunday a month, complete with Mediterranean feasting, DJs and long, leisurely lunches that turn into lively afternoon celebrations overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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Chotto Matte is officially opening its first Australian location in Bondi Beach on 22nd November. Think Japanese precision meets Peruvian fire: sushi and sashimi, ceviche, a dramatic two-metre robata grill, colourful cocktails, bold art, DJs and plenty of late-night energy, all landing in a spectacular 250-seat space in the heart of Bondi. The Bondi menu will mix Chotto Matte favourites with dishes created exclusively for Sydney, showcasing local seafood alongside ingredients sourced directly from Peru.

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Crown Sydney’s Vista’Mare is putting an Italian twist on the British tradition with its new weekend Italian High Tea. Offering savouries include a spanner crab maritozzo, prosciutto croquettes and King salmon vol-au-vents, followed by Brontë pistachio bignè, Piedmont hazelnut Baci di Dama, Amalfi lemon tart and warm scones with whipped cream and seasonal jam.

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Jack’s Southern Hoedown will transform an iconic Sydney Showboats paddlewheeler into a floating honky-tonk, complete with live country music, beginner-friendly line dancing, Southern BBQ and sunset views on 12th November. Guests can expect a three-hour sunset cruise, line dancing lessons led by Sydney Saddle Club, a complimentary Jack Daniel’s Southern Lemonade or Southern Peach on arrival, and Southern BBQ bites included in their ticket – think brisket sliders, fried chicken and mac and cheese bites.

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Three Blue Ducks Rosebery has relaunched its Wednesday steak night, Butcher’s Block, with a new menu, bringing premium Australian meat to the table at butcher’s prices every Wednesday from 5pm. The menu centres on the Butcher’s Board ($140 for two): a 300g Black Angus rump cap, smoked chorizo, peri-peri Bannockburn chicken and Milly Hill lamb cutlets, with sauces, condiments and sides. Alongside it are fire-cooked Butcher’s Cuts sold by weight from $9 per 100g, and a smoked Ducks’ burger that’s only available on Wednesdays.

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Ananas has launched their Riviera Sundays, featuring free-flowing French rosé and sparkling, a DJ soundtrack and a showstopping tableside dessert. The French brasserie in The Rocks is serving a $99 set menu every Sunday from 12–3pm, with grilled octopus, pipi pasta, roast chicken and frites, plus the option to add two hours of flowing Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, house sparkling, white and red wine and beer for $59.

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The Opera Bar will be reopening on 6th November, following a major redesign by award-winning design studio Luchetti Krelle and a completely new food and drinks offering from Applejack Hospitality. The new Opera Bar is built around a market kitchen concept and takes diners on a journey through Sydney’s suburbs. The menu from Applejack Culinary Director Patrick Friesen and Opera Bar Precinct Executive Head Chef Daniel Cooper celebrates the independent producers, makers and multicultural influences that shape the way the city eats.

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The Grand Saddles Lodge will officially be opening on 2nd November, unveiling an intimate 20-suite retreat where exceptional food and wine, richly layered interiors, restorative wellness and experiences rooted in the surrounding landscape come together. Set among 28 acres of bushland opposite the acclaimed Homestead restaurant at Saddles, The Lodge is conceived for stays of two nights or more, and offers the rare pleasure of time well spent, from long lunches and evenings beside the piano to days exploring the Hawkesbury by boat or retreating to the privacy of a beautifully appointed suite.

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Crown Sydney’s annual Summer Pool Party returns on 19th November. DJ CYRIL will headline the night, with Aperol spritzes flowing throughout. Food comes from Crown Sydney’s signature restaurants, including Woodcut, Golden Century, Nobu, a’Mare, Vista’Mare and Pizza’Mare.

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Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Amé has officially opened on Oxford Street. The menu is designed by executive chef Erik Ortolani, who also leads the kitchens at ESCA’s Japanese-Italian restaurant Itō and Japanese rooftop bar Jōji. Ortolani spent time in Peru, experiencing Nikkei in its origins. Ortolani worked his way through markets, cevicherías, tabernas and leading restaurants to explore the breadth of the cuisine. Amé’s menu is built on Peru’s bold flavours, elevated by Japanese technique, while celebrating Australian seafood and produce.

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VICTORIA

Harvie Armadale is offering their new Pasta Night, every Wednesday, from 5,00PM. Harvie is making midweek dining a little more exciting with bowls of pasta for just $22, or $30 with a paired glass of wine. Guests can choose from three comforting pasta dishes, including Kale, Spinach & Pesto (V), Sugo & Basil (V) and Beef Bolognese, with gluten-free options also available. The perfect excuse for a midweek catch-up, date night or an easy dinner close to home.

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Pan Pacific Hotels Group has released their new Summer offering. Its new seasonal initiative offering up to 25% savings* across its six Australian properties. Available to book until 30th November 2026 for stays between 15th December 2026 and 31st January 2027, the offer is made for the summer holiday period, whether it’s a city escape over Christmas, a New Year getaway or a few extra indulgent days away in January.

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Award-winning winery, Innocent Bystander is turning up the volume on Melbourne’s music scene this spring, teaming up with global phenomenon, Pitchblack Playback for an unforgettable immersive listening session. Happening on Tuesday 17th November at the iconic Brunswick Picture House in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, this special event invites music lovers and culture seekers to step out of the ordinary and experience music in complete darkness on a premium sound system.

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La Di Darts officially opens on 19th November, bringing real darts, cocktails and a little old-school glamour to the ground floor of Holey Moley Golf Club. Powered by Funlab, the masterminds behind Holey Moley, Strike Bowling, Archie Brothers and Hijinx Hotel, La Di Darts gives the classic pub game a stylish new setting. Think private booths, chaise lounges and drinks delivered straight to your seat, with friendly rivalry very much encouraged.

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Langlands Restaurant & Bar has entered a new chapter, reimagined by NUMI Collective, the space now carries a refreshed energy and a culinary direction built around flame. Charcoal, smoke and the country’s finest produce sit at the heart of the menu, filtered through the perspectives of the people cooking it. The result speaks to Australia’s own culinary story: a food culture shaped less by a single tradition than by generations of migration, each wave folding its flavours into our palates.

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