NEW SOUTH WALES

Bistro Moncur and Moncur Cellars are set to host an unmissable evening for wine lovers with the next instalment of the 2025 Moncur Cellars Tasting Series. Their exclusive Shiraz Tasting on 11th August from 5:30 – 8:30pm. For one night only, Bistro Moncur, the iconic Woollahra dining room, will transform into a buzzing Shiraz showcase, with over 100 wines available to sample from Australia’s most celebrated producers — from historic vineyards to exciting new labels. Whether you’re a curious sipper or a seasoned connoisseur, this immersive tasting experience offers something for everyone.

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24 York has officially opened and offers a bold new venue from Hunter St. Hospitality offering just one main dish: steak frites. For $48, guests get a 220g MB2+ scotch fillet, served with beef-tallow fries and their choice of sauce. It’s a sharp return to simple, well-executed dining.

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Loom Lounge  a new listening lounge in North Sydney has officially opened. The latest concept from Li’l Darlin, developed in partnership with Sydney-based entertainment collective Sultry & Sample. The venue has been purpose-built as an intimate space for live performances, sound, and late-night hospitality, blending curated music with a food and cocktail experience designed to evolve throughout the evening.

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Pullman Sydney Hyde Park has announced its new accommodation package for the launch of the LEGO-inspired exhibition, RELICS: A New World Rises, held at the Australian Museum. Guests who book the accommodation package will receive tickets to the exhibition at the museum, which is conveniently located just 100m from the hotel. This exhibition is not your typical exhibition, as it offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vintage yet modern world that is equally nostalgic as it is thought-provoking.

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Oxford House in Paddington has launched their Sunday Snacks at Busby’s. Featuring a new weekly ritual of share-style eats, magnum wine specials, and easy-going vibes every Sunday until 28 September. For just $40 per person, guests can enjoy a set menu of flavour-packed small plates served inside Busby’s, the laid-back dining heart of Oxford House.

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During a five-week takeover from 13th August to 13th September, Goros is turning up the temperature with Tokai Heat, inspired by Japan’s fiery festivals and served up with our signature chaos, cocktails and late-night energy. Expect flame-grilled izakaya dishes, four spicy Bombay Sapphire cocktails, and a $45pp set menu that brings the smoke (plus an optional $10 flaming sake Bombe Alaska for those who love drama with dessert).

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Barangaroo House has transformed into the House of Martinis. A vibrant, three-level celebration of the world’s most iconic cocktail, with Grey Goose and Bombay Sapphire. Offering $10 classic mini martinis served all day everyday, Roaming martini carts and Ice luges, all happening until 31st August, all day, every day.

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Homer Rogue Cronulla has officially opened in The Shire. The brainchild of hospitality icons Harry and Mario Kapoulas, who are ensuring the Greek tavernas of their upbringing live on with their new venue, with good vibes, Athenian food and drinks on offer in a relaxed, light-filled space.

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Opening on 18th August, Marina Resort in Port Stephens is an idyllic new seaside escape that features 48 modern rooms and suites modern with breathtaking ocean views and all offering private balconies with uninterrupted bay vistas. The Resort Pool and Lounge is a sun-soaked oasis, featuring a 25-metre pool, private cabanas, and a pop-up bar.

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VICTORIA

YX Hot Pot has officially opened on Bourke Street. From the team behind Sydney’s cult-favourite YX Mini Hotpot and luxe Japanese-French dining venue Oborozuki, TS Group’s first Melbourne flagship is more than a restaurant; it’s a sensory journey. Think neon-lit interiors, dynamic tableside service, and unwavering dedication to quality produce and authentic Chinese flavours.

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Happening on 17th August, guests are invited to a 90-minute sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) workshop, led by Junko in the tranquil surroundings of Yugen Dining. Grounded in mindfulness, sumi-e is a graceful and meditative art form using brush and ink on rice paper. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to slow down, focus, and explore your creativity.

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Omnia Bistro is thrilled to welcome back the family-owned Bannockburn Vineyards for an exclusive evening of wine, truffle and storytelling on 13th August. Hosted by Bannockburn Head Winemaker Matt Holmes, the night will feature a five-course truffle-laced menu paired with standout releases, including the 2024 Riesling, Estate Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Noir and Bannockburn Shiraz — plus two rare museum pours: the 2019 De La Terre Pinot Noir and 2013 Shiraz.

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