NEW SOUTH WALES

A new pasta bar in Potts Point has officially opened, Pasta Shop has 11 artisanal pastas to choose from, ranging from her 40-year-old spaghetti Machiavelli, to spicy rigatoni alla vodka, gnocchi gorgonzola and a classic lasagne. The drinks list is short, sharp and tasty, with a monthly rotating list of quality Italian wines that pair with the pastas, ready-to-pour Maybe Sammy negronis and margaritas, Sardinian beer and traditional Italian soft drinks, with BYO also available.

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Tilda has launched their ‘Fire & Wine’ Saturday dining series. Designed as the perfect Saturday evening for food and wine lovers, the experience brings together Tilda’s woodfire grill, 1,000-bottle wine list and in-house sommelier Paul Sadler, with a menu designed to pair with the wines on offer. Dishes centre on seasonal fire-led cooking, ranging from woodfire oysters with finger lime and wasabi to Kinross Station lamb rack with miso-charred eggplant. Both classic and sommelier pairing options are available. The menu will evolve monthly, shaped by seasonal ingredients and the featured wines.

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Pizza’Mare has officially opened at a’Mare in Barangaroo, bringing a vibrant, harbour-facing dining experience to the mezzanine level of the acclaimed waterfront venue. The opening marks a significant expansion of a’Mare, which now offers three distinct ways to dine under one roof: the full-service a’Mare Dining Room, the newly opened Pizza’Mare, and Vista’Mare, a relaxed spritz and snack bar along the water’s edge.

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The Woodcut Frites has released their new menu offering, designed with the pace of the city in mind. Efficient and considered, it brings together top tier produce with a classic serving of frites, without compromising on quality. It’ll be available as part of the main menu on an ongoing basis.

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The InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach has unveiled the final pieces of its multi-million dollar reimagining.Including the hotel’s ocean-facing infinity pool and terrace, Club InterContinental and pickleball courts with the highly anticipated Èliva Spa set to follow.

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A new Italian dining destination at The Brighton, Benetti’s has officially opened. Bringing house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, share-style dining and a beachside takeaway window to the shores of Brighton Le-Sands, joining Peter Conistis’ Ammos as part of their growing waterfront hospitality offering.

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Vogue Cafe in Darling Harbour has introduced their new The Devil Wears Pasta dish. A decadent squid ink spaghetti that comes paired with king prawns and Szechuan pepper chili. There’s also the option to add a half or full lobster to the signature dish, for a more couture experience.

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Gowings at QT Sydney is bringing together some of the godfathers of Italian-Australian cooking this May and June. Featuring Alessandro Pavoni, Giovanni Pilu, Danny Russo and Richard Ptacnik, alongside Executive Chef James Kidman. They’ll come together for Dal Mare alla Città, a two-night chef series blending coastal Italian soul with city fire.

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The Dry Dock in Balmain is hosting a Burgundy Wine Lunch on 27th May. The experience will be paired with a six-course seasonal menu by head chef Ben Sitton, designed to complement each wine. With just one sitting and limited seats, it’s set to be a standout event for Sydney food and wine lovers.

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VICTORIA

Public Bar At The Angel of Malvern has officially reopened. Blending heritage charm with a contemporary, the Public Bar brings together all the things that make a pub special: a considered drinks program led by Group Operations Manager Liam Burns, including a bespoke Angel Lager brewed with local distiller, Hawkers, approachable, produce-driven pub classics and a lively, neighbourhood-first atmosphere.

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Dorsett Melbourne is partnering with Mellow Habits to launch Melbourne’s first Floating Sound Bath & Breathwork experience in the CBD. Blending guided breathwork with an immersive floating sound bath (think Tibetan bowls and gongs resonating through water and body), the sessions are designed to support relaxation, sleep and nervous system reset.

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Fondue Chalet is returning to Federation Square on 14th May. The immersive French melted cheese experience will take over the rooftop at Fed Square. Set inside private wooden chalets guests will choose between either a bubbling fondue savoyarde, where bread and charcuterie are dipped into rich melted cheese, or mountain raclette, melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and cured meats at the table.

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