NEW SOUTH WALES

Surry Hills’ newly opened neighbourhood wine bar, 40Res, has just launched their new fine dining series. Inspired by Chef-Owner Josh Raine’s over 20 years’ experience in Michelin-starred kitchens around the world, HI-RES is a refined monthly degustation menu that brings an elevated fine dining experience to the venue’s signature relaxed atmosphere.

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Etheus, the new beachside Greek restaurant from House Made Hospitality has officially opened. Taking over the former Promenade dining room at Bondi Pavilion and led by Executive Chef Chris Benedet and Head Chef Stav Stavrou. The fire-fuelled menu leans into traditional Greek cooking, think tirokafteri whipped with blistered red peppers, slow-cooked beef stifado baked in terracotta, and prawn saganaki finished with ouzo.

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The Strand Hotel in Darlinghurst has unveiled a new look, a new direction and most excitingly, a new burger-led menu. Curated by Toby Wilson (executive chef at Ricos Tacos, The Norfolk) and Solotel’s Executive Chef Hamish Ingham, the menu features a line-up of six cracking burgers, from the classic Smashed Burger to a standout Prawn Burger.

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This September, Three Blue Ducks marks its 15th anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of honest, seasonal cooking, ethical hospitality, and connection to community. To celebrate the 15th anniversary, the Ducks will host a birthday party at their Rosebery venue on 10th September. Guests will enjoy food from co-owners Darren Robertson and Andy Allen alongside some special guests.

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Tilda’s signature Bread & Butter service just got an upgrade! Offering a run of monthly collabs with some of the country’s top producers and Sydney food royalty. Each limited-edition bread and butter service is priced at $59 and designed to serve four (or two very hungry diners), making it one of the city’s best-value indulgences. From truffle-loaded decadence and artisan meat spreads to wagyu steak sangas, each month brings a fresh personality to the plate. Running until late November, it’s a chance to experience one of tilda’s signature dishes reimagined, four different ways.

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Happening on 13th September, The Squires Landing invites Sydneysiders to an exclusive afternoon celebrating the craft, character and creativity of brewing, set against panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Tickets are $49 include Beer Tastings, Brewer Insights, Food Pairings and Heritage Storytelling.

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tqm. has added two additional dates, 16th and 23rd September for their Dine & Crime Night. True crime meets tacos in this unmissable dinner series set in one of Paddington’s most atmospheric courtyards. Book in for Scandals and The City, a gripping new edition of Dine & Crime at tqm. Paddington, where sensational stories from Sydney’s seedy past unfold over a 3-course Latin American feast.

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Barangaroo House has launched ‘Taste of Japan’ happening from 5th to 28th September. Each floor will offer a different take on Japanese food and drink culture, including an exclusive opening night on the rooftop, Japanese fusion menus on Level 1 and a Tokyo 7/11-inspired pop-up on the ground floor.

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Busby’s at Oxford House in Paddington has just launched $30 Pasta & Wine Nights at Busby’s, a new midweek special running every Monday to Wednesday. For just $30 per person, guests can enjoy a bowl of pasta paired with a glass of house wine (red, white or rosé). The menu features venue favourites like Rigatoni with winter greens and Baked Ziti with white bolognese, plus a weekly rotating special.

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Introducing Mangan’s limited-edition Golden Chocolate Bar available until October, the Golden Chocolate Bar comes with a playful twist: ten bars will win golden tickets across Sydney, with a $50,000 prize pool that includes a private superyacht dining experience hosted by Luke himself. Hand crafted chocolate bars hand-painted in gold, filled with a milk chocolate mousse and salted caramel (oozing a glittering gold filling for ten lucky winning patrons) deliver the thrill of cracking open a bar to uncover a surprise. Available at Luke’s Kitchen (Sydney CBD), Luc-San (Pott’s Point) and Luke’s Bistro & Bar (Sydney Domestic Airport).

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VICTORIA

Happening on 3rd & 10th September, Port Melbourne’s favourite neighbourhood restaurant, Ciao Cielo is now offering a Wednesday Date night special. Situated in the 165-year old courthouse, the heritage-listed building provides the perfect spot for dates, mates and everything in-between. Designed for two, the Wednesday date-night special will change the menu every week and costs just $35pp and comes with a glass of mulled wine to stave off the winter chill.

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This Father’s Day, Melbourne hospitality group Commune is teaming up with local lifestyle label Hommey to give dads more than just a great meal. On 7th September, every booking across Commune’s southside venues will receive a complimentary Hommey gift in venue to help celebrate the fathers and father figures in their lives. Happening ay Moonhouse, Firebird, New Quarter, Studio Amaro, Tokyo Tina and Hanoi Hannah Vol II.

South Australia

Never Never Distilling is inviting guests to Step Into Spring with a line-up of immersive new food and drink experiences set against sweeping vineyard views. Step Into Spring builds on that success with a suite of new offerings – hosted inside Never Never’s pop-up Juniper Domes, intimate igloo-style spaces seating up to eight guests, available exclusively for spring.

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