Review: Hacienda revamps Cuban inspired menu with newly appointed Executive Chef Cuckoo Callay's super indulgent bacon festival is back (Sydney) KFC are giving away free fried chicken in Sydney this weekend Review: Working through Tetsujin’s new lunch menu by Masahiko Yomoda (Melbourne) Belles Hot Chicken opens in Darling Square with bottomless weekend brunches (Sydney) Fishbone Local brings sustainable seafood barbecue to Canggu (Bali) Priscillas is the new veg-first restaurant and bar at The Imperial Erskineville (Sydney) New on Food & Lifestyle Review: Hacienda revamps Cuban inspired menu with newly appointed Executive ChefDining - NSW DiningNazia Hafiz, April 27, 2018Situated on the third floor of 5 star hotel Pullman Quay Grand, Hacienda’s old world Cuban charm and prime location have made it the perfect spot for an evening cocktail whilst m...Cuckoo Callay's super indulgent bacon festival is back (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, April 27, 2018Now well-established amongst Sydney's bacon-loving diners, Cuckoo Callay's Bacon Ooze Festival is back with an entirely new menu for the fourth consecutive year. You've got until t...KFC are giving away free fried chicken in Sydney this weekendNews - NSWChris Singh, April 25, 2018To celebrate the 50th anniversary of KFC in Australia, the behemoth fast-food chain will be posted up at Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney this Friday 27th April. Starting from...Review: Working through Tetsujin’s new lunch menu by Masahiko Yomoda (Melbourne)Dining - VIC DiningZaya Altangerel, April 23, 2018This autumn, Tetsujin, one of David Loh’s (Rice Workshop, Dessert Story) most successful venues, invited Michelin starred chef Masahiko Yomoda to create a brand new lunch menu. ...Junk Lounge evolves their menu to showcase local ingredients with traditional Asian flavoursDining - NSW DiningLarry Heath, April 18, 2018Sydney's Junk Lounge, which sits above the Cruise Bar at the International Passenger Terminal, has this week introduced a new menu to its Asian-inspired dining experience, providin...Belles Hot Chicken opens in Darling Square with bottomless weekend brunches (Sydney)News - NSWNazia Hafiz, April 18, 2018As of this week, Belles glorious mouth burning really f*ckin hot chicken will be accessible from a third location at Darling Square in Sydney, rounding out its sixth site nationwid...Fishbone Local brings sustainable seafood barbecue to Canggu (Bali)International - NewsChris Singh, April 18, 2018It should be well known by now that Canggu is one of the hottest neighbourhoods in Bali right now. The increasingly popular beachside destination has been attracting all kinds of n...Priscillas is the new veg-first restaurant and bar at The Imperial Erskineville (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, April 17, 2018Inner-west icon The Imperial Erskineville has been making a hell of a lot of noise since its recent re-launch following an eight-month $6 million redevelopment. Now the venue's own...Collaboration is king as Belle's Hot Chicken and PappaRich deliver delicious Malay-American fusion to SydneyDining - NSW DiningLarry Heath, April 16, 2018Last week, the latest culinary collaboration hit Sydney, as fried chicken experts Belle's Hot Chicken teamed up with renowned Malaysian chain PappaRich to create the "Ultimate Frie...Original superstar bartending team from Eau di Vie to return for one night only (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, April 16, 2018Sydney cocktail lovers are going to want to head along to Eau de Vie on Sunday 29th April because for one night only, the super stylish small bar will be getting the original barte... Competitions Win a double pass to board the Chandon S Chic Easy tram in Sydney or PerthChandon has unveiled a uniquely chic experience that will tour Australia this Spring, transporting guests into the world of Chandon S. A modern take on the traditional speakeasy, t... News Alcohol Delivery service Tipple has officially launched in SydneyAlcohol delivery service Tipple has now launched in Sydney, heading on up coast after great success in Melbourne with an unsurprisingly positive response to the on-demand alcohol d...Renowned British Chef Alastair Little is opening a pop up restaurant with Merivale (Sydney)From 23rd until later 2018 Merivale will be hosting a special collaboration pop-up restaurant with renowned British chef Alastair Little on the first floor of Hotel CBD in Sydney. ...Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival announces huge 2018 program (NSW)15 new events will be added to the 2018 Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival this year, expanding the program of essential food and wine experiences held each year across the region ...Neil Perry to debut Burger Project Black Label with premium burgers in SydneyNeil Perry and Rockpool Dining Group are taking a huge step for their beloved Burger Project with the launch of the very first Burger Project Black Label, an expression of the burg...Paper Bird channels Korean, Japanese and Chinese flavours into a new weekend brunch menu (Sydney)Rising Potts Point favourite Paper Bird has brought back their popular contemporary East-Asian weekend brunch menu this past weekend, launching a series of new dishes complemented ...Holey Moley Golf Club to open their biggest venue to date in Kings Cross (Sydney)Adding to their ever-expanding presence across the country, putt-putt party bar Holey Moley Golf Club will be opening their newest location under Sydney's iconic Coca-Cola sign in ...Merivale will close Manly's Papi Chulo to make way for a new Queen Chow (Sydney)Merivale will say goodbye to Manly Wharf's beloved Papi Chulo on Sunday 29 April, to make way for Queen Chow in the coming months. With Queen Chow's Enmore location an undeniable ...The super budget-conscious UberPOOL is launching in Sydney next weekCome April 3rd, Uber will be launching their super budget-conscious UberPOOL service in Australia, specifically the inner-city suburbs of Sydney ahead of a planned nationwide roll ...Asia's 50 Best Restaurants announced for 2018: Gaggan tops list for fourth consecutive yearGaggan Anand's progressive Indian restaurant in Bangkok has once again topped the list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants following a lively ceremony which celebrated and named the fine...10-day food festival Tasting Australia is planning an epic Kangaroo Island event (Adelaide)Returning with an extended program this year, Tasting Australia will once again thread through the majestic surrounds of Adelaide beyond with a culinary experience led various chef... Features Five essential Byron Bay dining spots you need in your lifeLess than an hour and a half south of the Gold Coast, where the Commonwealth Games are about to be held, and the home of Bluesfest, is a hotbed for innovative gastronomy and creati...5 last minute gift ideas for Valentine's Day 2018Going the classic route for Valentine's Day doesn't just mean a nice dinner out anymore. You're going to have to get that special someone (assuming that's how you're spending the d...Here's where to find the best Valentine's Day events in Melbourne and Sydney for 2018Cynicism be gone! 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On The Shelf Southern Comfort BLACK takes the beloved whiskey liqueur back to its rootsOne of the world's most beloved Whiskey liqueurs has launched a new expression to enhance all the classic notes of the original. 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Now a staple of the Marrickville scene, we caught up with ...The Long Room transforms into The George on CollinsThe iconic George building's basement bar, The Long Room, recently underwent a huge $4million transformation to become The George on Collins. During its 12 years of operation, the ... More News World's Best Steak winners Jack's Creek sign retail distribution venture with Harris FarmJack's Creek are a big name on the steak scene right now. 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The newly launched dessert bar, whi...Patron saint of seafood, Saint Peter's Josh Niland, will open Sydney's very first fish butcheryGet ready to take a piece of acclaimed chef Josh Niland (of the consistently excellent Saint Peters) home with you. 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