Luxe pop-up igloo bars have taken over Walsh Bay (Sydney) James Street Food & Wine Trail returns to Brisbane this month Australia's top chefs are cooking up free lunches across the country next week Made by the Hill is Western Sydney's new dining and social precinct (Sydney) Seedlip, the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, launches in Australia Four Seasons Hotel unveils new dining spot Mode Kitchen & Bar (Sydney) Review: Rocker is an essential new dining spot for North Bondi (Sydney) New on Food & Lifestyle Luxe pop-up igloo bars have taken over Walsh Bay (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, July 20, 2017With the middle of winter upon us Sydneysiders are able to strut their stuff on pop-up skating rinks and happen upon mulled wine served up in the city's best bars. This latest wint...James Street Food & Wine Trail returns to Brisbane this monthNews - QLDPaige Totman, July 20, 2017The sixth annual James Street Food & Wine Trail is back for a four-day long takeover of the well-known Brisbane precinct. The popular food and drink event will return Thursday ...Australia's top chefs are cooking up free lunches across the country next weekACT - News - NSW - QLD - SA - VIC - WAChris Singh, July 20, 2017Food rescue charity OzHarvest will once again be hosting their annual Think.Eat.Save campaign across the country on Monday 24th July. What does this mean? Well it calls upon some o...Made by the Hill is Western Sydney's new dining and social precinct (Sydney)News - NSWPaige Totman, July 20, 2017Rooty Hill RSL is ready to launch its new multi-million-dollar venture Made By The Hill. 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It's described as the world's first distilled non-alcoholic sp...Four Seasons Hotel unveils new dining spot Mode Kitchen & Bar (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, July 17, 2017The lush Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has just revealed the new restaurant replacing Mark Best's beloved Pei Modern, moving towards European influenced dining overseen by Head Chef Fr...Review: Rocker is an essential new dining spot for North Bondi (Sydney)Dining - NSW DiningChris Singh, July 17, 2017North Bondi was chosen as the location for Rocker, a high-profile new opening from Sweet & Chilli's Cam Northway and the always-excellent Darren Robertson, best known for being one...Rockpool Dining Group to host premium truffle degustations in Melbourne and Sydney this monthNews - VICPaige Totman, July 14, 2017Rockpool Dining Group will be hosting two exclusive truffle-focused dinners to celebrate the seasonal ingredient during the middle of winter. 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