A giant Arnott's Shapes box has popped up in Circular Quay (Sydney) Japanese dessert chain PAFU opens in Macquarie Centre (Sydney) Four of Melbourne's top bartenders plan to open new venue "Fancy Free" this year Carriageworks announce winter-themed "Burning Love" night market (Sydney) Review: Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Edition tones down the smoke for a smooth finish Anna Polyviou's Sweet Street festival announces sugary line-up (Sydney) Virgil Abloh to release "Nike x OFF-WHITE Football, Mon Amour" collection in Australia New on Food & Lifestyle A giant Arnott's Shapes box has popped up in Circular Quay (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, June 22, 2018Arnott's Shapes are still very much top of the line as far as Aussie snacks go, which should come to no surprise seeing as 230,000 packs of the things are consumed every day across...Japanese dessert chain PAFU opens in Macquarie Centre (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, June 21, 2018We've already got Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts and Ippudo, so it was only a matter of time before ST Group bought down another very well-known Japanese brand, dipping back into the ...Four of Melbourne's top bartenders plan to open new venue "Fancy Free" this yearNews - VICChris Singh, June 18, 2018Four bartenders who have been instrumental to the rise of Melbourne's highly regarded Black Pearl will open a new venue in the CBD later this year. Rob Libecans, Chris Hysted-Adams...Carriageworks announce winter-themed "Burning Love" night market (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, June 15, 2018The next instalment in the ongoing seasonal night markets from Carriageworks will pay homage to smoked, spiced and slow-cooked food with "Burning Love". Teaming up with the infalli...Review: Johnnie Walker Black Label Sherry Edition tones down the smoke for a smooth finishDrink - On The Shelf - SpiritsChris Singh, June 14, 2018Johnnie Walker Black Label has been re-imagined with the iconic whisky's latest iteration, a limited edition expression which benefits from part of the blend being matured in forme...Anna Polyviou's Sweet Street festival announces sugary line-up (Sydney)News - NSWChris Singh, June 13, 2018Anna Polyviou, renowned Executive Pastry Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney will once again be leading charge as she curates the hotel's 5th annual "Sweet Street" dessert festival at...Virgil Abloh to release "Nike x OFF-WHITE Football, Mon Amour" collection in AustraliaFashion - NewsChris Singh, June 4, 2018"Big, bold and full of nuanced visual cues" is how Nike are describing their latest collaboration with Off-White and famed designed Virgil Abloh. The forthcoming collection, which ...Boost Juice are now serving Vegemite smoothies across AustraliaACT - News - NSW - QLD - SA - VIC - WAChris Singh, June 4, 2018"We're always looking to think outside the square when it comes to product development", said Chief Marketing Officer of Boost Juice Joanne Bradley. And outside of the square they ...Ippudo finally bring their famous ramen to MelbourneNews - VICChris Singh, June 4, 2018Following much acclaim with outlets across Sydney, world renowned ramen brand Ippudo has finally uncovered their long-awaited Melbourne expansion. Debuting in April at QV, Ippudo h...Milk 'N' Sugar: Sydney's epic three day dessert festival returns this weekendNews - NSWChris Singh, June 4, 2018After the successful launch of Milk N Sugar last year, the artisan dessert-only food festival is back this year, once again setting up at Overseas Passenger Terminal for the weeken... 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