Mr G’s Bar and Grill, a handsome new addition to Double Bay, has been conceived in a New York state of mind – with leather booths, brass accents, woodfired steaks, American craft beers and over 100 whiskies.

The fermentation trend shows no signs of abating, so time to consult Ferment For Good. The new book by Sharon Flynn demystifies the fermenting process with recipes ranging from kombucha to kimchi. $40, Hardie Grant, out May 1.

It’s easier than ever to be green. Freshara is Australia’s first vegan-only meal delivery service. Choose from over 40 plant-based dishes, starting from $8.95 per meal, such as balsamic-glazed vegetables with rice.

Brisbane is set to get its first Hunter & Barrel restaurant by the end of the year. The Sydney and Melbourne eatery from Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group will focus on slow-cooked meats cooked on their coal grill or rotisserie.

Meet Mazen Hajjar, the co-founder and brewer behind Hawkers Beer, at a four-course lunch with matching brews. Think Hawkers saison with sausage and beer risotto. The event will be held at Il Locale, Rosalie, April 28, $85. Bookings 3368 2122.

Pimp your lunch break with The Golden Pig’s corporate lunch boxes. Filled with gourmet treats including pastrami sandwiches, quinoa salad, and cheese and biscuits, they cost $24. Order 48 hours in advance at goldenpig.com.au.

Remember that place you couldn’t remember going to? It was probably a dive bar. Dark, dingy, and invariably sticky, dive bars are a city’s under-appreciated late night gems. Try Sydney’s brown liquor dens like Frankie’s, Mary’s or comparative newbie the Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern, or Brisbane’s delightfully grungy Brooklyn Standard or Frankie’s Queensland cousin, Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall (pictured). While in Melbourne the vote is divided between old favourites like Cherry or next generation dives like The Beaufort or Heartbreaker. Two rules: don’t go in a suit – well, unless it’s a denim jumpsuit – and if you can’t remember if you had fun, check your Insta for all the evidence you’ll need to delete.

Get a feelgood hit at Co-Ground’s new crowd-funded coffee caravan. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 7am-3pm at 51 Langridge St, Collingwood, each cup helps fund education and community projects in Vanuatu and the Philippines.

Windsor hot spot Mr Miyagi has a decadent new Easter dessert. Mr M’s Creme Egg combines chocolate mousse cake, chocolate crackles and salted caramel pearls with a rich creme egg of white chocolate and vanilla fondant.

Put down the hot cross bun and get back to clean eating with Poké, a new book containing 50 recipes of the on-trend diced fish dish. Learn how to create your own bowls of goodness with different toppings. $24.99, Hardie Grant