Book now for Dinner DeLights, the dining series at Fort Denison Restaurant in sync with Vivid Festival. The $118 ticket includes a two-course meal, water transport and views of the light show. May 26 to June 17.

More than 40 events will be held as a part of World Class Cocktail Week (May 7-13) but one of the splashiest will be Melbourne’s Black Pearl and Sydney’s Bulletin Place trading places. The bars swap mixologists on May 7 and 8.

Have you ever tried black garlic? “It has unique flavours, contains more antioxidants and is better for you,” says Frank Fawkner, who recently launched Black G. The range includes whole bulbs, peeled cloves and a paste. fawkfoods.com

Check out British restaurant critic Jay Rayner’s hilarious one-man show based on his book, The Ten (Food) Commandments, at the inaugural Writers + Ideas series on May 21 at Brisbane Powerhouse. $35.

Yesterday was the last day to buy discounted tickets to the annual Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Grape Grazing Night on July 7 at Brisbane Showgrounds. More than 1800 wines will be on show. Regular priced tickets still available, $88.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove has officially unveiled its revamped The Verandah Bar and Fireplace restaurant. Newly furnished, the bar has a focus on whiskey, while head chef Matt Hart is serving modern cuisine in the restaurant.

All aboard the Taylors Wine Train, a 75-year-old steam engine, for a night of cheese and wine. The Mornington Railway Preservation Society event leaves from Mt Eliza’s Moorooduc Station next Saturday, 6-8pm. $85, eventbrite.com.au

Boulangerie Gontran Cherrier and barbecue hangout Fancy Hank’s have united on a French/American sanger. Try the miso rye sandwich with house-cured pastrami, smoked cheddar cream cheese and pickled onions at both venues for $12.

Say oui to the Sheraton Melbourne’s new Parisian afternoon high tea. Sip on Bollinger and tea while enjoying mini avocado and chicken croissants, a crepe Suzette station and sweets from The Crux & Co. Daily 3pm-5pm. From $45.