Coronation Property’s 8 Phillip Street, a 55-storey tower taking shape in Parramatta, is becoming a gastronomic destination with the addition of two restaurants from the Rockpool Dining Group. The building will also hold a QT Hotel.

A single pan is all you need to create appealing meals for every night of the week according to Molly Shuster in One Pan Roasts, a compendium of over 80 recipes prepared in the oven – from roast radicchio to cherry clafoutis. Murdoch Books, $35.

Circular Quay will come alive with a French-inspired festival next month to mark Bastille Day. Enjoy Eurocentric foods, mulled wines, and craft beers, as well as over 100 performance artists to entertain. July 13-16, bastillefestival.com.au

Yorkshireman Matt Wilkinson opened The Pie Shop next to his restaurant Pope Joan in 2017, making a smooth transition from haute cuisine into hot pies. Despite names like “Bruce”, “Shazza”, and “Darrell”, trust us, these are no bogan offerings. The Vue de monde alumnus puts top produce such as Demeter biodynamic milk and free-range meats to good use in his lunchtime line-up, which includes a spaghetti Bolognese pie with mozzarella crust and a gooey cauliflower and cheese pie. The breakfast pie, aka “Uncle Pete”, takes egg and beans to the next level with jalapeños and cheese. 75 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East. mrwilkinsons.com.au.

Get your mitts on Dish, a limited-edition cookbook with 90 exclusive recipes from 45 top Aussie chefs and restaurants such as Andrew McConnell and Smith & Daughters. Proceeds go to Starlight Children’s Foundation. $75, dishcookbook.com

Dust off the slow cooker because Beerenberg has expanded its slow-cooker sauce range to include Creole Chicken Jambalaya, French Chicken and Farmhouse Chicken, with each recipe printed on the jar label. $6. beerenberg.com.au

Keep the kids busy with Robina Town Centre’s school holiday program, Kids In The Kitchens. Children can decorate their own “cookie masterpiece” at free daily workshops from today to Friday at 10am, noon and 2pm.

Dietitian Rachael Bradford has launched The Spoon Project to help eating disorder sufferers forge a healthy relationship with food. The spoons are engraved with “Nourish & Nurture”. $19.95, eatandenjoynutrition.com.au

Eat Local Week has begun, celebrating Scenic Rim farmers and producers. It features activities including farm tours, lunches, markets, producer talks, workshops and the big Winter Harvest Festival.

Dinosaur Designs are about to launch an online sale with selected pieces from past collections, and special one-off samples on sale for up to 80% off. Commencing on the 1st of July, each week will see a new sale released: · Saturday 1st July – Metal Jewellery · Wednesday 5th July – Rings and Earrings · Wednesday 12th July – Necklaces · Wednesday 19th July – Bangles · Tuesday 25th July – Homewares · Sunday 30th July – Final Clearance · Monday 31st July – Sale Ends Be sure to get in quick!