Join Icebergs Dining Room chef Monty Koludrovic and Luke Powell, chef at LP’s Quality Meats, for a delicious.-hosted dinner with matched wines, ending with this “whitewash” pavlova. May 31, $150, icebergs.floktu.com

Vivid kicks off on May 26 with a slew of illuminating events. The Argyle in The Rocks is switching on its own lighting extravaganza with 120,000 LEDs arraying its courtyard, various bars and dining areas. DJs and live acts will provide the soundtrack.

At Madame Shanghai, the new Darlinghurst eatery from the Lotus Group, you might be seduced by desserts like Madame’s Gold with gold glaze, Valrhona chocolate mousse, rum caramel, peanut butter and cocoa nib. Truly decadent.

Check out boutique wineries, craft beer, distillers and dishes from top chefs including Darren Robertson and Sean Connolly at the inaugural Byron Bay Fine Food & Beverage Festival on June 3 at Elements of Byron. Tickets $22, eventbrite.com.

Brisbane’s award-winning Emporium Hotel is celebrating its 10th birthday by serving its best cocktails from the past decade. Expect the likes of the Ginger Geisha, Queensland Mule and the newly created Ten of Diamonds to mark the occasion.

Need caffeine? Head to the Dare Cold Pressed Pop Up (261 Little Collins St) to try the new Dare Cold Pressed Coffee. Available in strong latte and latte, this cold-brew coffee drink is on sale now. Pop up runs May 22-28, dareicedcoffee.com.au.

Don’t miss the last days of the Rocky Road Festival of Flavours which finishes May 31. Head to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie or Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie to try the 31 flavours and taste the world’s longest rocky road block. yvci.com.au

Victoria’s Surf Coast is riding a new wave of hospitality with the opening of Torquay Orange. This new coastal cafe is serving standouts such as coconut and black rice pudding with lychees, orange and raspberry jelly. barwonorange.com.au/torquay/