Cancel any Tuesday evening plans until July 24 and head to Chiswick Woollahra for a free wine tasting with canapés – yes, you read correctly – hosted by the winemakers. Next up: Matt Stafford of New Zealand’s Craggy Range.

Folonomo, the Surry Hills eatery that donates all profits to charity, is hosting banquets on Thursday evenings with wine matches by a guest winemaker; $145, with profits to chosen charities. See folonomo.org.au for details.

Chef Anna Polyviou presents the Sweet Street dessert festival this Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel. Adriano Zumbo and Blackstar Pastry, among others, will join the party and Polyviou will launch her Sweet Street cookbook.

Gather your friends, family and fellow dumpling devotees to experience Spice Alley’s newest eatery, Shanghai Dumpling Bar, with delectable $1 mixed dumpling plates. From 6-7pm on Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th June, Shanghai Dumpling Bar will be showcasing their rustic, Chinese street-style dumplings for just $1 for a plate of four mixed flavours during Dumpling Happy Hour.

Southern Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant Indu Restaurant is turning 3, and to celebrate they’re throwing a series of dining experiences from today to Saturday, 7 July. Firstly, to celebrate the humble vegetable, Indu are offering a village-inspired vegan feast curated by Jame Wallis, for $60 per person, on tonight and next Monday, 2 July. Can’t make it in on a Monday? You can still pop in to Indu at any time and try the specially created Indu Classics menu.

Anna Polyviou’s show-stopping desserts are famous and now you can try them at home with the Sydney punk princess of pastry’s tantalising new book, Sweet Street, out next month. Murdoch Books, $39.99. Pick up your own copy this month’s delicious. for an exclusive extract from Anna’s new book.

Just across the ditch, Wellington, New Zealand is celebrating the 10th birthday of its annual food and drink festival, Visa Wellington On a Plate. The festival will take place from the 10th – 26th August 2018, serving up burgers and cocktails, as well as exciting pop ups and unforgettable food filled events throughout Wellington’s laneways and streets. After recently being declared the world’s most livable city, surely this festival is only extra incentive to make the trip?

Ramblr’s Nick Stanton is firing up the hibachi grill at St Kilda’s Supernormal Canteen for two sittings on July 23, with eight courses heavy on seafood and smoke inspired by his recent US travels. $85.

Sydney’s hottest new Mexican restaurant, Bar Patron by Rockpool has announced they’ll be doing $12 house margaritas and a complimentary bowl of chips and salsa, on offer every day from 4-6pm for happy hour.

Barbecue kings Burn City Smokers have taken over Grand Hyatt’s Collins Kitchen for another winter. The vast menu includes this beef brisket burger, jalapeño poppers and a ‘Chiko roll’, available until the end of August.

Upper East Side Bondi have just appointed Leigh Mcdivett as their new Executive Chef. With over 15 years’ experience including eight years with the Merivale Group (Est. and Lotus) and four years running his own restaurants, Leigh combines fine dining expertise with a love of indulgent, casual style food to elevate the Upper East Side Bondi offering.

The Balfour Kitchen, located at Spicers Balfour Hotel in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, have launched their new Vietnamese-inspired menu this month. Executive Chef Dan Jarrett (pictured) is the driving force behind the new offering, saying, “The Balfour Kitchen offers a Vietnamese twist with a hint of French, and I’m confident it will be a hit with locals and visitors.” Expect to see the likes of Vietnamese beef tartare, fermented tofu, coffee brulee and fried cacao truffles with chilli chocolate gracing the new menu.

Over winter already? Well escape the chill with The Star Gold Coast‘s winter escape promotion. The Gold Coast landmark is offering you the chance the stay in the recently refurbished hotel, The Star Grand, for as little as $199 per night. While you’re there, you can try the many food and drink options The Star has to offer, not to mention take a dip in the pool or relax in the spa. Sunshine here we come.

The queen of Cantonese, Kylie Kwong, has just been announced as the new ambassador of Spiral Foods, Australia’s leading supplier of Asian condiments. Kylie has been a long-time supporter of Spiral Foods, often using some of there products at her renowned Sydney restaurant, Billy Kwong.

East Village Sydney, Darlinghurst, has transformed their rooftop terrace into the second annual Winter Garden inspired by the winter night markets of Europe. Styled with thousands of fairy lights, lambswool throws and a fire place to keep patrons cozy on crisp winter nights. A special Winter Garden food and drinks menu has also been created and will alternate each month throughout the season. On clear nights patrons will also have the option to toast marshmallows and chestnuts on a chiminea.