Punk Princess of Pastry Anna Polyviou has launched her very own range of extravagant cookie dough, so you can turn up the fun factor in your home kitchen. After a lauded collab with Chargrill Charlie’s, Anna’s latest culinary adventure takes things up a notch – using the very best ingredients in her dough (like premium couverture chocolate and real fudge pieces) for a decadent and delicious result. Available in three epic flavours, Triple Choc, Choc Brownie and Peanut Butter Fudge, you can bake the dough as is or get adventurous and scan the QR code on the side of the tub for exclusive recipes, tips and tricks on how to pimp your cookie dough. Pick up a 450g tub of Anna’s cookie dough from Harris Farm Markets now for $10.99.

It’s not Lunar New Year without a festive banquet of delicious and auspicious foods. To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, Silks at Crown Sydney is hosting a lavish Cantonese banquet in their opulent dining room with views across Sydney Harbour. Indulge in the luxe eight-course menu which includes delicacies like roast suckling pig and “Yu Seng” salad with Tasmanian ocean trout and braised abalone. Toast the occasion with matching Penfolds wine, selected by Crown General Manager of Beverage, Chris Crawford. Also on level three of Crown Sydney, Teahouse is hosting a high tea experience which includes an array of sweet and savoury treats or try one of the 12 zodiac-inspired cocktails. This year’s Prosperity Tiger cocktail is made from Johnny Blue and Chartreuse Yellow with gold flecks for good fortune. Head to crownsydney.com.au to make a booking.

Brand new tiny omakase restaurant Besuto are running a Valentine’s special for the ages, for you and your lover or best pal. Besuto is located on Loftus Lane at Circular Quay and translates to “best” – a dining experience that celebrates the freshest seasonal ingredients, formidable artistry and some of the most talented omakase chefs in Australia. With service only open to twelve people, and opening on a Monday especially for Valentine’s Day, it’s set to be a one-of-a-kind intimate experience. For $265 per person you’ll be treated to a 25-course omakase dinner prepared to your liking, with the option of indulgent add-ons including including 10 grams of N25 Kaluga caviar on arrival for $50, or a glass of Taittinger Champagne for $25pp. Don’t miss out on this limited experience – book now here.

Roll the dice for some romantic roulette with QT Hotel & Resort’s Love Is Blind package this Valentine’s Day. Opt into the package between Friday 11 and Tuesday 15 February and be surprised with an upgrade or downgrade on check-in. One couple per hotel will be selected to win a chance to extend their stay for the remainder of February, while the remaining guests will be treated to upgrades unique to their hotel – Champagne bottles upgraded to magnums, rooms upgraded to top suites, or no balcony rooms to full balcony views.Downgrades are rare, but you risk a mere chocolate on the pillow or even a twin bed opposed to a king. It’s a game of chance, in the name of love! The package is available at all QT outposts across Australia and New Zealand and is bookable now here.

South Australian residents, it’s time to pop by Prospect for a visit to Sideways Liquor Co. Boutique Bottle Shop and Bar. Having opened in October 2021, Sideways Liquor Co. is all about Aussie owned and made wine, spirits and beer. Curated by owner Mathew Pallister, there’s an ever-evolving range of new and limited release products, supporting craft distilleries, breweries and wineries from all over the country. Treat it as a bottle shop and discover a few favourites from the 200+ strong range of wine, or stay for a while and sip your way through the rotating specials, with a side of local almonds and olives. There are also regular Meet the Maker tasting events giving guests the chance to sample a selection of the winemakers drops and learn more about their processes and passions. Check out Sideways Liquor Co. on Facebook and Instagram @sidewaysliquor.

Famous Italian liqueur Disaronno has just announced the launch of their first ever boutique accommodation, so you can experience a taste of la dolce vita just 45 minutes from Sydney. Named La Casa Del Disaronno, and inspired by Tuscany and Bellagio, the villas are located in Guestlands Italia B&B in the rural suburb of Arcadia.. Each villa features a luxurious fit out with Disaronno branded decor, a Disaronno Fizz aperitivo kit and antipasto picnic basket for guests to enjoy on their private balcony or a scenic spot within the grounds. For those looking to step up the romance, guests are able to book their own private chef for an unforgettable dining experience – with an al fresco candlelit setting to boot. Disaronno is an amber-coloured amaretto liqueur with a characteristic almond taste, and infused with apricot kernel oil, burnt sugar, and the pure essence of seventeen selected herbs and fruits. Lean into luxury and book your stay at La Casa Del Disaronno here, available until the end of April.

If you fell off the wagon this Dry January, never fear – Feb Fast is here! Those undertaking the 28 day challenge may soon find themselves in need of a little inspiration, and CraftZero is your one-stop shop. A Global Drug Survey recently named Australians as the drunkest nation, and CraftZero have made it their mission to make non- or low-alcohol alternatives accessible and affordable. From craft creations to non-alcoholic renditions of classic bevs, this is a low ABV marketplace to be reckoned with. Co-founder Sherif Goubran has put together the ultimate Feb Fast survival guide, to help non-alcoholic rookies stay strong throughout the month. Check out the survival guide and shop the range here.