Learn how to make your favourite Sri Lankan dishes at home in this online cooking class with O Tama Carey from Lankan Filling Station. Customers in NSW and Vic can order a dedicated cooking kit from Providoor that includes all the ingredients you need, plus a signed copy of Carey’s new book, Lanka Food. On the menu will be fish curry, dahl, pol sambol, rice and milk toffee. There’s also the option to add on Lankan Filling Station curry powders. The class will be live-streamed on Instagram at 7pm on Friday, March 25. Orders must be placed by 4pm, Friday March 18 at providoor.com.au.

Howard Park Wines has unveiled a selection of new vintage releases in its Flint Rock regional collection. The four new creations champion the family winery’s dedication to producing elegant, cellar-worthy wines, while showcasing the very best of the Great Southern wine region. The hero varietals are chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz and riesling, which are set apart from other bottles due to the fine mineral structure of the ‘flint rock’ in the soil. Due to the size and location of the Great Southern wine region, the climate ranges from mediterranean, maritime, and continental, resulting in nuanced, complex blends. Buy a bottle now for $28 here.

Melbourne’s Bar Americano is coming to Sydney, with a bespoke pop-up bar within Icebergs, Bondi. The project centres around recreating the golden age of American decadence. with the same attitude, drinks and philosophy as its Melbournian sister, but transporting the concept to the beach. The bespoke bar will be built to fit in a nook of the Icebergs bar, seating seven guests (or 10 standing), with a menu made to impress. There are cocktails to suit every taste including the sweet Bombolone, sour Aviation, spicy Antica Fashionista, and dry Negroni. There will also be a range of bar snacks to munch on, including olives, melon and bresaola, and smoked bacala and salmon roe crullers. Book in your visit now here.

Modern meze bar Anason will be hosting acclaimed chef Grant Pier (Pier, Gastro Park) next week for a night of harbourside feasting at the Streets of Barangaroo. Showcasing a revamped version of a traditional Turkish tasting feast, the ‘Kadikoy Pier’ menu ($150 pp) is named after Anason head chef Somer Sivrioglu’s hometown in Istanbul. Menu highlights include flatbread with smoked labneh, tahini, raw beet and spiced honey; zucchini falafel cannolo with currant and burghal; lamb manti with smoked tomato and yoghurt; and tulumba (syrup-soaked donuts) with citrus and spiced cream. This is one menu you don’t want to miss. There will be two seatings, 6pm and 8:30pm on March 15 – book in now here.

Sample the splendours of South Australia with Mallee Box – handpicked packages of the best products out of our southern state. Named after a species of Eucalyptus predominantly found in SA which is also referred to as Mallee, the boxes aim to support local businesses whilst celebrating all of the produce and products coming out of the state. There are 18 boxes to choose from, ranging from $55-$149, each carefully curated and perfect for every person or occasion. Choose from wellbeing, celebration, mum-to-be, foodie, mate, lover and the mallee classic – some with wine, spirits, food, and others purely for relaxation. The team are also working on a range of boxes celebrating specific regions in the state, such as the McLaren Vale and Barossa boxes. Order yours with the click of a button here.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t chill your red wines. The truth is, certain styles can actually benefit from a little time in the fridge. Alison Baker, Jam Shed winemaker says, “Chilling wine allows the flavours to become focused, with the alcohol less evident and the structure tighter. Additionally, wines that are particularly fruit-forward can get lost when they are enjoyed too warm.” However, be careful not to chill for too long, as serving it too cold will make it slightly acidic. Now, where’s that ice bucket. Jam Shed make their own easy-drinking Shiraz and Red Blend which are designed to be served cool. Find out more about the range at jamshedwines.com.

If, like Lorelai Gilmore, you need coffee in an IV drip, look no further than Barker St – Australia’s largest online coffee marketplace and subscription service. With coffee beans, drip bags and capsules from over 20 of Australia’s best coffee roasters, finding coffee you love has never been easier. There are more than 200 varieties of beans to choose from, but it’s literally never been easier to find your perfect brew with Barker St’s 30-second quiz, asking about your expertise, how you brew your coffee and the level of roast you like. Once you’ve found the bean for you, you can buy individual bags, get a customised monthly subscription or send some as a gift. Find your dream bean here.

An 80s icon is back on the shelves, and it’s marked its return with the mother of all videos. West Coast Cooler was the ultimate refreshment in the mid-80s, a fruity wine-based cooler with a flavour as punchy as its fan base. To mark its revival and the freshly-designed new bottle, local icons Abbie Chatfield, Linda Marigliano and Lewis McKirdy (amongst others) have joined forces to create the ultimate throwback video. Cool Since ‘84 showcases everything cool (and kitschy) about the 80s with a modern twist – it’s bottled nostalgia and the very best way to transport you back to your heyday – before the apocalypse and World War 3. The video also coincides with the introduction of its seltzer range to appeal to the tastebuds of a new era of Aussie drinkers, including two refreshing flavours in mango and lime. Watch the video here and grab a pack now from bottle shops nationwide.

The Prosecco Festival is returning to Abbotsford Convent this month, filling cups far and wide. If you need a break from the dampening news cycle, and have missed charging your glasses, there’s no better cure than a Prosecco party. Join Prosecco Queen Mel Brauer for exclusive masterclasses and VIP experiences, learn the nuances of your favourite bubbles, and then put your newfound knowledge to the test. All attendees will receive a free Plumm crystal tasting glass with their tickets, which can be used straight away to sample over 35 Proseccos from Dal Zotto, Cester Camillo, Pizzini, Box Grove, Brown Brothers, Cloak and Dagger, Babo Wines, Calneggia, De Bortoli, Divici, and more. The Prosecco Festival will also play host to the newly released NV Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rose – a national treasure in name and flavour. Book in for either the 11am-3pm or 4:30pm-8:40pm session for $65 here.

There’s a new watering hole in Sydney’s CBD and it’s nestled within the city’s hottest new precinct, 25 Martin Place. Al fresco playground, Cabana Bar, is the latest creation from hospitality group Tilley & Wills and is comprised of two bars, semi-private dining, and the city’s largest outdoor terrace, spanning over 100m. The venue walks the tightrope between concrete hacienda and Pacific oasis, fitted out with pastel hues and rattan details (courtesy of award-winner architecture firm Luchetti Krelle), and makes for the perfect after-work escape. Dig into moreish bar snacks like stuffed zucchini flowers and salt and pepper squid, or head straight for the mains: elevated pub classics like the schnitzel and classic cheeseburger, or flavour-packers like the tequila-cured salmon, chicken larb choi bowl and blue swimmer crab spaghetti. Don’t miss the Coco Cabanarita – a coconutty take on the classic marg that you’ll be ordering over and over again. Book in now from 11am-12am Monday-Thursday and 11am-2am Friday-Saturday here.

Young Henrys has launched their latest B-Side brew, a tangy sour that tastes like a sip of sunshine. Aptly named ‘Sun is Shining,’ this vibrant watermelon and mandarin Sour is punchy, refreshing and citric, thanks to a game-changing new Philly Soyur yeast strain and Sabro hops. The aromatic overtones make for a fruity, crisp finish, perfect for cutting through the rain. Grab a four-pack of this limited-edition release for $25 here.