There’s nothing sweeter than that first bite into a piece of fresh fruit, especially when it tastes like candy. Grape Co. is putting the fun back into fruit with its deluxe Cotton Candy variety. Farm-fresh and ripened under the Australian sun, each GMO-free grape is bursting with fairy-floss-like sweetness, giving you the green light to indulge your sweet tooth minus the guilt. Grape Co. can be found in selected Coles and Woolworths nationally (excluding WA) and specialty grocers across Sydney.

Easter should be a time where everyone can enjoy a chocolate treat, regardless of dietary restrictions. Thankfully, Only Mine Chocolaterie has launched its exclusive vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free Easter range, just in time for the festivities. Choose from luxurious speckled ‘quail’ eggs with a chocolate ganache centre, classic Easter hunt eggs wrapped in foil and even an Easter Sundae dessert bowl piled high with sauce and toppings (available in-store only). For secret surprises, opt for the delayed delivery option to ensure your gift arrives at your doorstep in the week leading up to Easter. Most chocolates are available for purchase at the online store here.

We’ve cracked the code on delicious drinks that are low in both calories and sugar. StrangeLove’s new Lo-Cal sodas are light and bursting with flavour – and won’t compromise your conscience. Sonoma Bakeries and David Jones have already jumped onboard as stockists, so you’ll be able to take a sip in no time. Flavours include Holy Grapefruit, Smoked Cola and Very Mandarin, and with standout packaging combined with health-conscious approach, it’s undoubtedly the drink to quench your thirst.

Barbie fans – young and old – should make a date to celebrate the fashion icon’s 60th birthday at Melbourne’s The Langham over the Easter school holidays. To mark the occasion, the equally stylish hotel, on the south bank of the Yarra, is serving a specially themed retro high tea on weekdays from April 4 to April 26 in its Aria Lounge, with diners tucking into a colourful cornucopia of sweets, including rainbow-hued Swiss roll with sprinkles, a Barbie dress cookie and celebratory pink confetti doughnuts. Savoury inclusions include rainbow fruit salsa and herb mascarpone served on a miniature roll, a Beechworth honey-glazed ham and Swiss cheese croissant, and an apple and pancetta sausage roll. The children’s tea ($59) comes with a glass of cordial or hot chocolate and a Barbie doll to take home, with young fans encouraged to dress up for the occasion. Adults can enjoy the hotel’s Wedgwood high tea ($69) with a glass of premium sparkling wine, coffee and tea. Book at ariabar.com.au, by email to rest.res@langhamhotels.com or by calling 1800 641 107.

Chef extraordinaire and Rockpool legend Neil Perry, and Spice Temple’s executive chef Andy Evans will join forces on the April 8, for an evening of unforgettable food fusion. Hosting a multi-course dinner, regional Chinese flavours meet native Australian ingredients in an evening to set your tastebuds alight. Experience the fusion of two cultures through cuisine, but be warned: tables are limited. Dinner is $99pp, with an additional beverage package available for $55pp. For bookings, call (02) 8099 7088.

Tramsheds has announced a new activation that will bring artistic masterpieces back to life before your eyes. Tramsheds Uncovered is celebration of the original art that once adorned the walls of the beloved precinct. Download the new Augmented Reality app and embark on a journey through time, where artistic talent meets technological wizardry. Throughout the venue are designated markers, which allow you to relive the art and discover the vendors that make Tramsheds one of Sydney’s most popular dining precincts. Hover your phone over each marker and watch the original murals take shape before reading up on each restaurant’s history and menus. This latest experience has firmly cemented Tramsheds as a melting pot of inspiration for the local community, with a diverse range of flavours and talents.

Byron Bay’s Finn Poké is swapping the sand for the city as they set up shop in Sydney’s Pitt Street Westfield Dining Hall. From Monday April 15, Sydneysiders can sample a range of the coastal town’s favourite wholesome bowls showcasing locally sourced produce. From the freshest seafood to the best of seasonal veggies, there’ll be no shortage of big flavours on the menu.

Elevate your G&Ts on board your next Virgin Australia flight with Fever-Tree tonic water. Now offered in all domestic and New Zealand flights, the premium mixer is just what you need to pair with your favourite spirit and get into holiday mode quick smart. If you don’t find yourself flying soon, you can find Fever-Tree’s tonic waters at your nearest Woolworths.

Chocolate giant Cadbury is going to fulfill all your Easter wishes, with the launch of the much-loved crème egg now available in an indulgent block. Each square is filled with the gooey, sweet goodness that we’ve come to love from the seasonal treat. But be warned: this is a limited edition offer so we suggest bagging as many as you can before they fly off the shelves.

Head out to support The Builders Arms on April 14 as they collaborate with social enterprise Free to Feed, an organisation that helps refugees, people seeking asylum and new migrants, raising funds through food events. Free to Feed chef Shahid Syed Burney has worked closely with The Builder’s Arms’ head chef Andy Barkham to create a menu that utilises and celebrates the pub’s woodfired rotisserie. Watch the rotisserie in action while sipping and nibbling on a selection of drinks and canapes, before moving to the private dining room for a Pakistani feast. The talking point of the evening will undoubtedly be the edible centrepiece which will see colourful boiled eggs stuffed inside a whole quail, whole chicken, whole lamb and grilled over fire. Come all and come hungry, tickets can be purchased here.

Putting the spotlight on young, Australian winemakers, Melbourne’s Prahran Market will host the ‘Young Gun of Wine’ on Saturday, April 13. One of the most anticipated wine events of the year, the event will showcase 50 top winemakers from around the country who will proudly pour two of their wines – that’s more than 100 different wines to taste throughout the evening. To soak up the grape juice, Matilda restaurant will make a pop-up appearance, offering the best of South Yarra dining with food cooked over hot coals.

Making your own kombucha at home just got easier, thanks to SodaStream’s collaboration with Soda Press Co. Their new kombucha syrup has more than 1 billion live probiotics per serve, around three times higher than standard, store-bought kombuchas, and less than 1 gram of sugar/ per 100ml. With this healthy, eco-friendly partnership, you’ll be brewing your own batch in no time. Find your nearest retailer at sodapressco.com

Ever wondered where to get the best dumplings in South Melbourne? Or the top Thai dishes in Darwin? Where are Perth’s most popular pizzas? And where to go for the best noodles in Brisbane? Menulog is set to announce the winners of its bi-annual Summer Restaurant Awards, where restaurants and dishes are awarded ‘most trending’ in their state and across Australia. Check out the winners near you here.

Sunscreen haven Sun Bum has just released a series of limited edition vinyl figurines to celebrate those who have inspired the brand over the years. You’ll find figurine versions of pro surfers Julian Wilson, Filipe Toledo, Malie Manuel, Bede Durbidge and more. Only available at local surf stores, the collectables retail for RRP$30 and are an ode to the buyers and stores which gave the Sun Bum brand a chance to grow. You can find a full list of retailers here.