Goldfinch, the latest restaurant and bar for Brisbane’s dining scene has officially spread its wings and taken flight. Recently opening for all-day service, the venue is a one-stop spot for morning coffees, long lunches and decadent dinners with cocktails. Inspired by Mediterranean-flavours with a sophisticated Hamptons decor, menus are designed to be shared and showcase local Australian produce like Mooloolaba prawns with Byron Bay nduja. The woodfired pizza oven is set to serve up unique creations with toppings including gorgonzola, fig jam, confit potato and rosemary. On the breakfast side, classics like acai bowls and egg benedict are sure to be crowd-pleasers for busy mornings.

In celebration of International Women’s Day this Friday, Mary’s will be releasing 50 limited edition T-Shirts with half of the proceeds going towards the Stars Foundation. The special Ts are available in three different styles – natural, black, and white cropped – each emblazoned with ‘QUEEN’ in Mary’s signature red font. All three styles will be available for $30, with $15.30 from each T-Shirt going towards the Stars Foundation – a charity which supports and enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women in realising their full potential. The t-shirts area available for purchase now online.

What happens when Italian cuisine meets Indian? An epic cultural food frenzy like no other. Melburnians can witness the magic on the 11th March, when Johnny Di Francesco (400 Gradi) joins forces with Jessi Singh (Don’t Tell Aunty) for a tantalising cook-up. Expect to see mouthwatering woodfired pizzas topped with an array of aromatic curries and spices, topped off with desserts that are all about a twist on tradition. Tickets are $63, with the event taking place at 400 Gradi, Brunswick (home of the world’s best pizza). Book your seat here.

Lovers of the espresso martini will be glad to hear of an entire festival dedicated to the caffeinated cocktail. On the 16th and 17th of March, Sydney’s Northern Beaches will be buzzing with drinks from Blackfin Cold Brew. A series of interactive masterclasses will be on offer, including a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of coffee liqueur and a sensory immersion with coffee roasters Seven Miles. Refuel with a bite from Manly’s favourite foodie newcomer Peanut Butter Jelly, who will be slinging snacks all day – espresso martini taco anyone? Tickets are $60 and include a cocktail on arrival, espresso martini, coffee-infused liqueur drinks and a bottle of Manly Spirits Co. Blackfin Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur to take home, buy yours here.

Sydney’s beloved outlet Devon has officially expanded interstate. Making its debut in Brisbane’s Westfield Garden City, the all-day dining menu is already a hit among locals. By day, it’s a bustling brunch hotspot with nightfall bringing sophisticated dinners like squid ink angel hair pasta with mussels and an enviable aperitivo hour. With Brisbane being a prime location for fresh produce, the team is excited to create exclusive dishes like house-made banana bread with locally grown bananas and macadamia nuts and grilled Hervey Bay scallops, kombu butter.

The ‘carnival for carnivores’ returns to Sydney for another edition of their music and meat festival. Meatstock will house two-day long expositions and competitions along with master classes by renowned pitmasters in Melbourne (March 23-24) and Sydney (May 4-5). Both festival installments will showcase butcher wars and barbecue competitions to see who is crowned the best barbecuer in the entire land. Whether with mates or family, Meatstock is the place to grab a beer, barbecue bite and a side of live music. Tickets are $35 a day or $55 for a weekend superpass; get yours here.

Chef Beryl Adler has officially landed in Bali and ready to hit the pans in his new role as director of culinary at the W Bali – Seminyak. After perfecting his culinary skills in the US and Caribbean, chef Adler is very excited to bring fun, seasonal food to the piece of paradise. Respected for his resourcefulness in finding local ingredients and imaginative work, Beryl turns each dish into a unique dining experience and is ready to create a success story for this prime venue.

OzHarvest is set to host their annual CEO Cookoff on the 25th March, inviting business leaders, corporate teams and top chefs to come together and cook for a cause. The event will see participants cooking a gourmet dinner for over 1400 vulnerable Australians and help raise money to fight food security and food wastage. With a firm belief that good food should not be wasted when people are going living in hunger, the program seeks to educate Australians on food sustainability and make a collective difference against this global issue. This years’ goal is to raise $3 for this noble cause and every donation counts, so head over to their page and make your contribution.

There’s only one boot camp you’ll want to sign up for this St Patrick’s Day – a 1 litre glass boot filled with beer. Head to any Munich Brauhaus or Bavarian restaurant on the 17th March and enjoy a refreshing litre of festive green beer to get in the spirit of St Paddys. Sources say there will also be a very special St Paddys loaded schnitzel on offer, but of course it would be unlucky to reveal the details yet.

Opening its doors at Charlestown Square shopping centre, The Bavarian will host a 500-hotdog giveaway for the first 500 customers at its new location in Newcastle. Free hotdogs will be distributed from 11am until supplies last on Wednesday, March 13. With an array of imported and local beers, screens for sports broadcasts and a range of Bavarian food, the family-friendly venue has scheduled daily deals all week round.

Beloved head chef Francisco Smoje from Barrio Eatery & Bar will travel to Melbourne for one night one night to bring diners an authentic taste of Argentinian barbecue. On Thursday the 21st March, St Ali will be transformed into a charcoal grilling, wood firing haven, offering a feasting menu of whole meats and vegetables locally sourced in Melbourne. Francisco is renowned for legendary steaks and simple cooking that is authentic and delicious. You can expect to see his signature dishes including grilled beef rib with chimichurri, blackened eggplant and moscato jelly. Experience mouth-watering food and passionate people over an extended evening, with tickets available to purchase now.

From now until March 31, you’ll score a curated case of beer for just $1 if you sign up for Craft Cartel Liquor’s monthly subscription box. The newly launched Craft Beer Club will fill up subscribers’ fridges with either eight ($59) or 16 ($99) uniquely selected beers each month or quarter. Each delivery promises a diverse range of brews from around Australia and overseas, and is designed to ensure you sip and savour seasonal and limited-edition releases, as well as crowd-pleasers and lesser-known gems. Sign up here.

Two of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants have joined forces as a part of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Luxury design hotel Jackalope Mornington Peninsula will be welcoming restaurant Vue de monde, for an immersive culinary escape in regional Victoria. The combined kitchens will present an eight-course degustation dinner in the hotel’s lauded eatery Doot Doot Doot, showcasing the talents of executive chefs Justin James and Guy Stanaway. Tickets include accommodation for the night, where guests will be treated to exclusive amenities, a curated mini bar and breakfast, with all menus designed by Vue de monde. Tickets can be purchased online now.