Sydney’s Tramsheds is set to fulfill your Easter wishes with an epic line-up of desserts and treats. Butcher and the Farmer will steal the show with its hot cross bun ice-cream sandwich – a decadent bun filled with frosty ice cream and berry compote. And if your sweet tooth is craving more, head to Garcon for a ‘deconstructed’ Easter egg latte: a warming glass of rich, chocolatey goodness. Vegans won’t be left wanting either, with a cocowhip banana sundae from Fish and Co.

Popular Sydney small bar The Barber Shop will set the stage for a series of martini events that will involve shaking, pouring and of course, sipping London Dry Gin’s Sipsmith. The gin’s founders Sam Galsworthy and Jared Brown will host a martini class on April 12, sharing their wisdom and enticing guests to explore Sipsmith flavours in an intimate setting. For those with an appetite, a mouthwatering 3-course ‘gin lunch’ will be served on April 13, with a menu curated by The Barber Shop’s head chef Dave Penistone. Indulge in gin-cured kingfish, roasted venison and a white chocolate tart with burnt fig, all with matching martinis, of course. To secure your spot, see here.

Fish Lane Festival will return on May 11, with its biggest foodie line-up to date. Landing in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane precinct, it’ll be casting a wide net and filling the space with premier restaurants, bars and retailers. No party is complete without an epic dessert, so Messina has come up with two s’mores inspired by iconic Aussie desserts. Prepare to have your mind and taste buds blown when you try the Gaytime S’more (graham crackers, salted caramel gelato and dulce de leche) and Pavlova S’more (vanilla gelato, passionfruit gel and Italian meringue). Messina’s indulgent spin on the ice cream sandwich is available for one day only so get in quick.

Get ready for an out-of-this world drinks experience, courtesy of a collaboration between Andrew McConnell’s beverage director, Leanne Altmann, and Applewood Distillery’s Brendan Carter. Joining forces to create a signature gin for one of Melbourne’s best Asian eateries, Supernormal. Flavours inspired by Supernormal’s Asian-contemporary Australian menu are combined with Japanese and indigenous Australian botanicals including green tea, nori, yuzu, riberry, wattleseed and wormwood. Supernormal gin will be available from Supernormal in Flinders Lane, and Meatsmith in Fitzroy for $68, and will feature in a number of cocktails from the Supernormal bar.

Wine enthusiasts rejoice, Bert’s has announced the return of its spectacular Wine Series, starting April 17. Merivale’s ultra-luxe bar and brasserie on Sydney’s Northern Beaches will play host to esteemed Australian winemakers from some of the country’s best regions – think Margaret River, Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills. A decadent dinner including paired wines created by sommelier Adrian Filiuta will make for one unforgettable evening. Taste a selection of each winery’s finest and learn more about the vineyards from which they grew. Tickets are $175pp with all wines on the night available for purchase at a special price at the Newport Bottle Shop.

Did you know that more than two-thirds of the barramundi we eat is imported? Concerned by this alarming statistic, Australian chefs and hospitality heavy-hitters have embarked on a mission to utilise Australian Sustainable Barramundi and support local barra farmers. Nomad’s Jacqui Challinor, Cory Campbell from Barangaroo House, and Matteo Zamboni from Jonah’s will launch a digital recipe book that champions Australian barramundi just in time for seafood spreads this Easter. Download a copy of this delicious free ebook here.

Australia’s first pay-by-planting tea cafe is on its way, popping up in Martin Place from April 8-10. Courtesy of organic herbal tea company Pukka, Australia’s top wellness experts will come together to unlock the power of plants and herbs and the importance of living a healthier and more sustainable life. Nutritionist Lola Berry, Simon Hill, founder of Plant Proof, and naturopath Reece Carter will discuss the wellness properties of medicinal-grade herbs, and you can sample the best-selling tea blends for yourself. How to gain entry to the Pukka Planetarium? You must agree to plant your own herbs at home – a small price to pay for the future of our planet.

If you’re looking for an excuse to gather your friends and indulge in a boozy, bottomless brunch, JAMU in Richmond, Vic, is the place for your next weekend get together. For $49pp, enjoy an endless stream of mimosas, Aperol spritz and Pimms, paired with JAMU’s specialty menu of edamame guacamole, chicken wings and steamed dumplings.

The end of daylight saving often signals the end of carefree summer days for many. To soften the blow, Kahlúa is spinning negatives into positives with the ultimate ‘happy hour’ offering. From April 5, decadent espresso martinis will be poured on tap at 31 venues across Australia for half price. Taking place from 6-7pm every Friday throughout April, it’s guaranteed to help you appreciate cooler, moodier evenings. Participating venues include The Horse, Hotel Palisade, Commodore Hotel, Manly Pavilion, The Ship Inn, The Wembley Hotel, Asian Beer Café, Common Man, Henry & The Fox, The Lion Hotel.

Show them how Easter gift-giving is done, with Lindor Chocolate’s Lindt Gourmet Easter eggs. Crafted by Lindt master chocolatiers, flavours include decadent dark chocolate with caramel and pink salt and luxurious milk chocolate with honey roasted macadamias. We highly doubt the Easter bunny can do better. Lindt Gourmet Easter Eggs are available for purchase at selected retailers now.

Beer aficionados will no doubt raise their glasses to Basement Brewhouse’s private brewing experience. There’ll be a tour of the microbrewery to take a closer look at ingredients and discuss processes and beer styles, followed by the chance to brew your own concoction. Your creation can either be tapped in the Basement Brewhouse Bar or canned for you to take home. Plus, you can have exclusive naming rights to your beer which you get to sample, of course. You can book your brewing experience here.

Italian home cooking just got a whole lot healthier, with Slendier Bean Pasta changing the game. Made with organic soybean and edamame beans, they’re high in protein and fibre and can cater to all diets including gluten-free and low-carb lovers. The organic spaghetti range is also perfect for the time-poor, taking less than five minutes to cook – faster pasta indeed! Slendier Bean Pastas are now available in Coles nationwide.

The Bavarian is set to make its debut at Westfield Woden on April 18, serving up 500 free hotdogs to celebrate. Head to the new location from 11am and be treated to a delicious hotdog with all the traditional toppings. The family-friendly venue is renowned for Bavarian favourites like crispy pork knuckle, gourmet sausages and much-loved schnitzels. With weekly dinner specials, generous happy hours and 20 beers on tap, it’s already shaping up to be a crowd-pleaser.

While Ubud may have the reputation for being Bali’s cultural hub, it seems soon Seminyak will nab its crown courtesy of a special traditional feast taking place this May which will see two of the island’s most renowned chefs, Will Meyrick of Sarong Group and Kevin Cherkas of Cuca restaurant, join forces. Taking place on Saturday May 11 at 7.00pm the Kalimantan Dinner will be hosted at Will’s much loved Som Chai Bali restaurant in the heart of Seminyak and (as the event’s name suggests) will be a foray into the fare from a little-known Indonesian province in Borneo. Tickets to the event can be purchased online.