With views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, the cafe at the Museum of Contemporary Art is a hit with the crowds, and it’s about to become even more popular thanks to a new vegetarian menu. The MCA is collaborating with ethical and sustainable-food champion Cornersmith in a menu inspired by the museum’s current exhibit, Janet Laurence: After Nature. Be warned: the menu has a limited run, so get in quick.

Fromage a Trois, one of the most popular events on the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s line-up, is back and bigger than ever. Roll out your picnic rugs, the cheese festival returns to the stunning Werribee Park Mansion grounds on March 24 where you can indulge in some Australia’s finest produce. With cheese-stretching demos, a grape stomping competition, fried mozzarella burgers and cheese-inspired ice cream flavours, Fromage a Trois is set to be an event not to be missed. Get your tickets here.

With arguably the best seats in the house at his year’s Vivid Festival, Altum restaurant is also offering a special dining experience. Take in views of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge while head chef Dionisio Randazzo plates up a three-course Mediterranean-inspired menu. Signature dishes include seafood fregola and grilled wagyu Tajima sirloin, with seatings beginning at 5pm. Tickets for this unforgettable evening can be purchased here.

It’s been 10 years since Sydney’s Rockpool Bar & Grill opened, and to celebrate, the legendary restaurant is offering a 10-year anniversary menu. For $135 ($55 for additional matching wines), you can indulge in Neil Perry and head chef Corey Costelloe’s four-course menu featuring Rockpool’s classic dishes such as Cape Grim 36-month grass-fed fillet, minute style, with cafe de Paris butter. Book your table now.

Robertson Lodges are renowned for luxury lodgings in New Zealand. Join its family reunion (May 24-26) at The Lodge in Kauri Cliffs, Bay of Islands, when head chefs Barry Frith, James Honore and Jonathan Rogers set out a six-course tasting menu. Showcasing the best of New Zealand, the menu will feature the best produce from each chef’s region, and will be paired with Dry River wines. Guests will also experience a guided tasting of a variety of the masterfully crafted wines and have access to The Lodge’s luxurious offerings. Book your spot at reservations@kauricliffs.com.

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel’s Beach Club is giving summer a proper send-off, with Pimm’s taking over the bar during March and April. Now you can hold on to that last bit of warm-weather revelry that much longer with single serves and jugs of Pimm’s guaranteed to keep the party going.

Banish feelings of post-dessert guilt, thanks to a new ice-cream workout, which promises to burn off more calories than those found in Blue Ribbon’s new 308-372 calories per tub range. FreezeFIT is the first of its kind in the workout scene, and is on offer throughout select Fitness First locations across Australia (to find out more about classes, see here). Members can try their hand at the high-energy aerobics classes (inspired by music videos of the ’80s) before going home to enjoy a free tub from Blue Ribbon’s new range. Go on, try an action-filled class and treat yourself.

This year, Melbourne’s Food and Wine Festival is set to feature an explosion of Filipino flavours, courtesy of chef and Filipino food advocate Ross Magnaye from Rice Paper Sister & Rice Paper Scissors. Partnering with culinary talents from acclaimed Filipino restaurants in Manila and New York, the chefs will host a Global Dining at the Food and Wine Festival on March 12 and 13 and is guaranteed to get the tastebuds going. Book tickets at melbournefoodandwine.com.au

You won’t want to miss this new drop from De Bortoli Wines – Pinot G. The light-bodied pinot gris – tapping in on growing demand for the varietal – comes in a unique square-shouldered bottle with distinctive holographic label and cap. The increased impact of light reflecting from the holographs is designed to deliver maximum in-store appeal. In the bottle, you’ll find subtle aromatics of pear, lemon zest and a hint of herbs, together with a light and clean palate. In other words, great drinking with a host of autumn flavours. Find Pinot G at independent liquor retailers, RRP $18.

Mode Kitchen & Bar is putting Australia’s rich and vibrant produce centre stage with the launch of its ‘Celebrate Australia’ series this month. Bringing to light the work of incredible growers and suppliers, Mode began its celebrations with a special menu dedicated to South Australia’s extraordinary bounty of food and wine. The exclusive celebratory menu is set to change monthly, so reserve your table here.

Another iconic Sydney restaurant celebrates 10 years this month, and they want you to join the party. Spice Temple is offering a March-only menu to honour its decade of outstanding dining. With dishes that mark Spice Temple’s history, you can try diverse regional Chinese, plus the restaurant’s signature dishes, including its much-loved tea-smoked duck for $99 ($55 for additional matching beverages). Book your table here.

For two nights only (March 17-18), Australian fine dining favourite Vue De Monde is collaborating with Mornington Peninsula luxury design hotel Jackalope for a complete takeover at the hotel’s restaurant, Doot Doot Doot. The ultimate culinary experience takes the form of a degustation dinner by Jackalope executive chef Guy Stanaway and Vue de Monde’s Justin James. Along with the superb eight-course menu, guests will have the opportunity to experience Jackalope’s luxurious amenities, including a curated mini bar. This unique event is proving popular, with most rooms already sold out. Go to melbournefoodandwine.com.au for tickets.

For a limited time only, the Westin Melbourne is offering guests a new chic experience called High Seas. For $89, indulge in a perfect combination of high tea and seafood. Starting with a crafted G&T featuring Four Pillars gin, the menu is one not to miss, featuring chargrilled lobster rolls, smoked Murray cod and spanner crab croquettes. From now until April 30, High Seas is served every evening from 5.30pm in the hotel’s signature restaurant, Allegro. Book your spot at allegro@westin.com.