Owen’s Big Orange Field Blend from the Pyrenees, Victoria, is back at the Icebergs Group. On pour for $9 a glass or $50 for a litre at The Dolphin, Icebergs Terrace and CicciaBella, and to go from The Dolphin Wine Room ($250, 10 litres).

Make a Kit Kat bar tailored to your tastes. A ‘Create Your Break’ bar ($15) has a base of either white, milk or dark chocolate with a raft of luxe toppings. Available at Kit Kat Chocolatory in Melbourne Central or kitkat.com.au.

Back by popular demand, The Winery in Surry Hills has brought back the beloved bottomless prosecco fountain for summer. This time, the fountain will also have Aperol Spritz on tap, for those dreaming of a European summer. Head in for the two-hour bottomless brunch package, where $39pp sees you enjoying bites from the new menu while pouring your own drinks. This experience is available from now until February, for walk-ins only.

Northern Beaches residents take note, Chargrill Charlie’s is making waves with the official opening of their newest store in Dee Why. The latest opening is the 14th store in Australia, as the franchise expands due to increased demand. Bringing their beloved juicy chooks and crispy wedges to the beaches, it’s the perfect place to refuel after a day spent at the beach this summer.

Darlinghurst is home to a new bar, which sees New Orleans-inspired fare adding a touch of spice to Sydney’s nightlife. The Big Easy features a unique menu, boasting Cajun and Creole-style bites like jambalaya and creamed corn. Wash it all down with their unique range of thirst quenching cocktails, like the ‘Big Easy Fizz’ – a blend of Sazerac Rye and Southern Comfort Black, mixed with burnt orange, lemon and Fever Tree dry ginger ale. The bar is already proving to be a hit, courtesy of its laid back atmosphere and extensive drinks list – it’s like a trip to New Orleans without the airfare.

Watch your cheese being made at LaManna Supermarket’s new cheese lab at Essendon Fields. That’s Amore has teamed up with the supermarket to make burrata, stracciatella, mozzarella, bocconcini and trecce for shoppers.

Piper-Heidsieck has released a limited edition of its NV cuvée brut in an Australian Open gift tin ahead of the event next month. The pinot noirdominant blend – full-bodied with citrus notes – is $55 from select retailers.

Moonlight Cinema is set to shake up their drinks offering, courtesy of Tia Maria. The caffeine-crazed will be delighted by the pop-up espresso martini bars available across Australia, best enjoyed with your favourite flick. A range of delectable coffee cocktails are on offer including the classic Tia espresso martini, popcorn frappe (basically dessert in a drink) and the Tia Tonic which was made for balmy summer nights. We suggest treating yourself to a gold grass ticket, where the cocktails are delivered straight to your bed.

Ring in the New Year at Rockpool Bar & Grill over a four-course set menu kicked off with a glass of Ruinart and ending on a high note with the signature Catherine’s passionfruit pavlova ($155pp; add $55 for matched wines).

Christmas calls for fine liquor and it doesn’t come finer than Cognac. Martell Blue Swift is the first Cognac VSOP finished in bourbon casks, bringing vanilla notes to the party – perfect neat or mixed in cocktails. danmurphys.com.au