Not taking even a minute to catch his breath, Jessi Singh’s Don’t Tell Aunty is now preparing major festivities for one of India’s biggest festivals, on Wednesday 7th November. Diwali (known as the Festival of Light) is celebrated by lighting oil lamps, candles and lanterns to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Celebrating of course, with an epic feast, you can enjoy a special tasting menu put together by the team. For $55, you can let your stomach run wild over a vegetarian feast with lentil dumplings, yoghurt kebabs, and shiitake mushroom tikka to name a few. Ending the evening on a sweet note, enjoy rose and cardamom fairy floss, chai and biscuit kulfi ice-cream and an assortment of self-serve Indian sweets. Along with being an extremely delicious evening, it’s also the perfect way to recover from your Melbourne Cup hangover! Book your spot here.

The latest collection from Church Road Wines from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand has just been released, and it’s everything. As an extra special treat, this is the first time the entire range will be available in Australia, with the brand showcasing their halo wine category, the Church Road TOM and launching its official brand book. Named after the Church Road founder Tom McDonald, there are three TOM wines ( TOM Chardonnay, TOM Syrah and TOM Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot). Each exquisite in their own right, they feature fragrant fruit tones and full-body textures that are truly one-of-a-kind. To uncover the range for yourself, see here.

We’ll take any excuse to celebrate pastries, so World Baklava Day on the 17th November is right up our alley. To celebrate, Turkish restaurants Anason and Efendy will be handing out their mouthwatering delights for just $2! The authenticity in the flavour is achieved by importing the baklava direct from İmam Çağdaş bakery in Gaziantep, Turkey. Each sweet treat is designed to satisfy all five senses, with hints of caramel and woodsmoke, the satisfying crunch and of course, unforgettable taste. Want to know an insider secret? The best way to eat baklava is turning it upside down for a full sensory experience. Head down on the 17th to try it for yourself and thank us later!

ECOYA has released their very first outdoor candle, the answer to all your summer dining needs. With two wicks and a burn time of up to 40 hours, this little beauty can fuel your outdoor dinner parties for the entire season. The unique scent is citronella and lemongrass, an invigorating flavour combination bringing a touch of luxury to your backyard summer soirees. This candle is a must-have for the summer season, available to purchase now.

Happy Hour has been given a makeover this November at Opera Bar. Every weekday from 6-7pm, you can unwind from a long day’s work with cocktails and oysters for just $1 (did we mention you can have as many as you want?) Shucked to order, these salty beauties are from Bells Island Oysters from Wallis Lakes in NSW, so you can guarantee they’ll be fresh and delectable. Paired with two, special grey goose cocktails for just $15, and you we couldn’t think of a better place to spend your afternoon.

Grey Goose vodka has released a limited-edition bottle, designed by famed illustrator Quentin Monge to celebrate the spirit of the French Riviera. Honouring the brands French heritage, the bottle design features blue and white parasols, which reminded the artist of summers spent on the beach. The bottle will be available from the start of summer, and along with enjoying the premium vodka, can serve as a keepsake of summer luxury. After all, what better way to leave the beach than with a refreshing cocktail in hand?

With summer fast approaching, we’re all looking for a drink that’ll keep us cool without undoing all our hard work at the gym. Enter Holsten 0.0, a non-alcoholic beer who are currently leading this growing market. Brewed as a normal German Pilsener, you can trust it’ll have the same refreshing taste as a regular beer, minus the alcohol (and hangover). And, with only 40 calories per serve, it’s the perfect healthy alternative this beach season. Holsten is available at Dan Murphy’s, independent bottle shops and select supermarkets.

Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour will be joining forces with Campari, hosting the ultimate 3-course dinner on Wednesday 14th November. Curated by Fratelli’s head chef and pastry chef, each course throughout the dinner will be paired with the best Campari cocktails, which you’ll be schooled on by Campari’s state ambassador. The evening menu includes a signature antipasto board, wild mushroom risotto and chocolate orange torta. For the full menu and to make your booking, see here.

Saké Restaurant & Bar has made its northern beaches debut this weekend, opening the doors to its new home on the new rooftop of Manly Wharf. If you’re yet to try the new digs, we’re providing the low-down on what to eat and drink at the new super-fusion seaside restaurant. The venue will cater to every outing, from affordable bites at the robata grill to sundowner sessions and long lunches. The bar menu will offer fresh sushi and sashimi all day with an irresistible Japanese-style sundae taking pride of place on the dessert menu. Cocktail fanatics will be pleased to know that gin is a focal point of the bar’s offering, with over 30 distillations. You can expect to sip on sensational gin bowls, endless spritz’s and ten signature cocktails which feature Japanese spirits and liqueurs. For special events, look no further than a private dining room each fitted out with Japanese inspired art installations. And for those looking for something a little more lowkey, Uber Eats is on call for deliveries. The new Saké is a special dining experience that is already proving to be unmissable this summer.

Dust off those chopsticks and come with a full appetite because Saké Eagle Street Pier is offering all you can eat Sushi for $25, Monday to Wednesday, 5-6pm. An unlimited selection of all the classics will be available, like spicy tuna rolls, chicken karaage and salmon and avocado sushi. Bookings aren’t necessary, simple show up and get ready to chow down!

Australia cherishes our oceans and all that lie within them, so protecting our marine life is of the upmost importance. In light of this, for the month of November, Archie Rose will be raising money for The Australian Marine Conservation Society. Offering up bespoke, blue cocktails and blue t-shirts, $1 from the sale of every blue drink will go to the charity and 100% of profits from blue t-shirt sales. Support our oceans by purchasing one of these items, all for a great cause!

Messina’s Creative Department is back with an extraordinary collaboration with a far from ordinary brand. Seedlip is on a mission to change the way the world drinks, creating the world’s first non-alcoholic spirit. Blended and distilled, the plant-based ingredients have retain a unique, amazing taste with 0% alcohol. This collaboration will take the form of an 8-course degustation dinner, with specially curated Seedlip concoctions to accompany each course. This event will run for three evenings only and tickets are limited. Secure yours here.

The Fairgrounds Festival is back from the 30th November to the 1st December, held in the beautiful Berry region. A feast for the eyes, ears and mouth, you can expect live music performances from the likes of Vance Joy, endless rows of unique clothing stalls and handmade jewels, and of course, food galore. This event is somewhat of a culinary paradise, with pop-up restaurants and garden bars making it the perfect location from afternoon to evening. Delicacies hailing from all over the South Coast will be served up, with the Paperbark Camp Pop Up Restaurant offering an unforgettable long table dining experience (bookings necessary). Match your wines with fresh catch from The Australian Prestige Oyster & Prawn Company, tuck into a delicious treat from Scone with the Wind or get into the festival spirit with a pie from Flour Water Salt. There’s something for guests of all ages, covering fresh lemonade lovers to wine connoisseurs, get your tickets here.

We’ve all heard of ladies who lunch, but what if you could settle in for a beautiful, four-course lunch while also developing your business skills? Calling all female entrepreneurs, visionaries, influencers or anyone with an interest in business, The Fernery Mosman will host a spring luncheon on the 22nd November from 12-3pm just for you! With guest speaker Colette Werden (personal branding expert and founder of Australia’s only personal branding agency for entrepreneurs) will be sharing her unique, industry insight on how to strengthen your impact and influence in your chosen industry. An equal balance of work and play, the luncheon will also offer bottomless Lanson Champagne alongside four-courses banquet-style wood fired free-range chicken and and wood roast sweet potato with spiced yoghurt. Purchase your tickets to this one-time workshop here.

Women in Hospitality will be giving you exclusive information and insider access to inspirational women in hospitality. The latest installment takes place on the 21st November at Via Alta, Willoughby, hosted by Anna Pavoni (WOHO founding member and co-owner of The Ormeggio Group) introducing Raul Senise, a migration agent from Andrew Burger and Associates. Raul will discuss the changes of immigration laws in Australia, in relation to hospitality, sparking a discussion for business owners and industry leaders. Guests are offered a sharing feast inspired by Italian flavours with northern hints. Limited tickets are available and can be purchased by phone on 02 9958 1110 or via email info@viaalta.com.au. If you’ve been looking for an event designed specifically for women in hospitality, this is unmissable.