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Food and art meld in a delectable way at the MCA’s cafe. Chef Keith Higginson’s Algerian-inspired menu complements the current survey of French Algerian artist Kader Attia. Pictured: chicken brochettes with tabouleh. Until July 30. mca.com.au
Handcrafted from molecular titanium, Hestan’s stainless steel cookware is scratch- and stain-resistant and delivers superior heat conductivity. Prices range from $300 for the 22cm frypan to $700 for the covered wok. myer.com.au
Shuk, the cult cafe in North Bondi, has added Shuk Bakery a few blocks away. Come here for breads, tartines, salad bowls, sweet treats and Israeli-style pastries, including bourekas with spinach and cheese. 40 Mitchell Street, North Bondi.
Treat mum next Sunday to a special Mother’s Day cooking demonstration and high tea by Eshai Teahouse with celebrity chef Matt Golinski at The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre from 11.30am. $29, thekitchens.com.au
World Class Cocktail Week kicks off today with Brisbane’s premier bars hosting a string of events. Pop into The Gresham to taste their cocktail competition entries, The Bowery for their gin creations, or blend your own G&T at Pony Dining.
Urbane chef Alejandro Cancino teaches the art of vegan cooking in a two-hour demo at Laneway, Mary St, on May 23. Supporting Farm Animal Rescue, it includes a welcome drink and four-course dinner. $150, eventbrite.com.au
Join one of six gourmet tours of inner-city Richmond as part of this week’s Bridge Road Gathering After Dark. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, sip, savour and amble between five to six bars and restaurants along the strip.
Give mum the gift of baking for Mother’s Day next Sunday with this vanilla shortbread kit. It includes a recipe and Heilala vanilla products to cook up beaut bikkies that she might just share with you. $34.95, heilalavanilla.com.au
Two of the finer things in life – art and wine – collide for T’Gallant. Four varieties of wine now sport the brushstrokes of local artist Sarah Kelk, with her originals on display at the winery’s Mornington Peninsula cellar door. $18.99
