Australia’s newest rosé launch is set to arrive just in time for the summer season, courtesy of The Flying Winemaker, Eddie McDougall. Little Pig Rosé is a unique blend of Shiraz, Sangiovese and Merlot from Margaret River. Bursting with flavours of red currants, guava and citrus, it’s all you’ll be reaching for when the weather heats up. Little Pig Rosé will be available at select retailers and venues across Australia, and via online orders, here.

Cure Cancer has partnered with nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin and Matteo Downtown for their annual fundraiser, World’s Biggest Dinner. The campaign has seen Zoe create a new dish with head chef Orazio D’Elia available from now through November. The bespoke dish is house-made bucatini piccoli tossed with garlic, chilli and kingfish tartare. The menu also includes a cocktail and mocktail, to be paired with the dish. All profits will be donated to Cure Cancer, allowing them to carry out life-changing research. To find out how you can contribute, see here.

There’s a new kind of hotdog in town and it’s 100% plant-based. Created by beloved chef Shannon Martinez, The Lasagne Dog is made with a sneaky snag from The Alternative Meat Co. It’s delicious and completely vegan to boot, giving the regular hotdog a run for its money. Slathered with garlic butter, bolognese sauce and vegan cheese, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. Keen to try it for yourself? This Wednesday, Deliveroo will be handing out free snags at Balaclava and South Yarra stations in Melbourne and Kings Cross station and Taylor Square in Sydney. So come all and come hungry.

There’s a lot of fun – and puns – in the new cookbook by Charlotte Ree, Just Desserts (Plum, $29.99). Out this week, it’s jam-packed with cakes, biscuits and slices as well as desserts, along with handy tips for home bakers.

This November, Enmore will welcome a new restaurant committed to making a difference. Colombo Social will support asylum seekers by providing employment and supporting their integration into Australia, all while serving up delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. The menu will include modern fusion dishes like soft shell crab roti tacos, vegetable curry and mango lassi’s.

Bakery-café Rustica’s new flagship store in South Yarra is scheduled to open at 501 Chapel Street in the first week of November. Artisan breads and pastries will be made each morning. Come later for pizzas, tapas, wine and cocktails.

Next month Sydney Seafood School celebrates 30 years of hands-on cooking classes and to mark the occasion it has a stellar line-up of chefs on the program, with the likes of Giovanni Pilu sharing their secrets.

Famed Beer & Bubbles festival is making its return on the 16th November. Promising to be more ‘sparkling’ than ever, the pop-up event will showcase over 150 of South Australia’s craft beers, ciders and sparkling wines. $40 will get you through the door, come all and come thirsty.

No need to be trackside to enjoy luxe canapés now Peter Rowland has launched its Spring Racing in a Box – six party favourites like prawn and lobster roll and the famed chicken sandwich.

Xiao long bao, gyoza, pierogi, matzo balls – dumplings are delicious in any language so head to the International Dumpling Festival at Queen Victoria Market on Monday November 4 (noon to 10pm). Gold coin donation for entry.