Crystalbrook Vincent are heating up the Brisbane dining scene with their new signature restaurant – Mews. It heroes hyper-local, sustainable produce through a unique, laneway-inspired menu. Menu highlights include Macquarie wagyu intercostal croquettes, fried Moreton Bay bug, and roasted karbullah lamb. Behind the bar, guests are spoilt for choice with an extensive wine list showcasing the incredible breadth of Australia’s wine varietals, from up-and-coming producers, to some of the country’s most iconic drops. Book a table now.

Running from Tuesday, 23 August to Sunday, 21 August, the Margaret River region will host this year’s CinefestOZ Festival. It merges the best of Australian film with incredible food and wine experiences. Now in its 15th year, CinefestOZ 2022 will feature an epic program of 270 film screenings and events to be held at over 35 picturesque locations. Each Film Prize film or documentary is paired with a unique In Conversation dining experience, where filmmakers share how they brought their projects to life, while guests enjoy sensational meals at some of the South West’s best restaurants, including Cullen Wines, Rustico, Yarri and Shelter Brewery. For tickets and more info, visit cinefestoz.com.au.

The Gospel have teamed up with Brunswick neighbours Noisy Ritual to bring rye and wine together in a new Pinot Noir Vermouth, their latest addition to The Dispensary. The Dispensary range has been completely redesigned with the new release, issuing new labels and bottles across the entire collection. The Pinot Noir Vermouth is available now for RRP $39 on The Gospel’s website.

Worthy Cause, a fundraising charity that uses food to build awareness, are launching a range of cookies. Each purchase goes towards helping vulnerable people build a better life. The cookies come in classic choc chip, Caramilk birthday cake, Nutella choc chip and peanut butter choc chip. Worthy Cause cookies are currently available in selected premium IGAs, Cinemas Nova, Lamanna & Sons and are available for wholesale purchase at worthy-cause.com.au/cookies

Spring is coming, which means picnic season is fast approaching. Gear up the for the change with the latest addition to Manly Spirits’ ready-to-drink slate – the Whisky Highball! Tall, dark, and ginger, this new drink has no sugar, features notes of ginger and native Australian limes, and uses Australian craft whisky from the brand’s Northern Beaches distillery. The Manly Spirits Whisky Highball is available direct and online at manlyspirits.com.au.

From next Monday, MasterChef’s Jess Hodge will head Small.Good at The Rocks, a deli pop-up serving unique treats inspired by native Australian flavours. Small.Good aims to intrigue diners’ taste buds and introduce them to a new, engaging and delicious way of thinking about Aussie cuisine. Menu items to watch out for include the ‘Roo-ben’ with wallaby pastrami, a Kangaroo Katsu Sando, and smoked Barramundi croquettes. Small.Good will be open Sun-Tue for lunch and Wed-Sat for lunch and dinner, for three months only from Monday, 22 August. For more information, visit the The Rocks website.

The St Leonards restaurant is teaming up with Sixth Sense Agency to bring Sydneysiders an exclusive and immersive three-course dinner. Light projections on and around the table will hide and reveal elements to surprise, entice and play with one’s reality. Dishes at The Mayflower will start with ocean trout, green mango and tapioca followed by blue eye cod with koji rice beurre blanc, greens and mulberries. The evening finishes with a pineapple sorbet with burnt mandarin and pistachio. These sumptuous meals will be accompanied by cocktails on arrival and a curated list of wines. Book your spot here.

Gin drinkers have long been spoilt for craft mixers, yet there haven’t been nearly as many options for those who prefer the darker drams. Whisky drinkers can now trade up the Pepsi or Coke for Fever-Tree’s new Distillers Cola, made from a blend of 11 ingredients including Caribbean kola nuts, Tahitian limes, pimento berries and vanilla. The new mixer is designed to complement and elevate the flavours of whisky and rum. Fever-Tree Distillers Cola is priced at $9.49 for a 4 x 200mL pack from Dan Murphy’s.