To celebrate Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie, and Traiteur’s 1st birthday, the Boulangerie will be selling its lusciously buttery and flaky croissants for just $1 on Thursday, December 22. There are only 500 available for $1, so get in quick, they’ll be on sale at the Milsons Point spot from 7.30am until sold out. Happy Birthday Loulou!

What better way to celebrate the year that was than with a fine meal with a view? Aria overlooks Sydney Harbour, and the iconic restaurant is holding seatings throughout the joyous night. The early evening slot runs between 5pm to 6.30pm, and features a three course menu. The main event seating begins from 7.30pm and heroes a carefully curated six course tasting menu, lining up perfectly with the fireworks. Book a spot in either seating now.

Grey Goose’s limited edition Night Vision comes in a stylish light-up bottle, for all of your late night summer soirees and vivid New Year’s Eve parties. It’s Grey Goose’s iconic vodka – now in a more party-friendly bottle. Grey Goose Limited Edition Night Vision is now available at BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other major retailers.

Morgan’s Sorrento is hosting a feast for the senses with chef Paul Wilson’s exciting new menu. Running until’ mid-March 2023, Paul’s pop-up offering has a firm focus on fresh fusion foods, blending dishes from Mexico, California, and Latin America. Menu highlights include a guacamole bar, icy cold margaritas and pristine seafood – including robust Murray Cod, NZ storm clams, and LA-style fish tacos. Head to morganssorrento.com.au for more info.

Novotel Sydney Parramatta has lunch sorted with its Christmas Day buffet. The venue is keeping things classic with an abundance of fresh seafood, a well-stocked carvery station, tasty hot and cold selections, and iconic Christmas sweets! In keeping with the true spirit of gifting, little ones will receive a special Christmas present and the adults get a three-hour beverage package – which includes house wine, beer and soft drinks. Book your spot now at https://www.novotelparramatta.com.au/.

Explore Penrith’s vibrant emerging dining scene at GellaFrenda, an old school Italian trattoria set in the stadium-adjacent Nepean, where you can dine under festive fairy lights, or in one of the venue’s private dining rooms. This summer, the cosy laneway spot will play host to Summer Saturdays, running from 6pm-9pm through select Saturdays. Enjoy live music as you sip on a spritz, get stuck into some burrata or charred prawns, and keep cool with local artisanal gelato. Head to gellafrenda.com.au for more info.

In-house pastry chef Natalie Mcewan is celebrating 25 years at the hotel with a refreshing new summer high tea. Diners can enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury dishes while sipping on sparkling wine and unlimited herbal teas or coffee. High tea highlights include a Swiss Roll with tangy lemon curd, white chocolate and passionfruit shortcake, mango verrine with summer fruits and a raspberry tart. The savoury menu features an ocean king prawn brioche roll, egg, watercress and truffle mayonnaise sandwich and spinach, caramelized onion and feta quiche. The tea will run from 12pm-4pm daily until Tuesday, February 28. Head to Pearls Bar and book your spot now.

Peter Conistis, of Alpha, Omega, Eleni’s and Cosmos fame, has officially opened Ploos. Situated directly across from the Sydney Opera House, Ploos means ‘sails’ in Greek, so sail into 2023 with Abrolhos octopus, carob, taramosalata with caper shoots, or Kingfish omos, boukovo, lemon oregano, and olive oil. Peter is taking NYE bookings now.