The premium meat supplier is getting ready for its biggest weekend yet as it officially announces its final Christmas deadline. Customers have until midnight, Sunday December 11 to get their Chrissy meat orders in. The legendary butcher, run by Anthony Puharich, is behind the meats for Aria, Bennelong, Firedoor, Iceberg’s Dining Room & Bar, Oncore, Quay and Woodcut. Vic’s deliver to most Australian suburbs, and offer free delivery on all orders above $125. Head to vicsmeat.com.au now to order.

Not to be confused with the classic Bette Midler film, this summer gin is full of tropical flavour. The gin has notes of mango, coconut, and pine-n-lime ice cream, and is the ideal waterside sip as the days get hotter and hotter. To sweeten the deal, Manly Spirits Co. is donating $5 from every bottle sold to the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Funds raised will directly contribute to reducing ocean plastics and protecting some of Australia’s threatened and endangered marine species. Save the ocean and grab a bottle now at manlyspirits.com.au.

The cult-favourite Asian restaurant chain will ring in the new year with its latest NYE offering. Dine banquet-style at Lotus Barangaroo with the sunset a la carte dining session. Menu highlights include steamed Moreton bay bug with king brown mushrooms, and wok-fried Mongolian style lamb ribs with homemade kimchi. Nosh at CHI by Lotus, its dumpling hub, which is a little more private than its Barangaroo brother. If not, keep things sophisticated at Lotus Double Bay as it serves rock oysters with yuzu sorbet and finger lime, steamed Warrigal greens and baby spinach dumplings. Seats are running out, so book one now at lotusdininggroup.com/whats-on.

Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is inviting you to celebrate Christmas Day with a feast. Choose from either a buffet lunch or a three-course dinner, both overlooking the iconic Albert Park. The lunch, running from 12.30pm-3.30pm, features a festive feast with an abundance of fresh seafood, carvery stations, tasty hot and cold selections and scrumptious Christmas sweets. The dinner, running 7pm-9pm, is set to serve you sumptuous Christmas delicacies. Book your spot now.

Hyatt Regency Sydney is hosting a weekly Festive G&Tea, set for Saturdays throughout December. The delectable menu is set to showcase renowned sweet and savoury delicacies, all with a festive-themed twist. Filled with all your Christmas favourites, this feast includes roast turkey, cherry pudding, fruit mince pies and much more. This is not your average high tea. Raise a glass to botanical G&T’s from both Australia and the UK, all perfectly paired with Fever-Tree Tonic. If gin isn’t your thing, there is also a range of teas available. Reserve a spot now.

Stay calm and collected amidst all the Christmas chaos with Lyre’s latest line of non-alc drinks. Try its sophisticated ready-to-drink line, which includes Negronis, Margaritas, and Old Fashioneds. They also make a great gift for the non-booze friends in your life. Top it all off with Lyre’s signature sparkling Classico Grande. You can find Lyre’s at Woolworths and online at lyres.com.au.

Newly-opened Blackwood Bondi has launched a Sunday brunch service. It’ll be watermelon slushies and charcuterie boards, all with a side of tunes in the park. Head over on Sundays from 4pm-8pm for cocktail specials, live DJs and beachy summer vibes. Menu highlights include yuzu ocean trout tartare, Szechuan calamari and wagyu burgers. Read more at blackwoodhospitality.com.au.

EQ is kicking off summer and spreading good vibes all around with its new regular EQ Dining Festival and EQ Sunday Festival. For some after-work fun, the EQ Dining Festival takes place on Thursdays from 5pm-11pm. Food hub highlights include Agape Organic, FIREPOP, Happy As Larry Pizza Truck, The Kofte Lab, Emmys Gourmet Gozleme and StroopBros. Enjoy tunes from Ella Haber, Don Glori, Simon TK and Zjoso throughout December. The Sunday instalment is a little more family-friendly, running weekly from 10am-4pm. It’ll feature treats special made for the little ones, alongside a range of workshops and activities, covering arts, crafts and films. Head to entertainmentquarter.com.au/whats-on/ for more info.