The Essential Ingredient is essential kitchen shopping. The store stocks a huge range of specialty foods crafted by celebrated homegrown producers and those all around the world. Atop a fine selection of artisan foods is a wide range of professional cookware, kitchen gadgets, trend-defining tableware and culinary books. This is a place for food lovers and appreciators alike to come and find inspiration. You’ll find the store just off the Pacific Highway. 118 Willoughby Road Crows Nest, New South Wales 2065.

Sydney’s most stunning outdoor cinema, Westpac OpenAir, is back. Watch blockbusters under the stars all summer long (well, until Tuesday, February 31). Sip on bubbles and munch on premium bites from Kitchen by Mike. Grab a Double Black Angus burger with chips to go, or book a private dining spot at The Chandon Garden, where you can try Mike’s seared John Dory. For full dining options and film program info, head to westpacopenair.com.au.

Smeg has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to launch a stylish new bar fridge that’s made for stashing Champagne. The retro-inspired appliance can hold up to 36 full-sized bottles and will bring a splash of yolk yellow to any room. $8,400, from veuveclicquot.com.au

Chef Matt Wilkinson and pitmaster Andrew Kavanagh have joined forces to create Street BBQ – a range of rubs, seasonings and marinades that will fire up your grill skills this summer. From Brazilian asado to Tuscan alle brace, this is serious barbecue, people. $14.95 each, streetbbq.com.au.

A small package that delivers a mighty sound, the Bose SoundLink Flex is waterproof and dust-proof (made for salty, sandy days). Perfect for outdoor entertaining, or for your upcoming Triple J’s Hottest 100 party. Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker in Stone Blue, $249.99, harveynorman.com.au.

Sheraton Gold Coast is teaming up with world-renowned Tequila brand, Avion, to transform the resort’s poolside area. The ‘Avion Beach Cantina’ pop-up is serving up vibrant and exotic flavours of Mexico for hotels guests and will be running ’til Sunday, January 29. Guests can choose from the dedicated Margarita menu (all featuring the signature Avion Silver Tequila) and a curated taco market. The taco line-up (by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort’s executive chef, Christopher Dodds) includes grilled chipotle chicken, market barramundi, black beans and slow cooked pulled pork served with a range salsas, sauces and condiments. For booking and more info, head to marriott.com.