After building much deserved hype with their Marrickville and Mt Druitt locations, Slim’s Quality Burger has launched in right in the heart of Sydney. Now in Westfield, this super cute, kitsch, American style diner serves all your burger joint classics. Head over and try their secret sauce today!

Kicking off in the evening of Friday July 22nd and running until Sunday 24th, Oyster Palooza – held at Never Never Distilling Co’s distillery door – is a celebration of the incredible local food and drink of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This mollusc menagerie is the peak of the season, when Pacific oysters are at their finest. And in a cute sustainable twist, the waste shells from Oyster Palooza will be cleaned and re-used to make the distillery’s Oyster Shell Gin. Gin-ius! Grab your tickets here.

Sydney’s Blue Mountains go Yuletide bonkers during July, and Blaq is getting into the spirit by hosting a Christmas in July roast lunch every Saturday during July. Enjoy a two-course Yuletide set menu of roast Turducken (turkey, duck and chicken) served with Kyah garden roasted vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and duck gravy followed by Christmas pudding with eggnog custard. Hiding an ugly Christmas sweater in the closet? Dust off those mothballs as any attendee sporting one will receive an additional glass of bubbles. Book your spot here.

Cartel invites you to enjoy its famous Tequila Tree, boasting a range of margarita flavours. This Sunday, Grant Collins, Cartel owner and award winning mixologist, is ready to serve up an array of South American inspired beverages that certainly won’t disappoint. With a range of over 50 tequilas and over 60 imported mezcals and cocktail creations, Cartel provides the perfect spot for you to partake in this special day. Head here for more info.

Howard Park Wines is calling wine lovers out of winter hibernation with the return of its annual Fondue by the Fire cellar door event in Margaret River, taking place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. Guests will be treated to fondue from Dunsborough deli queens, Lady Lola, who are famous for their beautifully made cheeses, freshly sliced premium meats and sustainably sourced produce. They will be paired with Howard Park’s wines, perfectly matched to ward off the winter blues. Entry is free. More information can be found here.

Located on George Street, this new pan-Asian bar and restaurant is now open. Chi Chi is the brainchild of Bellucci Cucina and Fortuna’s George Nahas, offering a range of large and small dishes like beef short rib massaman and chicken and prawn wontons. Or you can let Chi Chi do the hard yards for you with their $88pp Banquet Menu, featuring a selection of chef favourites. To find out more, head here

Head to The Conservatory, in Melbourne’s The Commons Collective, for their bottomless brunch – with bookings available 12–2pm Saturdays and Sundays. It’s $70 per person for one main, unlimited fries and unlimited drinks for two hours. Pumphouse Sydney in Darling Square have also launched their Sunday Bottomless Brunch, every Sunday from 11-2pm. It starts at $63 per person and includes bottomless wine, sparkling, beer and non-alcoholic options, and one a la carte menu item. Head here to make a booking.

Family-run Bondi cafe The Depot has cut plastic use by 80% in partnership with The Juggler, a revolutionary milk dispensing system that replaces bottles with 10-litre bladders. Owner Guy Turland says by making the switch, the cafe has saved over 16,000 bottles from plastic waste a year. Do your part for the environment by grabbing your next coffee at The Depot.