Set for Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 12pm till late, Messina’s new Marrickville HQ will be hosting Hoy Pinoy for an exciting Messina Eats throwback fest. The iconic Filipino grill and barbecue experts are returning to Messina as OG collaborators, from way back when. They’ll be slinging boodle platters, Filipino-marinated skewers and beef brisket – all best enjoyed, of course, with a steaming serve of kanin (rice). For dessert, grab a milk bun ice cream sandwich with a scoop of ube, leche flan, cheese or pandan frozen goodness. This is one to add to your calendar – next weekend, 1 Rich St, Marrickville.

Truffles are officially in season, and famed chef Guy Grossi has curated a groundbreaking five-course menu at Florentino in Melbourne’s CBD. The menu heroes truffle in all its glorious forms, with highlights including arancini tartufo, a prawn and truffle terrine, truffle brodo and a King George whiting with all the truffle fixin’s. Set for Wednesday, June 28 at 6.30pm, Nigel Wood from Truffle Melbourne will also be bringing his truffle-sniffing dogs who will, of course, be conducting intensive truffle searches throughout the night. Having a truff week? Pup into Florentino and book a spot now.

Hustlers.Syd is Asian fusion at its finest. True to its name, Hustlers’ menu works through various Asian cuisines. Enjoy a bone marrow mi goreng from Indonesia, or a hiramasa kingfish ceviche from Japan. For those with a sweet tooth, try a lychee granita or a buko pandan treat from the Philippines. Top this all off with one of Hustlers’ signature cocktails, sure to transport you to the streets of Asia. Book a spot now, or discover it hidden near The Bavarian York St.

The Sydney bar has launched Champagne Moments, a series of winter events in collaboration with Perrier-Jouët. The festivities kick off on Tuesday, June 27 at 6.30pm. Patrons will enjoy a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne and canapes on arrival, followed by a curated three-course menu and live entertainment from James Morrison and The Menzies Jazz Trio. Held across both the Clocktower Bar and the Dining Room, this is a snazzy jazzy night you won’t want to miss. Book your spot now.

Vegans, rejoice! After an outpouring of demand from fans, the dairy-free bar has made a triumphant return. Combining the iconic KitKat wafer with a rice-based ‘milk’ chocolate alternative, KitKat’s vegan treat is setting a high bar for all dairy-free desserts. Sadly, it’s for a limited time only, so be sure to stock up! KitKat’s plant-based bars are available now at Coles.

With elevated views over Fed Square, the Yarra River and Melbourne’s CBD skyline, Transit Bar is the place to be. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the sky-high spot will keep you warm with its $15 fondue and cocktail special. This extended happy hour has all you need – hot European cheese and a tantalising cocktail menu. Top it all off with Transit Bar’s cinnamon churros drizzled in velvety chocolate sauce, which are also available for $15. Transit Bar, Level 2, Transport Hotel, Fed Square.