After experiencing no-nori-ous success at this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Black Star Pastry is bringing back their sushi inspired dessert collection for International Sushi Day – but for one day only. Get your chopsticks ready and head to your nearest branch on June 18 – soy exciting!

It’s crunch time! In a surprise collaboration with ReachOut, Doritos have launched a new look chip packet. Hoping to raise awareness around youth mental health and the importance of self check-ins, Doritos-lovers and chip fans alike can scan the pack’s QR code and complete a reflective quiz, designed to help people track how they’re feeling and seek support if they need it. Grab a pack or two this weekend at your local grocer.

On Wednesday June 22, head chef Taylor Cullen and Jason from The Canberra Truffle Farm will host Chiswick’s annual truffle dinner in Woollahra. Guests will enjoy a three-course menu, inspired by Chiswick’s winter harvest, intertwined with truffles for a groundbreaking dining experience. For tickets and more info, visit chiswickwoollahra.com.au/truffle-dinner.

Casa Merida in Potts Point is running mezcal masterclasses throughout June and July. These ticketed sessions are set to cover all bases, from mezcal production to the spirit’s sensory journey into the heart of Mexico. Their next class, set for June 22, covers all things agave. Head to resy.com/cities/syd/casa-merida for more info.

This is Chef’s Gallery’s biggest menu shake-up since opening in 2010. The evolution brings Yum Cha dishes and old favourites together, with a new focus on sharing. To celebrate the revamp, the iconic restaurant is giving away one free sharing dish with every table from now until the end of July. Book your table now at chefsgallery.com.au.

Chapel Hill’s new premium collection features award-winning The Vicar Shiraz 2019, fresh from its gold win at the 2022 International Wine Challenge. Other premium wines in the collection include the Road Block Shiraz 2019 and the Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2019. The full Chapel Hill Winery Vintage Collection is available at Dan Murphy’s.

Powerhouse Late: Culinary will be hosting an array of food workshops and sessions to celebrate their Australian Culinary Archive project. Hear about traditional Australian dishes such as scones and jam, plus learn about spices, native bush ingredients and newer alternative foods. No need to book – all sessions are free to the public from 5pm-9pm on Thursday, 23 June. Head to maas.museum/event/powerhouse-late-culinary/ for full program details.