Loads of cheese? Yes, please! The annual Mould festival is back – and don’t worry, it’s the good kind. The multi-week event is beloved by cheese connoisseurs, and after a successful Brisbane run in May, it’s coming to Melbourne this weekend and Sydney late June. Mould celebrates all homegrown cheeses – from the textured and earthy to raw milk varieties and everything in between. Cheese-wax lyrical at the newly added Mould x Pinot Palooza in Perth – a perfectly paired cheese and wine extravaganza in August. For tickets and more info, head to mouldcheesefestival.com.

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group is bringing two new institutions to Parramatta’s bustling George St. Come Thursday, June 8, both Italian Street Kitchen and Hunter & Barrel will open simultaneously. The 150-seater Italian Street Kitchen boasts a classic Italian menu, while Hunter & Barrel’s menu is set to focus on charcoal-grilled goods. Both are set to complement the growing food precint in Sydney’s second CBD. Built for all occasions (family, work or other), the two new restaurants will be ready for lunch and dinner from June 8.

This is a mix you rarely hear of, but when these cuisines come together, something magical happens. The newly opened Bistro Nido takes the most lush aspects of French and Japanese cuisine and combines them in a compehensive menu sure to please any and all foodies. Bistro Nido (‘nido’ means ‘twice’ or ‘two times’ in Japanese) features classic French dishes and gives them a Japanese-inspired flourish, such as a dry-aged duck breast served with pickled Kyoho grape and jus. Head to bistronido.com.aufor bookings and more info!

From 9am to 4pm this Saturday and Sunday, Queen Victoria Market’s C & D Sheds will be hosting something truly hole-y! Visitors will be able to nom on an assortment of doughnuts – from the traditional cinnamon to weird and wacky spaghetti. Entry is free, and with live music and entertainment, the good vibes will be rolling all day long. Vendor highlights include Pasta Face, Daniel’s Donuts, American Doughnut Kitchen, St.Gerry’s and G.Free Donuts. Head to qvm.com.au/for more info.

It’s time to let your artistic side shine this Vivid season. Vivid’s exciting food offering spotlights so much more than the food trucks on site. Chin Chin has stepped up to host Play With Your Dinner – an exclusive dining event that will require both a mighty appetite and a whole lot of creativity. Guests are invited to create their own still life painting, with expert guidance from the experts at Cork & Chroma. The colours provided are inspired both by local NSW nature and iconic Chin Chin ingredients. BUdding artists will also get to dig into a brand-new four-course Feed Me menu, created by executive chef Matt MacLeod. For coming June sessions and booking info, head to vividsydney.com.

Great things come in threes, and this meaty dinner event is no exception! by Fassnidge has teamed up with Buffalo Trace and Andrews Meat Industries for an indulgent sensory dining experience. Set for Thursday, June 15, diners can expect a showcase of all the finest cuts of Portoro beef from Andrews Meat Industries, each paired with a matching Buffalo Trace bourbon. Hosted by Buffalo Trace ambassador Gee David, the evening will also feature a performance from renowned blues artist, Adam Pringle. Multi-course highlights include wagyu bresaola, Portoro steak tartare and bourbon & raisin ice cream with Portoro jerky. Book your spot now.