Running into early September, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s high tea has taken on an exciting new theme. The updated offering has been curated in honour of this year’s Packing Room Prize winner – Andrea Huelin’s Clown jewels. This year’s limited-edition high tea menu features savoury bites and minis, including Tasmanian smoked salmon blinis with finger lime and creme fraiche, quiche with smoked duck and porcini, classic French-style chicken pithiviers and much more. As an added bonus, the hotel’s grand lobby will have past winning portraits on display. Seatings are available every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 3pm, so book your spot now.

The much-anticipated sequel to Sullivan’s A Conscious Home drop, A Conscious Garden is the ultimate read for anyone who wants to turn their green thumb even greener. Packed with storage tips, herb staples, compost hacks and minimal-waste recipes, this book is your one-stop sustainable guide. With years of experience and knowledge, Sullivan is excited to share it all with those who want to take their garden to the next level. Available now at australiangeographic.com.au.

Nestled in the Exchange Building, Bintang Bros is an exciting new Indonesian grill shack. All the menu’s main proteins are cooked and roasted over fire. Try the chicken or barramundi, best enjoyed classic-style: with tofu, tempeh, rice and salads. Claw into the tiger prawn barbecue skewers, or satisfy your sweet tooth with durian pancakes. Head in and check the menu out now.

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived at this Western Sydney eatery. The Parramatta spot has curated a family-friendly Christmas in July banquet, best paired with some merry cocktails (for adults only, of course). Soak up the holiday atmosphere with this stress-free offering. One hundred percent of Restaurant 317’s menu is available gluten-free, and there are a variety of vegan, vegetarian and halal options, too. Book a spot now at 317.com.au.

QVM will be decking its Winter Night Market halls for this festive wonderland. The markets are free to enter and will be packed with a tonne of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Held every Wednesday night from 5pm to 10pm throughout July, activation highlights include live ice sculpting, Christmas carolers, falling snow and a silent disco (for anyone who likes a Christmas boogie!). Alongside an array of food trucks are adults-only hot drink offerings, including spiked Milo and a spicy mulled wine from ReWine. For more info, head to winternightmarket.com.au.

From next week, the Mexican bar and eatery will be turning every Tuesday into a fiesta. Bar Patrón has smashed together a bespoke menu of tacos, available for just $5 each. The four staple tacos include a pork al pastor, a grilled fish, a chicken tinga and a portobello and poblano chilli flavour. Atop these four, a rotating line-up of tacos will also be available. Pair them with Bar Patrón’s signature margs, which are just $12 during the 5pm-6pm happy hour. Book your fiesta now.