ELE by Federico & Karl is ringing in the season with a brand-new snack offering! The Star’s multisensory eatery now has a lighter variety of food options. Menu highlights include wagyu tartare, Mayura Station pastrami and sourdough miso, and charred cabbage with spiced yoghurt. This exciting tasting menu is the perfect way to wrap a long day exploring The Star. Join the light side and head in now.

The third edition of the popular foodie event is set for Sunday, March 26, from 10am to 4pm. Held in Melbourne’s Thomastown, the one-day festival will feature Italian food and drink pop-ups, a local producer marketplace, entertainment for the whole family, DJ sets, and plenty of kids’ activities. Your $10 ticket gets you a hot serving of ricotta upon entry, plus much much more. Say ‘ciao!’ to local small businesses and stock up on all your Italian essentials. For tickets and more info, wobble on over to thatsamorecheese.com.au.

Internationally trained chef Sahil Sabhlok is a breath of fresh air. With an extensive background in organic and sustainably sourced produce, Sabhlok’s menu uses seasonal and local ingredients in a blend of modern European and Indian cuisine. The new offering heroes a range of dishes – from light plant-based options through to heartier hotel classics. The refurbished dining space now includes a BBQ grill on the terrace, offering locally sourced beef and lamb served directly from the hotplate, along with a selection of side dishes and sauces. Lunch menu highlights include teriyaki grilled chicken and soba noodles, a gluten-free Buddha bowl and a curry of the day. Book a spot now at marriott.com.

The Filipino airline is easing back into a familiar rhythm as it formally resumes its iconic non-stop flight. To celebrate this joyous occasion, Cebu Pacific is teaming up with artisan ice creamery Manila St to release ‘Calamansi Cheesecake’. The new flavour combines tart calamansi citrus with creamy cheesecake, and will be available this weekend at Melbourne Central between 10am and 5pm. Share the new ice cream on social media to enter a draw to win return flights from Melbourne to Manila. The Melbourne to Manila flight resumes Monday, March 27.

Moran’s latest refresh pays homage to the classic Australian table. The Woollahra plant-to-plate restaurant is known for its seasonal and cyclical menu, and it’s no different this autumn. Menu highlights include charred octopus with Chiswick’s herb salsa, Berkshire pork cutlet with celeriac and prunes, and fairy bread profiteroles. This is Aussie autumn on a plate. Chiswick is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Book a spot now.

Level up your next leaf mix with Pimp My Salad, an inclusive range of salad accompaniments. Salads don’t have to be boring, and the Byron Bay-born and based brand can help you make them anything but! The line includes Cashew Parmesan, Hemp Parmesan, Super Seed Sprinkles and Coconut Bacon. Recreate a dairy and meat-free classic caesar, complete with tangy ‘cheese’ and crunchy ‘bacon’. While made for salads, the range can be used across the whole menu for that final little bit of oomph. Pimp My Salad stocks at Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farms and select IGAs.