The Newtown favourite has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ramen-inclusive seasonal dinner menu. After years of requests from regular diners, the eatery will now serve its signature ramen during dinner hours. RSW had previously only served ramen during lunch, but with winter upon us, it’s time to extend the love. In addition to the restaurant’s exceptional handcrafted ramen, guests can enjoy a range of classic izakaya sides – think gyoza, crudo with caramelised brussels and lap cheong. Slurp up a spot now.

Sydney’s ‘secret’ Sydney institution, Yan Restaurant, is expanding down under with its new South Yarra outpost. Continuing Yan Sydney’s unique and smoky take on Asian dishes, Yan Melbourne will be led by its Sydney founder Narada Kudinar, as well as executive chef Ewa Goralewski and head chef Joel Lee. Menu highlights include beef tataki served with smoked mussels and an anchovy wasabi crumb; a staff pick of smoked beef short rib, sauteed kale and mountain pepper; and a must-have coconut ice cream and coconut jelly, served in young coconut. Book a spot now.

Nothing screams winter comfort more than a heaping serving of pasta, and Menzies Bar is slinging bowls all through the chilly season. Over the next 12 weeks, the Sydney bar and eatery presents ‘The Hits’ – an Italian-inspired winter lunch menu. Running Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm, the rotating menu will feature a different pasta every week, with classics such as lobster ravioli, penne alla vodka, and spaghetti alle vongole. The enticing lunch menu is available now through to early August. Book your spot now at shellhouse.com.au – otherwise, walk-ins are welcome.

Come Thursday, June 1 at Powerhouse Museum, the Bird Cow Fish founder has curated a night of nibbles and knowledge for true foodie fanatics. Featuring a blend of interviews, panels, demonstrations and more, the evening will have a strong focus on how First Nations people and migrant communities shaped Australia’s rich culinary history. Panel highlights include foodie greats Farah Celjo, Mark Best and Joanna Savill. For tickets and more info, head to maas.museum.

L’Heritage French bistro has announced a new 8-course menu, designed by head chef Julien Audibert. The menu showcases fresh, high-quality ingredients, best paired with an exclusive selection of wines. Soak in Sydney Harbour views as you dine on scallops carpaccio, snapper ceviche and mille-feuille de boeuf bourguignon. The degustation, available Thursdays and Fridays, is $189pp with wine, $129pp without. Pre-bookings are essential.

Are you a big-chip lover or a bits-of-broken-chips lover? If you’re the former, Proper Crisps has your chip needs covered. Using the finest potatoes from our neighbours in NZ, Proper Crisps’ The Big Cut line is big on size and big on flavour. Available in Marlborough Sea Salt, Purple & Gold Cracked Pepper, Dill Pickle & Cider Vinegar and Smoked Paprika, these bags only have really big chips! No stragglers here. The Big Cut is available now at select IGAs and specialty stores nationwide.