Vibrant Indian restaurant Daughter in Law will open up in Byron Bay later this month, bringing the spice Northern NSW didn’t know it needed. Owner Jessi Singh has been perfecting the art of “unauthentic Indian” for years, and the success of Sydney’s Don’t Tell Aunty and Daughter in Law predecessors are testament to Australia’s appetite for this approachable iteration of Indian cuisine. The menu at DIL’s new Byron digs is inspired by the coastal neighbourhood, featuring seafood, vegan and gluten-free fare, while the interiors will transport guests to a world of Bollywood glam – velvet seating, handmade glasses with rainbow peacocks, gold touches and a pink neon sign. Knowing Byron, the tables will be booked out before you know it, so you best get in quick if you want to snag a seat. Book now here.

Sydney will become an arctic wonderland this June as a fleet of Winter igloos land at The Winery and Cargo Bar. Kicking off on June 8 at The Winery and June 17 at Cargo, the igloos make a glorious location to hunker down for an evening under the stars. The bookings start $59 per person for either a 90 minute or two-hour booking: At The Winery you’ll sample marinated olives, Sydney rock oysters, crispy spinach, ricotta and pine nut ravioli, the beloved house sausage roll, baked camembert with grilled sourdough and a triple chocolate Brownie with vanilla-bean ice cream and chocolate sauce. Add on the bottomless beverage package for an extra $30 per person. Over at Cargo you’ll munch on a menu of mac and cheese balls, birria tacos, buffalo wings, margherita pizza and the choice of hour beer or wine. Guests can also opt to indulge in a $10 Espresso Martini upon their arrival. Grab your coats and book now at thewinerysurryhills.com.au or cargobar.com.au.

Bondi-based beverage company Ampersand (&)’s range of ready-to-drink vodka and gin sodas are the newest to hit the market, and maybe the most convenient. Perfect for a sunlit picnic or weekend getaway, the cans are made of ultra-lightweight aluminium so they won’t weigh you down en route to your destination. While we’ve all heard of bottled cocktails, Ampersand (&)’s bottles have an extra wide lid, so you can add your own garnishes – be it Vodka & Soda with mint, Gin & Soda with lemon, or Pink Gin & Soda with berries. Taking these bad boys on a camping trip? Why not forage for your own garnishes – native fingerlime anyone? The range is also great for the allergy or sugar concious, as they’re entirely comprised of spirits and soda, no added nasties. Grab yours bottleshops nationwide or online here.

Rockdale’s got a new takeaway joint and it’s not here to mess around. Proclaming a “no bullshit” mentality, Kosta’s Takeaway is Greek in flavour and spirit, serving classic combos and an authentic experience of Mediterranean cuisine. The menu’s as punchy as it is delicious – especially so given our very own assistant food editor Helana Moursellas helped curate it. We suggest the Super Deli Sandwich (ham, sopressa, mortadella, marinated peppers, spinach, graviera, fennel butter, iceberg, salsa verde), Poached Chicken Sandwich (poached chicken, avocado, slaw, chives, mayo, salsa verde), or Schnitty Sandwich (panko-crumbed chicken, parsley, lemon, pickle mayo, iceberg, eschalot, cheese). Brews are by Veneziano Coffee Roasters, and the window is packed full of homemade Greek dishes – Yiayia’s rizogalo, pastitsio spanakopita, pastries, and pickles. Swing by Kosta’s the next time you’re in Rockdale and prepare to make detours via the store over and over again.

An upscale version of Fratelli Fresh is set to takeover the former Rosetta site in Grosvenor Place in The Rocks, for an opening in July this year. The premium iteration of the chain will seat 250 people and feature a airy, light-filled dining room, open kitchen, separate bar area and mezzanine and a vibrant alfresco terrace with views of the city. Red-upholstered banquettes will balance walnut furniture and notes of tan and white indoors, while guests will be drawn to the terrace’s grove of potted olive and lemon trees – the perfect backdrop for a sunset spritz. Cheap drinks and antipasti will make this new outpost a popular spot for afterwork drinks, a needed addition after Rockpool Group did not renew their lease at the Fratelli Fresh Bridge St location, and Rosetta closed at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown last March. Pop by this July to see what all the fuss is about.