Parlour Cucina is making aperitif dreams come true with the return of its famed negroni fountain this June. On June 3 and 10 from 5pm, the team at QT Sydney will be slinging Campari-laden cocktails to the masses, from the classic negroni to a twist on the lesser-known Garibaldi. DJ and saxophonist Sam Weiss is playing both nights, if an actual negroni fountain isn’t quite enough entertainment. It’s first in best dressed, and spots in Parlour are in high demand – so pop by early to secure a seat. For more details, head here.

Forget the flower delivery and upgrade the chocolates for a box of brownies or biscuits from Ox Rabbit. I think we all know someone who could use a care package of delicious baked goods right now *points to self*. Ox Rabbit offer next day delivery in Sydney (Monday – Thursday) on all orders placed before 10am and same day delivery in Melbourne and Perth on all orders placed before 12pm. Do some harmless browsing or place an order now at oxrabbit.com.au.

Melbourne CBD’s latest culinary addition is Le Shoppe – a top-notch providore on Little Collins Street. An extension of Scott Pickett’s high-end bistro Chancery Lane, Le Shoppe is a charming European-inspired coffee bar-cum-grocer offering tasty pre-packaged food, quality pantry staples, house-made takeway dishes by Chef Rob Kabboord, plus wine and spirits. The coffee is by Merchant Coffee Roasters and dishes of note include crepes suzette, confit duck leg, orange marmalade and radicchio on brioche, and a daily rotation of soups. The interiors are reason enough to drop by: rich and warm, and blending dark timbers and mosaics with stone and copper accents – it’s the perfect escape from the cold A gourmand’s heaven, Le Shoppe is open Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm – be sure to pop in after the snap lockdown and show your support.

Re, Matt Whiley’s regenerative bar in South Eveleigh has officially launched the Ketel One Botanical Terrace. The 40-seat alfresco space serves bespoke Ketel One Botanical cocktails and an ever-changing selection of snacks, made using surplus produce. Come spring, the outdoor area will come to life with lush native plantings. The Re x Ketel One Botanical Terrace opens Tues – Sat 4pm – 12am at 2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh. Head to wearere.com.au for more details.

Family winery Yalumba has released a Grenache for good, to raise essential funds to help combat homelessness in Australia. Entitled the Homefullness Grenache, 50% of the price of each pack sold will go to Forage Built with the aim of raising $90,000 to fund the Forage Built Calyx – transportable, eco-friendly spaces for those without reliable housing to call their own, store belongings and sleep safely. The Calyx was designed in consultation with those for whom it is intended, and was first revealed at Tasting Australia in Adelaide earlier this month. The Yalumba x Forage Built Homefullness Grenache 2017 cases are $120, and are available to purchase at the Yalumba Wine Room or head here.

Brick Lane Brewing have created a new ale in collaboration with NFP Pink Boots Society, to assist, inspire and encourage women and queer professionals in the beer industry. Inspired by the showstopping women in the music industry, the new STEREOBREAKER rye pale ale aims to promote inclusion and diversity – from the brewhouse to the taproom. Brick Lane has vowed to donate $10,500 of the proceeds to the Pink Boots Society scholarship fund, so by sipping this ale you’re helping more women and LGBTQI break stereotypes in the beer industry – cheers to that. Get your six-pack now for $24 here.

Johnnie Walker has just launched a new range of premixed highballs and they’re just what the doctor ordered. Available in blood orange and lemon flavours, the RTDs blend fruit soda with rich, smoky whisky – warming from within throughout the winter months. The highballs can be enjoyed straight from the bottle or are easily elevated by serving on ice with a sliver of citrus. Get yours now for $26.99 (for a four-pack) at liquor stores nationwide.

Vogue Codes returns for 2021 with an exciting program of live and virtual events designed to empower women and future female innovation. Running from May 26 to July 29, this year’s event will include an impressive line-up of local and international speakers including the founder of The Beauty Chef Carla Oates, Kinjil Mathur from Squarespace and Cressida Cains from Pecora Dairy, as well as other innovators making their mark on the digital landscape. Don’t miss the Vogue Codes Summit on June 18, an all-day event of conversation sessions, packed with practical tips from leading digital innovators. Learn more at vogue.com.au/vogue-codes.

Aussie cafes are adopting bespoke, biodegradable coffee cups to raise money for the Daintree Rainforest. The Voices of the Rainforest campaign has seen 18 celebrities and artists join forces to create the specially-designed cups, including Olympian and NBA player Patty Mills (in collab with Indigenous artists the Briscoe Sisters), contemporary artist Elliott Routledge, and singer/songwriter Ziggy Alberts (with artist Samuel Hall). The well-dressed cups, created by Aussie B-corp BioPak in partnership with Rainforest Rescue, are made entirely out of plants and can turn back into soil – aiming to reduce the devastating effect that disposable coffee cups have on the environment. Each cup’s design will feature a QR code that directs coffee lovers to the Rainforest Rescue donation page, where all money raised going towards a nursery that will grow 150,000 trees per year to help restore areas of the Daintree Rainforest. To find out more, and donate to the Voices of the Rainforest movement, visit here.

A toast to Taylors Wines’s new Masterstroke collection. The new range is made up of three wines, the Masterstroke Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Masterstroke McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 and Masterstroke Clare Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2016, each a celebration of regional terroir. “We consider winemaking to be a true art form – the decisions of our vineyard and winemaking team are like the strokes of an artist’s brush on canvas. Our intention with the Masterstroke is to capture the region in its truest form,” third-generation Winemaker and Managing Director Mitchell Taylor said. Discover the range at Taylors Wines’ Clare Valley Cellar Door and online at taylorswines.com.au.

In celebration of International Tea Day, globally-loved brewers Yorkshire Tea has released a bespoke G&Tea cocktail recipe in partnership with Four Pillars Gin. Developed exclusively for Australia, the cleverly coined Hot Tea Toddy is super simple, making it easy to whip up at home this winter. You’ll need one Yorkshire Tea Proper Strong tea bag, 30ml of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, 30ml of your choice of rum, 2 tsp of honey, and star anise, cinamon sticks and lemon slices to garnish. Simply brew your tea in a mug for four minutes, then stir in the honey, add the gin and rum and garnish.

For a home that’s clean and green, Ecoya has just released their sweet-smelling liquid dish soap in a new 1 litre refillable pouch. The plant-based formula is vegan-friendly and free from Parabens, Propylene Glycol, Silicone and artificial colours. Choose from two fragrances, Juniper Berry & Mint and Tahitian Lime & Grapefruit. The 1L pouches are priced at $24.95 from ecoya.com.au.