Veuve Clicquot has collaborated with world renowned Japanese contemporary artist, Yayoi Kasuma, to create a bespoke bottle of Veuve. La Grande Dame 2012 embodies the spirit of two daring women – Kasuma and Madame Clicquot – each trailblazers in their times. The stunning bottle design doubles as an art piece, reworking Kasuma’s signature use of dots to embody champagne bubbles, and paying homage to nature with the opulent flower. Buy yours now at Vintage Cellars for $330.

You don’t need a green thumb to grow your own garnishes. Micropod has launched a collection of mini growing pods so you can elevate your at-home sandwiches and salads. The simple grow-at-home kits allow you to grow healthy and nutritious microgreens indoors at home, simply by adding water. Microgreens, also known as ‘vegetable confetti,’ are the seedlings of leafy greens, vegetables and herbs, and they’re not just pretty on a plate: Microgreens can have up to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts. While they’re usually tricky to grow, the nifty no-soil-required set up of the Micropod means these microgreens are virtually unkillable. Micropod Starter Kits are available now for $59, with refill seed packs (6 seedmats containing 440 individual seeds on each mat) priced at $14. Choose beteen rocket, red kale, mizuna, mustard, pak choi and broccoli, and check back regularly for new varieties added to the line. Order yours now at micropod.com.au

To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Rockpool Bar and Grill Perth has created a Best of Rockpool Tasting Menu that showcases the best of West Australian produce. The eight-course feast pays homage to the growers and suppliers Rockpool has worked with, many of whom have worked with the restaurant since opening night. White Rocks Veal, Arkady Lamb, Blue Ridge Marron, David Blackmore’s wagyu and grass-fed Blackwood Valley beef feature on the menu, alongside pink snapper from Ben Pethick and calamari from Kailis Bros. The feast comes to life with an abundance of fresh local fruit and vegetables from Morley Growers Market. The tasting menu is available for the full month of April, and tickets can be purchased for $155 per person ($220 with wine pairings). Don’t miss out, make your booking at http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au/perth/home/

Melbourne Cocktail Festival returns this April for a second round. A curated program of sip-worthy events will span April 12-18, featuring notable bars and bartenders. Get the ball rolling with the Bar Safari, where participating venues will offer special $15 cocktails. Registration is free and the MCF will shout a drink for the first 1000 people to register. There’s also a series of special events, including Waste Not Taste Lots at Byrdi ($120pp, 17 April), which will serve as a sneak peek of Matt Whiley’s soon-to-open sustainable bar Re; and The Long Goodbye at Gimlet ($45pp, 12 – 18 April), where you can order a special flight of half-sized cocktails, including the signature Gimlet and two bespoke cocktails for MCF. Secure your tickets now at melbournecocktailfestival.io

Sydney mainstay Esteban has launched live Latin music nights in a CBD laneway, so you can dance the rain away. For the next three months, Temperance Lane will transform into a full-blown fiesta – “ESTEBANd” – every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night. There will be a rolling program of Latin-inspired performances, such as Samba bands, tango artists, Cuban acoustic, and sultry Salsa solos. There’s also a top-notch menu on the cards, featuring Esteban signatures Taco Al Pastor, Wattleseed Rubbed Duck Breast, Wagyu Delmonico Rib Eye and Tres Camotes – a sweet potato tart with sweet potato ice cream and sweet potato meringue. You can also grab one of the signature Margarita flights – three mini margs with three signature tacos – sí, por favor! Head here for more details.

The Burger Collective – Australia’s number one app for finding the best burgers in town – has just launched a burger delivery service, which makes finding and ordering your city’s best burgers easier than ever. Born out of sheer frustration for the lack of adequate burger ordering options (we get it), The Burger Collective’s circle is now complete – as customers can search, pick and now order burgers straight from the app. To celebrate the new venture The Burger Collective has teamed up with world-famous chef, Alvin Cailan, to launch Iconic Burger – an American-themed pop up in Potts Point. There are four bespoke burgers available – which will make ordering a tough job – and they’re exclusively available for order via The Burger Collective app. Download via your phone’s App Store, and get eating.

Chiswick and Four Pillars Gin are joining forces for the return of Chiswick Woollahra’s beloved Garden Table – a celebration of home-grown, seasonal produce. For the month of April, Chiswick potager’s garden will transform into a beautiful private dining room, where guests will be treated to a 4-course vegetarian dining experience curated by head chef Francois Poulard. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a garden tour before sitting down to enjoy a selection of menu highlights such as Chiswick’s heirloom tomato tart served with Four Pillars negroni spagliato; gnocchi with garden pumpkin, sage and parmesan served with Four Pillars tartufo; and blood plum crostata with Messina’s jersey milk, served with Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz old fashioned. Guests will also walk away with a bottle of Chiswick ‘garden soda’ alongside a selection of cocktails and spritzes courtesy of Four Pillars Gin, all for $150pp (with non-alcoholic beverage variant available for $125pp). Book your tickets now at https://www.chiswickwoollahra.com.au/garden-table-experience

Byron Bay’s Oma Food & Wine has launched a new dinner series in collaboration with some of the state’s hottest chefs, producers and winemakers. Hosted by co-owner and chef Darren Robertson, Oma & Co. unites Byron hospitality with the talents of chefs far and wide. The result? A space where locals can meet and greet the collaborators, and experience their signature dishes, acommpanying tipples and favourite tunes to boot. Guest chefs will include Casey Wall (Falco Bakery) in April, Alana Sapwell (of Noosa-based Esmay) and Venetia Scott (Hungry Earth Agroecology) in May, and Adam James (Rough Rice) and Luke Burgess (Chef & Photographer) in June. Book your spot now at omafoodandwine.com

Batch & Co is kicking off its new cocktail range with the launch of a hot pink Strawberry Daiquiri. Known for their non-alcoholic sodas and Bondi, Noosa and Brighton spritzers, Batch & Co is dedicated to creating RTD’s that give you the same delicious flavours in a can that you’d usually see shaken up by your bartender. The new Strawberry Daiquiri is no exception, with a delicate blend of strawberries, rum and lime juice – best served chilled, poured over ice, or blitzed up with ice for a frozen iteration. Grab yours from batchandco.com.au for $12 each or $136 AUD for 12 cans.

This weekend’s Carriageworks Farmer’s Market will feature a special workshop on waste-free shopping and cooking. Hosted in collaboration with The Cornersmith team – powerhouses in the no-waste space – the workshop will serve as a go-to guide on sustainable kitchen habits, brimming with recipes, ideas and waste hacks. Guests will learn tips, tricks, do’s and don’ts, with instructions for making the most of essential ingredients through foundational recipes that are versatile and seasonal. Book your tickets now at https://carriageworks.com.au/events/sustainable-kitchen-workshops/

Veuve Cliquot is bringing their signature blended rosé champagne to Bondi, with their Rosé Together initiative. Part picnic, part dine-in experience, Rosé Together was born out of a love of great food, great company and excellent bubbles, and encourages customers to create memories together (with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé in hand). Available to be enjoyed as a lunch in Sydney’s beautiful Ravesis restaurant or as a luxe takeaway hamper, the lunch menu includes a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé and antipasti, which includes Fromager D’Affinois Florette, mixed olives and Ravesis’ signature baba ghanoush. The hampers include a gift-boxed bottle, custom Veuve Clicquot branded wooden serving board to keep, and a pair of Veuve Clicquot sunglasses. Bookings and pre-orders for Rosé Together at Hotel Ravesis are available at: https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-au/ros%C3%A9-together