The January heat will do little to deter ramen fanatics as Gogyo opens in Surry Hills this month. The brainchild of Ippudo Ramen, the launch sees charred miso black Kogashi ramen come to Australia for the first time.

Still reeling from the Christmas queues at the Sydney Fish Markets, Sydneysiders can now dial in for fish delivery. GetFish.com.au brings more than 150 products – think emergency oysters – to your door.

Bag a winner at the Prahran Market with these fruit-adorned carry-alls to hold your market merch. Made from recycled materials, they’re the colourful, reusable solution to plastic bags. $4.

After a one-year hiatus, Melbourne’s tastiest picnic – Fromage a Trois – is returning to the stunning grounds of Werribee Park Mansion, Sunday, 8 April 2018. Your ticket to gourmet grate-ness awaits, with Early Bird tickets now available to purchase online at Eventbrite. From farm gate to picnic blanket, this year’s festival will host an impressive line-up of exhibitors offering the finest in local produce. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the makers and sample artisan cheeses, craft ciders, refreshing ales and exemplary wines.

Does devouring half a kilo of gnocchi rate highly for your Thursday night goals? From Thursday 1 February, Salt Meats Cheese Broadway will be hosting Gnocchi Madness every Thursday for lunch and dinner. Enjoy 500g of these perfect potato pillows tossed with either a seafood medley of mussels and clams ($45), or a classic Napoletana sauce ($35). Designed to share between two or more people, Gnocchi Madness is exclusive to Salt Meats Cheese Broadway however for those budding gnocchi makers out there, you can learn how to make gnocchi at Salt Meats Cheese’s Bondi Junction store. Gnocchi making classes will be held on Thursday 15 February and Thursday 22 February, from 6 – 8pm, where you can learn the secrets of creating delicious, restaurant-quality gnocchi along with a decadent accompanying sauce and then finish off the class by enjoying your gnocchi dish with a glass of wine. The class costs $99 per person.

Make your next picnic posh with Fitzroy North bistro The Recreation’s two new hampers. Pull up a rug at nearby Edinburgh Gardens with terrine, Milawa chook, delish salads and sticky date pudding. $65.

From the team that brought Hokkaido cheese tarts to town comes PAFU, a new puff pastry treat considered Japan’s version of the French apple turnover. Get ‘em while they’re hot at QV Melbourne. $4.20.

Timboon Fine Ice Cream has your summer sweet tooth sorted with its array of ice cream flavours, made with all natural, farm fresh and locally made ingredients and the introduction this summer of two new flavours available at their Ice Creamery – ‘Big Boss’ and ‘Sunnyboy’ – a nostalgic nod to times gone by.

Next month, Carlton’s The Town Mouse shall begin a six-week countdown to closure with a celebration of its much-loved and vibrant past, as the founding team prepare to sell the lauded Melbourne eatery. Since its inception in 2013, The Town Mouse has been more successful than the team could ever have imagined, and the closure will reflect on a rich history, whilst making way for new ventures. To mark the occasion, patrons visiting The Town Mouse from Thursday, 1 February will be treated to a set four course menu that will showcase a collection of regularly changing favourite dishes from the past, plus a series of new creations from executive chef, Dave Verheul. Sunday lunches will comprise of a set three course menu, and will welcome BYO throughout the day and night. Adding to the celebrations, The Town Mouse’s extensive wine collection from the past five years will be unveiled and sold at reduced prices. Previous team members will also be returning for cameo service appearances, embracing the strong heritage this little restaurant has built over its five years. Launch date: 1 February 2018 Closure date: first or second week of March 2018 Opening hours: Sunday lunch and dinner Thursday to Monday Prices: $68/75 per person for dinner; $50 per person for Sunday lunch [note the two dinner prices are for with/ without dessert] Address: 312 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC 3053

Surry Hills and Barangaroo café favourite, Devon, jumps over the bridge opening its third cafe in North Sydney. For the first time, Executive Chef Zachary Tan is adding a dinner menu alongside favourite quirky brunch dishes and house-blend coffee. Open from 7am, Devon North Sydney is located on street level of Greenwood Plaza opposite the train station. By day, it’s a go-to for coffee and Devon brunch favourites such as the Croissant St Denis; ghetto style omelette, lobster meat, bisque beurre blanc, caviar and fine herbs enveloped in a fresh croissant. There’s also a takeaway ‘sando’ menu. Think panko prawns, tom yum mayo, cabbage and thai herbs on fluffy, white bread; or crumbed field mushrooms, rocket, feta and melted cheese on toasted bread. By night, Devon North Sydney goes in a slightly different direction. Fresh egg pappardelle is dressed with lobster, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli and olive oil. A roasted whole chook is marinated in fragrant Balinese spices and made to share. As are the 12-hour beef short ribs braised in sweet soy glaze, bumbu, crispy eschallots, coconut mignonette and fresh herbs. On the sweeter side, expect to be surprised with creative flavour combinations such as Devon’s popular soft serve with hot chips or the Japanese shaved ice dessert kakigori.

Melbourne’s newest restaurant, Archie Green has just opened. Archie Green restaurant and bar is in essence, a love letter to all things Melbourne. Opened this week at Katherine Place in the CBD, the venue’s concept draws upon qualities intrinsic to Australia’s cultural capital: exceptional food, inspired cocktails, stunning architecture, verdant greenery and evocative street art.

Chef Murat Ovaz has opened his own modern Turkish restaurant Yagiz. Located at 22 Toorak Rd, the offering is refined, yet approachable with a wonderfully nostalgic menu and contemporary fit-out. Departing from Tulum in Balaclava, Ovaz’s latest venture continues to share a modern approach to Turkish-influenced cuisine that Melbournians have grown to love, while incorporating the skill he attained from working with Colin Fassnidge at NSW’s Four in Hand. Designed by Archier, Yagiz features a central 22-seat brass communal table and is separated into two sections; a more casual walk-in bar and an expansive dining space fit with banquette seating and subtle pops of Middle Eastern-inspired furnishings, such as colourful cushions and Turkish linen. Diners can choose between a set menu or à la carte with a selection of small snacks, followed by entrées or ‘mezze’, shared mains, eclectic sides and assortment of sweet Turkish delights.

Until Wednesday 7 February, Zeta Bar at the Hilton Sydney will be hosting Zeta BBQ, offering a selection of grilled gourmet delights on Zeta’s signature outdoor terrace and offer Aperitivo Hour from 5-7pm, Monday to Saturday.

Start 2018 putting the right foot forward with Three Blue Ducks Rosebery‘s all green healthy breakfast! Daily until 10am, choose from avocado toast or a breakfast Poke bowl with a green juice, green tea or a green matcha latte – for just $15. ​Whether you are ​casually strolling by or ​on your way to work, ​be sure to ​​get your green fix here​. ​After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! The Three Blue Ducks have your New Year’s resolution covered! #gogreen​.