If you’re feeling thirsty this summer, there’s only one place to be. Untied at Barangaroo has created a self-service frozé bar, complete with all your favourite toppings like rainbow straps, gummy bears, sour worms and summer fruits. Choose from strawberry frozé, peach friezling, passion pineapple blanc and fraperol, to name a few. If you’re really feeling festive, we’d suggest the two-hour bottomless session at $39pp (available Thursday-Sunday). And don’t skip out on the DIY taco party platter either, it’s a game changer.

For the health-conscious drinkers, Smirnoff’s latest low-cal drink will be your go-to tipple this summer. With less than 40 calories per serve and a subtle boozy infusion, the latest range is available in two flavours – cucumber lime & mint and passionfruit and lime. To celebrate, Smirnoff will be hosting a brunch on the 15th December from 10-12pm at the Coogee Bay Hotel. Guests will enjoy roaming brunch canapes, infusion cocktails and baked goodies. Be sure to register your interest here to be among the first to taste the new range.

Din Tai Fung is embracing the festive spirit with a Christmas banquet offering. Ranging from $35-50 per head, the menu includes all their beloved classics like xiao long bao, spicy shrimp and pork wontons and kung pao chicken. Come together with friends and family to spread the holiday cheer with this mouthwatering offering.

Last month, Dom Pérignon took up permanent residency on the wine list at Saint Peter’s – making it the first and only non-Australian offering at the venue. To celebrate, Josh Niland has created a bespoke pairing with Dom Pérignon’s Vintage 08 ($77) and Plénitude 2 ($779) that sees the drops paired with a selection of Niland’s iconic cured fish. The pairings are available now for a limited time only, reservations are necessary.

Deck your Christmas tree with merrier baubles. Gingle Bells gin baubles are packing 50ml or 54ml of gin infused with various botanicals, such as finger lime, wattleseed and pepperberry. $79 for a pack of six.

Bring your lunch to work this Thursday and donate the money you’d usually spend buying it to the Feed Appeal’s Shout Christmas Lunch to ensure those in need don’t go hungry this festive season.

Church Road’s new release of its top-tier Tom series – a 2016 Chardonnay, 2015 Syrah and 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot – is now in retailers. Made only in top vintages, the range is an homage to pioneering winemaker Tom McDonald.