If you’re a fan of the old school negroni, you’ll be pleased to hear that Rosetta Trattoria will be holding a special dinner on the 19th June. The night is dedicated entirely to the classic cocktail, ahead of Negroni Week. The bespoke menu features dishes such as burrata with sweet and sour radicchio, rigatoni alla carbonara and market fish salmoriglio. The night wouldn’t be complete without a show-stopping dessert, with guests raising a spoon to an irresistible Negroni tiramisu to finish. The dinner is $120pp which includes Negronis to match each course. Bookings are essential and can be made here.

Raise your chopsticks in celebration because tomorrow is International Sushi Day. Getting in the sushi spirit, Toko Sydney has created a limited – edition Omakase degustation menu for Sydney diners. For one night only, Head Chef, Sunil Shrestha will take guests through an exclusive, 24 course seasonal degustation menu including 18 pieces of their famous signature sushi, starters, dessert and an aperitif cocktail. Bookings are limited to 16 people only – with two intimate sittings starting at 6pm or 8:30pm at Toko’s 8 – seater Sushi Bar. To book your place, go to http://www.toko-sydney.com/.

Cucinetta, the masters of classic Italian cooking have officially begun breakfast service. Injecting a modern twist into traditional recipes, their innovation and creativity has already made them a favourite among brunchers. The new morning menu features classic breakfast dishes like Southern Italy’s Coffee granita and brioche and calabrese baked eggs with sausages, kale, capsicum and chilli. Start your day with a sumptuous Nutella-filled croissant, ricotta hotcakes and avocado and buffalo feta sourdough. There’s a dish for every dietary need, from gluten-free to vegetarian and paleo. Breakfast is served from 7-11am Monday through Saturday.

If meat is your favourite thing on the menu, you won’t want to miss Icebergs exclusive dinner with legendary butcher Victor Churchill on the 26th June. The showcase dinner will be hosted by Executive Chef Monty Koludrovic and Anthony Puharich as they present a meaningful menu that showcases their friendship and love of food. Working with the best selections of meat by Victor himself, guests will enjoy five-courses of carnivorous delights including Eggplant & Duck Liver Pate on Toast, Kurobuta Pork Ragu and a Sirloin Tasting plate. Bookings are $180pp and include a drink on arrival, reserve your seat here.

Beerhaüs is set to open up shop in Kotara Westfield’s rooftop dining precinct this Wednesday from 11am. In true Beerhaüs style, 500 free BBQ brisket sliders will be distributed to hungry hordes of guests, alongside a busy schedule of ‘Meet the Brewer’ sessions and family friendly games. Happy hour kicks off from 4-6pm with free Royal Snacks of gourmet sausage rolls, Texan sloppy fries, and Cajun popcorn chicken. For those who can’t make the midweek festivities, the party will start up again over Saturday and Sunday beer pong tournaments, live entertainment and chicken wing eating contests at 3pm on both days.

Bincho Boss is the latest addition to Little Bourke Street’s foodie scene, an Izakaya inspired by the traditional alleyways of Tokyo. With a variety of signature dishes cooked on an earthen konro grill over a traditional binchō-tan the result is a menu of unparalleled flavours and aromas. Highlights include house-made fresh tofu, soy ginger-flavoured chicken karaage and tempura-battered vanilla ice-cream with green tea powder. Busy CBD workers can enjoy an express lunch menu with four different set meals paired with steamed egg custard), rice and miso soup. The venue also houses an extensive range of Japanese whiskies and gins, perfect for washing down a delicious dinner. Find out what being a Bincho Boss is all about and book in.

If you’re a true dumpling enthusiast, perhaps eating 50 in one sitting sounds like an achievable feat. Courtesy of Melbourne’s Box Hill Central, you’ll have the chance to take part in an epic dumpling eating competition on the 22nd June. Melbournians are being challenged to take on Hulk Smash Food to see who can eat their dumplings the quickest. Beat the Hulk and win yourself a $500 dining voucher, register here by explaining in 25 words or less why you think you can beat the reigning champion. Have you got what it takes?

In celebration of World Negroni Week, Tramsheds Osaka is offering a Japanese twist on the cocktail classic. The out of the box concoction is made with Roku gin, vermouth, Campari and garnished with orange umeshu. The drink is available from the 24-30th June alongside classic and sake negronis, with $1 from every sold donated to OzHarvest.

Join Saké Restaurant & Bar Manly on the 19th June for an intimate tasting evening of Australia’s finest oysters. Sample a selection of premium oysters, from Australia’s leading oyster company, Australia’s Oyster Coast. Oysters will be served natural with shiso salsa, grilled with ginger, garlic, red chilli and dashi, steamed with white-soy and panko-fried with yuzu miso. Guests can also enjoy an oyster shucking demonstration for those looking to enjoy them at home. The tasting (is $55pp and includes drinks to match, to book please call: 02 8099 7076.

Modern dessert lounge Cielo Dessert Co. is known for taking all things pastry to another level. Now, you can learn their insider tips and tricks with their first ever masterclass. Taking place on the 29th June at 9am, the class will feature all things chocolate from tempering techniques to bon bon creations. Head pastry chef Tiffany Jones is thrilled to be bringing this class to budding dessert stars. Book your spot here.

On Wednesday 26 June, Supernormal Canteen will join forces with Nikka and Asahi to celebrate all things whisky at a one-off dinner event titled “Whisky Business”. Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner, drawing influence from the Yamazaki region of Japan and designed especially to be paired with whisky. Nikka’s own Kevin Griffin will host the evening, guiding guests through each menu pairing. The menu nods to the Scottish influence on Nikka’s range of whiskies with dishes of broths, cured and smoked fish and offal all making an appearance. Tickets for the event are $120pp including matched drinks, with bookings to be made via supernormalcanteen.com or 03 9525 4488.