Orange F.O.O.D Week 2026: Joel Bickford on Fire Cooking, Local Produce and Must-Visit Events
INTERVIEWS From fire-cooked feasts to farm-to-table dining, Chef Joel Bickford shares what to expect at Orange F.O.O.D Week 2026 and why the region’s producers are the real stars.
EVENTS, FESTIVALS & SHOWS
Bali-Inspired Dining in Sydney: Yuki & Meimei Take Over Bartiga Double Bay for Limited-Time Event
What's On - Events & Specials
Japanese $$$$$
Dessert or Tea on us!!!
Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern, Redfern
Choose one: ?? Matcha Tiramisu ?? Freshly made Warabi Mochi ?? Tea (excluding Matcha Latte) To receive this offer: ?? Please show this post at the counter when ordering ?? One complimentary i...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Easter High Tea at Parliament House
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House, Sydney CBD
Celebrate the season with an elegant Easter High Tea at NSW Parliament House. Set within the historic surrounds of Strangers’ Restaurant, enjoy a beautifully curated selection of handcrafted sweet ...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Easter
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar, Sydney CBD
Enjoy a family Surf & Turf BBQ sharing plate for 2 adults and 2 kids, $85. Available from 30 March - 6 April....
Fusion $$$$$
Easter 4 Course Degustation Menu
Toki Bistro & Bar, North Sydney
Celebrate the Easter long weekend over exceptional food, wine and great company. From 3-11 April, enjoy our special Degustation Menu Book before 30 March to secure Early Bird pricing – $99 per p...
Middle Eastern $$$$$
EASTER HOURS
Shaffa, Surry Hills
Good Friday — April 3 | 5:30pm – late. Easter Saturday — April 4 | 5:30pm – late. Easter Sunday — April 5 | 5:30pm – 10pm. Easter Monday — April 6 | Closed. Plan your long weekend ahead, and ...
Middle Eastern $$$$$
EASTER HOURS
Caness, Paddington
Good Friday — April 3 | 4pm – late. Easter Saturday — April 4 | 4pm – late. Easter Sunday — April 5 | 4pm – 10pm. Easter Monday — April 6 | Closed. If you’re planning the long weekend, we’d s...
Seafood $$$$$
Easter Weekend
Garfish Crows Nest, Crows Nest
Friday lunch 12-2pm, dinner 5-8pm. Saturday, lunch CLOSED, dinner 5-8pm. Sunday lunch 12-2pm. Monday CLOSED...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie Delights
Employees Only, Sydney CBD
At Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...
Recommended
Modern Australian $$$$$
Door Knock
Sydney CBD
Door Knock is a hidden underground haven designed for those who love a little mystery with their night out. Tucked away behind an unassuming entrance, the bar opens into a warm, dimly lit space fil...
Asian $$$$$
Uncle Ming's Bar
Sydney CBD
Located on York Street in Sydney, Uncle Ming’s Bar is a hidden basement escape inspired by the intrigue and charm of old-world Asia. Warm lighting, rich timber and moody corners create an intimate ...
Japanese $$$$$
Yama
Sydney CBD
Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
Middle Eastern $$$$$
Zaffi Sydney
Sydney CBD
On Little Hunter Street in Sydney, Zaffi Sydney delivers a vibrant taste of the Middle East in the heart of the CBD. By day, this dynamic venue showcases refined Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine...
Asian $$$$$
Hustlers. Syd
Sydney CBD
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
Cafe $$$$$
Dutch Smuggler Coffee Metro Martin Place
East Sydney
Located on Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s CBD, Dutch Smuggler Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café bringing creativity and bold flavour to the city’s bustling heart. Known for its expertly ...
Italian $$$$$
Margot Osteria
Sydney CBD
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Indonesian $$$$$
Aroma of Indonesia
Sydney CBD
Situated on Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD, Aroma of Indonesia brings the vibrant spirit and soulful flavours of the archipelago to the city. This warm and inviting restaurant celebrates tradition...
Kitchens
The Mediterranean Pantry: Why Preserved Lemons, Chillies, Anchovies & Capers Belong in an Aussie Summer
Stock your kitchen with the bright, salty magic of the Mediterranean. From preserved lemons and pickled chillies to anchovies and capers, discover why preserving suits Aussie Summers and how to sta...
10 Ingredients That Built the Modern Mediterranean Kitchen
Discover the 10 pantry staples shaping today’s Mediterranean cooking - olive oil, garlic, lemons, tomatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt, herbs, feta, olives and grains - plus how they bring sunshine, balanc...
Lemons, Olives & Anchovies: The Holy Trinity of Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Discover why lemons, olives and anchovies are the holy trinity of modern Mediterranean cooking. See how Chefs lean on citrus, briny olives, tinned fish and punchy condiments to create bright, layer...
The Perfect Spritz Hour Snacks: Gilda Skewers, White Anchovies, Olives & Salumi
Set the mood for aperitivo with the ultimate Spritz-hour snacks: punchy Gilda skewers, marinated white anchovies, briny olives, toasted almonds and paper-thin salumi. Easy, salty bites to spark you...
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