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ALDI partners with Hawke’s on limited-edition summertime XPA

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ALDI Australia has partnered with Hawke’s Brewing Co. on a new limited-edition release, the Hawke’s TROPICALDI XPA, marking the brewery’s first collaboration with a supermarket. The beer will be available exclusively in ALDI stores from November 26. The XPA has been developed using the brewery’s AIBA Gold medal-winning recipe and is priced at $13.99 for a six pack. It features notes of pear, orange and stone fruit, designed to deliver a light, crisp finish suited to warm-weather drinking. “At ALDI, we love what Hawke’s Brewing Co. is about – good, honest, quality beers. Bringing their award-winning craft brew to our shoppers at ALDI’s beloved, Good Different prices means customers can enjoy the best of both worlds – a high quality XPA at just $2.33 a can,” said Dan Warner, Buying Director at ALDI. Brewed in Marrickville, the style is positioned as an option for summer occasions including barbecues, beach days and casual gatherings. “Like ALDI, we’re all about proving that good quality doesn’t need a premium price tag. That’s why we’ve made one of our own award-winning brews even more accessible,” commented Nathan Lennon, Co-Founder of Hawke’s Brewing Co. “Hawke’s TROPICALDI XPA is the best of what we do, paired with the best of what ALDI stands for, delivering a beer you can take home without needing to take out a second mortgage on your home.” The TROPICALDI XPA will be sold only through ALDI and will remain available while stocks last from November 26 2025. Source: Ogilvy Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Eat, explore and connect at Yirranma Place’s November Open Day

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Yirranma Place in Darlinghurst will host a Community Open Day on November 29, inviting Sydneysiders to explore the social enterprise precinct and the organisations based there. Running from 10am to 12 noon, the event will include free food and drinks, live music, children’s workshops and opportunities to learn more about the work of resident for-purpose groups including Two Good Co., Burraga Foundation, Equality Australia, Youth Action, NCOSS and Global Sisters. Set on Gadigal land, Yirranma Place is a historic building that has been redeveloped as a hub for social impact and philanthropy. Two Good Co., which operates the onsite café, will lead the day’s hospitality program with a focus on food, care and community connection. “At Two Good, hospitality heals,” said Marlon Kigonya, General Manager of Hospitality at Two Good Co. “When someone walks into our café, they’re stepping into more than a place that serves food. It’s a space that restores dignity and connection.” The café will feature a portrait installation by Jess Lindsay and host a free bake sale offering honey cake, red velvet and confetti cake, along with items drawn from the new Sweet Memories cookbook collection such as berry-mallow shortcake, vegan choco cookies, cake popsicles and shortbread. Savoury options, nostalgic drinks and coffee will also be available. A series of collaborative offerings will run throughout the morning, including Tilly Dogs from Love, Tilly Devine on the rooftop, tiramisu from Ciao Fabbrica and purpose-led flavours from Elato Gelato. Visitors will be able to explore the Social Enterprise Market Hall inside Yirranma Place, which will bring together a range of impact-focused brands and makers across food, wellbeing, lifestyle and homewares. The program will extend across the precinct with the restored heritage organ being played for the first time since its refurbishment, as well as a listening tour highlighting the stories and work of Yirranma Place’s resident organisations. Conversations with partners including NCOSS, SMART Recovery, Equality Australia, Youth Action, Two Good Co., the Burraga Foundation and Global Sisters will also take place. Family-friendly activities will feature throughout the building, including a giant Christmas tree in Blue Gum Hall, a bauble-decorating station supporting Twenty10 and a range of workshops offering face painting, yoga and clay crafts. “Sydney does hospitality better than anywhere, but what makes it special is heart. At Two Good, our chefs and women cook with that in mind: the same hands that build a cake or pack a hamper are also rebuilding confidence,” added Bec Foley, Community and Events Manager at Yirranma Place. “Yirranma Place lets us share that spirit more widely – it’s where stories of purpose, belonging and good food come together. The Community Open Day is our way of inviting people to taste that story and see how hospitality can be an act of healing.” The Community Open Day will be held on November 29 from 10am to 12 noon at Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst. Entry is free, with registrations available via Humanitix. Source: The Cru Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Aambra opens inside restored Rose Bay church

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Aambra, a new Levantine restaurant in Sydney’s east, opens today inside the restored former Rose Bay Uniting Church. The heritage-listed property on Old South Head Rd has been brought back to life after sitting unused for more than ten years, with a 140-seat fit-out designed to reflect the region’s traditions, flavours and communal style of dining. Owner Cristian Gorgees has spent more than three years transforming the 120-year-old building with interior designer Paul Papadopoulos of DS17. The space retains key architectural elements, including original stained glass windows and a cathedral ceiling, paired with new finishes such as custom Italian marble tiles, Venetian plaster walls and a brass and linen light installation suspended above the main dining room. A mezzanine private dining room overlooks the venue, while an open bar and kitchen run along one side, offering views of dishes being prepared over an open flame. “This property is such an important part of Rose Bay and Sydney’s history, so we wanted to make sure there was something special about every inch of it,” said Gorgees. Executive chef Gianluca Lonati has created a menu shaped by Gorgees’ Iraqi family dishes and influences from across the Levant, including Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus and Egypt. Levantine cuisine is steeped in traditions and rituals and is about so much more than simply eating,” added Lonati. “We want guests to experience each dish in a way that elicits memories long after they’ve gone home.” The share-style offering includes oysters with fermented onion and isot oil, tuna kibbeh nayeh, tongue shawarma, woodfired chicken manti and a whole blue grouper masgouf with tamarind and tomato. Larger dishes include a dry-aged carob duck crown, merguez stuffed lamb saddle and an 800g wagyu rib eye cooked over the grill. The drinks list, curated by sommelier Sasa Savic, spans more than 130 wines alongside cocktails such as a watermelon martini, arak elderflower spritz and jaffa margarita. Guests can dine inside or in the alfresco area, which features olive trees, lounge seating and a multi-level deck overlooking Old South Head Rd. Gorgees’ aim is for the venue to become a place for guests to explore Levantine food and culture while making their own memories in the restored landmark. “It’s always been a place of sanctuary and that’s how we want it to live on, where people can escape reality for a few hours and come together with the people that mean the most to them,” said Gorgees. Aambra will open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and for lunch from Thursday to Sunday. Source: Wine Glass Media Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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DoorDash announces national four-day giveaway this November

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DoorDash is launching a four-day national giveaway, running from November 26 to November 29, to “bring extra joy” ahead of the busy December weeks. The promotion will offer selected free items through the DoorDash app from 4 pm each day, with daily limits applying. New and existing customers will be able to claim free burgers, burritos, pizzas and meal bundles from a range of participating local and national restaurants, including Guzman y Gomez, Betty’s Burgers and Grill’d. The campaign arrives as the end-of-year period becomes busier and Australians look for convenient ways to manage the seasonal rush. In total, DoorDash will release 60,000 free items across the four days, with standard delivery and service fees still applying. Customers can take part by opening the DoorDash app, selecting an item from participating venues and placing their order once the daily window opens. Each day focuses on a different category: free burgers on November 26, free burritos on November 27, free pizzas on November 28 and free meal bundles on November 29. Across each date, 15,000 items will be made available from 4 pm until the daily allocation is exhausted. The giveaway aims to offer customers a simple way to access popular menu items during one of the busiest stretches of the year, providing an easy entry point to try or revisit the DoorDash platform. Source: DoorDash Australia Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Daphne Brings Bar and Bistro Dining to Lygon Street

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Daphne, a new public house from restaurateur Hannah Green, known for Etta, is now open on Lygon Street, Melbourne. The venue combines a walk-in friendly front bar with a bistro-style dining room, designed for everything from quick snacks to late evenings. A private space at the back seats up to 30 guests, and Pip Littore, former Restaurant Manager at Etta, has joined to manage the floor. A produce-focused menu has been designed by Head Chef Diana Desensi, making use of a custom woodfire hearth. The hearth was built by Samuel Frararracio of The Brick Chef. Snacks include heirloom tomatoes with pickles and olives, grilled potato flatbread with mussels and whipped cod, and beef tartare with potato crisps. Larger dishes range from a Cobb salad to ricotta tortellini with artichoke and radicchio, a half fire-roasted chook with blistered grapes and a pork cotoletta from Bundarra Farm. A children’s menu covers burgers, chicken and vegetables and spaghetti Napoli. From 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, a supper menu takes over with terrines, tinned fish, midnight spaghetti with anchovies and capers and gelato topped with shoestring fries. Daphne will also run weekly neighbourhood nights. Martini Club takes place on Mondays with a short list of snacks. Tuesdays are Steak Night, offering rotating cuts or a vegetarian pie with fries and leaves for $30. Wednesdays are dedicated to pasta, with $25 plates such as calamari cavatelli or linguini with pistachio pesto and stracciatella. Drinks hotshot Sam Peasnell leads the cocktail program. The list includes an Olive Oil Sour finished with a crack of black pepper, a Rhubarb Spritz lifted with white balsamic and a Guinness Americano. The martini line-up features classic styles and the 3057, a reverse martini served over ice and made with vermouth, El Maestro Fino Sherry and a celery gin created with local distiller White Possum. On tap, wines by Dom Valentine pour by the glass or carafe, alongside Daphne Draught produced by Hop Nation Brewing Co. Sommelier Ashley Boburka has curated a compact wine list focused on fresh, food-friendly bottles, with access to the full Etta wine selection also available. “It’s a restaurateur’s answer to a pub,” said Green. “The mood is fun and easygoing, the food is highly delicious but not too fancy.” “Our rules are that my dad should be able to read and understand everything on the menu, and it should be as accessible for after-school snacks and casual catch-ups as it is for milestone celebrations and midnight martinis.” Designed by IF Architecture, the 125-seat space features walnut timber, stainless steel, glass brick, Australian marble and restored terrazzo flooring. Music is played through the original Bar Romantica sound system, with playlists curated by DJ JNETT. Daphne brings together everything Green does best in a lively, new local that strives to be here for both a good time and a long time. Source: Sunday Lunch Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Berry Donut Van to embark on its first national tour in 50 years

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The Famous Berry Donut Van is returning to the road for the first time in 50 years, beginning a national tour commencing November 27, 2025. The South Coast institution, known for more than five decades of serving hot cinnamon donuts, will launch its new touring schedule at the Adelaide BP Grand Final before heading to further events around the country. A brand-new touring van will make its debut at two major stops: the Adelaide BP Grand Final from November 27-30, followed by the Spilt Milk festival in Ballarat on December 6 and Canberra on December 13. More dates will be announced as the tour continues. The original flagship van will remain in Berry, NSW, where it has welcomed locals and visitors for generations. The touring van has been designed to replicate the full Berry Donut Van offering, serving freshly made cinnamon donuts prepared on-site using the original 55-year-old recipe. The method remains unchanged, with each donut produced to the same light, fluffy and crisp standard for which the van is known. “Hitting the road again is so exciting for us!” says Teresa Nazareth, owner of the Famous Berry Donut Van. “Our brand-new touring van lets us bring the full Berry Donut Van experience – our famous hot cinnamon donuts, coffee, smoothies, hotdogs, milkshakes, and more – straight to communities across Australia.” “We’re absolutely thrilled to be joining the Adelaide BP Grand Final and the Split Milk Festival,” she added. “It’s where festival goers and food lovers can enjoy our treats fresh from the van and experience the irresistible flavours that have kept fans coming back for decades.” The national tour aims to bring a long-standing local favourite to new audiences, reaching sports fans, festival goers and regional communities across Australia. Tour updates, locations and additional dates will be shared on Instagram at @berrydonutvan and on Facebook at The Famous Berry Donut Van. Source: EDITION.PR Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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The best Melbourne pubs for big groups this festive season

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Melbourne pubs are gearing up for the festive season, offering a wide range of group-friendly spaces for end-of-year celebrations, long lunches, after-work drinks and private functions. From rooftop bars and riverside venues to historic hotels and contemporary pubs, groups of all sizes will find a spot suited to casual gatherings or large-scale events. CBD Hickens Hotel, Melbourne The recently opened Hickens Hotel spans four levels, combining heritage features with contemporary spaces suited to group dining, drinks or private events. Options include the Rooftop (up to 350 guests), Abe’s Athletic Hall with screens and games (50–250), Level One dining (120 seated, 200 standing), the Terrace (50–75) and the Carlton Lounge (24–200). Quarterhouse, Docklands Quarterhouse offers flexible spaces across several levels, from its ground-floor pub to an indoor rooftop with a wrap-around terrace. Larger celebrations suit The Hall (150 seated, 300 standing) or the Rooftop (250 standing), while smaller groups can book the Pavilion, Public Bar, Lounge or Private Dining Room. Yarra Botanica, Southbank This two-level floating venue provides views of the Yarra River and the city skyline. With locally sourced menus and Victorian drinks, its spaces accommodate 30–650 guests across the Upper Deck, Lower Deck and other bookable areas. Tippy Tay, Melbourne Tucked inside Garden State Hotel, Tippy Tay offers a trattoria-style dining space for group celebrations. Semi-private dining suits up to 30 guests, while exclusive hire accommodates up to 90. Imperial Hotel Bourke Street, Melbourne Imperial Bourke provides a mix of bar areas, rooftop spaces and dining rooms for cocktail events or seated festive meals. Key spaces include the Cabinet Room (60 seated, 100 standing), Level One with a private deck (140 seated, 240 standing) and the Rooftop Bar (up to 270). State of Grace, Melbourne State of Grace features a rooftop with city views, mezzanine dining and the hidden basement bar Fall From Grace. Spaces cater for 50–200 guests depending on the level. The Duke of Wellington, Melbourne Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub offers versatile spaces across its multiple levels for groups and functions. Whether it’s group drinks, a long dinner gathering or relaxed, there’s something for everyone. Multiple levels allow for a range of group bookings, including Level One (200 seated, 250 standing), Arthur’s Cocktail Bar, the Dining Hall and the Rooftop Bar (up to 200). The Russell Room suits smaller groups. INNER EAST The Terminus Hotel, Abbotsford The Terminus offers a pub dining experience across four bar areas, including a beer garden and Deco-style dining room. Group bookings range from 14 to 90 guests. Prince Alfred Hotel, Richmond Groups looking to get together for the festive season have a plethora of areas to choose from at Prince Alfred Hotel. There’s semi private spaces, outdoor Beer Garden, Public Bar, Dining Room and two private event rooms. All with a great atmosphere for any occasion. Rooms include the Chelsea Room, Garden Room and Albemarle Room, accommodating 20–60 guests. The Hawthorn Hotel, Hawthorn Ideal for social or corporate gatherings, the venue offers classic pub dining and rooftop drinks. Event spaces include the Function Room, Glenferrie Room, Ethel Room and Alumni Lounge + Deck. INNER SOUTH EAST Hotel Esplanade (The Espy), St Kilda The Espy offers numerous bars and dining spaces for group drinks, Italian dining or private parties. Areas accommodate 20–160 guests depending on the space. Village Belle Hotel, St Kilda Village Belle features the Garden Bar, Balcony Bar, Public Bar and Doulton Lounge for groups of 10–250, with share-style menus for casual or festive gatherings. The Exchange, Port Melbourne Close to the beach, The Exchange offers cocktails, live music and trivia nights, with an upstairs Function Room (130 standing) and smaller lounge and dining spaces. Golden Gate Hotel, South Melbourne Golden Gate blends indoor dining with a relaxed beer garden, accommodating up to 140 seated or 370 standing for private events. College Lawn Hotel, Prahran College Lawn’s beer garden and courtyard spaces suit groups from 40 to 250 for celebrations, Sunday sessions or casual gatherings. Prahran Hotel, Windsor The Prahran Hotel offers three distinctive bars, including the Upton Bar for private events (40 seated, 130 standing), the Garden Bar and private dining rooms. Whether it’s a casual catch-up, a Christmas lunch or a larger corporate celebration, Melbourne’s pubs offer a wide selection of group-friendly spaces for the festive season. Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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New HelloFresh Christmas Box offers ready-to-cook holiday menu

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HelloFresh has released its 2025 Christmas Box, offering Australians a ready-to-cook festive spread designed to streamline holiday meal preparation. The box provides pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes, giving home cooks a straightforward way to assemble a full Christmas menu without the need for additional supermarket shopping. The menu opens with appetisers such as Garlic Chilli Prawn Crostini with lemon and rocket, and a Walnut and Cranberry Citrus Salad with parmesan and balsamic dressing. For mains, customers can choose from Rosemary and Peppercorn Butterflied Lamb, a traditional Christmas ham with a Dijon glaze, or Baked Lemon Salmon with tartare sauce, capers, garlic and thyme butter. Side dishes include Truffled Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes, Honey-Thyme Dutch Carrots and Cheesy Pumpkin Gratin. Dessert options feature Golden Peach Brioche Trifles with coconut caramel and lemon curd, and Choc Chip Brownies with salted caramel and pecan sauce, alongside a Festive Cheese Platter. The HelloFresh 2025 Christmas Box is available to order until December 8 as a one-off purchase, with no subscription required. Source: We Are Different Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Miilk Cake Studio unveils new Christmas cakes, cookies & drinks

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Miilk Cake Studio will release its Christmas range from November 22, introducing a line-up of cakes, cookies and drinks shaped by Southeast Asian flavours. The Melbourne CBD bakery is drawing on pandan, ube and matcha to create a collection that blends contemporary creativity with family baking traditions. Two feature cakes lead the offering: the North Pole Neapolitan and the Dubai Chocolate. The North Pole Neapolitan layers pandan sponge with strawberry jam and chocolate cream, finished with retro-style piping. The Dubai Chocolate combines chocolate mudcake, buttercream and a Kinder Bueno flavoured kataifi filling, with festive decorations. Miilk is also offering a Christmas Cookie Box featuring matcha, pandan and ube mochi cookies, along with a limited-edition Dubai Bueno Brookie Cup. Two room sprays join the collection: Champagne Pop, with lychee and sparkling notes, and Midnight In Melbourne, featuring Japanese honeysuckle, cedar and pine. New additions to the drinks menu include Brulee Ube Matcha and Brulee Pandan Matcha, topped with a torched sugar crust and served with a mochi cookie. The range will be available online for pre-order from November 22 and in-store from December 1 until December 26. Source: Modern Currency Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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Meet Melbourne’s new Cointreau-soaked Christmas panettone

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Melbourne’s Gigi’s Gelato and St Remio Coffee have collaborated on a new Christmas release, combining traditional panettone with coffee semifreddo for a seasonal dessert offering. The limited-edition panettone is available to order until December 8, with collection available up to December 23. Created by chef Gigi Pozzoli, the panettone uses St Remio’s St Francis blend, a medium-light roast characterised by chocolate notes and subtle nutty sweetness. Each panettone is hollowed, soaked in Cointreau syrup and filled with a coffee semifreddo before being finished with either a chocolate or coffee glaze and a dusting of chocolate shavings. “We’re very proud of this panettone,” said Gigi Pozzoli. “There’s nothing quite like it on the market.” Both brands share a Slow Food influence, reflected in their focus on quality ingredients and considered production. “We want people to see more than just an end product,” added Julia Tink, St Remio Co-Founder. “It’s about acknowledging the journey – from the farmers who grow our coffee beans to the hands that craft them into something special.” The collaboration brings together Gigi’s Gelato’s Italian dessert craft and St Remio’s approach to sustainably sourced coffee. The panettone is priced at $105 for the chocolate glaze and $100 for the coffee glaze. Source: Honey Buzz PR Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

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