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Sydney bakery Martha’s launches three new hot cross bun flavours for Easter 2026

Pallavi MathurMarch 11, 2026

Sydney’s Mediterranean-inspired bakery Martha’s is adding three new hot cross bun flavours to its Easter lineup, rolling them out one per Wednesday from March 12. The collection draws on the bakery’s signature approach of pairing familiar formats with less expected ingredients. The first release puts a new spin on the classic with the addition of whipped butter and pink salt. The following week brings a chocolate bun filled with dulce de leche creme mousseline, and the range rounds out with a ruby chocolate bun filled with strawberry compote and whipped peanut butter cream. Pre-orders open March 23 in packs of nine, with the option to mix and match across all three flavours or stick to one. Orders close April 4 and can be placed in-store or online. Martha’s Hot Cross Bun Menu – Easter 2026 Classic Hot Cross Bun, $4.50 – Available from March 11. Sultanas, currants and citrus peel, topped with whipped butter and a finish of pink salt. Dulce De Leche Hot Cross Bun, $5.50 – Available from March 18. A chocolate bun filled with silky dulce de leche creme mousseline. Peanut Butter Jelly (PBJ) Hot Cross Bun, $6.00 – Available from March 25. A ruby chocolate bun filled with strawberry compote and whipped peanut butter cream, topped with sumac strawberry sugar. Martha’s owner, Paris Nassif, says the range was shaped by the bakery’s core identity. “Hot Cross Buns hold so much nostalgia for people. They are one of those things people grab without thinking, and we wanted to make them something worth thinking about,” she says. We took everything that makes Martha’s Martha’s; the Mediterranean influences, unexpected pairings and obsession with doing classics better, and put it all into these three buns.” Martha’s Hot Cross Bun collection is available in-store from March 12, with pre-orders opening from March 23. Source: Candid Communications Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

Tokyo Lamington is putting whisky in its Easter range

Pallavi MathurMarch 10, 2026

Tokyo Lamington and Benriach whisky have teamed up for a limited-edition Easter collaboration available across Sydney and Melbourne from March 10. The partnership brings two new products to Tokyo Lamington’s shelves. The Scotch Cross Bun takes the seasonal classic and layers it with fruit infused with Benriach’s The Original Ten single malt Scotch whisky, finished with a smooth Scotch glaze. The Scotch Caramel Easter Lamington takes the Australian classic and fills it with a decadent whisky caramel centre, making it one of the more unexpected Easter treats you’ll find this season. For those wanting to take it further, Tokyo Lamington’s Newtown store will be serving a limited-edition whisky coffee for the duration of the collaboration. Made with housemade honey syrup, silky vanilla cream and a shot of The Original Ten, it can be enjoyed hot or as a cold brew, a refined spin on an afternoon whisk-tea. Nostalgia reimagined Tokyo Lamington co-founders Min Chai and Eddie Stewart say the collaboration gave them room to explore deeper flavour profiles. “We love taking nostalgic favourites and reimagining them in unexpected ways, and the Scotch Cross Bun and Scotch Caramel Lamington are exactly that,” they say. “Partnering with Benriach allowed us to explore deeper, more layered flavour profiles while still honouring everything people love about a hot cross bun and a lamington. It’s indulgent, surprising and very much in the spirit of Tokyo Lamington.” Benriach Brand Manager Stuart Reeves says, “At Benriach, we’re passionate about exploring new ways to enjoy single malt whisky. Seeing The Original Ten woven into two much-loved Easter classics demonstrates just how versatile its fruit-forward character can be.” Alongside the collaboration range, Tokyo Lamington will also be running its broader Easter lamington lineup, from classics like the OG, Fairy and Yuzu to new additions including Carrot Cake, Peach Cobbler and Tres Leches. The collaboration is available at Tokyo Lamington’s Newtown, Marrickville and Carlton stores until April 6, with the whisky coffee exclusive to Newtown. Benriach The Original Ten is available nationally from $97 at First Choice Liquor. Source: We Are Different Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

New FUNDAY x Barbie collab is as pink as it gets

Pallavi MathurMarch 10, 2026

FUNDAY has teamed up with Barbie on a limited-edition lolly drop launching this March, timed to coincide with Barbie Dream Days, Mattel’s global month-long celebration tied to International Women’s Day. The new release features mixed berry gummies shaped as a kiss, dreamed up in FUNDAY’s in-house lolly lab and inspired by the bold, colourful spirit of the Barbie brand. Made in Australia, the gummies are no sugar added, contain no sugar alcohols and are packed with prebiotic fibre, with their natural pink colour derived from red radish. They carry a 5 Health Star Rating, are gluten free and use natural colours and flavours throughout. The gummies come in 50g bags priced from $4.50. Dream Days Dream Days marks one of Barbie’s biggest annual moments, featuring limited-time retail collaborations, the launch of the first-ever Barbie Dream Team of female role model dolls and a fan experience called Barbie Dream Fest. Both brands share a DNA built around bold colour, fun and better-for-you messaging, making the collaboration a natural fit. FUNDAY founder Daniel Kitay says the collaboration felt like a natural creative moment. “This collaboration feels like a moment in time. It’s joyful, playful and unapologetically bold. It lets FUNDAY step into the world of Barbie and celebrate fun, while still staying true to what we stand for.” The range launches online and at Chemist Warehouse in March, before rolling out to Woolworths, Ritchies and independent grocers nationwide in April. To celebrate the launch, FUNDAY is running a competition with a Barbie-inspired prize lineup that includes a Barbie Malibu getaway for two, 50 Deluxe Fashionista Barbie dolls and a pink Suzuki Jimny. Source: Sunday Agency Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

Six days of Irish celebrations at The Rocks this St Patrick’s Day

Pallavi MathurMarch 10, 2026

The Rocks is marking St Patrick’s Day with six days of events running from March 12 to March 17, spanning live music, street parties, outdoor cinema and Irish food across more than 20 events. The celebrations are anchored by Sydney’s Irish pub scene and the annual Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival, with food and drink specials running across the weekend. The Rocks go green Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival (March 14 to 15): The centrepiece of the week returns to First Fleet Park, with two days of free live Irish music, dancing and family entertainment. It’s the kind of thing you can dip in and out of all weekend. Free outdoor cinema (March 12): Things kick off on Thursday with a free screening of Sing Street, the much-loved coming-of-age musical comedy, with Guinness available on the night if you want to lean into it. The Mercantile street party (March 15): The annual George Street street party is back, with live Irish bands, traditional dancers, food stalls and Guinness on tap. It gets busy, and rightly so. St Patrick’s Day breakfast (March 17): A traditional Irish breakfast served with Irish coffee or Guinness, with live music and dancing to go with it. Sydneysiders can enter to win two tickets. The Mercantile will be free entry from 10 am once the breakfast wraps up, keeping the celebrations going through the day. The Spice Bag Trail: The Rocks’ take on the iconic Irish spice bag is available across multiple venues, including 4 Doors Down by The Mercantile, The Orient, The Glenmore and The Australian Heritage Hotel. Worth working your way through. Green-themed food and drink: The Rocks’ venues are leaning into the occasion with some creative specials. Pony Dining’s charred pavlova with banana, Guinness ice-cream and basil-lime syrup is worth a detour, as is La Renaissance Patisserie’s green iced pistachio drink. Irish-owned The Tea Cosy is doing emerald-green scones and tea, and ASLAN Coffee Roasters has a matcha and white chocolate brownie with Irish cream mascarpone that’s hard to walk past. Bar hopping: Frank Mac’s, The Doss House, Munich Brauhaus, The Orient Hotel, The Glenmore and Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub, are all getting into the spirit across the week. Pick a starting point and see where the night takes you. St Patrick’s Day celebrations at The Rocks run from March 12 to March 17 2026. Source: Keep Left Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

Focaccia for days: Little Sista debuts in Leura

Pallavi MathurMarch 9, 2026

Little Sista has opened in Leura on Megalong Street, less than 90 minutes from Sydney CBD. The focaccia-first café comes from the family behind the much-loved Cafe Leura. The café puts handmade focaccia at the centre of everything, paired with great coffee, house-squeezed juice and a vinyl soundtrack that runs from open to close. Each focaccia is made fresh daily in a sandwich style, with gluten free options available. Bread first, questions later The menu has some standouts worth knowing about. Everything She Wants stacks prosciutto, mortadella, sopressa, ham, mozzarella, pesto, sundried tomatoes and rocket into something genuinely indulgent, while The Grecko goes the Mediterranean route with slow-cooked lamb, tzatziki, semi-dried tomato, onion, feta, peppers and oregano. The Big Veg holds its own with grilled eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers and pickled onions, smoky, tangy and deeply satisfying. Italian-imported toasters crisp each focaccia in just 90 seconds, keeping the bread’s texture intact while the fillings stay fresh. Beyond focaccias, the canned offerings are a fun touch. Iced lattes, matchas and fresh OJs sit alongside tiramisu and stone fruit cheesecake served in cans, portable and well-suited to a day out in the Blue Mountains. Flip the record The space is intimate by design, seating 16 inside and 8 outside, with communal tables alongside more private corners. The interiors lean retro without overdoing it, with forest greens, blush ceilings and peach and teal tiled counters. Custom emerald cabinetry lines the walls, housing a curated vinyl collection, while a Rega Planar 6 record player spins throughout the day through Wharfedale Linton speakers and a Marantz Model 40n amplifier. Co-owner Andrew Tsaroumis has been part of Leura’s hospitality scene for more than 20 years. Little Sista marks a new chapter for the family, with the next generation bringing fresh energy to the space. Tsaroumis says, “Our kids have grown up in this world and have been hands-on in shaping Little Sista – it feels vibrant and full of life. “Everything centres around the focaccia, made fresh and served the way we love to eat it – simple, generous and made to be shared. You can grab one on the go or stay for the music and great company. It’s fresh, it’s fun and it still feels like home.” Little Sista is open Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm, at 4/130-138 Megalong Street, Leura NSW. Source: Candid Communications Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Sydney bakery Martha’s launches three new hot cross bun flavours for Easter 2026

Tokyo Lamington is putting whisky in its Easter range

New FUNDAY x Barbie collab is as pink as it gets

Six days of Irish celebrations at The Rocks this St Patrick’s Day

Focaccia for days: Little Sista debuts in Leura

Betty the Bunny Cake leads Woolworths Easter range