Welcome to Crumb Wire‘s weekly round-up. Here, we’ll reshare the week’s hottest food and drink stories, launches and features. Three Melbourne venues bringing the Australian Open atmosphere off court As the Australian Open returns to Melbourne, several city venues are hosting Australian Open-themed takeovers throughout January, offering fans a way to tap into the tournament atmosphere without a ticket to the tennis. Across the month, three Melbourne venues are running distinct Australian Open experiences, each with a different focus, from rooftop wine sessions to high-energy sports bars and cocktail-led evenings. Only the best for your boo: Upcoming Valentine’s Experiences at The Star Sydney The Star Sydney has unveiled three Valentine’s Day set menus across Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill and Cucina Porto, offering Japanese, steakhouse and Italian dining options for February 14. ALDI’s Special Buys and liquor are now on DoorDash ALDI has expanded its delivery offering through DoorDash, with liquor and Special Buys now available for on-demand delivery in Australia. From this week, ALDI’s range of beers, wines and spirits will be available for delivery via DoorDash for eligible shoppers in New South Wales and Victoria. The move marks the first time ALDI Liquor has been offered through the delivery platform. Bar Yarra is the new all-day local at Ovolo South Yarra Neighbourhood local Bar Yarra has opened in Melbourne’s leafy inner south, bringing an all-day offering of breakfast, bistro-style dining and late-night cocktails to South Yarra. Located inside Ovolo Hotel South Yarra, the venue is designed as a casual local that caters to different moments across the day, with breakfast and dinner currently available and lunch service set to follow in February.  Two new seasonal ranges are landing at Haigh’s Chocolates Haigh’s Chocolates has unveiled two limited-edition ranges for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day 2026. The collection introduces some spanking new chocolates alongside a few returning favourites. Both ranges present as giftable formats, with distinct designs and flavour profiles tailored to each occasion. The largest fish market in the Southern Hemisphere is officially open: Sydney Sydney Fish Market has officially opened its new home on Blackwattle Bay, bringing wholesale seafood trading, retail and dining together under one roof for the first time. The new market opened on January 19, marking a major moment for Australia’s seafood industry.  Building buzz: Inside Sydney’s first Dragon Hot Pot Dragon Hot Pot has continued to build momentum in New South Wales following the December opening of its first Sydney flagship in Haymarket. Since opening, the Sydney venue has positioned itself within one of the city’s busiest food precincts, attracting a mix of students, young professionals and late-night diners.  Bulla FROYO wants Australians to turn forgotten pantry snacks into dessert toppings Bulla FROYO has released new research suggesting Australian households are sitting on close to $1 billion worth of forgotten food items, with pantry clutter emerging as both a financial and food waste issue. The national study, titled The Great Australian Pantry Raid, found that 75% of Australian households regularly rediscover unused pantry items, including spice blends, snacks pushed to the back of cupboards and leftover baking decorations. Plants on a plane: Emirates reimagines plant-based meal options Emirates has confirmed it is developing a new range of plant-based dishes focused on whole, minimally processed ingredients, with the updated offering expected to be introduced onboard in 2027. The airline says the new concepts are being developed in response to growing global interest in nutrition, health and wellbeing, alongside a shift towards simpler, less processed food. Roma Foods celebrates 70 years with a renewed focus on whole ingredients Roma Foods has marked 70 years in Australian food by leaning into simpler, plant-based ingredients and a back-to-basics approach to how food is made and consumed. Founded in Victoria, Roma Foods has grown from a small Australian manufacturer into a global supplier exporting to more than 70 countries.  PopBox brings Wicked: For Good to Coles and Woolworths with prize draws PopBox has launched a limited-edition collaboration with Wicked: For Good to coincide with the film’s digital at-home release. The promotion includes themed popcorn packs and a series of supermarket competitions offering replica props and movie-night prizes. The collaboration is rolling out nationally, with exclusive prizes available through Woolworths, Coles and participating retailers. Whittaker’s Slab range has hit 7-Eleven shelves nationwide Whittaker’s has brought its Slab chocolate range to 7-Eleven Australia, making the bars available through convenience stores nationwide. The rollout makes it easier than ever for shoppers to find Whittaker’s chocolate, with the range being stocked across 7-Eleven’s national store network. Find more food and drink stories on Crumb Wire.