BAKE TO THE 90s: FERGUSON PLARRE IS SLINGING HALF-PRICE THIS WINTER SEASON
Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse is dishing out serious nostalgia this winter with its limited-time throwback prices on classic savoury favourites. As part of its winter warmer campaign, customers can grab half-price hot beef pies, sausage rolls and Tiddly Oggies—perfect for lunch without stretching the budget. With more than one million sausage rolls baked in the past year alone, the iconic Victorian bakery is serving up fresh, flaky favourites at irresistible prices. CEO Steve Plarre says it’s all about giving back to loyal customers and offering hearty meals that won’t break the bank during the colder months.
To really heat things up, members of the Sweet Rewards Loyalty Club can enjoy these hot savouries for just $1 on select Mondays—an unbeatable price not seen since the early ’90s. It’s free to join, and means you can grab a pie and a drink for under $5. Dates to lock in include Friday 20 June for half-price beef pies and Monday 16 June for $1 versions. Available in-store at all Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, this nostalgic promotion is a warm and wallet-friendly way to beat the chill. More info at fergusonplarre.com.au.
BEVERLY ROOFTOP RETURNS WITH LATE NIGHT TALES & ELEVATED DINING
South Yarra’s beloved rooftop destination, Beverly, is back just in time for winter—marking its second birthday with the launch of Late Night Tales, a seasonal after-dark experience designed to warm both body and soul. From 13 June through the end of July, guests can head to Level 24 every Thursday to Sunday from 9:30pm for a crafted cocktail and handmade dessert ($45 per person) while taking in Melbourne’s glittering skyline. Expect decadent drinks like the Banoffee Bonfire and Gingerbread Amaretto paired with indulgent desserts like Maya brownies and pistachio mousse. The limited-time series is part of Beverly’s broader relaunch following a brief closure, offering Melburnians an elevated nightcap experience with a touch of luxe.
Alongside the new winter ritual, Beverly reopens with a refreshed approach to dining led by Head Chef David Ball, who introduces an expanded à la carte and new lunch menus that stay true to the venue’s signature Californian-meets-French-Japanese fusion. Must-try dishes include the LA-inspired prawn-dog and bluefin tuna crudo with winter citrus. The comeback also includes Beverly Soundscapes—sunset DJ sessions with cocktails and snacks—as well as a new Skyline Dining function package just in time for EOFY, offering panoramic views for groups of up to 45. Whether it’s for a midweek lunch, celebratory dinner, or late-night indulgence, Beverly invites guests back to experience level 24 in all its winter glory.
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A SICILIAN STORY TOLD IN FIVE COURSES T MISTER BIANCO
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Mister Bianco in Kew is set to transport diners to the sun-soaked streets of Sicily with its special dinner event Once Upon A Time In Sicily, happening on Tuesday 24 June. Chef-owner Joe Vargetto is crafting a deeply personal five-course menu inspired by his childhood in a Bayside Sicilian household, blending nostalgia with modern flair. Guests will be greeted with a cocktail—Dirty Sicilian—and black olive puff pastry grissini, before being treated to four additional courses, each matched with exceptional Sicilian wines. Expect dishes like slow-cooked tuna with fennel, traditional cavatelli with sardines and pine nuts, and a standout roasted goat dish accompanied by eggplant and rich Sicilian reds.
The evening is both a culinary tribute to Vargetto’s mother and a celebration of Sicily’s resourceful, no-waste cooking traditions. Priced at $125 per person, the event promises an authentic and elevated taste of Sicily not typically found on the Mister Bianco menu. Finishing on a sweet note with Torta della Nonna and a glass of zibibbo, the dinner will be a soulful homage to heritage, flavour, and family. Limited seats are available, and bookings can be made via TryBooking. More details at misterbianco.com.au.
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