The best food and drink events in Sydney and beyond in September-October 2020
Balcony party
Introducing the new Harbour Bridge Balcony Party experience from Pier One Sydney Harbour. Host your next celebration under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the balcony of a stunning suite. With views of Sydney Harbour, Luna Park and Walsh Bay, you and up to nine friends can enjoy food, drinks, and the stylish new decor. The perfect spot to celebrate with the most insta-worthy backdrop. Book your own private chef to complete the luxe experience.
Thu to Sun, until November 30; pieronesydneyharbour.com.au/bridge-balcony-party/
Good Food Month returns
Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Sydney this October, with tickets for the signature events going on sale on September 17. This year's program celebrates the food of Naples at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar and the seafood stars Steve Hodges, John Susman and Neil Perry. Book intimate dining experiences with new cookbook authors Danielle Alvarez (Fred's Paddington) and Elizabeth Hewson (FINK Group), or test your trivia knowledge at the very first live Good Weekend Quiz. Stay tuned for exciting news on this year's Night Noodle Markets.
Throughout October; tickets at goodfoodmonth.com/sydney
Pop-up on the water
Nab a harbourside seat at chef Matt Moran's newly reopened Opera Bar, which will transform its raw bar into a fun Japanese izakaya this spring. The temaki and sake pop-up is the first in a series, and will serve miso salmon, yuzu kingfish and prawn hand rolls and sashimi alongside sake highballs and sake slushies with bubble tea pearls.
Evenings and weekends from September 17 for a limited time; operabar.com.au/japanese-pop
Inner west pickle fest
Get your pickle on at The Oxford Tavern's annual Rise n' Brine Pickle Fest. Held over three days on the October long weekend, the socially distanced event will feature a full pickle-inspired menu including jumbo pickle poppers, reuben spring rolls and Cuban sambos. Expect specialty brews and cocktails, a pickle toss, plus a pickle-eating competition.
October 3-5; tickets from theoxfordtavern.com.au/rise-n-brine/
Gluten-free goodies
Head online for this year's nationwide Gluten Free Expo @home. Packed with exciting products, special deals and new exhibitors, the festival kicks off on September 16 with a virtual cooking class with 4 Ingredients cookbook author Kim McCosker, who will demonstrate how to make shepherd's pie. On September 19, log on for an Italian cooking session with Victorian pizzeria Shop 225. Look for regular updates on the website over coming months.
Hosting an event? Send dates and details to Megan.Johnston@goodfood.com.au
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