CITY MEETS COUNTRY Sydney's new Tank Stream Hotel is offering diners a "Taste of NSW" wine menu and have partnered with Hungerford Hill and Dalwood Estate for that purpose. "Disappointingly, NSW wines are often ignored by Sydney restaurants, in complete contrast to the attitude of restaurants in other state capitals, where they love to celebrate their local wines and produce," Tank Stream Hotel general manager Klaus Kinatader says.
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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN Fredeli's on the Esplanade at Warners Bay is hosting a Gnocchi Cooking Class on July 24. Phone 4023 5496 to book.
SPANISH FIESTA The Wickham Boatshed's Paella Night is now a Spanish Night. Never fear - you can still order paella - but there will be even more Spanish dishes to enjoy. The next event is on July 5. Tickets are $45 which includes food and a glass of champagne on arrival. Book now at outix.co/tickets.
FRENCH FLAIR The Anchorage at Port Stephens is celebrating Bastille Day on July 13 with a five-course French-inspired dinner and live music. Tickets start at $129 and, as always, it's worth checking out what accommodation packages are on offer.
DAY ONE Wallsend's Wildflower Espresso is branching out to The Station Newcastle and today (June 29) is the grand opening. They'll be open from 6am.
ON THE BALL Local lads Matt Gawthrop and Luke Stewart, this year's My Kitchen Rules winners, are planning to launch a Grand Final Menu at various venues across Maitland and Newcastle in August and September. You can catch them at the Love Sea Food festival at August 17, too.
- Food Bites is a twice-weekly taste of home-grown food and wine news. Email your tips and events to lrockman@fairfaxmedia.com.au
