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Forget flowers. Send dessert instead. 🍪🌹☁️There’s something so special about a gift that’s almost too beautiful to eat. 🌹✨ 📍@cooki.au luxury cookie box is filled with handcrafted Strawberry White Chocolate Roses that aren’t just edible, they melt into warm milk to create the dreamiest, rich and creamy strawberry hot chocolate. ☕️🍓Inside you’ll also find:🌹 Strawberry white hot chocolate rose bouquet 🌸 Assorted French macarons 🍪 Hazelnut & Chocolate chip shortbread ☁️ Crunchy vanilla meringues 🍫 Belgian chocolate truffles 🍓 Marshmallows 💐Whether you’re celebrating someone special or simply treating yourself, this is the kind of gift that creates a memorable experience from the very first look to the last bite. 🎁 Order yours at www.cooki.com.au ✨[gifted] #cookiau #dessertbox #dessertsydney #cookiebox #giftideas dessertlover strawberryhotchocolate hotchocolate sweettreats macarons chocolatelovers foodie sydney australia by @onceuponacraving_

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❄️ The elegance of winter dining | Oribu オリーブ📍 @oribu_parramatta, my 4th visit and Oribu still finds a way to surprise me.✨❄️ Their new Fuyu no Nukumori (Warmth of Winter) menu brings together comforting nabe, premium seafood, creative tacos and elegant desserts in a seasonal showcase of Japanese flavours.✨We started our culinary journey with hearty and warming Wagyu and Unagi Nabe Soups, before moving on to a symphony of fresh seafood dishes, curated and presented to perfection. The standout was the Takumi no Sashimi Set, an absolute masterpiece showcasing exceptional culinary technique, featuring lobster, sea urchin, toro, abalone and caviar, to name a few. 🍣New winter creations like the Pan-Roasted Foie Gras, maki and tacos continued to impress, while the Lychee Yuzu Panna Cotta and Nashi no Kaori provided the perfect balanced finish. If you’re looking for a winter dining experience that feels both comforting and refined, this one’s worth adding to your list. 🔥❄️ What we tried from the Winter 2026 menu:🥢 Wagyu nabe soup🥢 Unagi Nabe soup🥢 Takumi no sashimi set🥢 Scallop au Verjus🥢 Snapper Crudo 🥢 Hiramasa no Hana 🥢 Lotus chips 🥢 Salmon Orchard Maki 🥢 Wagyu Beef Tartare 🥢 Pan-roasted Foie Gras 🥢 Fuji Apple Salsa Fish Taco 🥢 Roasted Pear & Unagi Taco🥢 Nashi no Kaori 🥢 Lychee Yuzu Panna cottaThank you to the exceptional team at Oribu for a stellar evening of hospitality and culinary expertise 💛[invited] #Oribu #oribuparramatta #japanesecuisine #sydneyrestaurants #parramattarestaurant finedining chefhatted restaurant japanese sydney australia by @onceuponacraving_

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2 months ago

🧆 Lebanese comfort food, done the traditional way 💛🔥📍 @frankslebaneserestaurant has been serving Fairfield for over 30 years with homestyle dishes that are comforting and full of flavour. The complimentary woodfired pita bread came out fresh, fluffy, and straight from the oven 🤌🏽Highlights were the mixed shish plate, stuffed fried kibbeh and crispy golden falafel. And ofcourse washed down with refreshing Laban (yoghurt drink). This is your sign to go local and support small businesses.✨What we ordered: 🥙 Stuffed Kibbeh🥙 Arnabeet Mekle (cauliflower)🥙 Falafel 🥙 Mixed Shish Plate (Lamb, Chicken & Kafta) 🍯 Knafe Bil Jibneh 🥛 Laban#frankslebaneserestaurant #lebaneserestaurant #sydneyfood #fairfield #southwestsydney southwestwestsydneyfood sydneyeats middleeasternfood sydney by @onceuponacraving_

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Sydney… these are NOT your average toasties 👀🍞✨@toastiesmith is serving up loaded, flavour-packed toasties. Each toastie is built on a rich egg base and layered with generous fillings, all sandwiched between their signature in-house, butter-infused, brioche-style bread. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly crisped when toasted🔥📍Toastiesmith located at Darling Square (Haymarket), The Galeries (Townhall), Chatswood and Macquarie Centre. What we ordered: 🍞 Egg smith🍞 Wagyu Beef Don 🍞 Prawn Burger🍞 O.M.Golden Bird 🍞 Delish fishSydney would you try an egg-base toastie? 👀#toastiesmith #toastie #eggsandwich #darlingsquare #sydney haymarket sydneyfood sydneysandwich australia by @onceuponacraving_

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3 months ago

✨Sydney’s newest Lebanese dining experience 🌿📍 @sahteintherocks is nestled in the idyllic Argyle Stores at the Rocks. Brings authentic Levintine tradition to life with generous, share-style dining, premium ingredients, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. In Arabic, when we gather around a table to share a meal, we say “Sahtein” meaning double health, a wish for good food and good company ✨From fresh mezze to the standout mashawi mushakal mixed grill, every dish is designed to be shared, flavour-rich and perfectly cooked. The perfect spot for date nights, group dinners, celebrations, or long catch-ups 💛What we ordered: Meze:🫒 Khubz🫒 Moutabbal (eggplant dip)🫒 Kibbeh Nayeh 🫒 Falafel🫒 Kibbeh MaqliyehMain:🫒 Fattoush🫒 Batata Yarra🫒 Arnabit Maqli (cauliflower)🫒 Mashawi Mushakal Mixed Grill of King Prawn, Half Chicken, Lamb Rump & KataDessert:🍮 Mhalabieh (rose and orange blossom milk pudding)🍮 Kataifi with Ashta, Nuts & Rose Syrup ✨ Add Sahtein to your must try list! #sahtein #sahteintherocks #therockssydney #lebanesefood #sydneyrestaurants sydneydining halalsydney sydney by @onceuponacraving_

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4 months ago

✨ Mix It Up with Dilmah Elixir ~ Ceylon grass jelly milk tea at home 🍵Made using the new @dilmahaustralia Elixir of Ceylon Tea, a bold black tea concentrate that can be used to make cocktails, mocktails or desserts. Naturally sweetened, rich in flavour, and perfect for creating café-style drinks in minutes.Recipe:1. Fill a glass with your choice of milk.2. Add grass jelly cubes and ice. 3. Add Dilmah Elixir of Ceylon Tea to taste and stir.✨Find the Dilmah Elixir of Ceylon Tea at your local @colessupermarkets and create something delicious at home 🍃#MixitupwihElixir #DilmahTea #DilmahElixir #CeylonTea #brandedcontent by @onceuponacraving_

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4 months ago

✨Sydney, I have your next reason to cross the bridge 🌉 ⭐️ Chef Hat award winning restaurant Toki ✨📍 @tokinorthsydney is where French and Japanese flavours come together, and it just works. From the fluffiest shokupan and rich mushroom butter, to the most delicious crispy snow crab toast and the fresh Murray Cod.. still thinking about it, every dish delivered 🤌🏽What we ordered:✨ Shokupan bread with mushroom butter ✨ Sydney Rock Oyster✨ Abrolhos Scallop✨ Snowcrab Toast ✨ Moreton Bay Bug Udon ✨ Octopus with nduja✨ Murray Cod with zucchini fritter ✨ Banana hazelnut mille-feuille[invite]#toki̇ #tokibistroandbar #tokinorthsydney #northsydney #sydneyrestaurant sydney finedining chefhatted by @onceuponacraving_

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4 months ago

🍯 Sweet hacks you need to try with Penotti 🌰✨Who knew you could make next-level treats with just a few simple ingredients? 😍@penotti_australia is the original duo swirl spread, blending creamy, irresistible flavours in every jar. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, desserts… or straight from the spoon 😋🌴 Speculoos-filled dates topped with biscuit crumbs. Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive. Using the Penotti Speculoos Biscuit Topping 🍯�🍓 Strawberries dipped in Duo Penotti Hazelnut & Vanilla spread finished with pistachios. Simple, indulgent, and oh-so-good. Using the Duo Penotti Hazelnut & Vanilla Spread 🍯Which one would you try first? 👀Purchase the Penotti range at your local supermarket or grocer 🛒[gifted]#Penotti #dessert #quickdessert #recipe #sweettreat PenottiAustralia by @onceuponacraving_

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5 months ago

✨ NEW Argentinian Steakhouse with Darling Harbour views! 🥩🔥@elcortedarlingharbour is bringing bold South American flavours to Sydney, with steaks charred over traditional wood-fired Parrilla grills, giving every bite that rich, smoky depth of flavour. 📍 Ground Floor, ICC Sydney, Darling HarbourWhat we ordered:🥩 Serrano Jamón Croquettes🥩 Bone Marrow Tartare 🥩 Grilled Over Volcanic Rock Pork Chop🥩 Rump Cap Steak with pickled vegetables🥔 Papas Bravas🍮 Dulce De Leche FlanFrom rich, buttery bone marrow to perfectly charred steak and that silky dulce de leche flan… this spot is made for date nights, celebrations, or anyone who loves serious steak.Who’s adding this to their Sydney dining list? 👀🔥[invite]#elcorte #elcorteargentinian #darlingharbour #sydneysteak #sydneyrestaurants by @onceuponacraving_

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5 months ago

💫 Parramatta’s best hatted Japanese fine dining rooftop restaurant🍸✨📍 @oribu_parramatta My third visit and it only gets better. This time, I experienced the 10-course Oribu Signature Journey, a beautifully curated progression of refined Japanese flavours. From the mini omakase and Hiramasa kingfish carpaccio to snapper aguachile and the Oribu ceviche. Every course was fresh, bursting with flavour and intentional.The Wagyu tenderloin brochettes and Glacier toothfish were standout mains, complemented perfectly by crispy eggplant. And finished on a sweet note with matcha knafeh and matcha tiramisu. ✨ If you’re looking for an elevated rooftop dining experience in Parramatta, this is it. 🌆🍣Oribu Signature Journey ~ 10 courses✨ Mini Omakase (Oysters and Tuna, Salmon, Kingfish Sashimi)✨ Hiramasa Kingfish Carpaccio✨ Snapper Aguachile✨ Oribu Ceviche, Taco (Option: Spicy Tuna or Salmon Jalapeño Tartare)✨ Popcorn Prawn✨ Lotus Chips Mains:✨ Ranger Valley Australian Wagyu Tenderloin Brochettes ✨ Glacier 51 ToothfishSides: ✨ Crispy Eggplant ✨ Zucchini Noodle YakimonoDesserts:✨ Matcha Knafeh ✨ Matcha Tiramisu🧉Copper Colada 💫 Thank you to the spectacular team @oribu_parramatta for hosting us, we will be back ✨[invite] #oribu #oribuparramatta #heritagelounge #parramatta #sydneyfinedining by @onceuponacraving_

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✨South Sydney, here’s your new brunch destination☕️📍 @unfilteredcarlton located in South Sydney’s Carlton, is a spacious cafe offering a great variety of breakfast and lunch options. We brunched our way through the Unfiltered menu and wow, the versatility of options was amazing ✨ From smoky Beef Brisket Tostadas to a fresh Falafel Mezze Bowl, creamy Salmon Benedict, fluffy Frumpets, and a dreamy Matcha Yoghurt Bowl, this was brunch done properly.What we ordered: 🥞 Beef Brisket Tostadas🥞 Falafel Mezze Bowl🥞 Salmon Benedict🥞 Frumpets🥞 Matcha yoghurt bowl 🍵 Strawberry Matcha🍵 Iced Latte [invite]#UnfilteredCarlton #SouthSydneyEats #Sydneycafe #southsydneycafe #stgeorgesydney by @onceuponacraving_

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6 months ago