The team at Pork Ewe Deli in Mayfield have your dad sorted this Father's Day.
Yes, there's plenty to choose from when it comes to cheese and charcuterie, but Pork Ewe has also partnered with FogHorn Brewery and Brokenwood Wines to create packs that include beers and/or wines to cover all the bases for a sumptuous Father's Day grazing feast.
There are options for larger grazing packs which could cater for lunch, as well as smaller treat packs for those looking for something at a lower price point.
Pork Ewe will be delivering Saturday and Sunday over the Father's Day weekend, with free local delivery on orders greater than $55. The packages can be dropped at dad's doorstep, or picked up via contactless kerbside collection. Conditions apply. For more information visit porkewe.com.au or phone 4906 8774.
Our Taste of Greece is hosting a Sunday Roast Feast at Alder Park Sports Club on September 6 - think slow-cooked lamb shoulder, oven-roasted lemon potatoes, giant Greek beans, feta or halloumi fries, tzatziki and Greek salad. Yum. You can also choose from their everyday menu. Bookings are necessary and restricted to groups of 10. Sittings at 12.30pm to 2pm; 2.30pm to 4pm; and 6pm to 7.30pm. Phone 0433 330 746.
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Cupcake Espresso has created a special Father's Day Collection - the Father's Day Moustache Box, Dad's Movie Box and Father's Day Breakfast Boxes. Pick up or delivery. Order at cupcakeespresso.com.au/buyonlinenow.
Boydell's at Morpeth is offering a three-course meal for $80 on September 6, including a beer on the house for dad. Bookings are being taken for 11am through to 8.30pm; maximum group of six people. Book online at boydells.com.au.
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Mercure Charlestown has a Father's Day Picnic Feast on offer. Book now for pick up on September 6. The $49 package caters for lunch for two people (BBQ and Bourbon pork ribs; spicy buffalo chicken wings; pulled pork sliders with fennel and apple slaw; slow-cooked beef brisket sliders with American slaw; creamy potato bake; Greek salad; two serves of Mars Bar cheesecake; two Corona beers).
Newcastle Biltong Co at 400 Maitland Road, Newcastle, stocks South African products and has gift bundles for dad ranging from $20 to $45. There's boerewors, biltong, droewors, cheesewors and all sorts of tasty spices and sauces to choose from.
Lizotte's at New Lambton is hosting a Father's Day Lunch on September 6. Ty Penshorn stars as the voice of Neil Diamond in Diamond - The Show. Tickets are on sale now.
Out Pokolbin way, Taste of the Country has Ploughman's Platters on offer. Phone 4998 6605 to order, and there are pick up and delivery options. You must be over the age of 18 to order this package as it includes alcohol - ID on delivery or pick up will be required.
Branching out to Belmont
Star Anise at Valentine is opening a second restaurant at Belmont, at the site of the former Deck 56 on Brooks Parade. The owners are hoping to open on September 2 for breakfast and lunch, followed by dinner a week later. And don't worry, they assured Food & Wine the Valentine restaurant is not closing.
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Sweet experiment
LEGO is opening a store at Charlestown Square on Wednesday, August 26, and Choux Patisserie (level 2 near the Apple store) has hinted that it may be experimenting with stackable chocolate LEGO.
Thirsty for pretzels
Speaking of Charlestown Square, Pretzel Hut has opened on level 1 at Charlestown Square, near Big W. The dough is made in-store and rolled fresh daily, and the menu is divided into sweet and savoury options: for example, there's Ham, Cheese and Pineapple as well as Cookies & Cream, Food & Wine is told.
A family affair
Horner Wines has opened its brand new cellar door at 188 Palmer Road, Pokolbin. It's open 11am to 5pm Friday to Sunday, and by appointment on weekdays. Pop in and say hello to husband and wife team Ash and Lauren Horner. They'll appreciate the support.
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Dumplings, anyone?
Kai Dumpling Restaurant has opened at Marketown Newcastle. The restaurant has three banquet seating areas, catering for groups of eight people. Phone 0415 730 861 to book or order home delivery. It's open daily, 10am to 9.30pm.
Fried chicken war
A quick reminder - Newy Fried Chicken and Newcastle Fried Chicken are not the same restaurant, although both are in Islington. Some confusion has arisen when people order via third-party food delivery services. Newy Fried Chicken at The Newcastle Hotel has its own website (newyfriedchicken.com) where you can place an order.
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It's a dog's life
Wednesday, August 26, is International Dog Day and Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley - with Gourmet Dog Bakery - is hosting a five-course Doggy Degustation at 1pm to celebrate. And yes, you can take a doggy bag home if your pup's eyes are bigger than their stomach. Go to the website to book.
Also, dogs are always welcome at voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley where there is a Pizza & Paws night every Friday. You can even book a room with a private courtyard, a dog bed, water bowl and treats on arrival for your furry friend.
