April Food News Round-Up

Reporting from the heart of the precinct, the April culinary landscape is officially taking shape with a series of high-stakes takeovers and new rituals. From hand-rolled traditions to early-morning debuts, we’ve gathered the essential developments for your culinary calendar. Here are the headlines.

ESSA Throws Pici Pasta Party
Shared plates, Italian wines, and an easy-going atmosphere, this is a social celebration of the hand-rolled pasta that is pici. Full party details here.

Hellenika Welcomes a Greek Wine Takeover
Six of Greece’s most acclaimed modern wineries are taking over this Hellenic haunt’s wine list for an evening dedicated to the country’s finest vineyard varieties. More information here.

Penelope Announces Lounge Hour 
Be it the final stop on a long-lunch or the start to your evening endeavours, a cocktail and side of fries for just $20 is never the wrong move. Available Friday to Sunday, from 3PM to 6PM.

NIIWA Launches Breakfast Menu
You can now enjoy all three meals at James St’s newest venue. The Japanese-inspired menu includes the tamago sando, miso salmon bento, and Japanese omurice as the savoury options, whilst for those with a sweet tooth, there’s the crème brûlée sando and matcha pancakes. Available Saturday and Sunday, 8AM to 10:30AM.