New snack series is a delicious way to try five of Sydney's top restaurants for less
Good Food Events' Snack Series will run in Sydney from 1-30 June, 2025. Catch up on any snacks you miss on the Good Food Events' Instagram account, where chef Mitch Orr will be going behind the scenes of each restaurant, chatting to chefs about how each dish was made.
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