Food and Drink

Celebrity chefs on the hunt for best club feed

Celebrity chefs Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feidel paid a visit to St Marys Rugby League Club this week to try the club’s entry into the 2022 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards.

Free doughnuts available at Krispy Kreme this Friday

To celebrate National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme Australia is giving away 100,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts for one day only on Friday, June 3.

Three Junction Thai back in business

Regular customers of Penrith’s Three Junction Thai were left in shock last month when a sign announcing its closure was spotted on the door.

In The Spotlight: Let’s eat fresh at Baker’s Choice

Whether you’re wanting bread, cakes, or hot food, there’s no better place to get it than your local bakery. At Eastern Creek Quarter, there’s no doubt that Baker’s Choice should be your go-to.

In The Spotlight: The freshest food for your family

ECQ Fruit World has the freshest and most delicious fruit and vegetables for all your cooking needs.

Exclusive: Inside the new-look Log Cabin – plus details of its commitment to the...

Community will be at the heart of the new Log Cabin – and while the hotel has a completely modern feel, it will pay respect to the iconic Penrith landmark that came before it.

New gin distillery to open in Penrith by Christmas

Gin lovers will have their thirst quenched with a local distillery set to open by the end of the year.

Pancake Day is the perfect excuse for a tasty treat

Very few of us need an excuse to indulge in a delicious stack of pancakes.

In The Spotlight: The Costi’s Fresh & Cooked Seafood

There’s nothing better than a meal with high quality seafood. It’s good for your brain, high in important nutrients, and it tastes pretty good, too.

Five Penrith restaurants you simply MUST try

Looking for a date night location, or an ideal place to enjoy a meal with friends? Penrith has plenty of great restaurants, but we've picked five of the best for you to try...

Gluten-free cafe in Kingswood puts health first

A local personal trainer has joined forces with one of his clients to bring a unique café – with a focus on genuinely healthy food, community service and environmental sustainability - to the people of Penrith.

Next Step For Ronnie’s Pizza House

A slice of Penrith since 1983 is starting its next chapter as it undergoes new ownership. Sam Simonetta, who owned Ronnie’s Pizza House on Henry...

Police Cottage Refurbishment Officially Starts

The ground has officially been broken as construction starts on the refurbishment of the historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. The project will see $1...

The Coffee Club Cranebrook Grand Opening

The Coffee Club Cranebrook is now open and boasts the first drive through option for the café group in New South Wales. The family-owned business...

Duck Duck Goose to offer something different in Penrith

A new dumpling bar is set to have food lovers flocking in to see what’s on offer when it opens next month.

GellaFrenda is a welcome addition to Penrith’s dining scene – plus check out this...

The Weekender headed over to new Italian restaurant GellaFrenda last weekend and we couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Cafe for old motel site, plus new details on Log Cabin opening date

Coffee lovers will have another caffeine fix option along the river, with Penrith Council rubber-stamping plans for the Log Cabin Cafe.

All-night eateries planned as part of $8 million proposal at Cranebrook

Taco Bell has set its sights on Cranebrook, with the American fast food chain one of three restaurants slated for a new development in the Waterside industrial area.

American barbecue done differently at Smoky Sue’s

If you think you know American barbecue… think again!

Food and beverage operator locked in for Police Cottage at Emu Plains

Those behind the renowned 2773 Café Glenbrook will be the food and beverage operator for the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains following a tender process.