Barbecuing together – American style!

Barbecue not only brings people to the table to enjoy good food, but it helps form friendships and fosters connections.

Penrith’s five best pizza joints

We love our pizza here at the Weekender, and after some tough debate we've come up with the top five pizza options in the Penrith LGA...

The five best places to grab delicious chicken in Penrith

From fried chicken to roast chicken, there's so many varieties of this delicious delight to choose from. We've done our best to scour the Penrith LGA for the best chicken options around...

We name the five best Indian restaurants in Penrith

There's nothing quite like a delicious Indian curry. The Penrith LGA has plenty of great choices when it comes to Indian - here's our top five.

Westfield Penrith locks in new food outlets as part of revamp

Hot on the heels of confirmation that Holey Moley and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq would be opening at Westfield Penrith in December, the shopping centre has also confirmed a host of new eateries.

Penrith burger joint Beefy’s announces its closure

Penrith's Beefy's Burgers has announced its immediate closure, choosing to exit its High Street location after five years.

Brooks Tavern in race against time as it eyes December opening

The pub giants behind The Lob Cabin will be working against the weather to deliver Jordan Springs its first local watering hole in December.

Misc. offers exciting dining experience in Parramatta

The highly-anticipated Misc. Restaurant has officially opened its doors in Parramatta Park – with restaurateur and ‘Gogglebox’ star Jad Nehmetallah at the helm.

Saints opens new sports bar, event centre

St Marys Rugby League Club is celebrating 40 years this year and is looking better than ever.

Delicious bagels and delightful coffee highlights Cafe Favela

A new hole-in-the-wall at 451A High Street in Penrith will be serving up fresh bagels and great coffee from Monday, August 8.

Robot waiters: Restaurants get tech savvy

The future has finally come to Penrith, with robot waiters and waitresses popping up at a number of local restaurants.

Brewery boom: Another player enters Penrith market

Beer lovers will have another spot to enjoy a drink when Squinters Brewing Co opens a new brewery and bar in Penrith next month.

Floating bar to launch on Nepean River this spring

Long-time owners of the Nepean Belle, Chris and Carol Bennett, have unveiled their next business venture, with big plans to turn the sleepy Penrith Platypus into a party destination for all ages.

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

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.