Food and Drink

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...

Chocolate lovers are tickled pink

Move over milk, dark and white, there is a new chocolate in town and it’s set to tickle chocolate lovers pink. Ruby chocolate is the...

Rejuvenated O’Donoghues up for 10 awards

Local Irish pub O’Donoghues at Emu Plains has been nominated for Hotel of The Year by the Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA). This year, the...

Five places to eat out on Christmas Day

If you’re looking to take Christmas lunch on the road this year, here’s five options here in Penrith…

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.

Fan favourite makes return to menu at Macca’s

Macca's has dropped a new McFlurry and we're all about it.

Five Penrith restaurants to consider for your next date night

A romantic night out has to include a great meal, and there's plenty of awesome restaurants for date nights in Penrith.

New pizza player joins the market

It’s America’s fastest growing best value pizza chain and now Penrith is getting a taste of Little Caesars. The chain will open its fifth Sydney...

Hogsbreath Cafe

For a fun and funky night out in a relaxed and casual setting, Hog’s Breath Café cannot be surpassed. With a menu designed to cater...

WIN! Dinner for the family at Hux Grill

HUX Grill has emerged as one of Penrith's most popular restaurants. Whether you've tried it already, or have been meaning to, we've got the perfect...

“Strayed from the original spirit”: Checho’s walks back menu changes

They say the customer is always right and that’s been proven at one of Penrith’s most popular restaurants.

Saints opens new sports bar, event centre

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

Shake-up to Penrith’s restaurant scene

Penrith’s ever-changing restaurant scene has had another major change, with long-time Italian restaurant Panarottis closing during the week.

Taj of the Valley to close on August 26

Long-standing Penrith Indian restaurant Taj of the Valley has announced it will close its doors next weekend.

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.

Coffee Club launches Care Kits to provide essentials to locals stuck at home

The Coffee Club has launched a new initiative, Care Kits, that provide access to home delivered essentials.

Wallacia Hotel

Located at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and by the banks of the Nepean River, the Wallacia Hotel is one of this region’s...

10 takeaway options in Penrith you probably haven’t tried yet

There's plenty of takeaway options in Penrith during lockdown, but here's 10 you might not have tried yet!

Panthers back in business with pop-up cafe and takeaway options

Some employees are back working at Panthers with Kelly's Brasserie opening a 'Grab & Go' concept.

Unique Italian restaurant highlights new dining precinct at Nepean Village

Nepean Village is working on a new outdoor dining precinct that is set to open this winter, but it will be a hot spot for culinary choices.