Perched 55 floors above Melbourne CBD, Vue de Monde and sister bar Lui dazzle with fresh interiors, a brand-new 18-plate dégustation menu and the same spectacular city views.

All the new openings, food-fuelled events and tasty things happening around the country.

At Kokomo, the super-luxe private island in Fiji, chef Lennox Hastie is planning his upcoming four-day takeover. ANNA McCOOE stows away to watch the experience take shape.

Crisp pastry, sunshine-yellow custard and a caramelised top make Portuguese tarts a global hit.