Dear Katherine,

Welcome to the February issue of FOOD WINE SLEEP’s Word Of Mouth.

We hope you’ve all enjoyed delicious food, festive drinks and relaxing naps over the Christmas break and feel refreshed for an exciting year ahead!

February is the month of romance and we’re very pleased to deliver some great special offers and events to share with your special someone.

We’ve been overwhelmed with the reviews coming through and love hearing all about your experiences out and about. Keep them coming!

Don’t forget to enter the free online competitions too. There are some great prizes on offer!

Best regards,

The FOOD WINE SLEEP Team

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is definitely in the air! If you find yourself with a sparkling diamond on your finger on the 14th, you can’t go past the Wine Suites at Manly for your engagement or pending nuptials. With four separate spaces on Manly Beach available to host events from 30 to 300 people, the team at the Wine Suites can help you with an intimate affair or a celebration for all-and-sundry! Click here for details.

Still don’t know your Albarino from your Zinfandel? Let The Wine Society take you from wine enthusiast to expert in just eight hours. Picture yourself in a purpose-built Vintec Tasting Room, with a dozen glasses of wines from all around the world. Your coursework? To swirl, sniff and taste every single one! From 10am to 6pm, Saturday 17th March, 66 Bay Street, Ultimo. Tickets cost $200 for members and $220 for non-members. Click here for details.

Treat your loved one to a truly unique dining experience this Valentine's Day at Sydney’s only revolving restaurant. Enjoy a romantic six course degustation at Summit Restaurant created by Celebrity Chef Michael Moore topped off with a bottle of Taittinger Champagne for the table. $200 per person guarantees a window seat or $150 for all other tables. Reservations are essential. Click here for details.

The Point, Albert Park and their friends at Western Plains are delighted to announce the introduction of whole roasted suckling pig to the menu. Under the skilful watch of Executive Chef Justin Wise and his team, the suckling pig is sure to be a winner and a great dining experience to be shared with family and friends. This offer is available from 20th February for group bookings of eight or more guests with one weeks' notice. Click here for details.

As part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Black Velvet takes place at Left Bank on 6th March. Watch the sun set over the city skyline, while enjoying champagne, stout and smooth Black Velvet cocktails accompanied by freshly shucked oysters from Australia’s premier bivalve purveyors. The farmers will be on hand shucking oysters and serving while you chat about their craft and sample the variety of accompanying sauces. Dress up and shuck it! Call (03) 9682 4500 or click here for details.

St Kilda will be buzzing for the final day of the festival on 12th February and Sapore is the perfect place to sample the relaxing atmosphere. The kitchen will be open from 12am until 6pm, with a festival version of the a la carte menu featuring special additions such as a steak sandwich and chicken parmigiana, Sapore-style of course! Drinks will be served all day including Sapore’s own Sangria and cold bottles of Peroni. Click here for details.

Lauxes on the Park is looking forward to providing a vibrant and unique Valentine's Day for either lunch or dinner. Get into the spirit of romance with Lauxes Valentine’s Day experience including live music. Indulge in a shared plate entrée, choose from any of their sumptuous a la carte mains, shared plated dessert and a complimentary Valentine’s gift on arrival for the ladies. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment. Click here for details.

For just $50, this fantastic winery tour provides return transfers from Gold Coast hotels in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, includes a wine tasting at the Sirromet cellar door and plenty of time to enjoy the rest of Sirromet Winery. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Restaurant Lurleen's, relax with a glass of wine and a cheese or antipasto platter at the cellar door and take a guided tour of the winery. Bookings essential, click here for details.

Inspired by the great bars of Europe, Bar One is one of Perth's best. This unique bar and restaurant is equally ideal for a casual drink or a complete dining experience. Bar One's commitment is to consistently serve the very best quality produce with skill, knowledge and passion and develop a customer service obsession second to none. Open Monday to Friday, 7am till late. Click here for details.

Spoil the one you love this Valentine’s Day at Jolleys Boathouse, situated in the heart of Adelaide. Sit back and treat yourselves to a three course meal for $95 per person. Featuring a delicious contemporary Australian menu and fabulous views over the river and parklands, you are sure to impress that special person. Book today to avoid disappointment. Click here for details.

North Adelaide is set to come alive as restaurants, fashion and fine wines spill into Wellington Square for the North Adelaide Food and Wine Affair on 26th February 2012. Gates are open from 11am until 7pm with a $5 entry fee. Enjoy live entertainment on the outdoor stage, treat yourself to delicious food at restaurants paired with exquisite winery offerings and experience an unforgettable day out. Click here for details.

Explore the famous natural beauty of Tasmania's North West from the award-winning Tall Timbers. Tall Timbers boasts unique and stylish accommodation, set out to take advantage of the stunning rural views. Their fantastic Summer Special is only $140 per night and includes accommodation for two people with full buffet breakfasts. You may never want to leave this special part of Tasmania! Click here for details.

Nestled amongst the tropical palms and natural environment of East Point Nature Reserve, Pee Wee's at the Point commands sweeping views across Fannie Bay to the skyline of Darwin. Make this Valentine’s Day perfect with dinner at Pee Wee’s for just $125 per person. Indulge with mouth-watering dishes including grilled half shell scallops Diablo, chilled bug tail salad and Frangelico and Kahlua Mousse for dessert. Click here for details.

Benchmark Wine Bar has proven to be the leader in wine knowledge. They serve over 100 wines by the glass and more than 400 by the bottle from both new and old world countries. Treat yourself to the $75 set menu with a glass of wine per course for groups of 10 or more. Dishes include twice cooked pork belly with chargrilled pear and calvadox reduction, fresh seafood catch of the day and a selection of local and imported cheeses. Click here for details.