Italians do it better. Sydney's Italian Wine + Food Festival, a celebration of all things vino, pizza and pasta, returns in its fifth year to the Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve on August 27. Think Pilu at Freshwater's Giovanni Pilu and Lucio's' Lucio Galletto at the kitchen's helm serving up authentic Italian fare for your lunch, Espresso di Manfredi baristas providing your afternoon dose of caffeine, and Big Poppa's bartenders pouring the perfect 4pm negroni. The festival will also feature tastings of over 200 Italian wines, Italian-style Aussie drops and cooking demonstrations throughout the day.