Pay It Forward Sydney

This one’s for the barista that always has your back, the ramen that’s there for you rain hail or shine, and the dessert that dishes out warm hugs in a bowl, never asking for anything in return.
Until now.

Because as you’ve no doubt heard, the makers and servers of these lifesaving treats are doing it tough during yet another lockdown.
They need wages to survive, and their employees need business to pay those wages – which is where we come in.

By purchasing vouchers you get to send a little missive of love and hope back to the restaurant receiving it, and by paying it forward to a friend, family member or colleague you get to be instrumental in an ongoing chain of random acts of kindness.

Below are 5 ideas to get you started – pro tip, you don’t have to go big or go home, you can keep it moving with something simple yet significant, or gift them dinner out for when we eventually get to move around freely.

This instagrammable waterfront location with stunning Pittwater views and an alfresco marketplace feel is where people have come together for good times, and to celebrate significant moments, since 1880. Choose your own adventure with a variety of food outlets, each with their own style and personality.

A $20 voucher gets the lucky recipient of your random act of kindness a nutella rocky road pizza, or their favourite cocktails.
A $50 voucher gets them a whole smoked rotisserie chicken meal, or a dozen lush oysters.
A $100 vouchers gets them an evening of cocktails and bar snacks at Berts Brasserie.

Added Bonus: Merivale vouchers are valid across all venues so gift the voucher and let them choose where in Sydney they’d like to spend it.

The beauty of getting giftcards from The Boathouse Group is that you can use them at any one of their stunning Sydney waterfront venues. Pick a favourite restaurant or café, put something in the diary to look forward to at one of their boutique hotels, or indulge at the Palm Beach homewares store that stocks their signature decor.

An $80 voucher gets you a takeaway feast and complimentary jar of cocktails for two or bottle of wine
And a $240 voucher can get you a last minute 40% off staycation at Barrenjoey House Palm Beach.

These guys have gone all out for meat lovers in lockdown, literally bringing the mountain to mohammed with a dynamic dining experience steeped in their African heritage delivered to your door for cosy nights in.

A $60 voucher gets you one of their slick knife sets, perfect for serious foodies in lockdown

A $200 voucher gets you a steak bundle for 2-4 people that includes wagyu, bresaola, focaccia,
1.2kg dry age ribeye & veal jus, their signature broccoli & xo butter, beef dripping potatoes, green garden salad and a complimentary tiramisu.
Yes. You read that right and you’re welcome.

Added Bonus: Ordering here gets you membership to the MWC Loyalty club for future offers and freebies.

Give the gift of Coffee, sunshine and good times at this iconic café situated in the heart of North Bondi. It’s cool, relaxed, licensed, and open all day, every day for take away.

A $20 voucher lets you buy a buddy brekkie from the comfort of your own home.

A $75 voucher gets you a tasty meal selection from the newly designed share menus they’ll be sharing weekly, with pre batch cocktails & wines to match.

Added Bonus: Café Bondi is part of Sydney Restaurant Group so these menus include all your favourite dishes their 12 much loved Sydney venues.

In 2021 the ultimate gift has to be the sweet release of escape and Hojiak @ Home is offering a pretty magical trip to Malaysia from the comfort of your cosy sofa.
Get into the smoky flavours of Malaysian street dishes made with the finest Australian produce courtesy of Head Chef Junda Khoo and his signature flavour burst Laksa Bombs and buttery Kam Heong Lobster.

A $50 voucher gets you a truffle or salmon DIY kit or one of their three colourful cocktail kits.

A $90 voucher gets you a Signature, Nyonya or Banana Leaf meal for two.

And a $125 voucher gets you knee deep in their Do It Yourself Malaysian Chili Crab dish with wok fried chili, ginger and belachan mud crab.

Deals so good you might just end up gifting yourself while you pay it forward.

If you are a restaurant or cafe operating under the latest lockdown restrictions, our friends at ResDiary are offering new and existing clients the ability to sell custom vouchers from your website and social media channels. Vouchers are a great way to stay connected with diners and assist with cashflow – learn more here.