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August in the Shire: Embrace the Cosy Vibes and Community Spirit
- Aug 7, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 14, 2025
August in the Shire is serving up cosy vibes, live music, fresh markets, and some seriously good foodie deals. Whether you’re chasing a Sunday sesh, sipping cocktails with friends, or exploring somewhere brand new, here’s what’s on our radar this month.
New Spots to Try
Homer Rogue Taverna – Now Open
Cronulla’s newest Greek taverna brings laid-back Athenian charm with a share-style menu made for group feasting. Think fluffy flatbreads, spicy tirokafteri, hand-rolled dolmades, charcoal-grilled meats, slow-cooked lamb, and hearty stews.
Call Me Mama – Set Menu Launch
The new $75 per person set menu is a flavour-packed feast: bread and burrata, pork meatballs, crispy squid rigatoni, and more. Perfect when you want to sit back and enjoy each course without decisions.
Live Music & Markets
Sneaky Sundayz at Jensen’s, Kareela
When: 6 Aug – 28 Sep | 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Sunday sessions are back with live music and happy hour cocktails (3–5pm) sponsored by Scylla Distilling Co. The perfect weekend wind-down.
Local Pop-Up Markets – Kareela Village
When: 9 August
Saturday stalls featuring local creatives and handmade treasures. Ideal for gifts or treating yourself.
Cronulla Winter Markets
When: 16–17 Aug
A beachside market weekend with stalls, food trucks, and coastal vibes. Winter in Cronulla done right.
Food & Drink Deals
$3 Coffee – Noah’s on the Park
When: This Friday 8am - 10am
A limited-time offer perfect for your morning walk or post-swim warm-up.
Papa J’s Sunday $59 Set Menu
Three indulgent courses featuring stracciatella, BBQ prawn linguine, black Angus beef, twice-cooked duck, and baked espresso cheesecake.
Summer Salt – 50% Off Winter Menu Lunch & Dinner
When: Tues–Sun | Until 31 Aug
Three-course set menu plus sides for $59pp. Think handmade burrata, grilled swordfish, slow-cooked beef cheek with truffle mash – all with those stunning ocean views.
Friday Night Pasta at Bianchini’s – $21
Choose Nonna’s spaghetti and meatballs or ricotta gnocchi boscaiola with warm garlic bread. Pair it with their Happy Hour (Fri & Sat, 4–7pm): $15 cocktails — Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Negroni, Caprioska, Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri, Classic Martini — and $6 tap beers.
Make It Social
Whether you’re exploring markets, checking out a new restaurant, or treating yourself to a long lunch, August has something for everyone.
💖 Want to do more of this with like-minded women? SLAM Society hosts catch-ups, dinners, retreats, and more — perfect for building your tribe while having fun.
Join the Community
SLAM Society stands for Shire Ladies and Mamas — a heart-led community built to bring women together through genuine connection, fun events, business support, and wellbeing experiences. This is a women community and nothing with music.
Founded in the Sutherland Shire, SLAM has grown into a trusted space for women to meet new people, feel supported, and enjoy both social and professional growth. Whether it’s over a cocktail, during a Bali retreat, or at a local business workshop, SLAM is all about creating moments that matter.
We host and promote:
Women’s social events & mixers
Wellness day retreats and getaways
Mums & kids trips (like Bali 2024)
Business networking, workshops, and promotions
VIP membership and business directory listings
Connect and Grow
Join us for events that foster connection and growth. We are based in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire.
