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    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Was Just Crowned the Best Pizzeria in the Asia Pacific

    The South Yarra eatery has earned a spot among the upper crust of the pizza elite — and now it'll head to Naples to compete against the rest of the world.

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    Melbourne's Gimlet Is the Only Aussie Venue to Make the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2022

    Chef Andrew McConnell’s Melbourne diner has made an international splash, crowned number 84 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards.

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    Italy's Legendary Mercato Centrale Is Opening Its First International Artisan Market in Australia

    The brand's first outpost outside of the homeland will be a three-level homage to Italian food and culture in Melbourne.

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    The Country's Best Breweries Have Been Honoured at This Year's Australian International Beer Awards

    After judging more than 2,600 entries, the annual competition has handed out 35 champion trophies to the top dogs of the craft beer scene.

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    Starward's Super-Popular Ginger Beer Barrel Whisky Is Back to Warm Up Your Winter

    The seventh release from the Melbourne distillery's ginger-focused program is available to buy now — if you're quick.

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    This Nifty Online Map Will Help You Find a Democracy Sausage Near You This Election Day

    Use this website to locate which polling places are serving Election Day sausages — as well as coffee, cake, and bacon and egg rolls.

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    The Fork Festival Is Doing Half-Price Meals at Restaurants Across Australia for the Next Six Weeks

    Snag cheap eats at restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Western Australia, South Australia and the ACT until the end of May.

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    Melbourne's Blockbuster Citywide Arts Festival Rising Will Finally Make Its Proper Debut This June

    COVID might have crushed the festival's dreams two years in a row, but it's ready and raring for 2022 with a huge 12-day program featuring 225 events and 800-plus artists.

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    This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

    The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

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    These Sight-Seeing Day-Trip Plane Tours of Antarctica Are Taking to the Skies Again in 2022

    Spend a day scoping out the icy continent from the air, with day-trip flights leaving from Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.

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    The Feast for Freedom Invites You to Throw a Dinner Party to Raise Funds for Refugees

    The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s annual fundraiser will have Aussies cooking up a storm for an excellent cause.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

    The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

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    Twelve of the Most Luxurious Fiji Stays to Splurge on Now That Borders Are Opening

    Overseas adventures are back on the menu — and Fiji's stunning beaches, villas and resorts are ready and waiting for your visit.

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    Ten Gift Ideas for People Who Love Australian Cuisine (Because Who Doesn't?)

    From picturesque oyster feasts to bush tucker tastings, these food-filled adventures make for ideal pressies.

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    Chris Lucas and Never Never Distilling Have Created an Exclusive New Oyster Shell-Based Gin

    This new sip is a big, fresh expression of the Aussie coastline — crafted using oyster shells from Kangaroo Island as well as a host of seaside botanicals.

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    Gemtree Wines

    167 Elliott Road, McLaren Flat

    Learn all about biodynamic wine practices on a tasting tour or kick back in the sun with a vino in hand.

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    St Hugo Wines

    2141 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat

    Sip award-winning vino in the sun or cook under the guidance of a chef at this Barossa Valley winery.

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    Four Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

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    Brae and Attica Have Been Named in the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2021

    The two Victorian restaurants were the only Aussies to make this year's World's 50 Best restaurant awards, ranking 57 and 97 respectively.

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    Melbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool

    The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.

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