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    Goodbye Raja: Potts Point's Vibrant Indian Fine-Diner Is Shutting Its Doors for Good in May

    The Raja crew announced the news via the restaurant's Instagram, with its final service on Saturday, May 4.

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    Now Open: JAM Is Merivale's New Tokyo-Inspired Record Bar on George Street That's Home to 15,000 Vinyls

    Taking cues from Tokyo's listening bars, this George Street newcomer boasts a wide-spanning collection of records with Japanese snacks to pair. 

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    Now Open: Push Past a Dressing Room Mirror to Find Melbourne's Latest Hidden Bar Mill Place Merchants

    If you're feeling mysterious, dark and moody, this speakeasy bar might be the perfect place to brood. That's if you can find it.

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    Coming Soon: Yarraville's TZAKI Will Be a Takeaway Cafe by Day and Contemporary Athenian Meze Bar by Night

    Alex Xinis is bringing Athens to Yarraville with his new all-day diner TZAKI, set to open in May.

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    You Can Give Mum a Taste of La Dolce Vita This Mother's Day with Piccolina's Gelato-Filled Bonbons

    These decadent, bite-sized treats have all been handmade by Piccolina's pastry chefs.

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    Vivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar

    Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.

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    Now Open: Find a Huge Selection of Local, International and Vintage Spirits Up at the CBD's New Rooftop Bar Fleet

    The new Flinders Street rooftop bar boasts an encyclopaedic drinks menu stacked with over 70 rums, 50 gins, and a selection of vintage and hard-to-find spirits.

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    Starward Whisky Has Completely Overhauled Its Massive Distillery and Bar in Port Melbourne

    The Melbourne whisky distillery is shaking up seasonal cocktails and serving elevated bar bites from an ex-Eau De Vie chef within its newly designed digs.

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    Now Open: Peruvian and Cantonese Cuisines Combine at Brunswick's New Bar and Restaurant Casa Chino

    Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.

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    Now Open: Melbourne's The Happy Mexican Has Launched Its First Sydney Outpost Inside a Chippendale Stalwart

    Sydneysiders no longer need to trek to Melbourne to enjoy some of Australia's best Mexican — now, you'll find it inside the beloved Lansdowne Hotel.

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    False Start: Moon Dog Wild West's Saloon Doors Aren't Open Yet Following Last-Minute Delays

    It’s time to put the cowboy boots and Akubras back in the closet — at least for now.

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    Now Open: Ramen Danbo's New Pimpama Drive-Thru Will Get You Slurping Noodles Without Leaving Your Car

    Ramen to go doesn't get much easier than this, with the southeast Queensland chain calling its new store Australia's first ramen drive-thru.

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    Scenic Rim Eat Local Month Is Back for 2024 with a Weekend-Long Winter Harvest Fest Among 120 Food Events

    Whether you're after carrot ice cream, a fermented food festival, a chance to make your own liqueurs and cheese, it's on the program.

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    Where to Find the Best Pasta in Melbourne

    Undo the top button of your pants and tuck your napkin into your shirt — it's pasta time at these beloved Italian restaurants in Melbourne.

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    Now Open: Fabbrica Pasta Bar Has Returned with an 80-Seater Venue in A Tavola's Old Darlinghurst Digs

    The new Fabbrica Pasta Bar maintains its famed pasta, top tipples and elegant charm, while also carrying on its predecessor's legacy.

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    Coming Soon: Longwang Is Edward Street's New Modern-Asian Restaurant with a Rooftop Bar and Cocktail Lounge

    The Brisbane CBD space that this custom-built eatery from Tassis Group will call home was previously a void between two buildings.

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    Coming Soon: Two Yolks and Finn Poke Are Opening Their First Brisbane Eateries on Grey Street

    The two food joints are setting up shop next to each other at South Bank — one pairing burgers and beers, the other slinging bowls and tacos.

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    Now Open: Niku Shiki Is Now Serving Up Its Premium Cuts of Wagyu in Melbourne's CBD

    Melbourne Central's new wagyu-centric outpost operates as a sleek restaurant, a takeaway joint, and an in-house butcher and grocer all rolled into one.

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    You Can Now Tuck Into Weekly Champagne Brunches While Hanging Over the Side of Brisbane Powerhouse at Vertigo

    Start your Sundays with a boozy meal with a view 17 metres up at Brisbane's vertical dining experience.

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    Coming Soon: The New LiveWire at Queen's Wharf Will Pair Cocktails with Live Tunes and Late-Night Entertainment

    Set to open in August, this watering hole won't be a sports bar like its current namesake — it'll be a live entertainment venue.

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    How to Spend a Charming Day and Night in the Inner West Pockets of Balmain and Rozelle

    Discover the harbourside suburbs that are bursting with lush parks, tasty pints and delicious eats.

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    Now Open: Hunters Hill Has Scored a New Wine Boutique Courtesy of an ex-Merivale Master Sommelier

    The North Shore's surging drinking and dining scene has a new addition in the form of the Hunters Hill Wine Room from a master sommelier.

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    Now Open: Pont Dining Room Is Intercontinental Sydney's Love Letter to Australia's Diverse Palate

    The five-star hotel's refreshed eatery embraces Australia's culinary diversity with a menu that heroes quintessentially Sydney dishes.

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    A Day and Night Guide to Paddington

    From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.

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    Arnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams

    Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).

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    This Long-Standing CBD Wine Bar Has Unveiled a Snazzy New Look and Showstopping Amaro Collection

    The newly imagined de Vine is a celebration of old school hospitality, classic Italian flavours and a very impressive drinks list.

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    Now Open: New Farm Seafood Is Merthyr Village's New Fish-Slinging Kitchen and Fresh Market

    Settle in for bug rolls, fish burgers, crumbed prawns and grilled barramundi — or pick up a fresh catch to take home.

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    Macleay St Bistro Has Relocated After 40-Plus Years, But Its New Eatery Is Just a Few Doors Down

    The long-standing Sydney institution now resides just a few doors down in Monopole's old digs, serving the familiar French cuisine it's renowned for.

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    Now Open: The Rose & Crown Is South Bank's New London-Inspired Pub That's Taken Over Little Big House's Old Digs

    The British-themed Grey Street gastropub serves up cask beer, scotch eggs, homemade steak and ale pies, and roast dinners every Sunday.

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    Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide

    Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.

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    Coming Soon: North Sydney Is Set to Score a Huge Hospitality Precinct Starring Four Exciting Eateries

    In June, North Sydney will welcome a Japanese izakaya, an artisanal providore, an LA-inspired all-day eatery and a three-in-one dining spot.

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    Degustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast

    This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.

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    The Best Wine Bars in Sydney

    A guide for any Sydney wine-lover, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.

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    Coming Soon: Riva Kitchen & Events Is Northshore Hamilton's New All-Day Riverside Dining Spot

    Opening in mid-April, this leafy new spot by the water hails from the team behind The Garden Room in Roma Street Parklands.

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    Wine Lovers, Mark Your Calendars: Pinot Palooza Has Locked in Its Vino-Slinging Dates for 2024

    If you can't go past a light- to medium-bodied red wine — and 50-plus vino labels pouring it — then this is the boozy festival for you.

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    You Can Eat Your Way Through a Different Region of Asia Each Week at 2024's Hawker 88 Night Market at QVM

    Spend your Wednesday nights jumping from food stall to food stall as you soak up the flavours, sights and sounds of Asia — no passport required.

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    Now Open: Brewmanity From Former AFL Captain David Neitz Has Launched Melbourne's First Rooftop Brewery Bar

    Enjoy a sky-high sip over city views at this South Melbourne brewery and you'll also help a good cause.

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    What's Open in Sydney Across the Easter Long Weekend 2024

    Spend the long weekend eating and drinking with friends and family at Sydney's top cafes, bars and restaurants.

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    What's Open in Melbourne Across the 2024 Easter Long Weekend

    Want to fill your weekend with top-notch eating and drinking? Here's where to go.

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    It's Loukoumades Time: Paniyiri 2024 Will Get You Feasting Your Way Through Food From 11 Greek Regions

    Brisbane's huge annual celebration of Greek food, booze and culture will return to Musgrave Park in May, with tickets on sale now.

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    Seven Bars in Brisbane to Go for Cocktails with Friends When You're Feeling Extra

    Make the most of that golden stretch of the evening to enjoy a leisurely drink with your mates at these locales.

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    Six Classy Sydney Bars to go for Sunset Cocktails with Friends

    There's still a grand stretch in the evenings to enjoy a sip with your mates at these slick locales.

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