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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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    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: 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Sushi Room and The Calile Hotel's Croissants Have Also Scored Nigella Lawson's Tick of Approval 

    If you're after a Japanese meal or French pastries in Brisbane, this is where the British celebrity chef recommends that you head.

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    Now Open: Babae Is Ballarat's New Degustation-Only Restaurant Championing Goldfields Produce

    The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera launches its intimate fine-diner.

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    The Hook Is the Vermuteria Team's Most Ambitious Project Today, Opening in Kings Cross in May

    David Spanton is transforming the old Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza space into a retro oyster bar with a shucking station, live jazz and ice-cold martinis.

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    Baker Bleu Will be Slinging Pizzas, Pastries and Loaded Sangas From Its New Cremorne Cafe This Spring

    The Melbourne bakery is branching out into the all-day dining cafe scene with this new venture.

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    Eight Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane

    You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's cocktails in chocolate bunnies and hot cross cruffins to track down and devour.

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    Coming Soon: Sri Lankan Hoppers Get the Spotlight at This New Prahran Diner From the Founder of Entrecôte

    These light, crispy bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at the Hopper Joint.

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    Froyo Is Back: This Frozen Yoghurt Atelier Is Serving up a Revamped Take on the Sweet Treat

    Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt and gelato at Freo, the CBD's latest dessert-dedicated spot with a menu led by Lode Pies & Pastries chef.

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    The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

    From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

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    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

    Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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    Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Opening His Third Chin Chin Outpost at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium

    Even though it's set within Kardinia Park, the new Chin Chin in Geelong isn't just for sports fans.

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    Nigella Lawson Has Showered Agnes in Praise After Dining at the Acclaimed Fortitude Valley Restaurant 

    The famed British chef just brought her latest speaking tour to Brisbane, and found time to hit up one of the city's best restaurants while she was here.

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    Taro's Queen Street Eatery Is Now a Ramen Joint by Day and a Food-Focused Izakaya at Night

    Pair sake and umeshu with special dishes that change daily, such as kingfish sashimi, grouper karaage, tuna katsu skewers and duck ramen.

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    An Ex-Bella Brutta Head Chef Is Behind Freshwater's Inventive New BYO Pizzeria Ribelle

    You'll find cheesy slices and boundary-pushing toppings (like XO sauce and prawns) at this new Northern Beaches spot from an accomplished pizza maker.

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    Now Open: D.O.C Has Landed in St Kilda with a Heap of Exclusive Site-Only Seafood Dishes

    The new seaside site is the seventh notch in D.O.C's Italian restaurant belt.

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    From The Ace Hotel to Tio's, the Hollywood Quarter Is Hosting a Huge Gig Trail for One Night Only

    A haul of Surry Hills venues are inviting guests to come in for free live music and some rocking food and drink deals - for one night of revelry.

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    The 12 Best Omakase in Melbourne

    This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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    The 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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    The 20 Best Pubs in Sydney

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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    Nine Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney

    Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.

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    Lune Has Brought Back Its Hot Cross Cruffins and Triple-Choc Pains au Chocolat to Make Easter Extra Tasty

    Add Lune's March specials to your Easter treat list — it's also whipping up a lamington-croissant hybrid just for the month.

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