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    Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August

    The hospitality group behind NOMAD has transformed a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.

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    Belles Hot Chicken Is Bringing Nashville-Style Eats and Whisky Slushies to Its First Ever Bondi Location

    Spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style wings and boozy slushies are coming to the former Hall Street home of Fonda from October.

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    The Best Bakeries in Sydney

    Head to these carb-laden spots for rustic sourdough loaves, flaky croissants and everything in between.

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    Sunshine Coast Food Festival The Curated Plate Is Back for 2023 with 100-Plus Culinary Events

    Feast your way from Caloundra to Coolum, Maleny to Mooloolaba and Buderim to Beerwah, including at bar crawls, overwater picnics and farm-to-fork experiences.

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    Heritage-Listed Balmain Pub The Dry Dock Will Return Under New Owners Later This Year

    The historic corner pub was first opened in the 1850s — and it's being revitalised with a former Rockpool and Felix chef leading the kitchen.

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    Where to Find the Best Bagels in Melbourne

    Find your favourite doughy ring of goodness at these top bagelries.

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    Multi-Level CBD Stalwart Jacksons on George Is Finally Set to Reopen in September

    The expansive Circular Quay venue will boast a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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    Australia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour

    Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.

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    Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

    For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.

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    The Dolphin Hotel Has Enlisted the Help of an Ex-Bella Brutta Chef to Revamp Its Pizza Menu

    You'll now find Delfino Pizzeria serving up Italian surf and turf, New York sausage and eggplant ragu pizzas inside one of Sydney best pubs.

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    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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    Now Open: French-Inspired Pastry Haven Rise Bakery Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost

    This Gold Coast favourite has expanded north, launching at Portside Wharf with a limited menu and takeaways before its official opening in August.

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    The Plate It Forward Crew Is Bringing Not One But Two Game-Changing Eateries to North Sydney

    You'll find buttery pies at Anything But Humble and Afghani dumplings at Kabul Social — with both eateries championing flavour-filled dishes that give back.

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    McDonald's Is Opening the World's First Fry-Thru in Australia — and It's Even Shaped Like Giant Fries

    Would you like fries from that? A pop-up Macca's shaped like a five-metre-tall packet of fries is hitting Sydney for the Women's World Cup.

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    Ezra's Vibrant New Next-Door Neighbour Raja Celebrates an Underappreciated Side of Indian Cuisine

    Ex-Firedoor chef Ahana Dutt heads up this new Kellett Street spot, which combines regional Indian creations with NSW fresh produce.

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    An Ex-1800 Lasagne Chef Has Just Opened a New French Bistro In Northcote

    RIP Bar Nonno. Welcome to the neighbourhood, Ruckers Hill.

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    Now Open: Chadstone's European Brasserie Cityfields Has Launched a New Terrace Rooftop Bar

    Just like Chadstone itself, Cityfields keeps on growing. Welcome to The Terrace.

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    Group Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

    Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.

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    Now Open: Salma's Canteen Has Officially Arrived in Rosebery From the Saga and Kepos Teams

    Just weeks after shutting Saga, Andy Bowdy is back with this welcoming lunch spot in collaboration with Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen.

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    Now Open: Three Blue Ducks' New Regional Restaurant Celebrates Fresh Produce and Big Flavours

    Three Blue Ducks Bellingen has arrived within 16 acres of picturesque gardens surrounded by Dorrigo National Park.

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    The Calile's Lobby Bar Is Now Serving Rooftop-to-Table Dishes Thanks to Its Own Sky-High Garden

    Organic greenery now sits atop the Fortitude Valley hotel, which Head Chef Andy Gunn is using in a new French-themed menu.

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    Hawthorn's Auburn Hotel Will Score an Expanded Beer Garden as Part of Its $4.3-Million Renovation

    Hawthorn favourite The Auburn Hotel is getting a new dining hall and refreshed beer garden as part of its massive $4.3 million expansion.

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    Brisbane's Own Mt Ommaney Is Now Home to Australia's First-Ever Drive-Thru Grill'd

    To celebrate, the burger chain is doing $5 burger deals for one day — including for drive-thru customers, of course.

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    Now Open: Makaveli Is Bondi's New Culinary Triple Threat From an Exciting Young Hospitality Duo

    Hit up this pocket-sized Glenayr Avenue spot for post-surf coffee or late-night negronis.

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    THAT Hot Sauce Shop Is the Northern Beaches' New Spicy Speciality Store with a Hot Sauce Tasting Bar

    Spice up your life with this new Manly store specialising in all things hot.

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    Lee Ho Fook's Victor Liong Has Just Announced New CBD Restaurant SilkSpoon

    Where Victor Liong goes, hungry diners follow. And now, the celebrated chef has his eye on a new prize.

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    Coming Soon: Rich & Rare Is West Village's New Manhattan-Inspired Steak and Seafood Restaurant

    After running Fatcow Steak & Lobster on Eagle St Pier, the Tassis Group is bringing its expertise to West End.

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    The Don't Tell Aunty Team Is Sharing Its Renowned Indian Eats with the Lower North Shore

    Don't Tell Uncle will arrive in Cammeray with classics from its Surry Hills sibling, including its famous Tso's cauliflower and blue cheese naan.

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    Morris House, The CBD's New Four-Storey Pub And Comedy Lounge, Will Finally Open on July 10

    Morris House is ready to launch on July 10. Expect four levels of booze, food and comedy, plus a residence from comedy legend Arj Barker.

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    Dessert Alert: Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs

    Cinnamon Cone Crunch, Robert Blondie Jr and Fairy Bread Cookie Pie are all back — and Have a Gay Old Time and Just Like a Milkshake, too.

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    Alfie's Is the No-Fuss Steakhouse Coming to the CBD From the Bistecca Team This Spring

    This award-winning hospitality team is shaking things up with a more affordable approach to excellent steak.

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    Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Second Cookbook 'Goon with the Spoon' This Spring

    This time, the hip hop icon is teaming up with fellow rapper E-40 on a collection of 65-plus recipes.

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    Lune Croissanterie and Koko Black Are Joining Forces on a Decadent Chocolate Truffle Croissant

    Another World Chocolate Day is here, which means another tasty collaboration between these two favourites.

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    Lune Croissanterie Is Popping Up in Sydney for Three Days This Weekend

    You can get Lune's world-famous croissants at a pop-up in QVB, and at Koko Black's Sydney stores, for three days starting Friday, July 7.

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    Coming Soon: NYC-Style Sandwich Joint Joe's Deli Is Opening an 80-Seater Diner and Bar in Albert Street

    Another Gold Coast favourite is heading north, this time slinging sangas, hot dogs, beers and organic wines to 90s hip hop.

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    Coming Soon: Portside's New Hamptons-Inspired Riverside Seafood Restaurant Fosh Will Open in August

    Opa, Yamas and Massimo restaurateur Michael Tassis is bringing lobster with bottomless fries and caviar bumps to Hamilton.

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    Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2023 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from hidden Japanese pantry gems to leafy brunch spots.

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    Melbourne's 20 Most-Viewed Restaurants of 2023 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Nonna-worthy Italian — and lots of omakase, of course.

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    The Hall at Welcome To Brunswick Has Reopened with $4 Curries Following a Huge Makeover

    Welcome to Brunswick has unveiled their new-look beer hall, and they're celebrating with $4 curry bowls.

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    Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Not One But Two Sydney Stores

    Lune's croissants have been called "the finest you will find anywhere in the world" by The New York Times — and they're coming to Martin Place.

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    James Street Is Turning Into a 300-Metre-Long Outdoor Dining Room for 2023's Food and Wine Trail

    New Farm's popular precinct will host pizza parties, champagne menus, rooftop garden shindigs and 33 stalls on Market Day.

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    The Most-Viewed Restaurants in Sydney for 2023 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of omakase, of course.

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