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    Coming Soon: Three Messina Head Chefs Have Teamed Up to Open a Bakery in Darlinghurst

    After a residency at The Cannery Markets, these next-level pastries are coming to Darlinghurst before the end of the year.

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    Chat Thai OG Thaitown Is Collaborating with Tokyo Lamington for a Limited-Edition Birthday Menu

    The popular spot is celebrating its 16th birthday by launching a bespoke menu with Tokyo Lamington.

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    Queen Vic's European Night Market Is Returning Just in Time to Cure Your Euro-Summer FOMO

    The market will focus on a different European destination each week, so that you can experience the flavours and sounds of Europe without booking a flight to the other side of the world.

  • News

    Rozelle's Fabbrica Bread Shop Has Just Opened Inside a Dreamy New Maloneys Grocer

    The team behind Ragazzi and Fabbrica Pasta Bar has just levelled up your morning coffee and pastry game.

  • News

    Gerard's Bistro Isn't Just Undergoing a Big Revamp — It's Bringing in a New Chef with with Michelin Cred

    Scottish-born culinary figure Jimmy Richardson will steer the kitchen as Executive Chef, returning after previously working as the venue's Head Chef.

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    Fish Lane's Plant-Based Burger Favourite Grassfed Is Closing Down Before September Is Out

    After serving up burgs and ice cream since 2019, this South Brisbane spot is saying goodbye on Sunday, September 24.

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    All the Indulgent Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2023

    Add berries, seafood, gluten-free bites, a neon-lit night food market and oh-so-many beer festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.

  • News

    Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool's Oh Boy Cafe Has Reopened with Stunning Views and Bottomless Brunch

    This waterfront cafe is back with a brand-new menu headlined by stacked B&Es, poolside eats and bottomless brunch.

  • News

    Burger Head Is Closing Down Its Final Two Stores in Penrith and Botany This October

    Burger Head fans have until the end of October to visit — but, never fear, the beloved food truck will still be doing the rounds.

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    The Ambitious New Ricos Tacos Is Opening Across Two Levels of The Norfolk Hotel This Month

    Ricos Tacos Redfern will feature a "fun, experimental" food menu, Maybe Sammy cocktails and Sunday barbecues out in the courtyard.

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    Now Open: Single O Has Launched Its First Brisbane Coffee Bar in Newstead Complete with Self-Serve Taps

    2023 marks two decades since the Australian coffee roaster first launched — and, joining its Surry Hills and Tokyo cafes, it finally has a Sunshine State base.

  • News

    A Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch

    Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.

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    Longstanding Sydney Pub Jacksons on George Has Finally Reopened Under Maurice Terzini's Guidance

    This CBD stalwart is back — with a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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    Now Open: Chef Sean Connolly Has Launched Neo-French Bistro Parlour at QT Sydney

    The all-day restaurant serves innovative twists on classic French fare.

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    Coming Soon: Bar Gusto Is Bowen Hills' New 190-Seat Restaurant with Big Italian Riviera Vibes

    The King Street precinct is scoring a new pizza, pasta and cocktail spot at Rydges, complete with al fresco dining under one of the area's fig trees.

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    Now Open: Nidaime at Yugen Dining Is Serving Up a More Casual and Affordable Omakase Experience Upstairs

    This is good news for anyone that's ever tried to score a reservation for Yugen, which sells out within minutes.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore

    Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.

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    Beloved Summer Hill Restaurant One Penny Red Is Closing

    The award-winning restaurant will serve its last meal on New Year's Eve.

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    Brisbane Powerhouse's Night Feast Is Returning in October with a Pop-Up Izakaya by Taro Akimoto

    Joining the food lineup for the neon-lit food market's second run: Essa, Nota, Southside, Bar Alto, The Green and Nosferatu Gin.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Got Festival Fever: A Visitor's Guide to the Best Places to Unwind Between Non-Stop Tunes

    Give your ears and feet a rest between the epic lineup of springtime festivals by visiting these standout Brisbane venues.

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    Cult-Favourite Hospo Duo BABS Is Opening a Pop-Up Neighbourhood Bar and Restaurant in the Old Saga Space

    Enmore is set to score a new limited-time venue, which the owners describe as "a love letter to the Inner West".

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    Lune Has Brought Back Its Lamington Cruffins and Take on Baklava to Give You a Tasty September Treat

    The lamington comes filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of September.

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    Now Open: NYC-Inspired Sandwich Joint and Bar Joe's Deli Has Launched Its First Brisbane Diner

    You can now head to Albert Street to enjoy this Gold Coast favourite's sangas, hot dogs, beers and organic wines in an 80-seater outpost.

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    Beloved Sydney Watering Hole The Taphouse Is Reopening Under Brand-New Ownership

    Leading hospitality group Applejack is resurrecting this Darlinghurst institution, bringing back its twenty-plus beer taps alongside a newly revamped modern Cantonese menu.

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    Gluten Free Bakery Nutie Is Opening a New Flagship Venue in Dulwich Hill — And Its Giving Away 100 Freebies to Celebrate

    This one is for the gluten-free girlies — you can now get your doughnut fix from this soon-to-launch Inner West spot.

  • Guide

    Italian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast

    Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.

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    Italian Fine Diner a'Mare Has Opened Casual Offshoot a'Mare Cucinetta in Crown Sydney

    Drop in for a quick spritz and an antipasti or an informal business lunch at the restaurant's new eatery.

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    North Sydney's Impressive 180-Person Diner Poetica Has Arrived with Inventive Oysters and Native-Heavy Cocktails

    A huge dry-age cabinet, several fire-based cooking techniques and a 700-bottle wine wall form the base of Poetica's boundary-pushing offerings.

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    Now Open: Studley Park Boathouse Has Officially Reopened Following a $5.8-Million Makeover

    The historic boathouse has swung open its doors with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.

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    The Frenchies Brewery Crew Has Turned Its Attention From Beer to Pastries with Its New Rosebery Cafe and Bakery

    You'll find your next pastry-forward fix at Frenchies Bakery and Pâtisserie, just two doors down from its beloved sibling venue.

  • News

    The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

    Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.

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    Coming Soon: Establishment 203 Is Ann Street's New Italian Steak Restaurant with Ben O'Donoghue at the Helm

    The Billykart chef will whip up farm-to-table fare, including Queensland beef and traditional pastas, in a prime Fortitude Valley spot.

  • News

    Lune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day

    Vying to become your dad's favourite? Best your siblings by grabbing him one of these rare pastries, which are only available for three days.

  • Feature

    Early-Morning Fish Market Trips, Perfect Pairings and Precision: Besuto's Joel Best on His Love For Omakase

    "Selecting our beverages is like selecting our seafood. We spend a lot of time and precision on making sure we’re selecting the best of the best."

  • Feature

    Bay Nine's Yul Kim on the Passion, Precision and Experimentation Behind One of Australia's Finest Omakase Experiences

    Yul Kim shares a behind-the-scenes look at running the Japanese fine diner inside heritage-listed harbourside digs.

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    One of Melbourne's Top Chefs Is Finally Setting Up Shop in Sydney with His New Restaurant Morena

    Alejandro Saravia of Farmer's Daughters is opening a massive 220-seat South American restaurant in Martin Place this November.

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    Chez Blue Is Bringing Approachable French Dining to Rozelle's Sackville Hotel

    Say bonjour to Darling Street's new neighbourhood French diner with an ex-Bistro Moncur chef at the helm.

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    ST. ALi & The Queen Brings Specialty Brew, Sophisticated Bites and Coffee Cocktails to Queen Vic Market

    There's a new jewel in the crown of Queen Victoria Market's new $500 million Munro Building.

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    Jamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking

    It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.

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    Lotus Dining Group Is Opening Its Eighth Expansive Sydney Restaurant Pearl Next Month

    This new contemporary Cantonese restaurant and bar is arriving in Circular Quay with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls

    Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.

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    Now Open: Mr Tompkins Is Flinders Street's New Underground Restaurant With an Ex-Coda Chef at the Helm

    Hidden underneath Flinders Street, Mr Tompkins delivers a modern, Euro-accented menu in a moody 60-seat space.

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