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    British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Whipping Up a One-Night-Only Four-Course Dinner on the Gold Coast

    On a detour from this speaking tour, the acclaimed culinary figure is heading to HOTA, Home of the Arts to co-curate a meal for 80 diners.

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    Studley Park Boathouse Is Getting a $5.8-Million Makeover Including New Riverside Dining

    The historic boathouse is set to reopen in winter, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.

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    QVM's Five-Week Asian Hawker Market Is Here to Cure Your Summer Night Market Withdrawals

    From April 12, you can spend your Wednesday evenings soaking up the flavours, sights and sounds of Asia — no passport required.

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    Los Felix Is Woolloongabba's New Hole-in-the-Wall Taqueria Serving Southern California-Style Mexican Bites

    The crew behind Sasso Italiano, Casa Chow and South City Wine is now slinging tacos, tostadas, mezcal and margs at this new inner-east spot.

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    Paniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023

    Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.

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    Viral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking

    The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.

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    Tradition Meets Technique: Three Hospo Heavyweights on the Enduring Nature of Japanese Food in Australia

    When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the beauty's in the seasonality and the considered simplicity.

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    Now Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene

    Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.

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    South Bank's Bacchus Is Dishing Up a 'Hamilton'-Themed Dessert on Its Pre-Theatre Dining Menu

    You've got until April 23 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical in Brisbane — and tuck into a star-topped tiramisu inspired by the show.

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    The City of Sydney Has Extended Its On-Road and Footpath Dining Program Until the End of 2024

    The al fresco dining spots you've seen popping up out the front of Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Glebe venues are sticking around a while longer.

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    KitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range

    Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.

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    Taco Time: Chilpa Is the Vibrant New Bayside Eatery From the La Tortilleria Crew

    Melbourne's tortilla maestros have brought their famed corn creations to Highett — along with a solid lineup of agave sips and margs.

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    Messina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat

    You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.

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    Brisbane Powerhouse's Neon-Lit Night Feast Is Extending Its Hours for Its Final Two March Weekends

    Forget the name — this excuse to eat, drink and check out art installations by the river is adding some more daylight to its debut run.

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    Shane Delia's Smith Street Venue Has Been Reborn as Middle Eastern Brasserie Maha North

    A gentle makeover and refreshed food focus have steered the chef’s northside site into its next phase of life.

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    Coming Soon: Upcoming Melbourne Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2023

    Melbourne is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

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    Kisumé Executive Chef Yonge Kim on Plating Up Modern Takes of Traditional Japanese Dishes

    "Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”

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    Brasserie 1930 Is the Bentley Restaurant Group's Luxe Opening Inside the New Capella Sydney Hotel

    Oysters, lobster, brown-butter scallops and a whole roasted duck all grace the impressive menu at this Australian take on a grand European brasserie.

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    Lune's Highly Sought-After Hot Cross Cruffins Are Returning for Another Delicious Easter

    Forget plain old croissant-muffin hybrids — Lune's Easter version throws hot cross buns into the mix as well, and they always sell out.

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    Macquarie Park's New Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Has Launched Yum Cha with Bottomless Tea

    Yum cha has arrived at The Governor Hotel — with barbecue pork buns, Cantonese roast duck and truffle fried rice.

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    Ramadan Nights Is Returning to Lakemba for 31 Packed Nights of Food and Culture

    More than 75 local businesses will descend upon Haldon Street from dusk till 3am to celebrate the most sacred month on the Islamic calendar.

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    Nigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia This Autumn to Share Her Culinary Secrets

    Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Sydney and Melbourne in May.

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    A CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit

    Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.

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    The Hinchcliff House Team Brings a Dose of Luxury to the Newly Revamped Bondi Pavilion with Promenade

    This 900-square-metre all-day venue brings next-level eats and takeaway coffee to Bondi from Wednesday, March 8.

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    Merivale's Highly Anticipated Italian Diner Totti's Will Open This Weekend in the Lorne Hotel

    Bookings for Victoria's first Totti's outpost will open this Wednesday, March 8 at 9am.

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    Just In: Three Blue Ducks Is Closing Its W Brisbane Restaurant After Five Years

    Before it says farewell, the chain's only Brisbane site will spend April and May serving up a best-of menu of dishes.

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    Now Open: Rumba Is Fortitude Valley's New Cuban-Inspired Venue From the Lina and Soko Crew

    Now open in Evita's old St Paul's Terrace digs, this newcomer serves up tequila-heavy cocktails and does $25 all-you-can-eat tacos once a week.

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    Celebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience

    "Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."

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    Breezy All-Day Cafe Glory Days Has Officially Opened Inside the New Bondi Pavilion

    Beloved North Sydney cafe has opened a second Sydney outpost — this time with sweeping water views and a hefty lunch menu.

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    Coming Soon: Palazzo Salato Is Clarence Street's New 120-Seat Trattoria From the Ragazzi Team

    The Love Tilly Group's biggest and most-ambitious opening is coming to the CBD in April.

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    Now Open: The Social Quarter Is Chadstone's New Jam-Packed Dining and Entertainment Precinct

    The new $70-million hub is home to 17 venues and experiences, including a brewery, a rooftop bar, a Euro diner from the Half Acre crew and Melbourne’s first Hijinx Hotel.

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    Coming Soon: Lait Noir Is Edward Street's Sleek New Paris-Inspired Coffee and Pastry Spot

    The new addition to Brisbane's CBD will start serving Toby’s Estate coffee and raspberry almond coconut tarts from mid-March.

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    Chapel Street's Long-Awaited New Sky-High Space Will Open Next Month as Beverly Rooftop

    LOTI's Cameron Northway is behind this sophisticated all-day bar and eatery, decked out in sunset tones and boasting 270-degree views across the city.

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    Chef Sean Connolly Is Opening a Hidden Burger Joint Inside a CBD Hotel

    From March 29, Shush Burger will be slinging smashable burgers, bubbly and cocktails from its neon-lit digs beside Flagstaff Gardens.

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    Belles Is Giving Away Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to Open Its Flagship Sydney Restaurant

    Head in for the free sandwiches, stay for the spicy tenders, orange wines and harbour views.

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    Deep Fried Ice Creamery Duo Duo Has Opened a Flagship Strathfield Store Filled with Nostalgic Desserts

    Moving from food trucks to a sleek brick-and-mortar gelateria, Duo Duo is offering Vietnamese iced coffee gelato, Biscoff cheesecake doughnuts and its specialty: deep fried ice cream.

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    Self Raised Is South Sydney's Charming New Cafe and Bakery From the My Mother's Cousin Team

    After mastering the art of pizza dough, this hospo team has moved on to baked goods with the goods.

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    An Ex-Supernormal Chef Leads the Kitchen at the Newly Revamped Hotel South Melbourne

    The owners of Golden Hills Brewery have transformed a 169-year-old corner pub into a bright, modern haunt — complete with their own beers starring on tap.

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    Now Open: Babylon Garden Is Eagle Street's New Two-Tier Waterfront Bar with Stunning River Views

    This riverside newcomer cascades across two terraces and 645 square metres, serving up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.

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    Now Open: NOMAD's New Multi-Faceted Venue Beau Has Welcomed Its Sleek Wine Bar

    Part two of Beau is now open, with 300-plus wines, a rotating by-the-glass menu, and ox-tongue and lobster rolls.

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