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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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • Guide

    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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    Nine of the Best Grown-Up Easter Treats to Try in Melbourne

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

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    A Local's Guide to the 2024 Ramadan Night Markets

    Here's how to eat and drink your way through these annual markets like a pro — with tips from Concrete Playground's very own Lakemba local.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD

    Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

  • News

    Ze Pickle Is Shutting Its Camp Hill Burger Joint to Focus on Its OG Burleigh Heads Eatery

    After its Fortitude Valley outpost closed in February, the burger chain's eatery in Brisbane's east will say farewell on Sunday, March 17.

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    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Cafes in Melbourne

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    The Donut Papi Team's New Marrickville Cafe Tita Carinderia Is a Love Letter to Homely Filipino Breakfasts

    Marrickville has just scored another standout cafe — this time with loaded Filipino breakfast plates, next-level muffins and plenty of ube-filled treats.

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    The Crew Behind Duo Duo Has Opened a CBD Outpost Dedicated to Decadent Cookies and Silky Soft Serve

    Kuki is Darling Square's new hole-in-the-wall dessert spot serving up an irresistibly indulgent dessert for when you're on the go.

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    Piccolina's Decadent Gelato-Stuffed Chocolate Eggs Are Back for Easter

    Piccolina has pimped up its Easter eggs once again this year, filling them with limited-edition gelatos and creamy ganaches.

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    The Continental Deli Team Is Shaking Things Up on Australia Street with Three New Venues

    Porteño Group will open an all-day vegetarian diner, a seafood bar and an Italian bistro, plus a trio of boutique apartments, later this year.

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    Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

    This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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    Acclaimed Melbourne Chef Scott Pickett Is Coming to Brisbane to Cook Up a One-Night-Only French Dinner

    Woolloongabba's C’est Bon is hosting 'A French Affair', which will feature four snacks and four courses by Pickett and the restaurant's Andy Ashby.

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    Be Bacchus' Guest Before Hitting the Theatre and You Can Tuck Into a 'Beauty and the Beast'-Themed Rose Dessert

    Also in Rydges South Bank, Soleil Pool Bar is doing a 'Beauty and the Beast'-inspired cocktail and platter menu.

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    Now Open: Shusai Mijo Brings Sophisticated Omakase to Fitzroy's Less-Than-Formal Johnston Street

    Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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    Two Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024

    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.

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    Pidapipo Has Gone All Out for Easter with Special Edition Chocolate Eggs, Gelato and Hot Cross Buns

    The team isn't only making gelato in Fitzroy — they've become bakers and chocolatiers this Easter as well.

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    Lucia Is Melbourne's Latest Med-Inspired Restaurant and Wine Bar with Caviar Service and a 400-Strong Wine List

    Even though this particular style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

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