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    The 14 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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    Coming Soon: The Hills of Rivermakers Is Morningside's New Dining and Entertainment Precinct with an Urban Winery and Openair Cinema

    This patch of Brisbane's inner east is also set to score a gelato factory, pizzeria, coffee roastery and petting zoo.

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    We Asked These Hospo Legends About the Most Impactful Change They Made to Their Business

    "Ask people smarter than you for advice, plan well and crack on. When you find the problems, fix them."

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    Where to Find the Best Steak in Sydney

    From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.

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    Coming Soon: Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Chain Seoul Garden Is Expanding to Brisbane with a Neon-Lit Sunnybank Restaurant

    Serving up more than 50 hotpot choices, the brand's first Queensland outpost is taking over the entire second floor at Market Square Sunnybank.

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    "The Best Version": Modern Middle Eastern Diner Nour Is Entering a New Era Under Head Chef Ibrahim Kasif

    After nine triumphant years serving Sydneysiders its award-winning dishes, this Surry Hills stalwart has appointed a visionary chef to lead it into its next decade of dining.

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    Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

    "There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

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    Opening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything

    "At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."

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    Local Legends: Ashley of Local Folk Talks How Community Support Forged His Kensington Cafe

    "We love the village feel of Kensington with its community vibe and felt that the weatherboard charm of our former corner store was the perfect site for a local cafe."

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    Local Legends: Aaryn of Hippo Espresso on Lake Macquarie's Coffee Scene and Recognising Stars by Their Orders

    "My secret to getting a perfect cup every time…get someone else to make it. Things always taste better when you don’t have to make it yourself."

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    Local Legends: Rebecca of Frankie's Woombye on Reinvigorating the Rural Sunshine Coast's Coffee Scene

    "I wanted to put Woombye on the hospitality map and make sure it's known for something more than just the Big Pineapple."

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    Lune's Legendary Croissants Will (Finally) Be Available To Sydneysiders This Week

    After five years of waiting, the revered croissanterie has announced its official opening date in the Harbour City.

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    Gingerbread Croissants, Eggnog Cruffins and Stuffed Turkey Pastries: Here's What Lune Is Serving Up for Christmas in 2024

    The bakery's choc peppermint twice-baked pains au chocolat are back, too — or you can pick up a brandy caramel Christmas pudding.

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    Festive Feasts: Where to Have Christmas Lunch Around Melbourne

    Switch up your Christmas celebrations this year.

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    Golden Century 2.0: The Legendary Dim Sum and Late-Night Chinese Diner Is Being Resurrected at Crown Towers

    Bondi Icebergs Dining Room and Bar will also be opening a new outpost at The Crown in the biggest shake-up to the hotel's dining offering since it opened in 2020.

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    How to Avoid Common Hiccups When Starting a Hospo Business, According to Industry Legends

    We spoke to the owners of two longstanding venues about their pointers for starting out and what they would have done differently.

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    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

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    The 25 Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

    These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.

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    Now Open: Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie Returns to Melbourne with a New Contemporary Asian-Fusion Diner

    Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with his new restaurant Juni.

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    Now Open: Aloria Is Pairing Brisbane Vistas with European-Influenced Steak and Seafood Dishes Atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck

    Sky Deck's three sky-high venues have all now opened their doors, with its signature restaurant joining openair bar Cicada Blu and all-day eatery Babblers.

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    Middle Eastern Diner El Toro Hotel Is Celebrating Its Grand Opening with a Huge Kebab Giveaway

    This hotel's new eatery is bringing Middle Eastern comfort cuisine to South West Sydney — and it's giving away a heap of eats to celebrate.

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    All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

    Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.

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    Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

    From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

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    Coming Soon: A Unique Multi-Kitchen Concept Is Creating a One-Stop Shop for Italian Wining and Dining at a Top Manly Hotel

    From your morning espresso to your Campari and soda nightcap, Cibaria at the Manly Pacific Hotel will explore Italian fare from every angle, morning, noon and evening.

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    The 21 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne

    At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.

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    Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's 2025 Lineup Is Just as Stacked as Ever — With Over 200 Events Taking Place Across Victoria

    Local and international chefs will be cooking up a storm all over the state — at fine-dining restaurants, neighbourhood wine bars, parks, wineries, farms and the MCG.

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    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond

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

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    CP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors

    These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.

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    Brighton Burger Joint Royale Brothers Has Changed Things Up, Now Operating as a Nostalgia-Fuelled Aussie Diner

    All its classic burgers remain, but now you'll also find waffles, avo on toast, spaghetti bolognese and a heap of different schnitties.

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    Now Open: Noosa Chocolate Factory Has Launched a Permanent New Store in Brisbane Arcade

    This Sunshine Coast-born brand has added a new outpost to its chocolate empire, alongside its Noosaville, Maroochydore and Adelaide Street shops.

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    Now Open: Parisian Bistro Mademoiselle Is the Latest Restaurant to Join Portside's Hefty Revamp

    French gastronomy is in the spotlight at Hamilton's latest addition, which hails from Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel.

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    Is This Sydney's Fanciest Sandwich? Sandoitchi Has Joined Forces with Vic's Meat to Create a Decadent Wagyu Sanga and Yes, We're Drooling Too

    Diners can also sample a surprising dessert special featuring wagyu fat chocolate mousse fusing Japanese flavours with top-quality produce.

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    The 27 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

    These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.

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    The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

    These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

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    Coming Soon: Mischa Tropp's Sports Bar and Restaurant Kolkata Cricket Club Takes Punters Back to A Bygone-Era in India

    This playful venue inspired by Bengali cricket clubs and members' bars represents the start of a new era for Crown, as the complex seeks to keep itself relevant.

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    Kyiv Social Is Celebrating the Opening of Its New Dining Space on Grafton Lane with a $59 Six-Course Menu and a Super-Cheap Happy Hour

    Sydneysiders now have even more delicious ways to support displaced Ukrainians and war orphans with these new deals from the Plate It Forward Hospitality Group.

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    Now Open: Cucina Regina Is Queen's Wharf's New Italian Restaurant That Takes Inspiration From Old-School Trattorias

    Hand-stretched pizzas, homemade pasta, panna cotta from dessert trolleys, and Italian wine and cocktails are all on the menu at Brisbane's first Cucina outpost.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne-Based Chef Shane Delia Is Opening His First Brisbane Restaurant in West End in 2025

    Delia Group is heading north, bringing its chef's Middle Eastern flavours to Queensland Ballet's Thomas Dixon Centre.

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    Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve

    The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.

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    Now Open: Byblós Has Relaunched at Portside with a Revamped Look and Refreshed Lebanese Menu

    For 18 years, this restaurant has been part of Hamilton's riverside precinct — and it's just undergone a huge renovation.

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    The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney

    Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.

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