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    Bibs at the Ready: Claw Is King Street's New 1000-Person Crab Shack, Boozy Slushie Joint and Sports Bar

    Get cracking with shellfish, brisket, craft beers, slushie cocktails, large-screen TVs, DJs and live tunes at this American-inspired newcomer.

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    NEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover

    Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.

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    Now Open: Railway Wine Bar Is Highett's Sultry New 60-Seat Venue

    The Melbourne publican behind the redevelopment of Marquis of Lorne, Union House and Mount Erica Hotel is back with his latest venture.

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    US Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034

    Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.

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    USA's Cajun-Style Seafood Sensation The Boiling Crab Is Opening Its First Sydney Restaurant

    After making a splash in Melbourne, this chain is bringing its American-style seafood boil to Haymarket.

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    Is Melbourne's First Michelin Star Ramen Worth the Two-Hour Wait Time?

    We sent out a hungry writer to brave the lines and the cold to find out. Here's the verdict.

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Pho in Sydney

    Grab a hot bowl of brothy goodness at any of these Vietnamese diners.

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    Now Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead

    After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.

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    Smoking Gringos Is Blacktown's New Taco Joint From an Ex-Momofuku Chef and Burger Head Founder

    The west's new flavour-packed Mexican spot specialises in birria tacos — and it sold out in just a couple hours on its first Sunday.

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    Korean Bistro The Evergreen Has Opened in Chatswood with Sizzling Barbecue Platters and Lavish High Tea

    Housed within a lush green space, The Evergreen is impressing with loaded burgers for lunch, soju cocktails at night and Sydney's only Korean high tea.

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    Coming Soon: Clifton Hotel Is the New Guy Grossi-Led Venue Launching in August

    Grossi Group is teaming up with hospitality legends PUBLIC to launch this multi-space venue within a historic Kew hotel.

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    Messina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack

    The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.

Latest Places
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    The Best Thai Restaurants in Sydney

    From cheap local neighbourhood favourites to more experimental fine diners.

  • Guide

    The Best Vegan Restaurants in Sydney

    Restaurants where vegans will be spoilt for choice, and even reluctant, carnivorous companions have to admit they're satisfied.

  • News

    Melbourne's Dedicated Cannoli Factory Cannoleria Is Coming to Queensland for the First Time

    Fans of crunchy pastry tubes piped full of fresh ricotta, rejoice — Cannoleria is making its Sunshine State debut over three tasty days.

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    Poetica Is North Sydney's Expansive New Steakhouse Boasting Smoky Slow-Cooked Meats and a 700-Bottle Wine Wall

    The crew behind Loulou and The Charles will be arriving on Denison Street next month with beef fat-dripped oysters, yuzu scallops and 90-day dry-aged steak.

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    You Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert

    After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.

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    Ricos Tacos' Beloved Chippendale Home Is Closing This Weekend

    Ricos is on the move — with its sunny corner terrace in Chippendale closing down this Sunday before the team moves to a larger site later this year.

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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.

  • Guide

    The Best Bakeries in Sydney

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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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    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

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

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

  • News

    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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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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