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    Beloved Sydney Yum Cha Venue Marigold Is Closing Next Month

    The iconic Haymarket restaurant will close to the public on Sunday, December 5.

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    Paski Vineria Popolare Is the New Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop Opening on Oxford Street

    Taking over the digs of spritz bar This Must Be The Place, Paski Vineria Popolare will host weekly wine tastings and food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

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    Thy Thy Counter & Canteen Is Richmond's New Sister-Run Mod-Vietnamese Eatery

    The family has deep roots in Vic Street's dining scene with this sister duo taking over the same corner site that once housed their parents' eatery, Tho Tho.

  • Guide

    Where To Get a High-Flying Feed in Brisbane Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From affordable Greek feasts right by the river to lavish (but quick) lunches, these dining experiences will help you save some hard-earned dime.

  • Guide

    Where to Get a High-Flying Feed in Sydney Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From world-class bar snacks to chic lunch specials — these fine fancy eats won't cost a bomb.

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    Lune Croissanterie Is Bringing Its Three-Course Croissant Degustations to Brisbane

    After setting up shop in South Brisbane back in August, the cult Melbourne-born bakery is now introducing Queenslanders to its Lune Lab sessions.

  • News

    Sydney Date-Night Spots for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)

    Skip the meat and dairy products but amp up the romance on your next date night.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best Out-of-Town Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Weekend Road Trip

    From regional fine diners and beachside cafes to small gin distilleries and country pubs, these are the spots to plan a day trip — or a whole weekend away — around.

  • News

    Eight Melbourne Cafes Where You Can Get a Great Plant-Based Brunch

    Start your day on the right note at one of these conscious cafes.

  • News

    The Minds Behind Famed Sydney Restaurant Nomad Are Opening a Flinders Lane Outpost Next Month

    Surry Hills' Mediterranean favourite will make its first Melbourne home in the former Ezard space from November 15.

  • News

    Australian Coffee Roaster Single O Is Opening Its First International Cafe in Tokyo

    Just like its Surry Hills venue, it'll feature self-serve coffee taps — plus the brand's first in-store coffee subscription.

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    Ursula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood

    The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.

  • News

    Five Must-Try Restaurants in the Inner West's New Dining Precinct

    From sweet to savoury, a world of great new eats has landed in Smidmore Street.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Sydney 2021

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

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    Hotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week

    This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.

  • Guide

    Where to Get a High-Flying Feed in Melbourne Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From world-class bar snacks to chic seafood lunches, these dining hacks are here to help you save some hard-earned dime.

  • News

    Incoming: The Grounds To Open Luxe South Eveleigh Venue (And Kevin Bacon's Not Invited)

    The Grounds is set to step up its wedding game with a flashy new space coming to South Eveleigh.

  • News

    Harajuku Gyoza's Lemon Meringue Dumplings Are the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

    This gyoza-dessert hybrid comes filled with lemon curd and topped with mini meringues.

  • News

    The Team Behind Restaurant Hubert and Frankie's Is Turning Phillip's Foote Into a Euro Wine Bar

    Swillhouse has big plans for the George Street site, but in the meantime it's celebrating Phillip's Foote with a temporary bar over summer.

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    Agnes Bakery Is Opening Its Permanent Store in a Heritage-Listed James Street Cottage This Week

    A pop-up hit during Brisbane's lockdown, this pastry offshoot from Fortitude Valley's Agnes restaurant is pairing baked goods with coffee five days a week.

  • News

    Kewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month

    The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.

  • News

    Chris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month

    80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

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    Messina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Lamington Gelato Bars at Australian Supermarkets

    They come filled with chocolate gelato mixed with desiccated coconut — plus raspberry sauce.

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    QT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer

    Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.

  • News

    The NSW Government Is Giving Restaurants $5000 Grants to Improve Their Al Fresco Dining

    The NSW Government is investing $66 million into a series of initiatives aimed at revitalising the hospitality industry.

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    Now Open: Lola's Is Bondi's New Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar with Ocean Views

    Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

  • News

    What Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based

    "Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."

  • News

    Connoisseur and Koko Black Have Teamed Up for a New Range of Luxurious Ice Cream Sticks

    Two flavours are available, both coated in Koko Black's signature 54 percent dark chocolate.

  • News

    The NSW Government's Dine & Discover Scheme Is Giving Everyone Two More $25 Vouchers

    You'll have until June 2022 to use the vouchers to support hospitality, arts and recreation venues across the state.

  • Guide

    All the Melbourne Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Taking Bookings From October 26 Onwards

    The wait is, finally, almost over — parmas and pints are back on the table.

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    The Alexandria Hotel Is Set to Reopen Under Merivale with Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining and Food Trucks

    This beloved 150-year-old pub will reopen after half a decade, featuring pop-up bars, food trucks and a basketball court in an outdoor area.

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    McDonald's Has Launched a Limited-Edition Caramilk McFlurry So That's Your Next Dessert Sorted

    You've tried Caramilk cocktails and Caramilk doughnuts — now it's time for Macca's spin on the cult-favourite caramelised white chocolate.

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    Arbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with a New Look Inspired by Turkey's Turquoise Coast

    Arbory Afloat will sail once again in late October with two bars, poolside cabanas and lots of cocktails on tap.

  • News

    Messina Has Turned a Heap of Its Most Popular Gelato Flavours Into Chocolates

    The dessert brand is doing pick 'n' mix packs filled with gelato-inspired chocolates, including cone-ception, fairy bread and neapolitan varieties.

  • News

    Vegemite and Cheese Pizza Now Exists Thanks to Domino's New Limited-Edition Menu Addition

    Slathering the yeasty spread across a pizza base, then adding mozzarella, the cheesy food mashup is only available for three weeks.

  • News

    Cucina Povera Is Melbourne's Soon-to-Launch Italian Venue From Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto

    It'll take over the former Massi site from next month, serving a contemporary take on Italian peasant food.

  • News

    The Menzies Bar Is the First Venue Opening Inside the CBD's Historic Shell House Next Week

    Daily martini and lobster roll specials, boundary-pushing bistro food and cocktails will all be on hand at Shell House's ground floor venue.

  • News

    Domino's Is Handing Out Free Pizza Vouchers to Celebrate the End of Sydney's Lockdown

    The pizza chain is also doing a two-for-one deal for New South Wales residents all day on Monday, October 11.

  • News

    Smith St Bistrot Is Scott Pickett's New French-Inspired Venture Coming to Collingwood This Summer

    The chef's next project is a classic French-inspired bistro and bar, featuring steak baguettes, lobster thermidor and low-intervention wines.

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