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    Six Wholesome (and Tasty) Snacks to Dig Into When You're Watching Netflix at Home

    Put down the pizza and step away from the Tim Tams — here's how to level up your next Netflix session.

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    The NSW Government Is Giving 500,000 People Another $100 to Spend in the CBD on Fridays

    Like the original Dine and Discover vouchers, NSW residents will be able to nab four $25 vouchers to use on dining and entertainment.

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    We're Giving Away a $300 Voucher to Spend on a Decadent Seafood Feast at The Boiling Crab

    It's a choose-your-own-adventure seafood joint that guarantees one thing on every journey — mess.

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    Latina and Old El Paso's Taco Ravioli Is the Next Must-Try Culinary Hybrid Tempting Tastebuds

    Can't choose between Italian or Mexican cuisine for dinner? Have both.

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    Coles' Fancy New Ascot Store Has a Mochi Ice Cream Bar and a Pick-and-Mix Pet Treat Station

    The Racecourse Road supermarket also boasts self-serve barista coffee, cakes from Jocelyn’s Provisions and frozen pet food ice cream.

  • Guide

    Show Victoria's Hospo Scene Some Love at These Nine Good Food Month Events

    A program of long lunch feasts, crafty chef dinners and wine-fuelled parties await.

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    Merivale Has Just Snapped Up Its Second Venue on New South Wales' South Coast

    After acquiring The Quarterdeck in Narooma earlier in 2021, the hospitality giant has now purchased boutique hotel and restaurant The Whale Inn.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021 So Far

    These are the laneway restaurants, riverside spots and fancy fish 'n' chipperies you've flocked to during the first half of this year.

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    Harris Farm Markets Has Opened Its Second Brisbane Store in West End's West Village

    The company's flagship Queensland store boasts 500-plus cheeses, pour-your-own honey, self-serve nut butters, an in-store French bakery and a fresh doughnut deli.

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    Vegan KitKats Are About to Hit Australian Supermarkets So Everyone Can Have a Break

    They're made with a rice-based milk alternative, and they hit Woolworths Metro stores next month.

  • News

    KFC's New Augmented Reality Game Takes You Hunting for Buckets to Win Cash and Chicken

    It's called 'The Great Bucket Hunt' — and you can win cash, chicken and a year's worth of free KFC.

  • News

    Sarah Sands Hotel Is the New 167-Year-Old Pub With a $3 Million Facelift

    Expect revamped classic pub grub and a weekly meat-free meat tray raffle.

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    Five Stores Opening in the Inner West's New Retail Precinct to Get Excited About

    A florist-cafe, a much-loved bookseller and a local makers' haven are among our favourite openings at the newly extended Marrickville Metro.

  • Guide

    Seven Epic Starters and Sides That Are Almost Worth the Restaurant Booking Alone

    It's perfectly acceptable to fill up on multiple entrees.

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    Seven Moreish Fried Snacks to Devour After a Long Day in Sydney

    Satisfy those hankerings with these bites of deep-fried deliciousness.

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    Sydney's Super-Popular RaRa Ramen Is Now Serving Up Its Brothy Bowls in Burleigh Heads

    Head down James Street's arcade to tuck into its signature tonkotsu, three types of vegan ramen and brews from the neon-lit bar.

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    NSW Residents Now Have an Extra Month to Redeem Their $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers

    The scheme was initially slated to end on June 30, but has now been extended until July 31.

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    Harajuku Gyoza Is Now Serving Up Charcoal Karaage Chicken Fondue to Warm Up Your Winter

    Get ready to dip charcoal-coated bite-sized pieces of karaage chicken into a hot pot of oh-so-gooey cheese.

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    Six Tasty Midweek Dinner Ideas If You're Trying to Cut Back on All the Cheeky Takeaways

    Kick things off with meat-free Mondays, then celebrate the end of the workweek with a potluck dinner with your nearest and dearest.

  • Guide

    Eight Winning Cocktail and Snack Combos to Order If You Just Can't Wait Till Dinner

    Silence your grumbling tummy with one of these bite-sized dishes — and a tipple or two.

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    The Best Dine & Discover Deals Around Sydney So You Can Put Your $25 Vouchers to Great Use

    Double your money at venues across the city — or nab yourself a three-course meal.

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    Gelato Messina Is Releasing a Choc Malt Cheesecake Version of Its Indulgent Cookie Pie

    This time, the dessert chain is filling a choc malt cookie pie with vanilla malt cheesecake, then topping it with a choc malt crumble.

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    Brisbane's Night Noodle Markets Are Moving to the City Botanic Gardens This Year

    The hawker-style array of stalls will still sling all kinds of culinary deliciousness — just in a new location.

  • Guide

    Nine Sydney Solstice Experiences to Have This Winter If All You Think About Is Food (and Wine)

    Sydney’s dining scene is good at the best of times, but it’s getting even better this June.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 100,000 Free Doughnuts

    Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.

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    Nine Spots Wine and Food Lovers Should Check Out in Heathcote This Queen's Birthday Long Weekend

    Sip your way through this picturesque wine region — with a shuttle bus to get you around, too.

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    Deliveroo Is Doing Free Delivery Throughout Victoria During the State's Seven-Day Lockdown

    It's available throughout the state until the stay-at-home period ends.

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    Ex-Rockpool Executive Chef Phil Wood Is Opening His First Sydney Restaurant in Paddington

    It will be housed in the former digs of Darcy's Restaurant and Guillaume.

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    Brisbane Good Food Month Has Announced Its 2021 Program and the Return of the Night Noodle Markets

    This year's lineup includes star chefs, one-day pop-ups, truffle degustations, a murder mystery dinner and a shawarma party.

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    Melbourne's New Dining Initiative Will Give You Up to $100 Off Meals in the City From June 11

    The 'Melbourne Money' scheme will offer 20 percent rebates on dining in the CBD, Chinatown, Lygon Street, Docklands, North Melbourne, Kensington and Southbank.

  • Guide

    Six Sweet Treats to Get for Your Mate's Birthday If They (Weirdly) Don't Like Cake

    Treat the cake-hater in your life to monster-sized eclairs, birthday breakfasts and boozy Italian desserts.

  • Guide

    Seven Belly-Warming Noodle Soups in Sydney to Slurp Down on the Next Super Chilly Day

    Warm yourself from the inside out with a hearty bowl of brekkie ramen or sweet and sour soup.

  • Guide

    Five OTT Sandwiches to Eat for Lunch If You're Tired of Sad Desk Salads

    Swap those soggy leaves for a sky-high chilli chicken sambo or a roll filled with gravy and golden-roasted pork belly.

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    Diana Is the New Korean and Chinese Eatery Bringing Late-Night Karaoke to Potts Point

    Find homemade kimchi, sashimi salad and weekend bouts of open mic karaoke at this new restaurant.

  • News

    This New Initiative Is Giving Out Free Coffees and Cheap Lunches for Going to the CBD on Fridays

    Called 'Fridays in the City', it's designed to encourage Brisbanites to head back into the city centre.

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    Merivale's Inner West Portfolio Has Expanded Again with the Purchase of Norton's Irish Pub

    The Parramatta Road pub will become Merivale's fourth inner west venue.

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    Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

  • News

    Lucky Kwong Is Kylie Kwong's New, Walk-In Only Lunch Spot

    The Australian-Cantonese eatery focuses on accessibility, so the team won't be taking bookings and takeaway orders are welcome.

  • News

    You Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at These Four Melbourne Venues

    Escape the winter chill inside your own cosy igloo, while sipping espresso martinis and mulled wine.

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    The Localist Shopfront

    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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