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    Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Bringing Its Burgers and Shakes to Australia and New Zealand

    Starting with Sydney, it'll open at least 20 stores in Australia alone.

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    Sydneysiders Who Visited These Restaurants and Pubs Are Being Told to Self-Isolate for Two Weeks

    Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to The Apollo in Potts Point and Mounties and Pritchard's Hotel in the city's southwest.

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    Lasagna Del Rey Is Melbourne's New Pasta Service Delivering Vegan and Organic Beef Slices

    The teams behind The B.East and Ferdydurke are hiring out-of-work hospo and music staff to help make and deliver generous hunks of lasagne across Melbourne.

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    The Localist: North Shore

    The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.

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    The Localist: Inner West

    Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

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    Gelato Messina Is Releasing a New Bake-at-Home Fairy Bread Cookie Pie

    It's topped with more 100s and 1000s than you've probably seen since your childhood birthday parties.

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    Sydney Institution Frango Has Opened Australia's First Charcoal Chicken Drive-Thru

    Drive, don't walk or run, to get your charcoal chook and chilli sauce fix in Edmondson Park.

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    Britain's Iconic Penguin Chocolate Biscuit Has Landed in Australian Supermarkets

    They've been called "the original Tim Tam" — and were invented three decades before the Aussie favourite.

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    Sekka Dining Is the Lower North Shore's New Izakaya and Ramen Joint from the Ichibandori Team

    One of Sydney's best ramen chefs Hideto Suzuki has opened a new restaurant in St Leonards.

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    The Bagel Bosses at 5 & Dime Have Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Caulfield North

    It's selling fan-favourite bagels and famed bacon maple cream cheese, alongside pastries, sourdough loaves and Rosso coffee.

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    Chik Chak Is the New Vegan-Friendly Israeli Street Food Spot in Ripponlea

    Roll in for pita pockets stuffed with spiced cauliflower shawarma and lush vegan shakes.

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    Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Bubble Tea Gelato Complete with Brown Sugar Tapioca Pearls

    Fuel you boba obsession with tubs of this limited-edition gelato.

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    Fifteen Percent of Melbourne's Hospitality Venues Are Unlikely to Reopen After Lockdown

    A recent City of Melbourne survey revealed some concerning data about the hospitality industry.

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    Sydney's Award-Winning Wine Bar Monopole Is Relocating to the CBD This October

    After eight years, the popular Potts Point spot is on the move.

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    Five Truffle Dishes You Can Order via Takeaway and Delivery in Melbourne This Winter

    From truffle-topped toasties to truffle-filled pasta and even a truffle soup.

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    Merivale Is Bringing Its Ready-to-Eat Delivery Meal Service to Melbourne This Winter

    Melburnians will be able to order meals from some of Sydney's best restaurants to their homes — for the very first time.

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    Gomi Boys Is Melbourne's New Food Service Delivering Ready-to-Heat Ramen Kits

    Get all the fixings for a bowl of quality miso tonkotsu or spicy cauliflower tantanmen dropped to your door.

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    KFC's New Recipe for Hot and Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese Is Here to Satisfy Your Comfort-Food Cravings

    A riff on the carb-heavy classic, topped with hot and spicy chicken.

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    Deliveroo Is Offering Melburnians 20 Percent Off Meals from Local Restaurants

    It's available throughout metropolitan Melbourne from Monday to Thursday — on all orders over $30.

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    Iced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent New Messina Flavour You Can Order by the Tub

    It combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, then tops it with marshmallow, raspberry puree and desiccated coconut.

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    Kuro's Kitchen Is the CBD's New Six-Seat Degustation-Only Japanese Restaurant

    The good news: the theatrical 15-course meal is one of the best in the country. The bad: it's only around for a limited time.

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    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

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    The Localist: Southern Sydney

    A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

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    NSW Will Tighten Some Restrictions on Indoor Gatherings from July 24

    New limits on capacity and group sizes will come into place for hospitality venues, weddings and funerals.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Brighton-Le-Sands

    After a morning at the beach, discover decadent desserts, stylish French homewares and your friendly neighbourhood florist.

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    Black Star Pastry's Christopher Thé Has Launched a New Range of Crumpets and English Muffins

    The creator of the famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake has turned his focus to breakfast.

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    Eterna Is Fortitude Valley's New Soon-to-Open Late-Night Italian Eatery in the Old Longtime Digs

    It's from the team behind Salt Meats Cheese — and it's serving up dishes and cocktails inspired by Rome.

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    El Camino Cantina Is Opening Its Third Neon-Lit Tex-Mex Joint in Southeast Queensland

    The 280-seat eatery will bring giant margaritas and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes to Robina.

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    Ten Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway

    Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.

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    Nine Next-Level Takeaway Desserts to Try When You Need Something to Perk You Up

    When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, these sugary treats will be there for you.

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    Jimmy's Falafel Is Merivale's New Middle Eastern Restaurant on George Street

    You'll find takeaway pitas at the front and $16 cocktails out the back at this bright orange CBD spot.

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    Providoor Is the New Food Service Bringing Some of Melbourne's Best Restaurants to Your Home

    Lobster rolls from Supernormal, Tipo 00's famed duck pappardelle or even some beef bourguignon courtesy of Estelle are all at your fingertips.

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    Keki Milkbar Is Melbourne CBD's New Cafe Dedicated to Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes

    You can get its gravity-defying pancakes and creative sodas delivered to your couch, too.

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    NSW Has Tightened Restrictions for Pubs and Hotels as Casula Hotel Cluster Grows

    There are new limits on group bookings and venue capacities for all NSW pubs and hotels.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 350,000 Free Doughnuts

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

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    Heinz Has Released a Recipe for Mayonnaise Ice Cream That Absolutely Nobody Asked For

    The condiment company also has recipes for ketchup and barbecue sauce ice cream, if that's more your speed.

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