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    Melbourne Favourite Longrain Is Being Revived by Chef-Restaurateur Scott Pickett

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    Poodle Is Fitzroy's New Two-Storey Bistro and Art Deco Bar Headed Up by a Former Marion Chef

    Serving up spanner crab vol-au-vents, prawn cocktails and truffle-loaded spatchcock in a moody space on Gertrude Street.

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    Neil Perry Has Retired from the Rockpool Dining Group After 40 Years in the Restaurant Industry

    The famed chef and restaurateur is stepping down from his role as culinary director and, instead, focusing on his charity.

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    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

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    Victorian Supermarkets Have Reimplemented Limits on a Broader Range of Everyday Items

    It's the second set of caps put back in place since the state's COVID-19 cases started increasing.

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    Five Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region

    Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.

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    Henrietta Is Surry Hills' New Lebanese Charcoal Chicken Shop from the Nour Crew

    Expect the usual garlicky toum, zingy pickles and juicy chook, but also frozen cocktails, brisket tacos and miso-spiked baba ghanoush.

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    Tokyo Lamington Is Popping Up at Koko Black Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne for One Day Only

    These untraditional lamingtons are usually only found in Singapore and Tokyo, but they're making a brief appearance Down Under this winter.

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    St Kilda's Black Star Pastry Pop-Up Is Reopening — and It's Sticking Around Permanently

    The famed patisserie is home to the "world's most Instagrammed cake".

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    Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Across Australia

    The move follows "a recent surge in demand across different parts of the country", due to Victoria's recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

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    Maverick Is the CBD's New Cafe with Cocktails and Waffles Inside the 80 Collins Food Precinct

    It's the first of many eateries to open in the ritzy CBD development.

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    Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Everyday Items Across Its Victorian Stores

    The move comes after an increase in COVID-19 cases in six Victorian local government areas, including a spike in community transmission.

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    Mr Brownie Is Jessi Singh's New Multi-Level Pub, Punjabi-Style Deli and Rooftop Bar in Melbourne

    Set to open in early July, the ambitious Indian-British pub is a labyrinth of hidden bars.

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    You Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at These Two Sydney Venues

    Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with a heartwarming feast and bottomless booze.

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    Nestle Has Announced It Will Rename Two Classic Lollies in the Wake of Black Lives Matter

    Both controversial Allen's lollies have names with racist overtones.

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    Legendary Japanese Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa Is Opening His First Nobu Restaurant in Sydney This Year

    With 42 restaurants across the globe, the celebrity chef is finally heading to the Harbour City this December.

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    Famed Sydney Restaurateur Maurice Terzini Is Opening a Second CicciaBella in Parramatta

    Slated to open in September, CicciaBella 2.0 will be part of a $2.7 billion precinct in Parramatta — and is the restaurateur's first venture in Sydney's west.

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    Gimlet at Cavendish House Is Andrew McConnell's Elegant New Cocktail Bar and Bistro

    Caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty are on the menu at this European bistro inside a 1920s CBD building.

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    Brisbane's Best Cheese Experiences for Hardcore Cheese Lovers

    Eat a whole baked wheel of camembert, design your own stacked platter or load up a burger with a patty of mac 'n' cheese.

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    Menulog Is Now Delivering Dishes from Snoop Dogg's 'From Crook to Cook' Cookbook

    Including 'DOGGs in a blanket', 'Bow Wow brownies and ice cream' and, of course, gin and juice.

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    Winter Igloo Gardens Are Popping Up at Four More Pubs Across Queensland

    Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with a three-course meal and cocktails.

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    'Cartilage' Is the New Recipe Journal Letting You Recreate Dishes from Sydney's Best Restaurants

    Whip up a famed Mary's burger, a Tio's margarita and that custard tart from Saint Peter's at home — and help support the venues at the same time.

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    You Can Score $10 Off Your Next Deliveroo Order When You Buy These Booze Brands

    Treat yourself to a well-stocked liquor cabinet and you’ll get $10 to spend on your next feed.

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    Acre Eatery Is Opening a Sprawling Restaurant and Urban Farm on the Lower North Shore

    Set to launch this September, Acre Artarmon will have a cafe, bakery, restaurant and greenhouse-style function space.

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    Nick & Nora's Is the CBD's Opulent New 30s-Style Cocktail and Champagne Bar from the Eau de Vie Team

    After months of delays due to COVID-19, it's finally opening next month with over 400 bottles of champagne and three balconies

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    Green Acre Is Brunswick's New Vegan-Friendly Pizzeria with a Fairy Light-Lit Courtyard

    The sourdough slices come topped with the likes of vegan salami, chilli chicken and Nutella.

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    Nine Melbourne Bars and Restaurants You Can Hire Out for a Private Party with 19 Mates

    Celebrate that big occasion with a yum cha feast, a pasta party or tacos and mezcal aplenty.

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    You Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at the Cleveland Sands Hotel

    Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with a three-course meal and cocktails.

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    Flinders Lane Institution Ezard Has Permanently Closed Its Doors After 20 Years

    It's not all bad news, though — acclaimed chef Teage Ezard has new restaurants (yes, plural) in the works.

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    Gelatissimo Is Now Serving Up Frosted Cinnamon Scroll and Chocolate Fudge Gelato

    One comes filled with soft cinnamon scroll pieces, the other is packed with whole chocolate fudge chunks.

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    Thai Kee IGA Is Now Selling DIY Frozen Meal Kits Made by Sydney Restaurants

    So you can now whip up Chaco Ramen's chilli coriander ramen and Mr Hotdog's mozzarella cheese hotdogs at home.

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    The Historic Albert Park Hotel Has Finally Reopened and Unveiled Its Ambitious Makeover

    Originally set for March, the pub's reopening was delayed by COVID-19 — but now it's finally here.

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    Pocket Pita Is the New Israeli Street Food Diner That's Popped Up on the Lower North Shore

    It's taken over the digs of a Neutral Bay stalwart — and it's dishing up falafel-filled pitas, sour cherry spritzes and salads served in bread bowls.

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    You Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at These Three Melbourne Pubs

    Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with espresso martinis and mulled wine.

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    Maya Mexican Is Fortitude Valley's Soon-to-Open Rooftop Pop-Up Bar

    It's temporarily taking over Eleven Rooftop Bar — and pairing city views with mezcal cocktails.

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    Bondi Beach Public Bar Is Offering 50 Percent Off Food and Booze Till the End of June

    $10 burgers, $10 espresso martinis, $5 tacos and $5 wines (and more) until the end of the month.

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    Bulla's Cinema Choc Tops Have Landed in the Freezer Aisle for a Limited Time

    You can now pick up the frosty cinema snacks from the supermarket.

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    Sydney Seafood King Josh Niland Just Won the James Beard Book of the Year Award

    He nabbed the award for 'The Whole Fish Cookbook' — and he's the first Australian to win the coveted prize.

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