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    Spend a day exploring this beachside city — or make a few stops as part of a bigger road trip down the NSW south coast.

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    Waverley's Much-Loved Wholegreen Bakery Is Opening a Completely Gluten-Free Cafe in the CBD

    That means gluten-free croissants, danishes, sausage rolls and sandwiches could be your new go-to work lunch.

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    George Calombaris' Made Establishment Group Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration

    Twelve of the group's restaurants — including the newly opened Crofter and Elektra — have immediately closed their doors.

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    Gogyo Is Fitzroy's New Japanese Joint Serving Up Standout Bowls of Burnt Miso Ramen

    The charred ramen is smoky, sweet and intense — and unlike any ramen we've had in Melbourne.

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    This 'Friends'-Themed Brunch Will Be There for You with Bottomless Booze and a Big-Screen Viewing Party

    It'll feature 'Friends' trivia, 'Friends'-themed charades and a 'Friends' costume competition, too.

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    US Bakery Chain Cinnabon Is About to Open Its Second Aussie Store in Brisbane

    Brisbane will soon be the home of two stick scroll outlets when a new one opens in Westfield Garden City.

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    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

    Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Western Suburbs

    In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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    Pizza Fritta Is Surry Hills' Soon-to-Open Restaurant Dedicated to Fried Pizza

    When it opens later this month, you'll be able to order calzone-like pizza frittas filled with pork cheek and burrata-topped pies.

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    Glorietta Is North Sydney's New Italian Eatery with a Sunny Courtyard and Lots of Burrata

    And an aperitivo hour with $6 wines, $10 negronis and $10 pizzas — on offer five days a week.

  • News

    Cafe Lafayette Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Spot Serving OTT Japanese-Inspired Brunches

    The new cafe from the team behind Prahran's Grand Lafayette is now serving up bolognese-topped panko-crumbed eggplant and eel hot dogs on Niagara Lane.

  • News

    RaRa Ramen and By-the-Slice Pizza Are on the Menu at Randwick's Newmarket Dining Precinct

    And more restaurants are set to open here in the coming months.

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    The World's Best Female Chef Clare Smyth Is Opening a Restaurant in Sydney

    Smyth runs a two Michelin star-restaurant in London and cooked at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

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    Messina Has Released a New Line of Mini Gelato Cakes Perfect for When You Don't Want to Share

    Because every day is a good day to eat an entire cake by yourself.

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    Winghaus Is Sydney's New American-Style Diner Dedicated to Wings and Beer

    The bar has 40 beers — and negronis and margaritas — on-tap, and the kitchen serves wings in lots of ten, 15, 20, 50 or 100.

  • Guide

    Seven Sydney Restaurants to Visit for a Recovery Lunch After a Day at Sydney 7s

    Stop the looming hangover in its tracks with a healthy(-ish) snack or a hair-of-the-dog feast.

  • Guide

    Ten Stunning Restaurants and Bars That Are Located in Melbourne's Most Historic Buildings

    You can have brunch in a 150-year-old heritage-listed mansion, drink gin in a former red light district cottage and eat pasta in what was one of Melbourne's first synagogues.

  • News

    An All-Pink Pretzel Shop Has Opened Its Colourful Doors in South Yarra

    The soft and salty baked-to-order pretzels are on offer till 2.30am on weekends.

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    Singapore's Michelin-Starred Hawker Chan Will Open Two More Melbourne Outposts

    The Box Hill restaurants will feature new menu items alongside the legendary soya chicken and char siu pork.

  • News

    Mary's Is Melbourne's Debaucherous New Burger Joint Hidden Down a CBD Laneway

    Look for the red light and head inside for cracking burgers — for vegans and carnivores alike.

  • News

    Two Bars and a Restaurant Have Opened on Coogee Pavilion's Long-Awaited Middle Level

    You can now go for tapas at Una Mas, cocktails at Will's and bumps of caviar and hand-rolled pipi pasta at Mimi's.

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    Crofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks

    Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.

  • News

    You Can Win Wine, a Staycation or Dinner at One of Australia's Best Restaurants in This Raffle

    And it's a raffle for a good cause — all money from tickets will be split between the NSW RFS, WIRES and the Australian Red Cross.

  • News

    Chook Wings and Beer Is Brisbane's New All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Joint

    Come next week, you'll be able to dig into bottomless wings, sides and eight different sauces for just $21.90.

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    Frankie's Tortas & Tacos Is Collingwood's New Mexican Lunch Spot in a Tiny Car Park Kiosk

    Complete with plastic chairs, paper plates and just six (very good) menu items.

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    The Team Behind Bondi's Totti's Has Opened an Italian Cocktail and Snack Bar in the CBD

    Bar Totti's is your new after-work go-to — with cocktails, DJs and lots of cheese.

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    Sydney Burger Favourite Mary's Is Opening Its First Permanent Melbourne Venue Next Week

    The 140-seat laneway restaurant will have a primo wine list and cracking burgers for vegans and carnivores alike.

  • News

    Plant-Based Chippery Lord of the Fries Has Finally Opened in Brisbane

    The Melbourne-born ethical fast food chain lands in Fortitude Valley.

  • Guide

    Eight Group Hangs to Plan with Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to Dinner

    Round up your crew for bottomless barbecue, boozy brunches and beach parties.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Restaurants of 2019

    These are the places that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.

  • News

    Madame & Yves Is Clovelly's New Patisserie and Bakery from One of Sydney's Top Pastry Chefs

    Pastry chef Yves Scherrer has created desserts at fine diners across Sydney — and now he's opened up his own joint in the eastern suburbs.

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    Winghaus Is Sydney's CBD's Soon-to-Open American-Style Diner Dedicated to Wings and Beer

    The bar will have 40 beers — and negronis and margaritas — on-tap, and the kitchen will serve wings in lots of ten, 15, 20, 50 or 100.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2019

    These are the places that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2019

    These are the places that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.

  • News

    Melbourne Coffee Pioneer Industry Beans Has Opened Its First Brisbane Cafe

    Here, coffee is grown and roasted on site — and served in the brand's famed bubble-tea like cold brew.

  • News

    The Inner West's Much-Loved Daisy's Milkbar Has Closed

    The owners decided not to reopen the 1950s-style diner in 2020 — but there might be a new outpost on the horizon.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Bayside

    Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

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    These 300 Australian Restaurants Are Offering Half-Price Meals for Five Weeks

    The Fork Festival wants to lure you out of the house for a cheap meal this summer.

  • Guide

    Five Impressive Festivals and Events to Check Out in Parramatta This Year

    Concerts under the stars, world-premiere theatre shows and colourful food festivals — Parramatta's cultural calendar is more and more exciting every year.

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