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    Sydney Has a New Hidden Pop-Up Bar Dedicated to Highballs

    It's out to bridge the gap between mixed drinks and complicated cocktails.

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    Harlow Is Richmond's New All-Occasions Pub Taking Over the Great Britain Hotel

    Opening in December, the pub will have a dog-friendly beer garden, a grungy basement bar and lots of barbecued meats.

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    Sydney's Ten Best Spicy Foods for Hardcore Heat Lovers

    Test your limits at these tearjerkers.

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    Gelato Messina Has Dropped a New Line of Its Famed Cakes Just In Time for Summer

    The gelato experts have unveiled eight new creations for you to sink your sweet tooth into this party season.

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    The Vicar Is The Hills' Huge New Eatery By Award-Winning Australian Bartenders and Designers

    When complete, it'll include two restaurants, a wine bar, an outdoor barbecue and a drive-through bottle shop.

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    Caffe Bartolo Is Surry Hills' New All-Day Italian Diner from the Co-Owner of Lobo Plantation

    With the ex-head chef of Fratelli Paradiso in the kitchen and gun bartender Grazia Di Franco behind the bar you could easily spend all day here.

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    Sebastian Is Williamstown Beach's New Basque-Inspired Waterfront Bistro

    It's grilling seafood and pouring sangria on a sprawling shaded deck right on the sand.

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    Enmore's The Duke Is Reopening with Vegan-Friendly Fare and Heaps of Natural Wine

    It's had a facelift and is relaunching just in time for summer.

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    The Owners of Newtown Mainstay Hartsyard Have Sold the Business

    But don't worry — the buyer is the restaurant's existing head chef and Automata alumnus Jarrod Walsh.

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    Brisbane's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

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    Brisbane's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Brisbane's restaurant scene this year.

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    Best of 2018 Brisbane

    These 30 outstanding Brisbane ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Pubs of 2018

    Honouring the best new additions (and returns) to Sydney's pub scene this year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • News

    4 Pines Brewing Is Opening a Small Beer and Burger Joint in Surry Hills

    Expect burgers piled high with deep-fried cheese, habanero chicken and prawns.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Sydney

    These 36 outstanding Sydney ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Melbourne

    These 36 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Melbourne's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • News

    El Camino Cantina Is Bowen Hills' Colourful New Tex-Mex Joint from the Rockpool Dining Group

    The 300-seat restaurant and bar will feature giant margaritas, jukeboxes and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes.

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    Melbourne Music Institution The Espy Will Make Its Long-Awaited Return This Week

    The revamped venue now has a whopping 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

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    Andy Bowdy's OTT Christmas Trifles Are Back So You Can One-Up Gran Again

    The four versions are loaded with fresh cherries, baked cheesecake chunks, caramelised popcorn and salted caramel drizzle.

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    Acclaimed Japanese Fine Diner Kazuki's Is Opening Its Doors in Carlton This Week

    The split-level restaurant will serve Japanese-meets-European dishes such as kingfish sashimi, sea urchin with russet potato chips and yoghurt sorbet with Anzac biscuit crumbs.

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    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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    The Coventry Is South Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Daytime Eatery

    Drop in for French toast with berries or Korean fried chicken and waffles opposite South Melbourne Market.

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    Hellenika Is Brisbane's New Pastel-Hued Poolside Greek Eatery

    Located inside Brisbane's new hotel The Calile, you can enjoy spanakopita, seafood and Greek wines in smooth surrounds.

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    You Can Now Get Boxes of Rescued Food from Lentil As Anything Delivered Right to Your Door

    A six-kilogram box of seasonal produce, pantry staples and bread will cost you just $25, ordered via Uber Eats.

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    Mercado Is Brisbane's Luxe New Food Market with a Personal Shopper Service

    It's also decked out with a bar, restaurant and a dedicated oyster station.

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    We're Giving Away a Christmas Feast for You and Your Crew

    Bring on the silly season with a four-course feast, limoncello and unlimited drinks.

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    Patonga's Renovated Boathouse Hotel Is Your New Spot to Plan a Weekend Getaway Around

    Here, you can enjoy vibrant fare — from breakfast through dinner — and frozen watermelon margaritas right on the water.

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    Weirdoughs Is Melbourne's New Unconventional, All-Vegan Pastry Destination

    Serving untraditional pastry treats — including square croissants and Aperol spritz doughnuts — and party vibes, all day and all night.

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    Totti's Is the New Pasta Joint Inside The Royal from Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Merivale

    Launching this December, the Bondi eatery will pair woodfired breads with handcrafted pasta and many Italian cocktails.

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    Sweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks

    Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.

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    Betty's Burgers Is Opening Its Third Brisbane Store in Indooroopilly

    It'll be slinging its stacked burgers, onion rings, chocolate peanut butter thickshakes and its signature frozen custard treats before Christmas.

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    New Brisbane Openings You Should Visit This Month

    Make a dinner date with your favourite foodie friends.

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    These Striking 3D-Printed Chocolates Are Like Cadbury Roses for Millennials

    Designed by Melbourne artist Ryan L Foote, the chocolates include flavours like smashed avo, egg tart, french toast and finger lime.

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    Heart Cafe Is Bondi's New Non-Profit Cafe Serving Up Healthy Brunch Fare and Training Disadvantaged Youth

    Dig into La Boqueria chorizo-stuffed rolls and colourful hemp pancakes for a good cause.

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    We're Giving Away a Tapas Feast for You and Your Mates

    Enjoy a long overdue catch-up and some tasty Middle Eastern bites — on us.

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