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    Melbourne’s innovative bartenders are putting their own spin on the classic drink.

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    Scott Pickett Has Opened an All-Day Italian Diner Inside the Luxe New Hotel Chadstone

    Expect woodfired small plates and handmade pastas served in opulent surrounds.

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    Cult-Favourite Charcoal Chicken Shop El Jannah Has Opened Its First Inner West Outpost

    You can now dive into a bowl of its finger-lickin'-good garlic sauce — and new menu additions like fried chicken and burgers — on King Street.

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    Famed Korean Oven-Roasted Chicken Chain Goobne Is Opening Its First Aussie Store in Haymarket

    The crisp-skinned chook comes in seven different flavours — and can be ordered to your table using a smartphone.

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    Five Things to Try at Melbourne's 2019 Night Noodle Markets

    With Japanese soufflé pancakes to one-hander cheesy beef-filled waffles, there are a lot of food decisions to be made at this year's market — we'll help you make them.

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    Eight Delicious Things You Can Eat at This Inner-City Food Precinct

    Take a stroll down King Street to find succulent lamb shoulder, delicate seafood sashimi, dessert spring rolls and 50-cent chicken wings.

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    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of November 4

    Sip champagne, catch a movie by the harbour and have a boogie at a community festival.

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    Food App Ritual Is Offering $1 Lunches All Week

    It's offering menu items from 150 eateries in Melbourne's CBD for just $1 until Friday.

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    Food App Ritual Is Offering $1 Lunches All Week

    It's offering menu items from 250 eateries in the CBD, North Sydney and Barangaroo for just $1 until Friday.

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    Kuro Is Sydney CBD's New Japanese Fine Diner and Coffee Shop

    It's open for coffees in the morning and wagyu and cocktails at night.

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    Seven Spots to Let Your Hair Down with Your Workmates at the End of the Work Year

    You survived another year of deadlines and endless documents — here's where to blow off some steam.

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    Cornersmith Has Closed Its Popular Marrickville Cafe After Eight Years

    Thankfully, its Annandale cafe and Marrickville picklery are staying open.

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    Nomad Has Officially Moved Into Its New Digs After Its OG Restaurant Was Destroyed by Fire

    It has popped up in the old Longrain digs while the original restaurant rebuilds.

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    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 28

    Slurp oysters, drink wine by the harbour and have a boogie at a western Sydney dance party.

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    Scotland's BrewDog Is About to Open Its Multimillion-Dollar Australian Brewery and Taproom

    Next month, you'll be able to visit its 28-tap bar, arcade room restaurant and sprawling patio.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    In the inner city, any laneway could hold the perfect cup of coffee, and a vintage bargain is always just a short tram ride away.

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    Shwarmama Is Surry Hills' New Hole-in-the-Wall Kebab Shop by Ester's Mat Lindsay

    The standing room-only spot is serving up garlicky shawarma, fried eggplant breakfast sandwiches and salted choc-chip cookies all day.

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    Byrdi Is Melbourne CBD's New Cocktail Haven from the Minds Behind One of the World's Best Bars

    The duo behind Singapore's Operation Dagger is in town stirring jasmine cocktails and fermenting drinks inspired by Weis Bars.

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    You Can Score Chef Shannon Martinez's Vegan Hot Dogs for Free Today

    The limited-edition plant-based dog hits Deliveroo this week, but there are hundreds of free ones being given out at lunchtime.

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    Five Nostalgic Sandwiches in Brisbane That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

    When you're craving comfort (and a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.

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    Five Nostalgic Sandwiches in Sydney That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

    When you're craving comfort (but also a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.

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    Six Eateries to Hit When You're Running Errands and Need a Good Feed to Keep You Going

    There's nothing like hanger pangs to ruin your day, so fuel up on Korean fried chicken, sushi and monster salads.

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    Canberra's Legendary Coffee Roaster Ona Is Opening Its First Melbourne Cafe

    Featuring an interactive, open-plan coffee bar and a coffee 'reserve list' full of rare beans.

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    A look back at all the happenings from Paul Turner's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.

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    Dessous Is The Mulberry Group's New Moody Basement Bar in the CBD

    It's located underneath Flinders Lane serving up cocktails and sea urchin-stuffed 'unicorn' doughnuts.

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    Perfect Pairing: Ricotta Tortellini with Garlic, Chilli and Lemon Oil

    This meat-free meal still packs a flavour punch — and is the perfect way to spice up your midweek menu.

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    McDonald's Is Selling More Than 144,000 Bottles of Big Mac Special Sauce

    You'll be able to buy one on McHappy Day in November, with all the proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Box Hill

    Thousands of vinyl records, plants, gifts, organic groceries, authentic ramen and more awaits in the eastern suburbs.

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    Nine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region

    Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.

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    Beaux Rumble Is James Street's New York-Inspired Restaurant from a Michelin-Starred Chef

    Tuck into wood-smoked oysters and wood-fired seafood at Alan Wise's new Ada Lane eatery.

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    We're Giving Away Tickets to See Dr Lisa Cooper Talk at This Paddo Pub

    See women artists at the top of their game discuss their craft, passion and trade — for zero dollars.

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    Seven Eateries to Hit When You're Running Errands and Need a Good Feed to Keep You Going

    There's nothing like hanger pangs to ruin your day, so fuel up on stacked bagels, fried chicken, fresh sangas, pizza and baked goods.

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    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 21

    Complete a seaside sculpture trail and watch a movie outdoors.

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    Ragazzi Is the CBD's New Minimal-Intervention Wine and Pasta Bar by the Love, Tilly Devine Crew

    Knock off work and head here for a pasta (or two) and one of the 300 bottles of Italian and Australian wine.

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    Five Places Where You Can Get Next-Level Crumpets in Sydney

    Toast stands no chance against these golden, holey rounds — especially when they're topped with strawberry gum, salted caramel or sea urchin.

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    Shhh! Is Fortitude Valley's New Gin Bar with Booths, Butlers and Bottle Service

    Here, you can pair one of 70 gins with haloumi fries, fried chicken tacos and pork belly bao.

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    Gelato Messina Has Unveiled Its Extravagant Melbourne Night Noodle Markets Menu

    This year, its limited-edition frozen treats are inspired by Thailand.

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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 fruits, boozy jellies, caramelised almonds and salted coconut cream.

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    We're Giving Away a Top-Quality Limited-Edition Gin Set

    Make your next G&Ts with some of the best small-batch gins around — for zero dollars.

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    The Hardware Club Is Melbourne's New Laneway Italian Restaurant in a 100-Year-Old Social Club

    Two childhood friends from Verona have joined forces for their first restaurant venture.

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    Seven Ways to Celebrate Melbourne Cup in Brisbane to Suit Your Party Style

    Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.

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