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    Proud Mary Is Brisbane's New All-Day Riverside Eatery and Bloody Mary Bar

    It's pairing comforting New Orleans-style fare with five different bloody marys.

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    Seven Sydney Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

    Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

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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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    Melbourne's Much-Loved State of Grace Has Reopened in the CBD with a New Hidden Drinking Den

    The inner-city hot spot has a new home on King Street, but the same glam looks and inventive drinks.

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    You Can Now Get Your Hands on a World-First Cannabis-Infused Gin Made Right Here in Australia

    The Myrcene Hemp Gin is crafted in Melbourne by the The Cannabis Co.

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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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    Stomping Ground Has Opened a Pop-Up Beer Garden at Melbourne Airport

    Featuring deck chairs, sports screens and a hefty range of locally brewed craft beers on tap to help ease that pre-flight stress

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    Continental Deli Has Opened a Second Shrine of Cocktails, Charcuterie and Canned Stuff in the CBD

    The Newtown bar has expanded — this time with pasta and a wine list six times the size of the original.

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    This Is What the Huge New Sydney Fish Market Will Look Like in 2023

    The new $250 million precinct will boast a curved scale-like roof, a waterside promenade and a new ferry stop.

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    GABS Is Finally Bringing Its Huge Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festival to Brisbane

    The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular will make its Brisbane debut in 2019.

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    The City of Sydney Has Just Announced a New Plan to Help Sydney Stay Open Later

    It includes proposals for 24-hour trading in the CBD, later opening hours for bars in local areas and a brand new cultural precinct in Alexandria.

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    We're Giving Away an Immersive Food and Drink Experience at Taste of Sydney Collective

    Free drinks, bites and a cocktail masterclass for you and a friend on us.

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    The Gin List

    For a clear spirit, gin is full of complexities. So we've teamed up with Tanqueray to delve into its storied past, unveil its intricacies and help you become a seasonal gin connoisseur.

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    Melbourne's Vintage Tram Restaurant Could Be Returning to the Tracks

    Colonial Tramcar Restaurant has the opportunity to borrow a newly upgraded W8-class tram to use while its own carriages get much-needed safety upgrades.

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    This South Australian Distillery Has Unveiled Its Festive 2018 Christmas Gin

    The new Prohibition Liquor Co. gin taps festive flavours of fig, orange and cinnamon, for a syrupy, spicy Yuletide drink.

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    A Harry Potter-Themed 'Potions' Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

    The latest themed event will see you attend a boozy Hogwarts potions class.

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    The Beach Hotel Is the Latest Bayside Boozer to Receive a Drastic Makeover

    The Albert Park pub has scored a new look and revamped offering, which includes refined pub classics and a sprawling list of wines.

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    Taco Bell's Second Australian Store Is Opening on the Gold Coast Tomorrow

    Slinging Tex-Mex meals, frozen margaritas and craft brews.

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    Harajuku Gyoza Is Opening a 'Stadium' Dedicated to Japanese Dumplings and Beer in Darling Harbour

    As well as a restaurant, the new venue will be a brewery for Japanese craft beer brand Yoyogi.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe Melbourne Cup Lunch for You and a Friend

    Enjoy a sumptuous three-course feast in the heart of the CBD on us.

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    El Camino Cantina and Sake to Open at Manly Wharf Just in Time for Summer

    The two venues are set to open next week, taking over the revamped precinct's rooftop level.

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    Five Restaurants Where You Can Earn a New Crypto Food Currency at Every Meal

    Plus those celebrating this new currency with free secret snacks.

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    Darling Square's Exchange Building Will Soon Be Home to Five New Eateries from Top Sydney Chefs

    Including Andy Bowdy's Saga and a Japanese pasta joint by the Ume crew.

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    Seven Standout Katsu Sandos to Try in Sydney

    From the traditional to the triple-tiered, these are the best takes on the popular Japanese pork sandwich in Sydney.

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    Barzaari Is Now Serving Up Eastern Mediterranean Feasts and Theatrical Sandpit Coffee in Chippendale

    It has opened in the space previously home to Kensington Street Social.

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    Melbourne Breakfast Spots to Try

    Rise and shine, Melbourne — these are breakfasts worth getting up early for.

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    Malaysian Favourite GO Noodle House Has Opened Its First Aussie Outpost in Melbourne's CBD

    It's slinging its signature noodle soups, homemade pan mee and one giant bowl (which is free if you finish in 30 minutes).

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    Morningside's Southside Tea Room Is Shutting Its Doors Next Week

    After six years filled with brews, bands and brisket, It'll close its doors on Sunday, November 4.

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    Four Smoke-Filled Events to Hit If You Love Your Whisky Peaty

    From a fiery three-course feast at Porteño to whisky and jerky at The Oxford Tav.

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    Four Pillars Is About to Release Its 2018 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pudding with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

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    Chacho's Is Windsor's Fun New Mexican-Inspired Pizzeria and Tequila Bar

    It's pairing agave with untraditional pizza toppings like corn chips, mole and pork crackling.

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    Chophouse Is Parramatta's Opulent New Steakhouse by Matt Moran's Solotel Group

    It's serving up nine cuts of steaks, oozy raclette and crab doughnuts in the former Jamie's Italian site.

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    La Macelleria Is Now Scooping Its Creamy Artisanal Gelato in Brisbane's East

    The new Coorparoo location has the addition of gelato shakes — and is launching with $1 scoops.

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    Arthur Is Surry Hills' New Set Menu-Only Neighbourhood Restaurant

    The 35-seater offers a changing 11-dish menu over two sittings each night.

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    Barn Is NSW's New Out-of-Town Restaurant and Boutique Hotel from the Acclaimed Biota Team

    Located on a 100-acre property in East Kangaloon, it sleeps just four people and serves dinner only two nights per month.

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    I Like Ramen Is Now Serving Up Its Killer Vegan Ramen in Brisbane

    After popping up at the pub earlier in the year, the Gold Coast-based vegan ramen joint has launched its first Brisbane outpost.

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    A New 24-Hour Bar, Eatery and Dancing Spot Dubbed Beirne Lane Is Opening in Brisbane Next Month

    It's a gastropub-meets-nightclub with a solid food lineup, including a dedicated katsu sandwich menu.

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    A Bill to Scrap the Lockout Laws Is Going Before Parliament on Thursday

    If it's passed, it could mean good things for Sydney's ailing nightlife.

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    The Best Bars in Brunswick

    From karaoke joints and Afro jazz haunts to cosy aperitivo bars and quiet cocktail dens, here's where to drink on Lygon Street and Sydney Road.

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