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    Another 16 Sydney Businesses Have Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events

    The Cliff Dive, Leadbelly and Yulli's Brews will received funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.

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    The New-Look Duke of Enmore Is Serving Up Next-Level Pub Grub and Natural Wines

    The inner west corner pub has been made over by an all-star hospitality team.

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    Five Foods to Pair With Your Favourite Celebratory Drinks

    The sips to pair with all your festive feeds — from the prawns to the roast.

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    The Mornington Peninsula's Portsea Hotel Has Reopened After Its $7 Million Refurb

    Now boasting a whisky bar, stunning events space and Cali-style burger bar, all overlooking Port Phillip Bay

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    New in Town: Greca

    Brisbane's new Howard Smith Wharves precinct has birthed a new Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess.

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    Gin Society Is the New Boozy Subscription Service Sending You Monthly Deliveries of Artisanal Gin

    The selection of small-batch gins from around the world is matched with tasting notes and cocktail recipes.

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    Sydney's Beloved Devon Cafe Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost

    It's headed to Mount Gravatt from February 2019.

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    Melbourne Cafe Napier Quarter Is Phasing Out Takeaway Coffee

    It's doing the environment a solid — and trying to get you to enjoy your cuppa.

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    Southbank Is Now Home to a New Multicultural Food Precinct

    The reimagined Riverside Quay hub now boasts ten diverse eateries, slinging everything from coffee to post-work pho feasts.

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    Rosenbaum and Fuller Is Bondi's New All-Day Diner and Cocktail Bar

    It's run by a team of hospitality legends, including a former Australian Bartender of the Year.

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    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2018 Sydney Award Winners

    The very best new Sydney bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

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    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2018 Brisbane Award Winners

    The very best new Brisbane bars, restaurants, cafes, events and spaces of the year.

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    Next Episode Is Fish Lane's New Hip Hop-Themed Speakeasy and Barber Shop

    And the laneway is about to score a vegan burger joint from an ex-Urbane chef, too.

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    The Lame Duck Is Fitzroy's New Retro Disco Dive Bar with a Shrine to Cher

    And a vintage purple pool table, hot pink palm trees and classic disco jams spinning nightly.

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    Tayim Is Sydney's New Middle Eastern Restaurant Tucked Away in a Sandstone Building in The Rocks

    The all-day diner serves up Middle Eastern dishes in the restaurant, and take away falafel and kebabs from its deli.

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    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2018 Melbourne Award Winners

    The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

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    Long-Standing Melbourne Nightclub Lounge Will Close Its Doors Forever

    The Swanston Street venue will wrap up 29 years of operations with a special run of farewell parties.

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    The Best Batched Cocktails for Summer Picnic Sessions

    Give the rosé a break this picnic season and pack an expertly made martini or negroni instead.

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    The Best Batched Cocktails for Summer Picnic Sessions

    Give the rosé a break this picnic season and pack an expertly made martini or negroni instead.

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    Four Pillars' Latest Gin Is a Boozy Ode to St Kilda Live Music Institution The Espy

    The new Sticky Carpet Gin stars in a range of signature cocktails available at the newly revamped beachside pub.

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    A Gluten-Free Craft Brewery and Taproom Has Opened on the Mornington Peninsula

    It's slinging a range of seven different gluten-free brews made from millet, rice and buckwheat.

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    Totti's Is Bondi's New Italian Eatery from Two Top Sydney Chefs and Merivale

    It's opening inside The Royal this Friday with Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Rockpool's Khan Danis at the helm.

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    Gelato Messina Is Delivering Free Choc Tops to Beaches Across Sydney Via Speedboat

    All you need to do is flag down the speedboat and wade out to get your frozen treat.

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    Bondi's Much-Loved Israeli Cafe Shuk Has Opened on the Lower North Shore

    And it's opening a third spot in Elizabeth Bay in the New Year.

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    Zero Gradi's Aperol Spritz Gelato Is Your New Go-To Summer Dessert

    It's your favourite summer cocktail, but in ice cream form.

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    The Greville Is Prahran's New Pink and Emerald Restaurant and Champagne Bar

    Do dinner and drinks down below before heading upstairs for a dance afterwards.

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    Carlton's Historic King and Godfree Is Set to Reopen as a Three-Level Italian Food Mecca

    The 135-year-old institution now has a cafe, deli, rooftop eatery and wine bar.

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    Sibling Is Carlton North's New Social Enterprise Cafe by the Kinfolk Team

    The volunteer-run cafe serves up tasty, sustainable cafe fare and donates its profits to charity.

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    Piccolina and LuxBite Have Released a New Line of Festive Gelato Cakes

    The two indulgent creations are inspired by wintery white Christmases.

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    Brokenwood Wines Has Opened a Massive $8 Million Cellar Door in the Hunter Valley

    With three tasting rooms, two restaurants, an outdoor terrace and a wine museum.

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    Scout, One of London's Best Cocktail Bars, Is Opening Inside Surry Hills' Dolphin Hotel Next Year

    The world-famous cocktail bar is known for producing no waste and using hyperlocal ingredients.

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    This French Cheese Advent Calendar Is Perfect for Hardcore Cheese Lovers

    It's filled with 12 blocks of premium French cheese.

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    Chippendale's Gin Lane Has Launched a New Range of Gin-Infused Soft Serve for Summer

    The boozy, frozen treats include a negroni, a southside and an Aperol spritz.

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    Mya Tiger Is St Kilda's Opulent New Cantonese Eatery

    It has just opened on level five of the newly reborn Espy.

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    BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

    The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

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    Gelatissimo's Boozy Frosé Sorbet Has Arrived to Cool Down Your Summer

    The frosty sweet treat combines Chandon Sparkling Brut Rosé and strawberries — and it's only available this month.

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    New in Town: The Espy

    The Melbourne music institution has made its long-awaited return with an incredible refurb featuring 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

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