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    You Can Now Sip Ekka-Inspired Strawberry Sundae Gin Thanks to Queensland Distillery Granddad Jack's

    Ice cream is great, but have you tried Brisbane's favourite dessert in cocktails instead?

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    US Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034

    Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.

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    Luxury Chinese Liquor Brand Moutai Has Just Opened Its First Melbourne Store

    Try before you buy at the flagship Melbourne store — the most popular Moutai Flying Fairy bottle will set you back $518.

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    USA's Cajun-Style Seafood Sensation The Boiling Crab Is Opening Its First Sydney Restaurant

    After making a splash in Melbourne, this chain is bringing its American-style seafood boil to Haymarket.

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    Is Melbourne's First Michelin Star Ramen Worth the Two-Hour Wait Time?

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    Now Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead

    After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.

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    Smoking Gringos Is Blacktown's New Taco Joint From an Ex-Momofuku Chef and Burger Head Founder

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    Korean Bistro The Evergreen Has Opened in Chatswood with Sizzling Barbecue Platters and Lavish High Tea

    Housed within a lush green space, The Evergreen is impressing with loaded burgers for lunch, soju cocktails at night and Sydney's only Korean high tea.

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    Coming Soon: Clifton Hotel Is the New Guy Grossi-Led Venue Launching in August

    Grossi Group is teaming up with hospitality legends PUBLIC to launch this multi-space venue within a historic Kew hotel.

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    Messina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack

    The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.

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    Level Up Your Seasonal Soiree with These Winter Cocktails

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    The Best Sports Bars in Sydney

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    The Best Thai Restaurants in Sydney

    From cheap local neighbourhood favourites to more experimental fine diners.

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    The Best Vegan Restaurants in Sydney

    Restaurants where vegans will be spoilt for choice, and even reluctant, carnivorous companions have to admit they're satisfied.

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    Bartega Is the Canterbury Leagues Club's Luxe New Bar as Part of Its Multimillion Dollar Revamp

    Bartega has landed in the heart of Belmore's staple precinct, boasting premium dining and inventive drinks led by revered mixologist Tony Rudolph.

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    Melbourne's Dedicated Cannoli Factory Cannoleria Is Coming to Queensland for the First Time

    Fans of crunchy pastry tubes piped full of fresh ricotta, rejoice — Cannoleria is making its Sunshine State debut over three tasty days.

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    Poetica Is North Sydney's Expansive New Steakhouse Boasting Smoky Slow-Cooked Meats and a 700-Bottle Wine Wall

    The crew behind Loulou and The Charles will be arriving on Denison Street next month with beef fat-dripped oysters, yuzu scallops and 90-day dry-aged steak.

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    Globally Acclaimed Sydney Mezcal Bar Cantina OK! Is Popping Up in Brisbane for One Night Only

    The pint-sized laneway bar will take over Fortitude Valley's Savile Row, pouring cocktails and seltzers, and raising money to help boost the quality of life in rural Mexico.

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    You Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert

    After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.

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    Coming Soon: Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Is Moving Its Arcade Games and OTT Cocktails to Bowen Hills

    With its old Toombul home closed since the 2022 floods, and now set to be torn down, the circus-themed arcade and bar is heading to King Street.

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    Ricos Tacos' Beloved Chippendale Home Is Closing This Weekend

    Ricos is on the move — with its sunny corner terrace in Chippendale closing down this Sunday before the team moves to a larger site later this year.

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    Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August

    The hospitality group behind NOMAD has transformed a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.

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    Belles Hot Chicken Is Bringing Nashville-Style Eats and Whisky Slushies to Its First Ever Bondi Location

    Spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style wings and boozy slushies are coming to the former Hall Street home of Fonda from October.

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    The Best Bakeries in Sydney

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    Sunshine Coast Food Festival The Curated Plate Is Back for 2023 with 100-Plus Culinary Events

    Feast your way from Caloundra to Coolum, Maleny to Mooloolaba and Buderim to Beerwah, including at bar crawls, overwater picnics and farm-to-fork experiences.

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    Heritage-Listed Balmain Pub The Dry Dock Will Return Under New Owners Later This Year

    The historic corner pub was first opened in the 1850s — and it's being revitalised with a former Rockpool and Felix chef leading the kitchen.

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    Nundah's 135-Year-Old Royal Hotel Has Relaunched with a New Music Venue After a $1.1-Million Makeover

    The Sandgate Road pub now boasts a 200-person entertainment space upstairs, plus a refreshed bistro that's slinging brisket burgers and doughnut fries.

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    Newtown's New Wine Bar Famelia Is Here to Help You Find Your Next Favourite Drop

    Now open in Cittavino's former home, this new pint-sized bar offers wine flights, pét-nat spritzes and a try-before-you-buy bottle shop.

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    Multi-Level CBD Stalwart Jacksons on George Is Finally Set to Reopen in September

    The expansive Circular Quay venue will boast a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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    Australia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour

    Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.

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    Now Open: Carmen Is the New James Street Tequileria That's Heroing Agave Cocktails and Small-Batch Mezcals

    Also serving up Mexican bites, this 80-seater hails from the hospitality team behind rooftop venues Lina and Soko.

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    Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Back for 2023 with Another Round of Big Bavarian Celebrations

    This one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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    Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Big Bavarian Celebration to Brisbane for the First Time

    Already a hit around the rest of Australia, this one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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    Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

    For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.

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    The Dolphin Hotel Has Enlisted the Help of an Ex-Bella Brutta Chef to Revamp Its Pizza Menu

    You'll now find Delfino Pizzeria serving up Italian surf and turf, New York sausage and eggplant ragu pizzas inside one of Sydney best pubs.

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    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

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    Now Open: French-Inspired Pastry Haven Rise Bakery Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost

    This Gold Coast favourite has expanded north, launching at Portside Wharf with a limited menu and takeaways before its official opening in August.

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    Now Open: GPO Is Finally Back with Three Venues in One After a Massive $9-Million Makeover

    Whether you're after cocktails and 'Gatsby'-style vibes, a luxe dinner or post-work drinks, the 136-year-old Fortitude Valley building has the spot.

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    The Plate It Forward Crew Is Bringing Not One But Two Game-Changing Eateries to North Sydney

    You'll find buttery pies at Anything But Humble and Afghani dumplings at Kabul Social — with both eateries championing flavour-filled dishes that give back.

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