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    DOOM JUICE Is Opening a Cellar Door and Pop-Up Kitchen at The House of Music & Booze in St Peters This September

    Tastings, natural wine parties and pop-ups from Old Fitz, Cafe Paci and Sagra chefs are all on their way to the Inner West.

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    Melbourne Has Scored a New Japanese Ice Creamery From a Rising Star Chef and LuxBite's Bernard Chu

    Hawthorn's vibrant newcomer Kōri is scooping innovative flavours ranging from hojicha hazelnut to strawberry shortcake.

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    Donut Papi Has Teamed Up with Cointreau to Create Two Limited-Edition Margarita-Flavoured Doughnuts

    This Redfern favourite has released two boozy treats just in time for Father's Day.

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    Merivale Will Take Over the Food and Drink Offering at the Newly Revamped Allianz Stadium From This Month

    Swap regular old pies for Totti's pasta — as well dumplings, oysters and negronis at the new Allianz Stadium.

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    The Wickham Has Temporarily Closed Its Ground-Floor Bar and Beer Garden for a $1.5-Million Revamp

    The heritage-listed 137-year-old spot is making over its ground-floor bar, beer garden and second floor.

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    Six Legendary Dishes to Track Down in Harris Park

    Relative to its size, Harris Park punches well above its weight when it comes to its excellent eats. Here are six to get you started.

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    Humble Bakery Is Opening an Ongoing Pop-Up Weekend Bakery Next to Continental Deli in Newtown

    Opening tomorrow, this bakery pop-up will be serving cakes, pastries, coffee and Humble's signature finger buns from 9am until sold out.

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    Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Finally Bringing His Latest Speaking Tour Down Under in 2023

    The trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur's chef will head to Australia and New Zealand in January.

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    Streets Has Teamed Up with Oak on a Must-Try New Chocolate Milk-Flavoured Golden Gaytime

    Can't choose between an ice cream and a chocolate milk? Now you don't have to.

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    You Can Now Buy Violet Crumble Espresso Martinis in Two-Litre Ready-to-Drink Casks

    If you're a fan of the chocolate-honeycomb bar that shatters, you've now got a new cocktail to try.

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    Beloved Neutral Bay Venue The Oaks Hotel Is Up for Sale with a $175 Million Price Tag

    Long-term custodians the Thomas family have put the Sydney stalwart up for sale after nearly 50 years of ownership.

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    Stone and Wood Is Bringing Back Its Strawberry Sundae Beer to Celebrate the Ekka's Return

    Wondering how to celebrate the Ekka's comeback? Say cheers with Stone and Wood's Strawberry Sundae Kisses beer.

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    Coming Soon: The Naga Thai Team Is Opening Riverfront Seafood Restaurant Tillerman on Eagle Street

    With Eagle Street Pier being torn down, the Naga Thai crew — including head chef Suwisa Phoonsang — is making the jump over to a new Riparian Plaza eatery.

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    Stella Is the New Multi-Storey Italian Haunt Opening on Chapel Street Next Month

    South Yarra's getting a modern Melbourne take on the classic trattoria, complete with its own rooftop bar.

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    Cult-Favourite US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Melbourne Store Next Week

    Adding some inner-city burgers to your winter, the American fast food joint will open at Southbank on Monday, August 8.

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    Kings Cross Pavilion Is the New Venue Opening in the Former World Bar Digs — and Yes, There Will Be Teapots

    The huge 900-capacity venue will be bringing teapots and house music back to the venue, with five separate bars and multiple dance floors.

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    Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 35,000 Free Pizzas in August to Celebrate 60 Years of Hawaiian Slices

    There are 1000 free pizzas up for grabs every day this month, and 5000 on International Hawaiian Pizza Day.

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    Rafi Is North Sydney's New Multi-Space 300-Seat Venue Slated to Open in September

    This expansive multi-space venue is set to open with a dining room, bar and leafy outdoor terraces in the heart of North Sydney's business district.

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    Hareruya Is Carlton's Tiny New Japanese Pantry and Cafe Stocking Elegant Bentos and Gelato Mochi

    A takeaway-only spot from the mind behind 279 and Le Bajo, heroing beautiful bento and house-made gelato.

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    Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen Is Surfers Paradise's Glam New Dining Spot with Uninterrupted Ocean Views

    As well as a 110-seat restaurant and 160-seat bar, the latest addition to the new Ocean by Meriton will feature a 2000-bottle wine cellar.

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    Star Melbourne Chef Guy Grossi Is Opening an Amalfi-Inspired Restaurant Inside The Westin Brisbane

    Set to open in spring or summer, Grossi's first Brisbane venture will be "really light, fun and breezy", with coastal Italian dishes and plenty of wine on the menu.

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    Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Is Opening in Macquarie Park with a Hatted Chef at the Helm

    Opening in The Governor Hotel, this new venue sports a dedicated tea dispensary and a dim sum bar with XO lobster and scallop dumplings.

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    Nostalgia Alert: Gelato Messina Is Whipping Up a Honey Joy Version of Its Famed Cookie Pie

    Get big tuckshop flashbacks with this indulgent dessert, which features a choc chip cookie base, vanilla custard and crunchy honey joys.

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    This Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia

    Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.

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    New CBD Italian Restaurant Cucina Povera Vino Vero Has Closed Indefinitely After One Month of Trade

    For reasons unknown, Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto's much-hyped restaurant partnership is no longer.

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    Smashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply

    This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.

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    Sydney's Long-Running Vegan Restaurant Bodhi Is Closing After 34 Years

    "Thank you to everyone who has visited us, supported us and made our Bodhi dream a reality for more than three decades."

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    Now Open: Richmond Pub The Kingston Has Reopened Following a Head-to-Toe Makeover by the Public House Team

    The revamp includes a new-look beer garden, and a sleek restaurant celebrating meat and seafood cooked on the parrilla.

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    Fishbowl Is Opening Its Second Salad-Slinging Queensland Store in Burleigh Heads in August

    Fresh from launching its first-ever Sunshine State venue in Newstead, this Japanese-inspired salad chain is already branching out.

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    Cleveland Sands Hotel Has Reopened with a Revamped Beer Garden After a $1.65-Million Makeover

    You can now spend spring and summer sipping cocktails in the harbour-adjacent venue's newly renovated 250-person beer garden.

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    Allen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies

    We've found your new must-try sweet treats — and they'll all be available in one pack.

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    Messina Is Serving Up Gelato Bounty and Chokito Bars for One Day Only on James Street This Weekend

    Two beloved chocolate bars are getting the Gelato Messina treatment, and they're only on offer at the James Street Food and Wine Trail.

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    Menulog Is Shouting Aussies Who Live on Ramsay Streets a Free Meal to Farewell 'Neighbours'

    The long-running soap opera airs its final episode this week — and if you live on a Ramsay Street somewhere around the country, you can score a free feed.

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    How to Drink Tequila Like a Grown-Up (And Why You Should)

    It's not that we've been drinking tequila wrong — it's that we can be drinking it better. Two experts share their tips on how to upgrade your tequila game.

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    Kahii Kissaten Bistro Is Now a Japanese-Style Cafe by Day and French-Inspired Wine Bar by Night

    Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all in this freshly fitted out inner-city spot.

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    Young Henrys and Dune Rats Are Bringing Back Dunies Lager for the Band's New National Tour

    The band and the brewery first teamed up in 2017, and now they're giving their collaboration another pour.

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    Win Exclusive Access to The Slow Lounge, an Event by Concrete Playground and American Honey

    We're hosting an invite-only pop-up sundowner lounge with American Honey this winter — and you're invited.

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    Casa Chow Is Woolloongabba's New Pastel-Hued Chinese Peruvian Eatery From the Sasso Italiano Crew

    Joining Woolloongabba’s South City Square precinct, the bar and restaurant will pair Scorpion bowl cocktails with Chino Latino cuisine.

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    Legendary Sorrento Spot Stringers Has Been Reborn As an All-Day Restaurant, Bar and Providore

    The 126-year-old corner site has scored a head-to-toe makeover from the owners of Higher Ground and Kettle Black.

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    Freshies: Exciting and Vibrant New Melbourne Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List

    Discover you next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.

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