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    Din Tai Fung Is Now Serving Up Hot Cross Bao Filled with Molten Nutella

    You can enjoy them in-store, or get them delivered frozen to eat at home.

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    Now Open: Haidilao Has Opened a New 200-Seat Hot Pot Restaurant in Darling Square

    This is Haidilao's second Sydney location following its popular Chatswood eatery, and you can expect complimentary manicures while you wait for a table.

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    First Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento

    Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.

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    Dan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol

    Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.

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    Hawke's Brewing Co Is Opening The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre in Marrickville This Week

    Opening Thursday, the venue will hark back to pubs of the 1980s and serve an Australian-Chinese bistro menu with deep-fried Viennetta.

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    The Hinchcliff House Team's New Venue Bar Mammoni Is Tucked Away in Circular Quay Laneway

    The small walk-in-only bar promises to be both your first and last stop of the day, serving up coffee, snacks and cocktails.

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    Orazio D'Elia Is Reopening His Beloved Italian Restaurant Da Orazio with a New Accompanying Bar in Bondi

    The red door and the rotisserie porchetta are back, alongside a reinvented pizza menu and a fresh new fit-out.

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    Chase Kojima Is Now Serving Up a 20-Course Omakase Experience with a Sake Flight on the Gold Coast

    The acclaimed chef's Kiyomi, at The Star Gold Coast, is heroing Queensland produce across its new menu offering — and only dishes up its 20-course feast to eight diners a night.

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    KaiKai Chicken Is Opening a Second All-You-Can-Eat Korean Fried Chicken Joint in Brisbane's South

    You'll soon have a second spot to feast on all the fried chook pieces you can handle — and bottomless booze, too.

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    Chase Kojima's Revamped 21-Course Omakase Experience Shines at Sokyo at The Star

    This modern chef's table-style menu at Soyko is a much-welcome addition to Sydney's omakase boom.

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    Paniyiri Is Returning in 2022 with a Full Two-Day Celebration of Greek Food, Booze and Culture

    After two pandemic-interrupted years, Paniyiri will return to its usual two-day setup in Musgrave Park — an abundance of loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi included.

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    Six Reasons This Bayside Suburb's Hospitality Scene Is Booming

    It's not just the beach that's calling hospitality operators to this seaside region. It's culture, nature and opportunity.

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    Stranded Is Winn Lane's Soon-to-Open New Punk-Inspired Cocktail Bar From The Zoo Crew

    Named after The Saints' '(I'm) Stranded', this mezcal-heavy, rock and punk memorabilia-filled newcomer will open its doors in April.

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    Table Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now

    Looking for the ideal sip? Here at CP, we drink a lot of grape juice — so whether you like your wine clean and crisp or fun and funky, this list is a good place to start.

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    US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its Second Sydney Store in George Street

    The cult-favourite brand will finally start slinging its burgers, shakes and fries in the Sydney CBD in mid-2022.

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    Redfern Neighbourhood Pub The Woolpack Has Been Revamped with a New Menu from Ricos Tacos' Toby Wilson

    Toby Wilson has reinvented a heap of nostalgic pub classics for the new-look Woolpack menu.

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    Now Open: Chase Kojima's Ramen Omakase Restaurant Is Serving Up a Seven-Course Set Menu in Chatswood

    Kojima has created four signature bowls of ramen featuring 12-hour pork broth, spicy miso butter and rare smoked duck, all served across a 90-minute dining experience.

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    Catalina Is South Brisbane's New Beach Club-Inspired Rooftop Bar with a 30-Metre Infinity Pool

    Sprawling across 1500 square metres, this sky-high newcomer pairs Mediterranean vibes, lobster thermidor and fruity cocktails with swims, daybeds and scenic views.

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    We're Giving Away the Ultimate VIP White Claw Experience for You and Your Crew

    Anyone keen for a Kombi limo, ice-cold White Claws and pumping tunes on a sunshine-filled day with mates?

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    All the Melbourne Spots Serving Bottomless Brunch for When You Want to Go Big at 11am

    Book a catch up with friends over bottomless mimosas and martinis.

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    Chris Lucas' Dapper New Steakhouse Grill Americano Arrives in Melbourne Next Week

    Making its home in the 101 Collins building, the lofty newcomer is celebrating old-school hospitality, next-level steaks and plenty of modern elegance.

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    All the Best Sydney Spots Serving Bottomless Brunch for When You Want to Go Big at 11am

    Book a catch up with friends over bottomless mimosas and martinis.

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    Messina Is Raffling Off $5000 in OTT Gelato Desserts and Prizes to Raise Money for Flood Relief

    Buy a $10 ticket, go in the draw to win Messina's takes on Viennettas and Iced Vovos, plus gelato tubs, chocolates, vouchers and merchandise.

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    KFC and Sydney Fine-Diner Nel Have Teamed Up for a Chicken-Filled 11-Course Degustation

    The Surry Hills restaurant is creating extravagant and imaginative versions of popcorn chicken, potato and gravy, and wicked wings — with all proceeds going to charity.

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    Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Floating Bar Yarra Botanica Is Launching This Week

    The lush two-storey pontoon venue is officially docking March 16, championing local ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.

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    Betty's Burgers Has Launched a Plant-Based Version of Its Classic Burg with a Two-Bite Guarantee

    If you don't love Betty's Burgers' new plant-based burg within two bites, it'll swap it for a regular Betty’s Classic or a Betty’s Classic Vegan straight away.

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    Funghi e Tartufo Is Melbourne's New All-Vegan Italian Restaurant in Hardware Lane

    This CBD newcomer is dishing up a top-notch, plant-based take on Italian fare, from bolognese arancini to creamy carbonara.

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    Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

    Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

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    Meriton Has Opened a New Dining and Retail Precinct in Mascot Featuring Seven New Asian Eateries

    There's a Taiwanese and Japanese fusion eatery with pork dan dan ramen, a 90-seat northern Chinese barbecue restaurant and a cafe serving Campos coffee and Tuga pastries.

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    All-Day Italian-Inspired Eatery Luci Has Opened in Melbourne's New Hilton Hotel

    Serving breakfast crab benedict through to steak and duck at dinner, this dapper diner is aptly named after the Roman leader and famous gourmet Lucias Lucullus.

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    You Can Now Get Another Round of DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

    Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

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    Bubble O'Bill Easter Eggs Are About to Hit Australian Supermarkets — Complete with Bubblegum Noses

    Golden Gaytime Easter eggs are back as well, so you can now eat two of your favourite Aussie ice creams in chocolate form.

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    Chris Lucas' Highly-Anticipated Italian Restaurant Grill Americano Will Open This Month at 101 Collins Street

    Launching March 21, the Lucas Group's new bar and grill will be serving flame-cooked Northern Italian flavours, enveloped with a sense of modern elegance.

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    Midweek Melbourne Money Is Back to Give You Up to $125 Off Meals Across the City 

    The returning dining scheme is offering 25-percent rebates on eating out across the the entire City of Melbourne municipality between Monday–Thursday.

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    This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

    The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

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    Lockdown Sensation Tacos Muchachos Has Found a Permanent Home Inside a New Boutique Hotel

    The quesabirria tacos are still here, and there are plans for a rooftop bar and regular al pastor night.

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    A Former St Kilda Church Hall Is Being Reborn as a Pub and Food Truck Park

    The iconic corner site will soon be home to a 300-person bar and beer garden, complete with beautifully restored interiors and a slew of food vendors on rotation.

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    Sikh Volunteers Australia Drove 34 Hours From Melbourne to Lismore to Serve Meals to Flood-Affected Folks

    The Victorian-based charity is dishing up free, freshly cooked vegetarian meals to flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales.

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    A Guide to St Kilda to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

    Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Melbourne's most vibrant bayside suburbs.

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    Sydney's Bar Suze Is Hosting a Huge Fundraiser to Support Flood-Affected NSW and Queensland Regions

    Sydneysiders can head by to drink wine and G&Ts for flood relief — or, no matter where you are, you can enter the raffle to win one of 25-plus prizes.

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    First Look: Sorrento's Continental Hotel Will Unveil Part of Its Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Month

    The six-level makeover includes a swag of new hospitality spaces helmed by Scott Pickett and Craig Shearer — ranging from a casual coastal beer garden to a seafood-driven fine diner.

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    Now Open: Aalia Is the New Middle Eastern Restaurant from the Founders of Nour

    Take a tour through the history of Middle Eastern cuisine at this 150-seat venue opening in the former MLC Centre.

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