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Coming Soon: More Than Twenty Years After Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu Sets Sail with Flaminia
Named for the ship that brought his family to Australia, the acclaimed chef's new Circular Quay restaurant will celebrate Italy's coastal spirit right on Sydney Harbour.
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The Strand Hotel Relaunches a Revamped Bar With a Burger-Focused Menu and Five days of Discounts
You've got five days from Wednesday, August 20 to try the new offering for $5 a serve.
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Coming Soon: Marlowe Will Bring an Elegant Australian Bistro to a Heritage-Listed Fish Lane Building This Spring
From the team behind Central and Southside, Fish Lane's next big opening will boast nine distinct bar and dining spaces and a menu inspired by vintage Australian cookbooks.
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Fast Fine-Dining Restaurant Ette Sydney Has Launched $10 Happy Hour Drinks and $12 Espresso Martinis
Make your work day a little brighter with limoncello spritzes, house wine and beer, or drop in for a late-night mascarpone-infused Ettespresso or spiced Double Black espresso martini.
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You Could Win a $200 Voucher to Enjoy Haku Vodka Martinis in Sydney or Melbourne
Whether you like yours shaken, stirred or perfectly paired with a crispy rice snack — this is your sign to book a night out.
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Nine Cosy Spots to Eat, Drink and Embrace Winter Across South East Queensland — Comfort Food and Boozy Hot Chocolate Included
Whether you're planning a date night, a weekend catch-up or a wintery group hang, these spots are dialling up the atmosphere — and the temperature.
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Coming Soon: The Team Behind Hochi Mama Is Giving the Former Madame Brussels Rooftop a Retro Shibuya-Style Makeover
For its seventh venue, MAMAS Dining Group is transforming one of Melbourne's most recognisable rooftops into a late-night 1980s izakaya-inspired hangout.
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Chef Matt Moran and Solotel Lose Contract for Opera Bar After 24 Years at the Helm, with Applejack Group Set to Take Over the Reins
Now that a strongly contested tender is complete, the harbourside icon will come under new management from mid-September.
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Coming Soon: ZAREH by Chef Tom Sarafian Is Bringing Armenian-Lebanese Fire Cooking to Smith Street
Bookings are now live for the beloved Melbourne chef's debut venue — a 40-seat tribute to family, heritage and open-fire cooking.
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Gelato Messina Is Hosting Its First-Ever Pasta Feast, Celebrating Saturday Night Pasta's Newest Range at Its Marrickville Factory
For one night only, a host of foodie friends and collaborators will come together to celebrate the launch of a new pasta and sauce range.
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Steam Secrets: We Asked a Barista How to Make the Most of Plant-Based Milk
World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas shares his expert advice on steaming, pairing and getting the best out of plant-based milks.
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Skrewed Classics: How to Give Your Favourite Cocktails a Peanut Butter Twist
From an old fashioned to an espresso martini, here are seven classic cocktails that taste better with peanut butter whiskey.
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Fabbrica Bread Shop Is Indulging Your Winter Food Cravings by Hosting a Stacked Lasagne Night Every Wednesday in August
Pre-order a classic Italian feast to enjoy on your couch or detour through the Rozelle location for a comfort-inducing midweek dinner.
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Where to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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Gyuniku's All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Just Got Better, with Panko Crumbed Gyukatsu Added to Its Crowd-Pleasing Menu
This sprawling buffet is stacked with premium cuts and bites, but the addition of golden wagyu sirloin is sure to take your dining experience to even greater heights.
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Massimo Restaurant & Bar Is Celebrating the Return of Ekka with an Elevated Strawberry Sundae Topped with Fairy Floss
Drawing inspiration from the showground icon, this special strawberry sundae balances old-world nostalgia with a touch of sophistication.
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Coming Soon: Afloat Will Return to the Yarra This Season with a Vibrant Rio de Janeiro-Inspired Makeover
For its tenth edition, the floating, ever-evolving venue will channel the colour and energy of the Brazilian seaside city.
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A Beginner's Guide to Rice Vodka
As drinks go, few are as (literally) polished as rice-based vodka.
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All of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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Shane Delia's Layla Has Launched Spice & Sound Sessions Every Sunday, Featuring Outdoor Hibachi Grilling and Live DJ Sets
Round out the weekend at the renowned chef's debut Brisbane restaurant, headlined by forward-thinking Middle Eastern flavours and sun-kissed tunes on the terrace.
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Coming Soon: The Tassis Group Is Bringing Aunty to Fortitude Valley, Featuring Cantonese-Inspired Cuisine and Banquet Dining
Focused on Cantonese-inspired cuisine that's "both respectful and revolutionary," this forthcoming destination is the latest in a flurry of Tassis Group openings.
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Where to Find the Best Matcha in Melbourne
Laced with strawberry, topped with ube cream or spiked with yuzu — however you like it, here's where to get it.
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Honouring Hakumai
What does quality vodka and high-end sushi have in common? A humble, but high end grain.
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Butterboy Is Bringing Its Cult-Followed Cookies Over the Border for the First Time, Popping Up at Melbourne Central for One Week
Making its Melbourne debut, this beloved Sydney-based cookie master is bringing its famed range of treats to town for one week only.
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"Rice is Like Pasta to Italians, It's in Our Soul": Honouring Hakumai with Chef Hajime Horiguchi
Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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Spice Temple Melbourne Is Now Serving a Daily Yum Cha Special, Combining Hong Kong's Dim Sum Culture with Culinary Flair
Discover small dishes with big personality, as this Southbank institution serves up a fresh spin on the yum cha experience day in and day out.
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You Can Now Order a Mediterranean Feast to Your Dining Table From This Sydney Restaurant
St Siandra is doing takeaway a new way — so you can plate, pour and pretend you're dining by the Med, without leaving the house.
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Pidapipo Has Teamed Up with Bread Club on a Reimagined Bread and Butter Pudding
A centuries-old recipe gets a modern-day winter makeover, as two creative forces produce a decadent, limited-edition treat.
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Hotel Collingwood Is Throwing an Epic $7 Pizza Party, Paired with All-Night Drink Specials and Live DJs
Start the weekend early with a budget-friendly bash, complete with all-night cocktail specials and upbeat tunes.
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Sip, Snack and Savour: These Melbourne Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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Sip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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Meet the Makers Full 2025 Festival Program Is Set to Get You Chasing Flavours and Experiences Across the NSW South Coast
Strap in for a month of top-notch food and wine from the culinary makers and shakers that call Milton home.
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The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Has a New Farm-to-Table Destination with the Arrival of Ethos at the Alsahwa Estate
Aiming to transform this patch of abundant farmland into a productive agritourism destination, hatted chef Sophie Phipps is guiding a new restaurant's purpose-driven, farm-to-table cuisine.
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Honouring Hakumai: Head Chef Akira Horikawa's Take on Omakase Dining, White Rice and the Pursuit of Perfection
Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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Coming Soon: Now Called the Bellarine Hotel, the Former Queenscliff Brewhouse Is Reopening Fully Revamped in Spring
The relaunch of this historic pub will make your next trip down Geelong way even better, thanks to an interior makeover and a refreshed beer garden.
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Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar, Bourke Street's Sophisticated Speakeasy, Will Close Its Doors This July
The intimate seafood-and-wine bar is bowing out after three years on Bourke Street — but Pearl 2.0 might be on the way.
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Cinnabon Is Launching a Brand-New Location at Melbourne Central This Friday, Serving Up Frosted Scrolls and Frozen Shakes
The second in a trio of new Victorian openings planned for 2025, this central hub is bound to meet all your sweet-treat needs.
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Chris Lucas' French-Inspired Bistro Maison Bâtard Is Handing Out 100 Free Mini Baguettes for Bastille Day
Do as the French do by grabbing your morning baguette. Then, check out the restaurant's La Fête Nationale gastronomic events.
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The Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Sydney
There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.
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Piccolina Gelateria Is Dropping a Limited-Edition Matcha Gelato Sandwich Made with Ceremonial Grade Hikuu Matcha
Matcha blondie with strawberry jam and matcha gelato, dipped in matcha white chocolate glaze and finished with matcha white chocolate crumble.
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Now Open: The Family Behind Merlo Coffee Continues Its Legacy in Bowen Hills with the Arrival of Milano Bakehouse
Best-known for its coffee roasting traditions, the Merlo family is expanding into European-influenced baked goods for its next venture.
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Birdees Is Back After a Five-Year Hiatus, Bringing an Elevated Nightclub Experience to the Beaumont Beer Garden
The hole left behind by this storied venue's closure is now filled, with its triumphant return offering a more grown-up experience celebrating music culture.




















































































































































































































































