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    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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    Josh and Julie Niland Are Expanding Fish Butchery with a Huge New Waterloo Outpost

    Opening in mid-January, the new venue will be twice the size of the OG Fish Butchery in Paddington.

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    Chris Lucas and Never Never Distilling Have Created an Exclusive New Oyster Shell-Based Gin

    This new sip is a big, fresh expression of the Aussie coastline — crafted using oyster shells from Kangaroo Island as well as a host of seaside botanicals.

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    CBD Favourite Burrow Bar Has Expanded With a New Vietnamese Restaurant Called Cash Only Diner

    This first-of-its kind Sydney restaurant is serving dishes showcasing the cuisine of regional Vietnamese city Hue.

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    The Bellarine Peninsula's Portarlington Grand Hotel Will Reopen This Summer After a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

    The historic site will feature 18 boutique hotel rooms and four revamped hospitality spaces, including a new bistro, beer garden and picnic lawn.

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    Impossible Foods Is Finally Serving Up Its Plant-Based Beef Alternative in Australia

    Burger chain Grill'd has added four Impossible burgers to its menu, while Sydney favourite Butter is doing an Impossible pop-up with katsu, cheeseburgers and chilli cheese fries.

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    Hot Damn: Mat's Hot Shop Brings a Dedicated Hot Sauce 'Tasting Room' to Collingwood

    Online chilli playground Mat's Hot Shop is opening an innovative bricks 'n' mortar concept store in the heart of Collingwood.

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    Every New Melbourne Bar and Restaurant Opening to Look Forward to

    From coastal pubs to inner-city Italian joints, these are the soon-to-launch spots that deserve a place on your to-do list.

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    Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Has Reopened After a Sleek $2.4 Million Makeover

    The Lutwyche Road site now boasts a new beer garden and heritage pavilion, plus a menu that spans chicken parmigiana, prawn rolls and beetroot tartare.

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    Roundhouse Is Newcastle's New Rooftop Restaurant with a Big Focus on Local Produce

    Crystalbrook has opened Roundhouse, its flagship rooftop restaurant which sources 80-percent of its produce from within a three-hour drive of the site.

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    Oncore Is the Crown Sydney's New Sky-High Restaurant with World-Renowned Chef Clare Smyth at the Helm

    Smyth has previously been named World's Best Female Chef at the 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants and cooked at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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    Beloved Sydney Yum Cha Venue Marigold Is Closing Next Month

    The iconic Haymarket restaurant will close to the public on Sunday, December 5.

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    Paski Vineria Popolare Is the New Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop Opening on Oxford Street

    Taking over the digs of spritz bar This Must Be The Place, Paski Vineria Popolare will host weekly wine tastings and food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

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    Thy Thy Counter & Canteen Is Richmond's New Sister-Run Mod-Vietnamese Eatery

    The family has deep roots in Vic Street's dining scene with this sister duo taking over the same corner site that once housed their parents' eatery, Tho Tho.

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    Where To Get a High-Flying Feed in Brisbane Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From affordable Greek feasts right by the river to lavish (but quick) lunches, these dining experiences will help you save some hard-earned dime.

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    Where to Get a High-Flying Feed in Sydney Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From world-class bar snacks to chic lunch specials — these fine fancy eats won't cost a bomb.

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    Lune Croissanterie Is Bringing Its Three-Course Croissant Degustations to Brisbane

    After setting up shop in South Brisbane back in August, the cult Melbourne-born bakery is now introducing Queenslanders to its Lune Lab sessions.

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    Sydney Date-Night Spots for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)

    Skip the meat and dairy products but amp up the romance on your next date night.

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    Melbourne's Best Out-of-Town Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Weekend Road Trip

    From regional fine diners and beachside cafes to small gin distilleries and country pubs, these are the spots to plan a day trip — or a whole weekend away — around.

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    Eight Melbourne Cafes Where You Can Get a Great Plant-Based Brunch

    Start your day on the right note at one of these conscious cafes.

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    The Minds Behind Famed Sydney Restaurant Nomad Are Opening a Flinders Lane Outpost Next Month

    Surry Hills' Mediterranean favourite will make its first Melbourne home in the former Ezard space from November 15.

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    Australian Coffee Roaster Single O Is Opening Its First International Cafe in Tokyo

    Just like its Surry Hills venue, it'll feature self-serve coffee taps — plus the brand's first in-store coffee subscription.

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    Ursula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood

    The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.

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    Bavay Distillery Is the New Small-Batch Spirits Joint Opening in a Century-Old Morningside Factory

    The 120-seater spot will make and pour gin, vodka, rum and whisky — and serve up gin cocktail trees.

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    Five Must-Try Restaurants in the Inner West's New Dining Precinct

    From sweet to savoury, a world of great new eats has landed in Smidmore Street.

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    A Guide to Southwest Sydney That'll Take You from Brekkie to the Bar

    Catch incredible art, enjoy Lebanese sweets and take a hike through a lush national park .

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    The Localist: Sydney 2021

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

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    Inner West Brewery Philter Is Opening Its New Rooftop Bar Marrickville Springs This Week

    The sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and will serve Philter brews as well as frozen cocktails.

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    Hotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week

    This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.

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    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Archie Rose Gin Prize Pack

    Including a case of the Sydney distillery's brand-new gin.

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    Where to Get a High-Flying Feed in Melbourne Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From world-class bar snacks to chic seafood lunches, these dining hacks are here to help you save some hard-earned dime.

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    How to Become a Gin Genius, According to an Expert

    Follow this boozy lesson on botanical notes, copper stills and juniper-heavy gin with the master distiller of Archie Rose.

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    Incoming: The Grounds To Open Luxe South Eveleigh Venue (And Kevin Bacon's Not Invited)

    The Grounds is set to step up its wedding game with a flashy new space coming to South Eveleigh.

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    Harajuku Gyoza's Lemon Meringue Dumplings Are the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

    This gyoza-dessert hybrid comes filled with lemon curd and topped with mini meringues.

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    The Team Behind Restaurant Hubert and Frankie's Is Turning Phillip's Foote Into a Euro Wine Bar

    Swillhouse has big plans for the George Street site, but in the meantime it's celebrating Phillip's Foote with a temporary bar over summer.

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    Agnes Bakery Is Opening Its Permanent Store in a Heritage-Listed James Street Cottage This Week

    A pop-up hit during Brisbane's lockdown, this pastry offshoot from Fortitude Valley's Agnes restaurant is pairing baked goods with coffee five days a week.

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    Wine Island Is Bringing Its Three-Day Vino-Tasting Party Back to Sydney Harbour in 2022

    Clark Island will again be turned into a wine lover's oasis for three days next March.

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    Kewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month

    The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.

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    Chris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month

    80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

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    Messina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Lamington Gelato Bars at Australian Supermarkets

    They come filled with chocolate gelato mixed with desiccated coconut — plus raspberry sauce.

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