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    Six Brisbane Spots Open for Christmas Lunch (or Christmas Eve Dinner) If You're Not in the Mood to Cook

    Spend this year's merriest days eating five-spice turkey spring rolls, drinking bottomless spritzes or treating yo'self to a French feast.

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    Hot Takes and Insightful Contemplations From Members of Sydney's Hospitality Scene on the Year That's Been

    From standing down staff to the joys of welcoming back customers, a panel of hospo legends discuss the highs and lows of a turbulent year.

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    Seven Adelaide Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

    Nothing says summer like a balmy afternoon at the bar with mates.

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    Kurrawa Beach Club Is Broadbeach's New Seaside Pop-Up with Cabanas, Daybeds and a Bar on the Sand

    Your next visit to the Gold Coast can now include brews, prawn and Moreton Bay bug rolls, and listening to live tunes on the beach.

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    Seven Inner West Restaurants Perfect for a Group Catch-up When Everyone Has Different Dietary Requirements

    These cosy neighbourhood spots will ensure not one of your pals leaves hungry.

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    Nine Late-Night Inner West Bars to Kick On to When That First Date Is Going Well

    From an eclectic jazz lounge to a Quentin Tarantino-inspired bar, these venues guarantee a good time — and a great date.

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    The Bistrot 916 Team Is Opening Italian Restaurant Pellegrino 2000 in a Century-Old Surry Hills Terrace

    Less than a year after Bistrot 916 opened, Dan Pepperell, Andy Tyson and Michael Clift are back with a neighbourhood eatery inspired by the trattorias of Rome and Florence.

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    Sokyo's Chase Kojima Is Opening an Omakase Ramen Restaurant in Chatswood

    Ever-changing set menus spanning up to seven courses will be on offer, with exciting new ramen dishes and cocktails created with PS40's Michael Chiem.

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    Eight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned

    From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.

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    How the Mary's Crew Reimagined a Video Game Sandwich as a Real-Life Menu Creation

    The burger-flipping legends teamed up with PlayStation to Plate to bring to life Ellie’s Steak Sandwich from 'The Last of Us: Part II'.

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    How Celebrated Baker Morgan Hipworth Created This Real-Life Take on a Virtual Dessert

    The mind behind Bistro Morgan reimagined a classic culinary component of 'Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart' for PlayStation to Plate.

  • Guide

    Brisbane Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

    Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Brisbane bars.

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    Seven Perth Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

    Nothing says summer like a balmy afternoon at the bar with mates.

  • News

    North Fitzroy's Terminus Hotel Has Unveiled Its New Fire-Driven, Modern-Australian Restaurant Cinder

    The historic pub's new dining offering heroes dry-aged meats and elevated pub classics cooked on the Josper.

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    Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Super-Festive Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gelato Just for This Month

    The December special pairs choc chip cookie dough with ginger cookie crumble, ginger creme and ginger caramel.

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    Tropic Vice Is Mermaid Beach's New Pastel-Heavy, Palm Springs and Miami-Inspired Rooftop Bar

    This summery Gold Coast newcomer is serving up seafood-heavy dishes, boozy slushies and salted caramel espresso martinis, and big California-meets-Florida vibes.

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    How The Italian Bowl's Chefs Brought a Virtual Pasta Dish from Video Game to Reality

    It featured in 'Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End' — now, taste Nathan Drake's favourite pasta IRL, thanks to PlayStation to Plate.

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    Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

    Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

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    Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

    Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

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    The Queen Vic Summer Night Market Will Return from January for a Huge Three-Month Comeback Edition

    The ever-popular summer night market is back with a weekly Wednesday night serve of food stalls, live music, pop-up bars and shopping.

  • Guide

    Six Melbourne Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

    Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Melbourne bars.

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    These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

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    Nine Plant-Based Snacks to Track Down in Sydney When You Want to Treat Yourself Responsibly

    Sweet, savoury and somewhere in between, these treats are big on flavour (and without animal byproducts).

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    These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

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    Hyatt Regency Brisbane Has Turned Its Rooftop Pool Terrace Into a Retro-Themed Bar and Restaurant

    Perched above the Queen Street Mall, Hibiscus Room is pairing cocktails with 70s- and 80s-inspired dishes, tropical decor and poolside hangs.

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    Uber Eats Is Giving Away $350,000 Worth of Messina Prizes If You Need Some More Gelato in Your Life

    You can score discounts ranging from ten to 50 percent off, free tub upgrades or, if you're particularly lucky, a year's supply of Messina's gelato.

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    Rita's Is Teneriffe's Creative New Taqueria and Tequila Joint with a Taco Inspired by Bunnings

    Only taking its tipple of choice and tortillas from Mexican cuisine, this Vernon Terrace newcomer also serves up kangaroo tacos and Korean cauliflower tacos.

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    Hickson House Is the New Warehouse Distillery and Restaurant Opening Today in The Rocks

    In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.

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    Festive Feast Grazing Platter

    The most wonderful time of the year for your belly is just around the corner.

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    Eat Among the Clouds at Melbourne's New Sky-High 5-Star Restaurant Strato

    Highlights of the sky-high venue include a floating al fresco lounge, immersive lighting projects and a 5-star restaurant.

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    Australia's Hospitality Staffing Crisis Isn't All Bad: Influential Members of Sydney's Hospo Community Weigh In

    Some of Sydney's top foodies dig into the staffing crisis of the hospo industry and why it's not all bad.

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    Sparkling Sydney Is Bringing Its Harbourside Wine Festival Back to Pyrmont in 2022

    The food and wine festival will serve up more than 60 sparkling wines from 20 local regional wineries, all by the water at Pirrama Park.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

    The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

  • News

    Ten Plant-Based Snacks to Track Down in Melbourne When You Want to Treat Yourself Responsibly

    Sweet, savoury and somewhere in between, these treats are big on flavour (and free of animal products, too).

  • News

    Here's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.

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    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Bringing His Rescheduled Speaking Tour to Australia in January

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.

  • Feature

    A Bluffer's Guide to Cognac

    Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.

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    You Can Now Pick Up Gelato-Stuffed Panettone in Sydney So That's Your Christmas Dessert Sorted 

    Mr Gelato by Matteo is serving up Nutella and gelato pandoro, too, from its Collaroy and Freshwater stores.

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    Six Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer

    These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.

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    Rothwell's Is Edward Street's New Chandelier-Filled Bar and Grill in the Old Jamie's Italian Digs

    The European-influenced restaurant hails from 1889 Enoteca's Dan Clark, with chef Ben Russell (Aria, Est Est Est) heading up the kitchen.

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    Six Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas

    Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.

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