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    Coming Soon: Odd Culture Newtown Welcomes Bistro Grenier — a New Elevated Diner Serving Fine French Fare

    Expect sophisticated twists on traditional dishes, a wine cellar of rare and vintage bottles, and a dining space where any Parisian would be proud to dine.

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    Now Open: New CBD Brewery and Bistro Little Miss Sunshine Is Pouring Beers (and Making Them) on Ann Street

    Wagyu cheeseburgers, Moreton Bay bug spaghetti, sips from 28 taps: you'll find them all at Brisbane's latest brewery.

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    Coming Soon: Pompette Is the New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar That's Opening at Queen's Wharf

    As well as launching the lamb-focused Dark Shepherd at Brisbane's new CBD precinct, Tassis Group is also serving up escargot and bubbles.

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    Coming Soon: Korean Dessert Shop Bingsoo Is Bringing Its Famed Shaved Ice Treats to Melbourne's CBD

    The team is giving away free Korean corn dogs and gilgeori thick toast sandwiches on its opening day.

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    Now Open: Closed Is Newcastle's Radical Bar and Diner Where "Raw, Rotten and Loud" Food Rules

    Fabulous ferments, perfect pickles and creative cures star at this new restaurant and cocktail lounge with sustainable principles and low-waste practices.

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    Gelato Giant Piccolina and Yarraville Stalwart Rocco's Deli Have Teamed Up to Create a Decadent Gelato Sandwich for Father's Day

    Either pick up these gelato sandwiches from Piccolina stores, or head over to Rocco's Deli to pair your dessert with meatball subs and antipasto platters.

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    Coming Soon: Three-Level Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to the Brisbane River for the First Time in Six Years

    This glamorous 42-metre vessel is hitting the Brisbane River for brunch and sunset cruises, and to be Brisbane Festival's Art Boat.

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    Coming Soon: Andrew McConnell Is Opening a New Restaurant in Melbourne's CBD in Late 2025

    Andrew McConnell is setting up shop in the former Becco site on Crossley Street.

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    Now Open: Naldham House Is Back After an Eye-Catching Revamp with Euro-Style Dishes and Cocktails Till Late

    The same historic facade sits on Felix Street, but rich colours await inside across the new three-level drinking and dining haven.

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    First Look: ATTENZIONE! Food and Wine Is the New Redfern Italian Joint Serving Giant Pasta Dishes and Even Bigger Vibes

    An impressive quartet of seasoned hospos have teamed up to create the Euro-leaning venue of their collective dreams, with a mammoth wine offering and fancy snacks galore.

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    Glasses at the Ready: Here's When and Where Pinot Palooza Is Serving Up Drops From 100 Wineries in 2024

    In Brisbane, this year's vino-loving fest is also joining forces with Mould, so there'll be plenty of cheese to go with all of that wine.

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    Lune Is Serving Up Lolly Bag-Inspired Cruffins in August — and Bringing Back Its Bechamel-Filled Lasagne Pastries

    The world-famous bakery's latest specials also include coconut pandan croissants and hazelnut puddings — only for a month.

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    Mega Makeover: Paddington's The Royal Has Reopened Following a Lush $1-Million Facelift

    This local institution has undergone a huge transformation and is now sporting a stunning new look and a refreshed menu of bites and sips.

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    Coming Soon: Enigma Is Brunswick Street's New Nightclub From the Maggie May and Retro's Team

    Sporting a $9.3-million fitout, this new Fortitude Valley hangout takes its cues from Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas.

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    Add It to Your Shrine: Four Pillars Is Releasing a 2024 Vintage of Its Bloody Popular Bloody Pinot Noir Gin

    A sibling drop to the brand's cult-favourite Bloody Shiraz Gin, this tipple first debuted in 2023 and sold out in less than a week.

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    The 11 Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne

    Pull up a stool and get working (with a coffee in hand) at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.

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    Now Open: You Can Get Playing, Puzzling and Sipping at Mt Gravatt's New Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel

    If you're a fan of OTT mini golf and challenge rooms, you've got a new 350-person precinct in Brisbane's south to hit up.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne CBD's Three-Storey Italian Market and Food Hall Il Mercato Centrale Is Finally Opening This September

    After years of waiting for its arrival, the highly ambitious Il Mercato Centrale is finally opening on the west end of Melbourne's CBD in September 2024.

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    Now Open: Butchers Buffet in Chinatown Is (Probably) Australia's Largest All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Joint

    The latest outpost of the popular Sydney chain has seating for 200 diners and 60 barbecue stations as well as a huge buffet-style offering of quality meats and Korean dishes.

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    Coming Soon: Tombo Den Is Chris Lucas' New Home for Sake-Fuelled Karaoke Parties and Japanese Street Food Feasts

    This new two-storey Japanese restaurant and sake bar is inspired by Lucas' time living and working in Tokyo in the 90s.

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    Coming Soon: Lamb Will Be in the Spotlight at Dark Shepherd, Queen's Wharf's New Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant

    The Tassis Group is heading to the brand-new CBD precinct — and yes, there'll still be plenty of seafood on the woodfired-heavy menu.

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    Steins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024

    When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.

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    Now Open: Sil Bi Jip Is the Affordable Korean Street Food Diner Serving Bibimbap and Soju Cocktails at Sydney Place

    This versatile venue — a grab-and-go lunch spot by day and a lively bar and diner by night — conjures a portal to Seoul in the heart of the Harbour City.

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    Now Open: Antica Is the Cosy Italian Diner in North Sydney That's Giving Classic Dishes a Culinary Glow Up

    Expect familiar flavours and show-stopping platings, plus a vast menu of Italian wines at this new venue from an award-winning team.

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    Coming Soon: The Team Behind Terror Twilight, Convoy and Tinker Is Opening a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Westgarth

    While Yolk's other venues focus on eggy brunch bites, Ophelia is leaning more into Euro-inspired lunchtime dishes that you can pair with a cheeky vino.

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    Where to Find the Best Steak in Melbourne

    You don't win friends with salad. But you will fall in love with the steaks at these Melbourne restaurants.

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    Where to Find the Best Hot Pot in Melbourne

    Counter the city's chill with these piping hot hot pot spots in Melbourne.

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    China's Globally Renowned Tea Brand HEYTEA Has Just Opened Its First Flagship Sydney Store In the CBD

    This international tea brand with a focus on real ingredients has expanded its global reach to Sydney for the first time.

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    Coming Soon: BeerFest Is Sydney's New Drinks Festival That's Pouring Quality Tipples From Aussie Producers

    Following its previous editions in cities around the country, this celebration of local brews and makers will launch its first Sydney fest in 2024.

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    Now Open: Chapel Street's Suzie Q Is Pairing Underground 80s Disco Energy with Contemporary Chinese Eats and Karaoke

    This new Chapel Street restaurant is inspired by Chinese diners of the 1980s, but is firmly rooted in the present.

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    Now Open: Surfers Paradise's Rooftop Beach Club Has Transformed Into a Wintry Inflatable Nightclub Until Spring

    Cali Beach's latest winter makeover includes inflatable igloos, fire pits, fireworks, drinks, DJs and light displays, all on a 5000-square-metre perch by the ocean.

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    Coming Soon: Laruche's Old Digs Will Soon Be Home to Pawn & Co, the Pawn Shop Bar Where Everything Is for Sale

    Already a hit in Melbourne, this unique watering hole is heading to Fortitude Valley for its first foray outside of Victoria.

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    Coming Soon: Luc Lac Is Queen's Wharf's New Indochine-Inspired Restaurant and Bar From the Crew Behind Donna Chang

    This 159-seat eatery is opening in September 2024 with a menu taking cues from Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore; indoor and outdoor seating; and late-night DJs.

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    Coming Soon: Redfern's The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Opening Its Revamped Digs in August

    This Redfern stalwart will be reopening its doors in early August — and it'll host a huge party to celebrate its return to Cleveland Street.

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    Five Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out

    There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.

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    First Look: Mt Gravatt Is Brisbane's Next Hub for Boozy OTT Mini Golf and Challenge Room Games

    Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are launching side by side in a 350-person precinct, combining 18 putt-putt holes with three game rooms, two bars and karaoke.

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    First Look: Supernormal Is Bringing Its Lobster Rolls and Asian-Influenced Dishes to a Prime Brisbane Perch by the River

    Andrew McConnell's famed Melbourne restaurant will open the doors at its second location — and first in Queensland — on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

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    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

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    Coming Soon: Little Miss Sunshine Is the New Ann Street Brewery and Bistro That's Pairing Beers and Queensland Cuisine

    Brisbane's love of breweries is hitting the CBD, with this newcomer featuring 28 taps and serving up Moreton Bay bug spaghetti.

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    A Six-Week Omurice Pop-Up with an Osaka Chef Is Taking Over Harajuku Gyoza's South Bank Eatery

    Osaka Omurice's Chef Tadamichi will be whipping up three types of the viral-famous dish from Wednesday–Sunday weekly.

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    First Look: RAFI Urbnsurf Is the Stylish Diner and Bar Overlooking Sydney's Manmade Surfing Lagoon

    The second of Applejack Hospitality's two eateries at NSW's only artificial surf park is bringing sophisticated seafood and sustainable cocktails to Homebush.

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