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    George Calombaris' Made Establishment Group Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration

    Twelve of the group's restaurants — including the newly opened Crofter and Elektra — have immediately closed their doors.

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    Gogyo Is Fitzroy's New Japanese Joint Serving Up Standout Bowls of Burnt Miso Ramen

    The charred ramen is smoky, sweet and intense — and unlike any ramen we've had in Melbourne.

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    This 'Friends'-Themed Brunch Will Be There for You with Bottomless Booze and a Big-Screen Viewing Party

    It'll feature 'Friends' trivia, 'Friends'-themed charades and a 'Friends' costume competition, too.

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    US Bakery Chain Cinnabon Is About to Open Its Second Aussie Store in Brisbane

    Brisbane will soon be the home of two stick scroll outlets when a new one opens in Westfield Garden City.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Avalon

    Designer homewares, custom furniture, stylish fashion and delicious cakes — there's more to the northern beaches than, well, beaches.

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    The Yarra Valley's Jamsheed Wines Has Opened a Two-Storey Winery and Dive Bar in Preston

    Sample the label's full catalogue of wines, snack on charcuterie boards and groove to vinyl tunes in the upstairs bar.

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    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

    Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

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    The 137-Year-Old Albert Park Hotel Is Set to Reopen with New Look and Modern Chinese Menu

    The historic pub has sat dormant for six years — but next month it will reopen with an atrium, xiao long bao and and upstairs cocktail bar.

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    The Localist: Western Suburbs

    In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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    Pizza Fritta Is Surry Hills' Soon-to-Open Restaurant Dedicated to Fried Pizza

    When it opens later this month, you'll be able to order calzone-like pizza frittas filled with pork cheek and burrata-topped pies.

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    Glorietta Is North Sydney's New Italian Eatery with a Sunny Courtyard and Lots of Burrata

    And an aperitivo hour with $6 wines, $10 negronis and $10 pizzas — on offer five days a week.

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    Cafe Lafayette Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Spot Serving OTT Japanese-Inspired Brunches

    The new cafe from the team behind Prahran's Grand Lafayette is now serving up bolognese-topped panko-crumbed eggplant and eel hot dogs on Niagara Lane.

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    Lefty's Music Hall Is Reopening Under New Management Next Month

    After closing suddenly late last year, the Caxton Street favourite is making a comeback.

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    RaRa Ramen and By-the-Slice Pizza Are on the Menu at Randwick's Newmarket Dining Precinct

    And more restaurants are set to open here in the coming months.

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    The World's Best Female Chef Clare Smyth Is Opening a Restaurant in Sydney

    Smyth runs a two Michelin star-restaurant in London and cooked at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

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    Seven Summery Pop-Up Bars to Visit on a Balmy Melbourne Afternoon

    These pop-ups are well-equipped for hot days with icy-cold cocktails, plenty of shade and proximity to water.

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    Six Summery Pop-Up Bars to Visit on a Balmy Sydney Afternoon

    These pop-ups are well-equipped for hot days with icy-cold cocktails, plenty of shade and proximity to water.

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    We're Giving Away Passes to a Massive Party at The Imperial Hotel for You and Five Mates

    And we're throwing in a pair of OTT sunnies designed by Poppy Lissiman.

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    Say Cheers to 2019's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

    You've heard 2019's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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    Messina Has Released a New Line of Mini Gelato Cakes Perfect for When You Don't Want to Share

    Because every day is a good day to eat an entire cake by yourself.

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    Influential New York Cocktail Bar Death & Co Is Popping Up in Australia This Summer

    It's hosting five-course cocktail dinners in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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    Indie Beer Label CoConspirators Is Opening a 195-Seater Brunswick Brewpub This Year

    It'll be pouring the label's core beer range, as well as a few exclusive releases.

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    Winghaus Is Sydney's New American-Style Diner Dedicated to Wings and Beer

    The bar has 40 beers — and negronis and margaritas — on-tap, and the kitchen serves wings in lots of ten, 15, 20, 50 or 100.

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    Seven Sydney Restaurants to Visit for a Recovery Lunch After a Day at Sydney 7s

    Stop the looming hangover in its tracks with a healthy(-ish) snack or a hair-of-the-dog feast.

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    Ten Stunning Restaurants and Bars That Are Located in Melbourne's Most Historic Buildings

    You can have brunch in a 150-year-old heritage-listed mansion, drink gin in a former red light district cottage and eat pasta in what was one of Melbourne's first synagogues.

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    An All-Pink Pretzel Shop Has Opened Its Colourful Doors in South Yarra

    The soft and salty baked-to-order pretzels are on offer till 2.30am on weekends.

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    St Kilda's Prince Public Bar Has Reopened with a New Look and an Extensive New Menu

    The legendary front bar is now serving breakfast through dinner.

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    Singapore's Michelin-Starred Hawker Chan Will Open Two More Melbourne Outposts

    The Box Hill restaurants will feature new menu items alongside the legendary soya chicken and char siu pork.

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    Mary's Is Melbourne's Debaucherous New Burger Joint Hidden Down a CBD Laneway

    Look for the red light and head inside for cracking burgers — for vegans and carnivores alike.

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    All Proceeds From This Adorable Limited-Edition Mr Black Coffee Liqueur Will Be Donated to Bushfire Relief

    WIRES will receive 100 percent of sale proceeds for this koala-adorned cold brew tipple.

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    Where to Party in the CBD and Around Oxford Street Now There Are No More Lockouts

    With no more 1.30am curfew in the city, now's the time to support Sydney's late-night venues.

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    Two Bars and a Restaurant Have Opened on Coogee Pavilion's Long-Awaited Middle Level

    You can now go for tapas at Una Mas, cocktails at Will's and bumps of caviar and hand-rolled pipi pasta at Mimi's.

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    Crofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks

    Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.

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    You Can Win Wine, a Staycation or Dinner at One of Australia's Best Restaurants in This Raffle

    And it's a raffle for a good cause — all money from tickets will be split between the NSW RFS, WIRES and the Australian Red Cross.

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    Maha Bar Is the New Cocktail and Meze Joint Taking Over Biggie Smalls' Collingwood Space

    It's opening next month with free snacks on offer three nights a week.

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    Chook Wings and Beer Is Brisbane's New All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Joint

    Come next week, you'll be able to dig into bottomless wings, sides and eight different sauces for just $21.90.

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    Frankie's Tortas & Tacos Is Collingwood's New Mexican Lunch Spot in a Tiny Car Park Kiosk

    Complete with plastic chairs, paper plates and just six (very good) menu items.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Coffee

    Let this cheat sheet help you put a caffeinated pep in your new year step.

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    The Team Behind Bondi's Totti's Has Opened an Italian Cocktail and Snack Bar in the CBD

    Bar Totti's is your new after-work go-to — with cocktails, DJs and lots of cheese.

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