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    British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Whipping Up a One-Night-Only Four-Course Dinner on the Gold Coast

    On a detour from this speaking tour, the acclaimed culinary figure is heading to HOTA, Home of the Arts to co-curate a meal for 80 diners.

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    Edward Street's 168-Year-Old Victory Hotel Has Reopened Under New Management Ahead of a Huge Revamp

    Its heritage facade will remain, but expect an interior transformation under Athena Group, who expect to lodge a development application in 2024.

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    Los Felix Is Woolloongabba's New Hole-in-the-Wall Taqueria Serving Southern California-Style Mexican Bites

    The crew behind Sasso Italiano, Casa Chow and South City Wine is now slinging tacos, tostadas, mezcal and margs at this new inner-east spot.

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    Chocolate Brand Mork and The Gospel Distillery Have Created a Cacao Husk Liqueur for Easter

    The Melbourne duo has transformed leftover single-origin cacao husks into a rich, fruity spirit — but there's only a limited number of bottles up for grabs.

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    Paniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023

    Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.

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    Viral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking

    The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.

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    Tradition Meets Technique: Three Hospo Heavyweights on the Enduring Nature of Japanese Food in Australia

    When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the beauty's in the seasonality and the considered simplicity.

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    Now Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene

    Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.

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    Save the Date: Pinot Palooza Is Returning to Its Spring Timing for Its 2023 East Coast Tour

    Australia's pinot parties are back, hitting up Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in October.

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    South Bank's Bacchus Is Dishing Up a 'Hamilton'-Themed Dessert on Its Pre-Theatre Dining Menu

    You've got until April 23 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical in Brisbane — and tuck into a star-topped tiramisu inspired by the show.

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    KitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range

    Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.

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    Messina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat

    You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.

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    Brisbane Powerhouse's Neon-Lit Night Feast Is Extending Its Hours for Its Final Two March Weekends

    Forget the name — this excuse to eat, drink and check out art installations by the river is adding some more daylight to its debut run.

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    Surfers Paradise's Old Hard Rock Cafe Is Set to Become a 900-Person Brewpub Pouring 4 Pines Beers

    The giant guitar is gone, with a sports bar and brewpub featuring the Gold Coast’s largest island bar taking its place from summer 2024.

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    Bartender Tom Egerton on What Makes Hong Kong's Cocktail Scene One of the Best in the World

    Year after year, Hong Kong cocktail haunts make the list of the World's Best Bars. How do they do it?

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    This Aussie Distillery Is Elevating Easter with a New Edition of Its Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum

    The Grove's latest limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to order now in time for your Easter celebrations.

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    Kisumé Executive Chef Yonge Kim on Plating Up Modern Takes of Traditional Japanese Dishes

    "Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”

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    Archie Rose's Latest Tipple Is a Bottled Lamington Cocktail That's Landed Just in Time for Easter

    Swap chocolate eggs for this boozy take on the classic Australian dessert, which tastes like dark chocolate, raspberry and honeycomb.

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    The Wickham Is Reopening with a Revamped Beer Garden and New Indoor Spaces After a $3.1-Million Makeover

    It's been 138 years since this Fortitude Valley pub first opened its doors — and now its beloved beer garden will be weather-proofed.

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    Lune's Highly Sought-After Hot Cross Cruffins Are Returning for Another Delicious Easter

    Forget plain old croissant-muffin hybrids — Lune's Easter version throws hot cross buns into the mix as well, and they always sell out.

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    Nigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia This Autumn to Share Her Culinary Secrets

    Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Sydney and Melbourne in May.

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    A CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit

    Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.

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    This Pub Chain Is Hosting a Week-Long Espresso Martini Festival at 200-Plus Australian Bars

    Sip martinis all day for an entire week at venues around the country, all to celebrate World Espresso Martini Day.

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    Just In: Lune's Sibling Wine Bar Butler Has Permanently Closed Its South Brisbane Doors

    "We’ve hosted a few amazing parties, drank an incredible amount of beautiful wine and crafted dishes that will remain in our memories. We very much hope they stay in yours, too."

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    Now Open: Ardo's Is Newstead's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop From the City Winery Team

    Carl's Bar and Bistro's former home on Wyandra Street is now serving a curated range of vino to sip onsite and take away, plus pintxos, cheese and charcuterie.

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    Just In: Three Blue Ducks Is Closing Its W Brisbane Restaurant After Five Years

    Before it says farewell, the chain's only Brisbane site will spend April and May serving up a best-of menu of dishes.

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    Now Open: Rumba Is Fortitude Valley's New Cuban-Inspired Venue From the Lina and Soko Crew

    Now open in Evita's old St Paul's Terrace digs, this newcomer serves up tequila-heavy cocktails and does $25 all-you-can-eat tacos once a week.

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    Celebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience

    "Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."

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    Coming Soon: Lait Noir Is Edward Street's Sleek New Paris-Inspired Coffee and Pastry Spot

    The new addition to Brisbane's CBD will start serving Toby’s Estate coffee and raspberry almond coconut tarts from mid-March.

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    Now Open: Babylon Garden Is Eagle Street's New Two-Tier Waterfront Bar with Stunning River Views

    This riverside newcomer cascades across two terraces and 645 square metres, serving up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.

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    Now Open: Amalfi Coast-Inspired Newcomer Settimo Is Star Chef Guy Grossi's First Brisbane Restaurant

    You'll find the 150-seater inside The Westin Brisbane, serving up breakfast cacio e pepe omelettes, Amalfi lemon chicken and Italian wines.

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    Oktoberfest Brisbane Is Saying Auf Wiedersehen After 15 Years of Steins, Schnitties and German Celebrations

    "Over the past few months it has become clear that if the festival were to take place in 2023, we would not be able to deliver the same authentic German experience you have come to expect and love."

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    Coming Soon: OTT Challenge Room Bar Hijinx Hotel Is Opening Its First Brisbane Venue in March

    After Holey Moley set up shop at Chermside in 2022, the northside shopping centre will now welcome this New York hotel-themed games bar.

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    Da Biuso Is Brisbane's First 12-Seat Fine-Diner on a Bus — and It's Hitting the Streets From March

    Serving up Mediterranean-inspired six-course degustations, this new eatery will debut in Ascot, then take its meals on wheels around town.

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    Sydney's Restaurant Hubert Is Bringing Its French Cuisine to Brisbane for a One-Night-Only Collaboration

    Head Chef Alexis Besseau is heading to Woolloongabba's C’est Bon for a 'French on French' menu featuring four snacks and four courses.

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    Now Open: Future Magic Brewing Co Is East Brisbane's New Community-Minded 150-Seat Beer Haven

    After a successful crowdfunding campaign, this eastside newcomer is pouring its own beers, slinging pizzas and showing nearby breweries some love in an old Manilla Street warehouse.

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    Harris Farm Markets Has Completely Eliminated Artificial Colours From All Products on Its Shelves

    The supermarket chain is the first — and so far only — major grocery provider to ditch artificial colours in Australia.

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    Acclaimed British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Bringing His First-Ever Live Theatre Show to Australia

    Catch the ‘White Heat’ author and 'MasterChef' alum chatting about his culinary career — including being the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars.

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    Sydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife

    The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.

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    La Boca Is Stamford Plaza Brisbane's New Argentinian Bar and Grill by the River

    Pair short ribs from the parrilla grill and dessert empanadas with Argentinian sangria and mango chilli margaritas.

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    This Tequila Brand Is Handing Out 10,000 Free Cocktails to Celebrate International Margarita Day

    Altos is teaming up with venues around New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — and one South Australian spot — to hand out free 'ritas for three weeks.

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    First Look: Melbourne Is Getting a New Multi-Sensory Cocktail Exhibition You Can Sip Your Way Through

    The Australian-first 'Art of Mixology' has commissioned six celebrated artists to reimagine various cocktails as immersive, interactive installations.

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