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    Taiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Is Finally Opening Its First Brisbane Store

    This bubble tea favourite is opening in the Brisbane CBD, pouring a menu that stars fresh milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.

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    Four Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine

    After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.

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    Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Sticky Bake-at-Home Hot Cross Bun Scrolls for Easter

    It comes filled with choc chips and vanilla custard, and topped with cinnamon malt caramel — or you can grab a giant Messina Easter egg packed with sweet treats.

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    I Went to the Luxe 11-Course KFC Degustation Dinner — Here's What Happened

    Eleven courses of KFC with a wine pairing to boot? Challenge accepted.

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    Dan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol

    Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.

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    Chase Kojima Is Now Serving Up a 20-Course Omakase Experience with a Sake Flight on the Gold Coast

    The acclaimed chef's Kiyomi, at The Star Gold Coast, is heroing Queensland produce across its new menu offering — and only dishes up its 20-course feast to eight diners a night.

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    KaiKai Chicken Is Opening a Second All-You-Can-Eat Korean Fried Chicken Joint in Brisbane's South

    You'll soon have a second spot to feast on all the fried chook pieces you can handle — and bottomless booze, too.

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    Paniyiri Is Returning in 2022 with a Full Two-Day Celebration of Greek Food, Booze and Culture

    After two pandemic-interrupted years, Paniyiri will return to its usual two-day setup in Musgrave Park — an abundance of loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi included.

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    Stranded Is Winn Lane's Soon-to-Open New Punk-Inspired Cocktail Bar From The Zoo Crew

    Named after The Saints' '(I'm) Stranded', this mezcal-heavy, rock and punk memorabilia-filled newcomer will open its doors in April.

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    Table Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now

    Looking for the ideal sip? Here at CP, we drink a lot of grape juice — so whether you like your wine clean and crisp or fun and funky, this list is a good place to start.

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    Catalina Is South Brisbane's New Beach Club-Inspired Rooftop Bar with a 30-Metre Infinity Pool

    Sprawling across 1500 square metres, this sky-high newcomer pairs Mediterranean vibes, lobster thermidor and fruity cocktails with swims, daybeds and scenic views.

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    We're Giving Away the Ultimate VIP White Claw Experience for You and Your Crew

    Anyone keen for a Kombi limo, ice-cold White Claws and pumping tunes on a sunshine-filled day with mates?

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    Messina Is Raffling Off $5000 in OTT Gelato Desserts and Prizes to Raise Money for Flood Relief

    Buy a $10 ticket, go in the draw to win Messina's takes on Viennettas and Iced Vovos, plus gelato tubs, chocolates, vouchers and merchandise.

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    KFC and Sydney Fine-Diner Nel Have Teamed Up for a Chicken-Filled 11-Course Degustation

    The Surry Hills restaurant is creating extravagant and imaginative versions of popcorn chicken, potato and gravy, and wicked wings — with all proceeds going to charity.

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    Betty's Burgers Has Launched a Plant-Based Version of Its Classic Burg with a Two-Bite Guarantee

    If you don't love Betty's Burgers' new plant-based burg within two bites, it'll swap it for a regular Betty’s Classic or a Betty’s Classic Vegan straight away.

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    Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

    Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

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    You Can Now Get Another Round of DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

    Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

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    Bubble O'Bill Easter Eggs Are About to Hit Australian Supermarkets — Complete with Bubblegum Noses

    Golden Gaytime Easter eggs are back as well, so you can now eat two of your favourite Aussie ice creams in chocolate form.

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    This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

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

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    Sikh Volunteers Australia Drove 34 Hours From Melbourne to Lismore to Serve Meals to Flood-Affected Folks

    The Victorian-based charity is dishing up free, freshly cooked vegetarian meals to flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales.

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    Sydney's Bar Suze Is Hosting a Huge Fundraiser to Support Flood-Affected NSW and Queensland Regions

    Sydneysiders can head by to drink wine and G&Ts for flood relief — or, no matter where you are, you can enter the raffle to win one of 25-plus prizes.

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    Gelatissimo Has Brought Back Its Caramilk, Bubble Tea and Ube Cheesecake Gelati for a Limited Time

    Pick between caramelised white chocolate gelato, brown sugar bubble milk tea gelato or ube gelato topped with chunks of jiggle cheesecake for your next sweet treat.

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    Veneziano Coffee Roasters Has Reopened Its Airy West End Cafe After a Huge Revamp

    Watch coffee roasting in action as you get your caffeine fix at the just-renovated Montague Road spot.

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    Wine and Cheese Grazing Platter

    Skip the local watering hole and spend your next catch-up with mates sipping vino, spilling secrets and streaming trashy romcoms.

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    Riverside CBD Restaurant Patina Has Just Opened a Leafy Second Venue in St Lucia

    Tuck into yuzu oysters, ora king salmon tartare and espresso martini souffles with vanilla vodka cream at Patina's new sibling site in the University of Queensland's Alumni Court.

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    Herve's Is the Soon-to-Open French Restaurant and Bar Coming to Albion's Revamped Timber Mill

    Come March, the Craft'd Grounds precinct will welcome this homely eatery, which is named after co-founder Hervé Dudognon.

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    Brisbane's Dedicated Ice Cream Festival Is Returning for Two-Plus Weeks of Frosty Sweet Treats

    Returning for its fifth instalment, this dessert celebration is hosting its longest event yet, complete with decadent degustation dinners and pop-up ice cream vendors.

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    Revel Brewing Co Has Expanded Its Beer Empire to a Century-Old Riverside Factory in Morningside

    Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.

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    Seven Easy Plant-Based Recipes to Whip Up for Any Occasion

    Made a commitment to be kinder to the planet this year? Start with these excellent plant-based recipes.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Hershey's to Create the Ultimate Chocolate Doughnuts of Your Dreams

    For a limited time, you've got three Hershey's-flavoured doughnuts to choose from — including a S’Mores variety swirled with whipped marshmallow filling.

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    We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

    Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

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    Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

    For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

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    Mark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Burger Chain Has Just Opened Its First Australian Outpost in Sydney

    Co-owned with his brothers, the Hollywood actor's burger empire has already scored its own reality TV show — and now it's open in Sydney, with more locations in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane to follow.

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    The Feast for Freedom Invites You to Throw a Dinner Party to Raise Funds for Refugees

    The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s annual fundraiser will have Aussies cooking up a storm for an excellent cause.

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    CP Picks: These Are the North Coast Festival of Flavour Highlights According to Our Writers

    Wondering where lifestyle writers would eat at a food and drink festival? Time to find out.

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    Providoor Is the New Food Service Bringing Some of Brisbane's Best Restaurants to Your Home

    Get dishes from Siffredi’s, Nota, Southside, Bianca, Same Same, Stanley and Felons Brewing brought to your door.

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    KFC Has Started Trialling Fried Chicken Delivery via Drone in Southeast Queensland

    The fast food chain is piloting the finger-lickin'-good service in Kingston, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, Underwood and Woodridge, with plans to expand to other nearby locations.

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    Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

    These delicious and fuss-free pours will quench your thirst all summer long.

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    Little Wins: How to Make Simple Changes to Your Life That Are Good for the Planet

    Do yourself — and the planet — a solid, whether you're at home or out and about.

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    Ben & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Ice Cream the Next Time the Temperature Hits 31 Degrees

    The ice cream chain will hand out free scoops for five hours at its just-launched new Burleigh Heads store.

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    The Perfect Platter

    Have you ever judged the success of an event by how amazing the grazing platter is? No shame. You're not alone.

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