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    The Gold Coast's Soon-to-Launch Floating Beach Club Has Just Opened Its Waterside Restaurant

    The daybeds, cabanas and pool won't open until April, but the venue's onsite eatery is already serving up cider mussels, lobster rolls and pineapple margaritas.

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    Central European-Inspired Bakery Kurtosh Has Launched Its First Queensland Outpost in West End

    The pastry joint is named after Hungary's cylindrical-shaped kürtőskalács, which come filled with Nutella, and also serves up burekas, brandy balls and cakes by the slab.

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    How to Make Pre-Batched Watermelon Margaritas for Your Next Summer Session

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

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    Messina's First Luxe Treat of 2022 Is a Box of Fairy Bread, Iced Vovo and Lamington Chocolate Bars

    New year, new chance to tuck into Messina's tastiest gelato flavours turned into chocolate bars.

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    How to Make a Spicy Margarita (And What to Pair With It)

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

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    Anita Gelato Has Opened Its First Queensland Store in West Village's Old Peters Ice Cream Factory

    The international chain boasts more than 150 flavours in its range, including pavlova, salted bagel, chocolate cheesecake, and cappuccino with butter cookies varieties.

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    Recipe: How to Make Kousa Mahshi with Sarah Shaweesh of Newtown's Khamsa Cafe

    This popular Middle Eastern dish is healthy, wholesome and packed full of flavour.

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    Iconic Music Venue The Zoo Is Opening Its Own Pizzeria So You Can Grab a Slice When You're at a Gig

    Whenever the iconic Fortitude Valley venue is hosting gigs, Zoopreme Pizzeria will serve up pizzas — and non-ticket holders will also be able to stop by for a late-night snack.

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    Bribie Island Hotel Has Reopened with a Big Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden After a $2.2 Million Revamp

    The refurbed hotel also features a new-look bistro serving up pub classics, and can seat 400 people across its indoor and outdoor spaces.

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    Deliveroo Is Starting 2022 with Free Delivery on Plant-Based Dishes From Over 1500 Restaurants

    Kicking off 2022 by ditching meat? Get vegan katsu curries, fried cauliflower burgers and pitas with plant-based lamb brought to your door.

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    Lune Croissanterie's Lamington Cruffin Is the Next OTT Dessert You Need to Try

    It's filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of January.

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    How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

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    We Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)

    Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.

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    Simon Toohey's Three Favourite Plant-Based Breakfasts

    The MasterChef Australia alum shares three excellent ways you can start your day.

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    Now Open: Maurice Terzini Takes a Slice of Icebergs to Byron Bay With Belongil Beach Italian Food

    Terzini brings classic, uncomplicated Italian to a more relaxed seaside setting near the heart of Byron.

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    Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021

    These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.

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    Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021

    These are the riverside restaurants, gnocchi havens and intimate degustation spots you flocked to this year.

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    Pantry Staples Grazing Platter

    For the more last-minute kind of people (you know who you are) — where there's a will, there's a grazing platter. 

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    B Wise Shares His Six Go-To Playlists to Set the Mood for Any Occasion

    Set the mood with these standout playlists handpicked by ARIA-nominated rapper B Wise.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Festive Feast Grazing Platter

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

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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.

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    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.

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    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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    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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