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    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

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    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

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    The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

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    Now Open: US Burger Chain Wendy's Has Opened Its First-Ever Australian Store on the Gold Coast

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    Messina Wants You to Treat Your 2025 Valentine to a Heart-Topped Tub of Salted Caramel and Baked Cheesecake Gelato

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    This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    If you haven't tried Japanese omelette rice yet, this is your perfect chance — again.

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    Kangaroo Point Bistro One Fish Two Fish Is Closing Its Doors After Six Seafood-Slinging Years

    You've got until the end of April to head to Main Street for a feast of the ocean's finest — oysters, Moreton Bay bugs and soft-shell crab included.

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    The Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane

    Rooftop parties, riverside feasts, laneway celebrations and citywide festivals — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Brisbane.

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    The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane

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    Now Open: Chic New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar Pompette Is the Latest Addition to Queen's Wharf

    You'll find escargot, 40-plus types of French bubbles, caviar bumps, steak frites and an oyster bar at this 140-seater — and views across the river over to South Bank.

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    Coming Soon: The Fifty Six Is the New Cantonese Restaurant That's Opening on Naldham House's Top Floor

    Under Chef Gerald Ong, traditional recipes made with modern techniques will be the star at this waterside eatery when it opens in February 2025.

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    A Summer Guide To Easy Eats On The Days Between Christmas And New Years

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    Now Open: Seoul Garden Has Launched Its First Brisbane Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Restaurant in Sunnybank

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    The Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round

    Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.

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    Now Open: Tokyo-Style Cocktails Await at West End's New Ten-Seat Ginza-Inspired +81 Aizome Bar

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    Brisbane's 20 Most-Popular Bars of 2024

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    Brisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024

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    Small Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal

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    Now Open: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Old Eucalyptus Leaves Are Being Turned Into Gin at West End's BY.ARTISANS

    As well as making its signature tipple, Brisbane's newest distillery is also a bar, cafe and creative haven.

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    Coming Soon: The Hills of Rivermakers Is Morningside's New Dining and Entertainment Precinct with an Urban Winery and Openair Cinema

    This patch of Brisbane's inner east is also set to score a gelato factory, pizzeria, coffee roastery and petting zoo.

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    We Asked These Hospo Legends About the Most Impactful Change They Made to Their Business

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    Coming Soon: Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Chain Seoul Garden Is Expanding to Brisbane with a Neon-Lit Sunnybank Restaurant

    Serving up more than 50 hotpot choices, the brand's first Queensland outpost is taking over the entire second floor at Market Square Sunnybank.

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    Australian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash

    The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.

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    Local Legends: Rebecca of Frankie's Woombye on Reinvigorating the Rural Sunshine Coast's Coffee Scene

    "I wanted to put Woombye on the hospitality map and make sure it's known for something more than just the Big Pineapple."

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    One of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26

    Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.

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    Gingerbread Croissants, Eggnog Cruffins and Stuffed Turkey Pastries: Here's What Lune Is Serving Up for Christmas in 2024

    The bakery's choc peppermint twice-baked pains au chocolat are back, too — or you can pick up a brandy caramel Christmas pudding.

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