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    Scapegrace Has Launched Their First-Ever Canned Gin RTD Just in Time for the Weekend

    Flavoured with ruby red grapefruit and hibiscus, this is the first canned-gin product from the popular local spirits distiller.

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    First Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento

    Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.

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

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    The Hinchcliff House Team's New Venue Bar Mammoni Is Tucked Away in Circular Quay Laneway

    The small walk-in-only bar promises to be both your first and last stop of the day, serving up coffee, snacks and cocktails.

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    Scapegrace Has Launched a New Extremely Limited Edition Vodka Range Using Yuzu Lemon and Umeshu Plum

    Flavoured by fruit grown by a husband and wife duo in Horowhenua, only 2500 bottles of this vodka have been released nationwide.

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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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    Annual Vino Celebration Winetopia Is Returning to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch This Year

    Whether you're partial to a premium drop or you want to improve your knowledge beyond sub-$10 cleanskins, this two-day festival has it all.

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    Six of Auckland's Most Iconic BYO Venues (and What to Order Once You're There)

    Gather some friends and a bottle or two, and see what the city's BYO eateries still have to offer.

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    Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Floating Bar Yarra Botanica Is Launching This Week

    The lush two-storey pontoon venue is officially docking March 16, championing local ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.

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    Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Auckland 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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    Funghi e Tartufo Is Melbourne's New All-Vegan Italian Restaurant in Hardware Lane

    This CBD newcomer is dishing up a top-notch, plant-based take on Italian fare, from bolognese arancini to creamy carbonara.

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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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    All-Day Italian-Inspired Eatery Luci Has Opened in Melbourne's New Hilton Hotel

    Serving breakfast crab benedict through to steak and duck at dinner, this dapper diner is aptly named after the Roman leader and famous gourmet Lucias Lucullus.

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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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    Chris Lucas' Highly-Anticipated Italian Restaurant Grill Americano Will Open This Month at 101 Collins Street

    Launching March 21, the Lucas Group's new bar and grill will be serving flame-cooked Northern Italian flavours, enveloped with a sense of modern elegance.

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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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    Seven Delicious Meal Kits and Takeaway Options From Restaurants Around Auckland

    Whether you're celebrating a special occasion in your lounge or you just want something to lift your spirits during isolation, here's how to turn your home into Auckland's hottest restaurant this evening.

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    A Former St Kilda Church Hall Is Being Reborn as a Pub and Food Truck Park

    The iconic corner site will soon be home to a 300-person bar and beer garden, complete with beautifully restored interiors and a slew of food vendors on rotation.

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    A Guide to St Kilda to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

    Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Melbourne's most vibrant bayside suburbs.

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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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    Batched Has Released Two New Bottled Cocktails Ready To Get You Through Your Iso Stint

    Weekends and weekdays have no meaning in self-isolation, so crack this come 5pm on any day of the week.

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    First Look: Sorrento's Continental Hotel Will Unveil Part of Its Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Month

    The six-level makeover includes a swag of new hospitality spaces helmed by Scott Pickett and Craig Shearer — ranging from a casual coastal beer garden to a seafood-driven fine diner.

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    A Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Bar Is the Crowning Glory of the Newly Launched HER Building

    Venture up for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.

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    Prego, Ima, Oyster Inn and Other Top Restaurants Are Shutting Their Doors Amid the Omicron Outbreak

    After a tough couple of years for Auckland's hospitality industry, some of the city's most popular restaurants are taking further hits.

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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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    The Best Places to Drink Outside in Auckland

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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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    Five Bars to Seek Out This Summer When Your Unseasonable Craving for Bourbon Strikes

    Wondering where you can kick back with a bourbon this summer? We've got you.

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    Little Aosta Is Arrowtown's New Rustic Italian Eatery From Celeb Chef Ben Bayly

    The southern township's cozy new spot is the "zero faff", family-friendly younger sibling of fine-dining fave Aosta.

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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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    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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    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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    The Guest Edit: Podcaster, DJ and Barfly Jade Le Flay Makes a Case for Sydney's Best Cocktails

    From established classics to hidden gems, the professional night owl throws down her pick of Sydney's finest places to imbibe.

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    Your Favourite Cafe or Restaurant Could Win $10k Thanks to the New Nationwide 'Hospo Red Relief' Initiative

    Among a slew of closures from our favourite eateries, some of the hospitality industry's largest vendors have come together in an effort to offer some relief.

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    Untitled Is the New Modern Euro Bar and Restaurant From the Ugly Duckling Crew

    Roll into Swan Street's new 100-seater for Euro-leaning wines and fare by a former Young Chef of the Year.

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    Premium Vodka Brand EFFEN Has Just Dropped a Range of Summer-Ready Vodka Seltzers

    EFFEN's new naturally flavoured seltzers are all about minimal ingredients and maximum flavour.

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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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    Pink Lemonade Is Richmond's Effervescent New Outdoor Bar and Food Truck Stop

    This former Swan Street car park has swapped concrete for palm trees, vibrant wall art, boozy slushies and US smokehouse fare.

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