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    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

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    Now Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge

    There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.

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    Lakemba Nights Is Returning for Ramadan in 2025 with 60-Plus Food Stalls and Trucks Primed to Break Your Fast

    As evening arrives, get down to Lakemba Nights for a culinary feast held throughout Ramadan.

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    Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's Already-Huge 2025 Lineup Just Got Even Bigger (and Tastier)

    Food pioneers and culinary talent of every stripe are taking over Melbourne for another sprawling festival delivering non-stop dining pleasure.

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    Now Open: Lamb-Loving Mediterranean Restaurant Dark Shepherd Is Your Next Queen's Wharf Eatery to Flock To

    If you haven't yet tried the "wagyu of lamb", aka White Pyrenees Lamb from Victoria, this is your chance.

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    Now Open: Mulga Bill's Is the New Casual All-Day Dining and Drinks Spot at the Foot of the Kangaroo Point Bridge

    This is the first of Tassis Group's two new eateries on or beside the river crossing, with overwater restaurant Stilts also on the way.

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    The 14 Best Omakase in Melbourne or 2025

    This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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    Now Open: Self-Serve Sake and Pour-Your-Own Cocktails Are on the Menu at New North Sydney Izakaya Miji Bar & Grill

    No detail has been overlooked in this bustling izakaya, where tradition meets fun and diners help themselves to the bar.

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    Now Open: Naldham House's New Restaurant The Fifty Six Will Take Your Next Cantonese Feast Up a Few Levels

    This waterfront precinct in Brisbane's CBD is now complete — and scallop and prawn siu mai, lobster pao fan and banana-infused old fashioneds are on the menu.

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    A 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL

    Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.

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    The 18 Best Indian Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025

    Explore these Indian restaurants' menus with countless regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it.

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    Now Open: HUA Is Queen's Wharf's New Cantonese Restaurant — and It'll Soon Be Serving Up Bottomless Yum Cha

    Brisbanites, you now have another eatery to visit at the city's newest precinct — complete with a cocktail bar and al fresco terrace.

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    Coming Soon: The Collective Is the New Dining and Drinks Precinct That's Bringing Easygoing Sophistication to The Rocks

    Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.

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    The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

    These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

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    Now Open: Wunderlich Lane's Regina La Pizzeria Is Marrying Old-World Italian Charm with Modern Techniques

    Get to know the Naples-built oven and dive into Italian-style deep dish at this addition to Redfern.

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    Coming Soon: S'WICH Is Launching a Second Location at Wunderlich Lane, Featuring Sangas, Sips and Vinyl Tunes

    When the chain's latest location opens in autumn, you'll be able to grab its cult sandwiches and salads from a blooming dining precinct.

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    Now Open: Double Happy Is the Empire Hotel's Nostalgic Australian Chinese Restaurant That Celebrates Casual Cuisine

    Gold trim, vermilion leather seating and familiar flavours all add to the vibe at the first venue from new hospitality group Linchpin Hospitality.

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    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond

    The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

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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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    The 25 Best Cafes in Melbourne for 2025

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    Coming Soon: Petit Loulou and Loulou Bistro and Bar Are Bringing Side-by-Side French Cuisine to Martin Place

    You've got a new CBD go-to for takeaway croissants — or, from March, you can enjoy Paris-style dining.

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    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

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    Now Open: The Paddock and Treehouse Rooftop Bar Are Centennial Homestead's New Venues for Dining and Special Events

    Enjoy a nature-inspired meal or host a fancy soirée in lush surroundings in Centennial Park.

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    Now Open: Salad Days Is Potts Points' New Go-To for Satisfying Salads for Lunch and Dinner

    As this addition to Bayswater Road knows, you can't go wrong with a few more veggies in your diet.

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    Now Open: Suki Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Flavours and Huge Set Menus on the Northern Beaches

    You'll also find weekly specials on offer at this Mona Vale eatery, including $3 oysters and $7 Bintangs.

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    Where to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne for 2025

    From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, these Melbourne pizza joints have you covered.

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    Now Open: Lottie and Bar Julius Have Brought Modern Mexican Cuisine and European Cafe Culture to The EVE Hotel

    Explore the flavours of Mexico or kick back with dawn-to-dusk cocktails and coffee at these Redfern newcomers.

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    Now Open: Annamese Is The Streets of Barangaroo's New Upscale Vietnamese Restaurant with a Sweeping Harbour View

    Get down for innovative Vietnamese cuisine, stay for culinary detours and harbourside sunsets.

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    Coming Soon: Flora and Mister Grotto Are Set to Bring Elevated Vegetarian Cuisine and Seafood Dining to Australia Street

    Paisano & Daughters, the team behind Continental Deli, is adding two side-by-side venues to its thriving Newtown hub.

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    Now Open: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Flavours Are on the Menu at South Eveleigh's New Fast-Casual Eatery Sana

    Recall sun-drenched overseas trips with a fast but nourishing meal at the latest venture from Daniel Sorridimi and Joel Bennetts.

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    The Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast

    These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.

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    Chef Jason Chan Sneaks Us Into His Pantry to Share His Asian Cuisine Essentials This Lunar New Year

    "I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."

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    Chef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home

    Don't sleep on one of the most delicious cultural holidays on the calendar.

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    Now Open: Three Blue Ducks Has Taken Over Northern Rivers' Hotel Brunswick with a Sustainable, Cali-Inspired Summer Menu

    Find out what happens when a quintessential Aussie pub gets a responsible culinary makeover.

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    Eleven Sports-Mad Melbourne Pubs to Catch The Super Bowl

    You don’t have to be in the States to be a part of the action.

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

    The American burger chain has arrived Down Under — and its debut Aussie location is the first of more than 200 that are set to launch.

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    Coming Soon: Solaré Is the 150-Foot Superyacht That's Cruising Into Sydney Harbour with Lavish Culinary Experiences

    Make your Slim Aarons dreams a reality with a Mediterranean-inspired sailing adventure featuring luxury from top to bottom.

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    The 16 Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne

    Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.

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

    This February 14 special also features dark choc chips, passionfruit curd, crème brûlée mousse and caramel swirls.

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    Now Open: Jonathan Barthelmess' Olympus Is Dishing Up Elevated Village-Style Greek Cuisine in Redfern

    Let your mind get whisked away to the old country as you dine beneath a stunning glass oculus.

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    An ALDI Ice Cream Truck Is Serving Up 36-Cent Desserts at East Coast Beaches for One Day Only

    When the supermarket chain's van hits coastal spots in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Sunshine Coast, nothing will cost more than $1.

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    Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane

    The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.

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