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    Now Open: Stacked Burgers, Dirty Water Dogs and Fish Sandos Are on the Menu at Portside Newcomer Dumbo

    Hamilton's new burger bar hails from the Red Hook crew and takes inspiration from New York City in the 90s.

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    The 15 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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    Coming Soon: Crown's Californian-Inspired Restaurant and Bar Marmont Is Taking Over the Former Rosetta Site

    DJ and Restaurateur Grant Smillie has come on board to help transform the riverside venue.

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    Eight Melbourne Venues Where You Can Earn Credit on Dinner and Drinks

    Unlock a new spend and save system on your next night out at these Melbourne gems.

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    The Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland

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    Two Hospo Heavyweights Are Behind the New Chiki Chan — Serving Up Playful Asian-Fusion Fare in Mordialloc

    The team is ticking all the right boxes with this new opening — from the playful Asian-fusion eats and cocktail lineup to its high-energy vibes and fun decor.

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    Where to Find the Best Sushi in Melbourne

    These Japanese restaurants and grocers serve up the finest maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hosomaki — all stuffed with some of Melbourne's best seafood.

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    The 20 Best Pubs in Sydney

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    Whet Your Appetite at These Six Must-See Events From SXSW Sydney's Food Program

    Get your fill of the most fascinating discussions about food, hospitality and dining culture at this year's fest.

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    Ned's South Yarra Bakery and Bistro Will Soon Be Staying Up Late as It Introduces Its New Dinner Service 

    The Valarc Group — which recently acquired all Ned's venues — has ambitious plans for expanding its hospo empire.

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    Now Open: Montrachet Is Back in Business on King Street Under French Chef Clément Chauvin

    This Brisbane icon is starting a new era — including adding new menu items to its lineup of classics like double-crab soufflé and escargot.

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    Hotel Harry Is Serving Up House-Made Rotisserie Chickens and Slow-Roasted Berkshire Porchetta

    The popular Surry Hills pub is bringing old-school chicken shop vibes to its heritage-listed venue on Wentworth Avenue.

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    House Made Hospitality will eventually operate four venues within the newly rejuvenated hotel.

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    Coming Soon: US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its Second Melbourne Venue in QV This October

    Five Guys' second Melbourne venue will be home to all your fast-food favourites — burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches and shakes.

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    Score a Private Omakase Masterclass and a $600 Bar Tab at Yugen Tea Bar

    Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a master chef.

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    The Ten Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne

    Discover fine-diners and neighbourhood haunts, or head down to a hidden CBD basement where robots deliver all your fave Thai dishes to the table.

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    The Best Places to Eat and Drink Around the SXSW Sydney Precinct — For Every Budget

    Restaurants in the SXSW Sydney precinct that are just as impressive as the events you'll be running between.

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    Coming Soon: The International Is the New Multi-Venue Dining Destination at 25 Martin Place From the Team Behind Shell House

    Point Group have big plans for the equally ample site of the former Botswana Butchery, with not one but three new venues incoming.

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    The 26 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

    These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.

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    Here is everywhere you should go to find Melbourne's finest dumplings from siu mai to xiaolongbao, and everything in between.

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    Now Open: Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck Has Levelled Up Brisbane's Sky-High Bars and Eateries 100 Metres Above the City

    Cicada Blu and Babblers have opened their doors — and signature restaurant Aloria is still to come, launching in October.

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    Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is finally open, now serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more.

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    Where to Find the Best Burgers in Sydney

    We've hit up burger joints, fine diners, food trucks and underground bars to bring you this complete guide.

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    Chef Nelly Robinson Has Launched Australia's First True Gastropub in a Glebe Hotel — and He's Got Big Plans for the Rest of the Venue

    Expect nostalgia-driven cuisine, extraordinary culinary finesse and an atmosphere that summons the very best of Blighty.

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    Take a seat up front, whether you're dining solo or finally having that long-delayed catch-up.

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    The 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne

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    Now Open: Mukka's Third Restaurant Is Championing Traditional Multi-Regional Indian Eats in Carnegie

    Good Old Mukka is serving up street food snacks, curries, dosas, biryani, thalis and Indian-inspired cocktails.

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    Now Open: Black Hide's Queen's Wharf Restaurant Is Your New Go-To for Steak, Seafood and Cocktails with a View

    Moving over from the Treasury, The Gambaro Group's new 250-plus-guest steakhouse includes a cocktail lounge with riverside views.

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    Rescue Your Wallet with the Best Dining Deals in Sydney This Month

    If you're short on cash — and who isn't right now — these tasty offers are the fiscally responsible feeds you need to know about.

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    It's Official: CBD Steakhouse The Gidley Is Serving Up Australia's Best Burger

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    All of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

    Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.

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    Melbourne's greatest Italian restaurants don't simply stick to the pizza and pasta game. These spots serve up all kinds of regional dishes that'll blow your carb-loving mind.

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    This is the American-inspired chain's second Brisbane venue, after first opening in Bowen Hills in 2023.

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    Sydney's cafe scene is bigger than ever — here are five places to get a cup of coffee with your milk of choice

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    Going Alternative in the Coffee Capital: Which Oat Dealers in Melbourne are Right For You, Based on Desired Vibes

    Level up your daily caffeine consumption with a visit to these cracking venues across Melbourne.

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    Now Open: Luxe Japanese Fine-Diner Sokyo Is Dishing Up Eye-Catching Sushi, Sashimi and More at Queen's Wharf

    Executive Chef Alex Yu has been nicknamed the "sashimi florist" — and he's overseeing the menu at the restaurant's first Brisbane location.

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    Coming Soon: Central Is Queen Street's New Subterranean Dumpling Bar From the Southside and Rick Shores Team

    Opening in October in the Piccadilly Arcade building, this 80-seater restaurant takes inspiration from its namesake district in Hong Kong.

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    Where to Find the Upper Crust: The Nation's Best Pies Have Been Revealed

    As well as declaring Australia's best meat pie for 2024, the annual awards also gave out gongs for best sausage roll, best apple pie and more.

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