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    Mary's North Sydney Is Launching a Gloriously High-Calorie Weekend Brunch Menu

    Tuck into decadent pancake stacks and bottomless filter coffee from Father's Day weekend.

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    Melbourne's in the Midst of a Greek Dining Revival — And It's Long Overdue

    From old-school tavernas to cocktail bars and Greek fine dining, the scene has more depth and diversity than ever.

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    Two-Hatted Monopole Is Closing After 13 Years, with Its Owners Launching the Levant-Inspired Watermans on Sydney Harbour

    Saying goodbye to one favourite while welcoming what might become another, the latest news from the Bentley Restaurant Group rounds out a big 2025.

  • News

    Melbourne's Ten Best Places to Dine Out Under $20 Right Now, According to the Tightarses of Melbourne

    Lisa Lorenz, founder of the cult Instagram account Tightarses of Melbourne, shares ten of her favourite cheap eats in Melbourne.

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    Coming Soon: Bistro Ebony to Open on Pitt Street, Serving Classic Euro-Style Dishes, With Most of the Menu Under $50

    Due to open this October, this new CBD spot will serve French and Italian classics in an accessible and inviting manner.

  • News

    Victorians Can Now Get Their Aldi Orders Delivered for the First Time Ever, Thanks to a New Partnership with DoorDash

    Cheap groceries just got a whole lot more convenient thanks to the latest rollout of the grocer and delivery duo of the decade.

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    Coming Soon: The Marameo Team Announce Plans to Bring an Athenian Fever Dream to Melbourne with Bar Sophia Set to Open in November

    Central Park village is set to be reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.

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    Now Open: Aria Announces the Long-Term Activation of its Snack Bar, Which Will Serve Some of Australia's Finest Produce in Bite-Size Form

    Experience Matt Moran's famous fine-dining in snack-size bites, from fried quail legs with caviar to mushroom tarts with truffle and cheddar.

  • News

    The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

    Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.

  • News

    The Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne

    Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.

  • News

    For One Night Only, Donde Mama Teams Up with Much-Loved Mauritian Restaurant Manzé, to Celebrate Colombian Caribbean Culture and Food

    Stop by this pop-up to experience Colombian cuisine while also supporting businesses founded by refugees and asylum seekers.

  • News

    Luke Mangan Has Unveiled a Golden Chocolate Bar Dessert Hiding Prizes Worth Up to $50,000

    Crack into this luxury dessert at any Luke Mangan & Company restaurant and you could uncover a serious bonus.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Melbourne Icon Lee Ho Fook Is Bringing Its Two-Hatted Chinese Cuisine to Sydney, Opening at The Porter House Hotel

    Often credited with redefining Chinese-Australian cuisine, renowned chef Victor Liong is ready to introduce his attention-grabbing dishes to a Sydney crowd.

  • News

    Dine and Make Curtain Call, as Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House Is Now Serving 45-Minute Snack and Cocktail Sessions

    Conceived as an indulgent pre- or post-show treat, relish a trio of elevated snacks and a curated cocktail amid luxe surrounds.

  • News

    Coming Soon: More Than Twenty Years After Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu Sets Sail with Flaminia

    Named for the ship that brought his family to Australia, the acclaimed chef's new Circular Quay restaurant will celebrate Italy's coastal spirit right on Sydney Harbour.

  • News

    The Strand Hotel Relaunches a Revamped Bar With a Burger-Focused Menu and Five days of Discounts

    You've got five days from Wednesday, August 20 to try the new offering for $5 a serve.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Marlowe Will Bring an Elegant Australian Bistro to a Heritage-Listed Fish Lane Building This Spring

    From the team behind Central and Southside, Fish Lane's next big opening will boast nine distinct bar and dining spaces and a menu inspired by vintage Australian cookbooks.

  • News

    Nine Cosy Spots to Eat, Drink and Embrace Winter Across South East Queensland — Comfort Food and Boozy Hot Chocolate Included

    Whether you're planning a date night, a weekend catch-up or a wintery group hang, these spots are dialling up the atmosphere — and the temperature.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Team Behind Hochi Mama Is Giving the Former Madame Brussels Rooftop a Retro Shibuya-Style Makeover

    For its seventh venue, MAMAS Dining Group is transforming one of Melbourne's most recognisable rooftops into a late-night 1980s izakaya-inspired hangout.

  • News

    Chef Matt Moran and Solotel Lose Contract for Opera Bar After 24 Years at the Helm, with Applejack Group Set to Take Over the Reins

    Now that a strongly contested tender is complete, the harbourside icon will come under new management from mid-September.

  • News

    Coming Soon: ZAREH by Chef Tom Sarafian Is Bringing Armenian-Lebanese Fire Cooking to Smith Street

    Bookings are now live for the beloved Melbourne chef's debut venue — a 40-seat tribute to family, heritage and open-fire cooking.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Hosting Its First-Ever Pasta Feast, Celebrating Saturday Night Pasta's Newest Range at Its Marrickville Factory

    For one night only, a host of foodie friends and collaborators will come together to celebrate the launch of a new pasta and sauce range.

  • News

    Fabbrica Bread Shop Is Indulging Your Winter Food Cravings by Hosting a Stacked Lasagne Night Every Wednesday in August

    Pre-order a classic Italian feast to enjoy on your couch or detour through the Rozelle location for a comfort-inducing midweek dinner.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne

    From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.

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    Gyuniku's All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Just Got Better, with Panko Crumbed Gyukatsu Added to Its Crowd-Pleasing Menu

    This sprawling buffet is stacked with premium cuts and bites, but the addition of golden wagyu sirloin is sure to take your dining experience to even greater heights.

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    Massimo Restaurant & Bar Is Celebrating the Return of Ekka with an Elevated Strawberry Sundae Topped with Fairy Floss

    Drawing inspiration from the showground icon, this special strawberry sundae balances old-world nostalgia with a touch of sophistication.

  • Guide

    All of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025

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

  • Guide

    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

  • News

    Shane Delia's Layla Has Launched Spice & Sound Sessions Every Sunday, Featuring Outdoor Hibachi Grilling and Live DJ Sets

    Round out the weekend at the renowned chef's debut Brisbane restaurant, headlined by forward-thinking Middle Eastern flavours and sun-kissed tunes on the terrace.

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    Coming Soon: The Tassis Group Is Bringing Aunty to Fortitude Valley, Featuring Cantonese-Inspired Cuisine and Banquet Dining

    Focused on Cantonese-inspired cuisine that's "both respectful and revolutionary," this forthcoming destination is the latest in a flurry of Tassis Group openings.

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    Honouring Hakumai

    What does quality vodka and high-end sushi have in common? A humble, but high end grain.

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    Butterboy Is Bringing Its Cult-Followed Cookies Over the Border for the First Time, Popping Up at Melbourne Central for One Week

    Making its Melbourne debut, this beloved Sydney-based cookie master is bringing its famed range of treats to town for one week only.

  • Feature

    "Rice is Like Pasta to Italians, It's in Our Soul": Honouring Hakumai with Chef Hajime Horiguchi

    Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

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    Spice Temple Melbourne Is Now Serving a Daily Yum Cha Special, Combining Hong Kong's Dim Sum Culture with Culinary Flair

    Discover small dishes with big personality, as this Southbank institution serves up a fresh spin on the yum cha experience day in and day out.

  • News

    You Can Now Order a Mediterranean Feast to Your Dining Table From This Sydney Restaurant

    St Siandra is doing takeaway a new way — so you can plate, pour and pretend you're dining by the Med, without leaving the house.

  • News

    Pidapipo Has Teamed Up with Bread Club on a Reimagined Bread and Butter Pudding

    A centuries-old recipe gets a modern-day winter makeover, as two creative forces produce a decadent, limited-edition treat.

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    Hotel Collingwood Is Throwing an Epic $7 Pizza Party, Paired with All-Night Drink Specials and Live DJs

    Start the weekend early with a budget-friendly bash, complete with all-night cocktail specials and upbeat tunes.

  • News

    Meet the Makers Full 2025 Festival Program Is Set to Get You Chasing Flavours and Experiences Across the NSW South Coast

    Strap in for a month of top-notch food and wine from the culinary makers and shakers that call Milton home.

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    The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Has a New Farm-to-Table Destination with the Arrival of Ethos at the Alsahwa Estate

    Aiming to transform this patch of abundant farmland into a productive agritourism destination, hatted chef Sophie Phipps is guiding a new restaurant's purpose-driven, farm-to-table cuisine.

  • Feature

    Honouring Hakumai: Head Chef Akira Horikawa's Take on Omakase Dining, White Rice and the Pursuit of Perfection

    Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

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    Coming Soon: Now Called the Bellarine Hotel, the Former Queenscliff Brewhouse Is Reopening Fully Revamped in Spring

    The relaunch of this historic pub will make your next trip down Geelong way even better, thanks to an interior makeover and a refreshed beer garden.

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