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    Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar, Bourke Street's Sophisticated Speakeasy, Will Close Its Doors This July

    The intimate seafood-and-wine bar is bowing out after three years on Bourke Street — but Pearl 2.0 might be on the way.

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    Cinnabon Is Launching a Brand-New Location at Melbourne Central This Friday, Serving Up Frosted Scrolls and Frozen Shakes

    The second in a trio of new Victorian openings planned for 2025, this central hub is bound to meet all your sweet-treat needs.

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    Chris Lucas' French-Inspired Bistro Maison Bâtard Is Handing Out 100 Free Mini Baguettes for Bastille Day

    Do as the French do by grabbing your morning baguette. Then, check out the restaurant's La Fête Nationale gastronomic events.

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    The Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Sydney

    There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.

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    Piccolina Gelateria Is Dropping a Limited-Edition Matcha Gelato Sandwich Made with Ceremonial Grade Hikuu Matcha

    Matcha blondie with strawberry jam and matcha gelato, dipped in matcha white chocolate glaze and finished with matcha white chocolate crumble.

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    Now Open: The Family Behind Merlo Coffee Continues Its Legacy in Bowen Hills with the Arrival of Milano Bakehouse

    Best-known for its coffee roasting traditions, the Merlo family is expanding into European-influenced baked goods for its next venture.

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    Tokyo Lamington and Pana Organic Have Created a Trio of Plant-Based Lamingtons, Featuring a Free Giveaway on World Chocolate Day

    Mark your calendars, as this one-day-only giveaway offers vegan-friendly bites crafted by a pair of sweet-treat creative forces.

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    Now Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.

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    Tastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu

    Paddington’s local Mexican joint has introduced a street-style food menu that needs to be explored with every tastebud you’ve got to spare.

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    After Six Years on Bourke Street Serving Lobster Rolls and Champagne, Neon Palace Pinchy's Is Closing Its Doors

    While the eatery's doors will soon shut, there's still time to enjoy one last bite and sip.

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    Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Is Giving Away 500 Honey-Soaked Cronuts to Celebrate the Launch of Its New Cafe

    Drenched in the hotel's own rooftop honey, score yourself a free sweet pastry for one day only.

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    Gelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely Have Collabed on a Super Gooey Bake-At-Home Cookie Pie Perfect for Cold Winter Nights

    Available from early July, stores nationwide will also serve single-serve portions and a limited-edition gelato scoop.

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    Coming Soon: 24 York Is Hunter St Hospitality's Newest Restaurant, Where Steak Frites Is the Only Main on the Menu

    The formula behind this soon-to-launch steakhouse is simple: prepare a single dish perfectly for a tough-to-beat price.

  • News

    Go Luxe on Friday Nights, as the Grand Hyatt Melbourne Kick-Starts Your Weekend with the Living Grand Buffet

    Roam between stations dedicated to top-notch seafood, steak, desserts and more at this five-star buffet primed for Friday night feasts.

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    Chapel Street Rooftop Bar Beverly Is Reopening with a Sweet Late-Night Dessert Activation and New Cali-Inspired Dishes

    Returning just in time for its second birthday, this 24th-floor venue is pairing cocktails and desserts into the early hours until the end of July.

  • News

    Ice Cream, Wine Bars and Hidden Gems: Why Darlo Village Is One of Sydney's Best-Kept Secrets

    Between the Coca-Cola sign and Oxford Street lies a tight-knit pocket of Darlinghurst serving up cult dining, late night spots and a cracking community vibe.

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    Esteemed Winemaker Maxwell Wines is Heading to C'est Bon Restaurant to Collab on a One-Night-Only Culinary Experience

    Four snacks and four courses, paired with some of South Australia's finest wines, await diners at this one-off culinary experience.

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    Hot Fellas Bakery From 'And Just Like That...' Is Popping Up in Australia to Serve Free Sweet and Savoury Treats for One Weekend Only

    If you're in Sydney on the last weekend of June, you can head to this usually fictional spot IRL — Vegemite babka and Golden Gaytime cream puffs are on the menu.

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    Level Up Your Lunch as Windsor's Tombo Den Serves Two New Japanese Sandos From Friday to Sunday for a Limited Time

    Order one for yourself or trade half for half with a pal, as this stacked sandwich duo sets the tone for your weekend.

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    Now Open: Brisbane Southside Mainstay the Mansfield Tavern Has Reopened Following a Complete Renovation

    Having recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, this storied pub has got a brand-new look and feel that readies it for a fresh era.

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    Now Open: Master Cow Hot Pot Brings Hand-Cut Beef, Eight Soup Bases and Buzzy Late-Night Energy to World Square

    Sydney's post-midnight food options now include this bold CBD newcomer, which reimagines Cantonese hot pot with premium cuts, expertly flavoured broths and playful touches.

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    Hotel Nacional Is Celebrating Its First Birthday by Taking 50 Percent off Its Entire Gluten-Free Menu for Five Days

    Score stellar coeliac-friendly cuisine for a feel-good price, as this five-level Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar rings in its first anniversary.

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    Three Blue Ducks Nimbo Is Launching a Monthly Italian Long Lunch Series in the Snowy Mountains

    This new winter series will take diners on a journey through some of Italy's lesser-known culinary landscapes.

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    Darlo After Dark Is Bringing Dark Mofo Vibes to the Inner City

    Ten days of late-night art, unexpected gigs and solstice energy in the heart of Darlo.

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    Coming Soon: The Malibu Barbie Cafe Is Popping Up in Australia for the First Time, Complete with a Cocktail-Slinging Ken-Themed Bar

    The Social Quarter at Chadstone in Melbourne is hosting this Barbie hangout from the end of June 2025 until summer 2026.

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    Now Open: Head Downstairs for a Fire-Fuelled Feast at II.II.IV, Flinders Lane's Sultry New Basement Dining Room

    This subterranean Flinders Lane newcomer — from the same team behind Ministry of Crab — is bringing the heat with its 'flame-first' philosophy.

  • Guide

    The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne

    Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.

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    Slowpoke's New Kitchen Brings Serious Fun — and Hash Brown Fries — to Its Collingwood Rooftop Setting

    The Collingwood venue continues to flip the script with its new food menu — and there's not a slice of kingfish crudo in sight.

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    Etta Is Making Winter More Comforting as Head Chef Lorcán Kan Serves a Special Laksa and Lok-Lok Combo Every Wednesday

    Your midweek feed is sorted, as this soothing special has got enough aromatic kick to make you forget all about winter.

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    Rooftop Robata JOJI Has Entered Its Next Era with an Expanded Menu, Bottomless Lunches and a Livelier Late-Night Vibe

    Six months after opening, the CBD's Tokyo-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar is turning up the volume as it embarks on a new chapter.

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    Westgarth's Breezy All-Day Diner Ophelia Will Soon Open After Dark — with $20 Pasta Nights and Vinyl-Spinning DJs

    The neighbourhood eatery is entering its evenings era with Euro-style snacks, house-made pasta and vibey weekend vinyl sessions.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Steak in Sydney

    From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.

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    Taste the World's Fanciest Fry as Chef Nelly Robinson and Mutti Join Forces to Create a Super OTT Chip

    Paired with premium tomato sauce, the acclaimed chef’s fancy fry combines top-notch ingredients and impeccable technique.

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    Now Open: The Force Is Strong with Australia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe, Which Is Serving Up Blue Milk at Melbourne Museum

    The 'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe is designed to look like a Corellian Star Cruiser — and green burgers, Chewbacca cookies and dessert space stations are also on the menu.

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    Mark Portugal Day with a Free Feed as Oporto Gives Away 10,000 Flame-Grilled Chickens to Celebrate

    Say obrigado this Dia De Portugal, as each participating store hands out free chickens — first come, first served.

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    Now Open: Middle Park European Is the Neighbourhood Wine Bar the Charming Bayside Suburb Deserves

    This Armstrong Street newcomer brings Italian-French flair, a considered menu and Michelin pedigree to the leafy bayside suburb.

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    Coming Soon: London's Studio Paskin and Chef Mitch Orr Are Teaming Up on the Restaurants and Bars at 25hours Hotel The Olympia 

    Combining a wealth of local and international knowledge, this boutique hotel's dining experience is in good hands.

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    Now Open: Melbourne Finally Has Its Very Own Official Koreatown in the CBD's Healeys Lane

    The City of Melbourne has endorsed this opening as part of a project to create more pocket precincts across the city.

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    Now Open: The Fortune of War, Sydney's Oldest Pub, Is Back with a Brand-New Bistro, a Breakfast Menu and Revamped Accommodation

    Leaning into its 200-year history, with a few modern touches, Sydney's oldest pub is primed for its next era.

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    Chef and Zero-Waste Advocate Tobie Puttock Is Joining Purpose Precinct's Innovative Circular Kitchen at QVM

    This long-time Jamie Oliver collaborator is bringing his passion for zero-waste cooking and food education to QVM's most forward-thinking kitchen.

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    Now Open: 25 Spices Is the Fiery Haymarket Newcomer That's Exploring an Underrepresented Regional Chinese Cuisine

    Head to Market City to explore the bold, smoke-laced flavours of Hunan food, courtesy of Vincent Wei from Pappa's Stew.

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