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    The Localist Shopfront

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

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    Basque Cheesecake Gelato Is the Latest Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Order by the Tub

    It starts with basque cheesecake gelato, then tops it with a slice of toasted basque cheesecake.

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    Bar Nina Is Darlinghurst's New All-Day Bar and Italian Restaurant by the Arms Length Crew

    The Stanley Street spot is serving up morning coffee, daily handmade pasta and a weekly bottomless brunch.

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    Six Greater Western Sydney Restaurants That Are Perfect for Your Next Group Feast

    You're not limited to the inner city when it comes to group-friendly options for you and your crew.

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    A New Multi-Level Venue and Rooftop Bar Is Opening Inside the CBD's Historic Shell House

    The CBD venue is set to open in July from the owners of The Dolphin Hotel and Bondi Beach Public Bar.

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    Nolita Is a New Plant-Based Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Cuba Street

    The new opening makes its own cashew mozzarella for the signature sourdough pizzas.

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    US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Handing Out Free Burgers and Desserts in The Rocks Today

    As well as handing out free food, the one-day pop-up will gauge whether there's interest in the chain launching Down Under.

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    Places Where You Can Level-Up Your Long Lunch Game During American Express Delicious Month Out

    Linger over bottomless margaritas, indulge in a truffle feast or eat until you burst at an extravagant fresh seafood buffet.

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    Spots to Hit During American Express Delicious Month Out When After-Work Snacks Are Calling Your Name

    Clock off and head to these restaurants for soul-warming ramen, famous lamington desserts and top-tier Japanese whisky.

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    Anita Gelato Is Opening Its First Queensland Store in West Village's Old Peters Ice Cream Factory

    It'll join Beirut Bazaar and Harris Farm Markets at the West End spot's expanding dining and retail precinct.

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    Melbourne's Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery Daughter in Law Is Opening a Byron Bay Outpost

    Renowned chef Jessi Singh is bringing his 'unauthentic' dishes to the beachside town from June.

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    The Team Behind Saint Peter Are Opening Charcoal Fish, an Elevated Fish & Chip Shop

    Set to open in June, Josh and Julie Niland will bring their head-to-tail, sustainable cooking to Rose Bay.

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    Victoria Is Launching a Dining Rebate Scheme That'll Give You Up to $100 Off Meals in the CBD

    Set to start in the coming weeks, it'll offer a 20 percent rebate on dining within the City of Melbourne.

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    This Harbourside Pop-Up Restaurant Boasts Poly, Lotus and PS40 Alumni

    Only open on Sundays, featuring weekly set menu collaborations with guest chefs.

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    Victoria's Small and Medium-Sized Venues Will Be Able to Welcome Bigger Crowds From May 28

    Up to 200 people will be permitted in live music venues, restaurants, bars and nightclubs with spaces up to 400 square metres.

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    Eight Mouthwatering Events to Hit During Wellington's Eat, Drink, Play Festival

    Make your way between a 1920s Prohibition speakeasy, taco masterclasses and a pop-up serving plant-based fried chicken.

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    Warkop Is Richmond's New 15-Seater Cafe Serving Indonesian-Inspired Sandwiches

    An ex-Navi sous chef and a veteran barista are paying homage to their roots.

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    Chocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate

    Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.

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    Hinchcliff House Is Circular Quay's New Mega-Venue Inside a Heritage Wool Store

    Four venues including an all-day Italian restaurant and romantic cocktail bar stretch across the multi-level structure in Quay Quarter.

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    Bianca Is James Street's New Laneway Trattoria From the Same Same, Agnes and Honto Crew

    Head to the new Ada Lane spot for classic Italian dishes with an Aussie twist, including pickled sardines, burrata, pork and fennel lasagne, and filled doughnuts.

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    Six Auckland Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

    Tap your way through a mini golf bar, sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or try your hand at champagne-fuelled pétanque.

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    Banjo's Bakery Cafe's Lasagne Pie Is the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

    It layers pasta, beef mince, tomato, vegetables and cheese in a pastry case.

  • Guide

    Seven Pasta Dishes to Order in Sydney Restaurants That'll Put Mum's Spag Bol to Shame

    Bookmark these Italian spots for when only a big bowl of carbs will do.

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    Unique Experiences That'll Give You a Behind-the-Scenes Peek of Your Favourite Sydney Venues

    See how gelato gets made or settle in for a private poker game in a subterranean restaurant.

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    Melbourne Good Food Month Has Announced Its Tasty Menu of 2021 Events

    The Night Noodle Markets are back in a new format — alongside five-course truffle lunches, taco flights, Italian yum cha and gin-paired dinners.

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    Brothers Is Now Serving Its Fresh Craft Beer and Low 'n' Slow Barbecue in Birkenhead

    The new opening is the brewery's first venue on Auckland's North Shore.

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    New Middle Eastern-Inspired Avi's Kantini Features a $45 Feed Me Menu

    Along with cocktails curated by ex-Bar Brosé's Ed Loveday.

  • Guide

    Six Top-Notch Brunch Spots to Try in Greater Western Sydney

    Add these spots to your list for your next weekend catch-ups.

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    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Darlinghurst

    Discover hole-in-the-wall cafes, monster sandwiches and Sydney's best ramen.

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    Ten Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on NSW's Sapphire Coast

    Discover picturesque swimming holes, wild mountain rides and seafood trails along this glistening coastline.

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    Six Offbeat Wellington Bars Perfect for a Last-Minute Catch-Up

    Spice up your evening at a rooftop hideaway, a kung-fu-themed restaurant or a weekend hotspot.

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    The Qld Government's Check-In App Will Be Mandatory At Hospitality Venues From Tomorrow

    The move comes after recent COVID-19 cases were linked to cafes and restaurants.

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    Ponsonby's Month-Long Restaurant Festival Is Serving Up More Than 50 Fixed-Price Menus for 2021

    More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve up dish and drink pairings.

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    Sydney's Super-Popular Ramen Bar RaRa Is Opening Its First Queensland Outpost in May

    As well as the chain's signature tonkotsu, it'll serve sours from a neon-lit cocktail bar.

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    Wellington's Two-Week Beer and Hotdog Event Is Back to Celebrate the Humble Sausage

    The event has expanded to include 21 breweries and 42 venues.

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    Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Is Set to Open Its First Melbourne Venue

    Justin Hemmes' hospitality group has purchased Melbourne's historic Tomasetti House.

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    Andrew McConnell's Morning Market Now Has a New Southside Outpost

    Their signature curation of market-inspired sandwiches, gourmet groceries and pantry goodies has landed in Prahran.

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    Where to Go for Dinner When the Only Thing You Want Is a Big Bowl of Ramen

    Nine bowls of steaming noodles to get you through the colder months.

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    Taco Bell Is Opening Its Second Sydney Store in Green Square Next Week

    The Tex-Mex giant launched in Australia in 2017 — and this will be its first inner Sydney location.

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