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    First Look: Supernormal Is Bringing Its Lobster Rolls and Asian-Influenced Dishes to a Prime Brisbane Perch by the River

    Andrew McConnell's famed Melbourne restaurant will open the doors at its second location — and first in Queensland — on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

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    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

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    A Six-Week Omurice Pop-Up with an Osaka Chef Is Taking Over Harajuku Gyoza's South Bank Eatery

    Osaka Omurice's Chef Tadamichi will be whipping up three types of the viral-famous dish from Wednesday–Sunday weekly.

  • News

    First Look: RAFI Urbnsurf Is the Stylish Diner and Bar Overlooking Sydney's Manmade Surfing Lagoon

    The second of Applejack Hospitality's two eateries at NSW's only artificial surf park is bringing sophisticated seafood and sustainable cocktails to Homebush.

  • Guide

    Hola Amigos: Five South American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates

    Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.

  • Guide

    Hola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates

    Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.

  • News

    First Look: The Revamped Naldham House Is Launching with a European-Inspired Brasserie and Terrace, Plus a Supper Club

    This heritage-listed Felix Street drinking and dining hub will start welcoming in patrons from Thursday, July 18, 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sicilian Cannoli Legends Cannoleria Are Opening Their First Dine-In Location on Lygon Street

    For the first time, you'll be able to sit and savour these Sicilian-style sweet treats with a cup of freshly brewed moka pot coffee.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Song Bird, the Huge New Modern Cantonese Diner by Neil Perry, Is Opening in August

    The famed chef’s three-level Chinese eatery will be his third venue in Double Bay, with a new underground bar also on the way.

  • News

    Now Open: Andrew McConnell's Hospitality Empire Has Arrived in Brisbane with the Euro-Leaning Bar Miette

    Supernormal is also on the way to Queen Street's riverside stretch — but this terrace cafe and a wine bar has set up shop first.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Chef Dario Manca Is Taking Over NOTA's Given Terrace Site with Italian Fine-Diner Attimi

    From September 2024, the heritage-listed Paddington spot will turn into an intimate 28-seater that takes its cues from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.

  • News

    Harajuku Gyoza Has Given Its Coveted Japanese Air Cheesecakes a Super-Photogenic Mont Blanc Spin

    For its latest mashup, the chain has combined two viral desserts into one dish, which comes in strawberry and matcha flavours.

  • News

    Now Open: Superfreak Is Marrickville's New All-Day Eatery From Two of the Minds Behind Soulmate and Splash Coffee

    This ambitious new venture centred around nourishing meals for health-conscious diners has set up shop in the heart of Marrickville.

  • News

    Huge News for Sydney's Hospitality Scene: The Maybe Group Has Ended Its Partnership with PUBLIC

    After just over a year spent working together, Vince Lombardo and Stefano Catino have officially parted ways with Jon Adgemis.

  • Feature

    How to Sip and Sample Your Way Through Barangaroo House

    This ambitious three-tiered venue features a public bar, cosy vinyl bar and picturesque rooftop spot overlooking the harbour.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Claw BBQ Is Opening a Second Brisbane Crab Shack with Shellfish Aplenty and Arcade Games in Carindale

    Less than a year after first opening, this American-inspired joint has announced its expansion, taking its love of seafood, barbecue, sports and games to Brisbane's southeast.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Olympus Is Surry Hills' New Greek Garden Diner From the Team Behind Potts Point's The Apollo

    The latest addition to Jonathan Barthelmess' restaurant portfolio will bring the hospitality of a Greek village to a major new hospo hub.

  • News

    Now Open: Code Black Coffee's New CBD Outpost Is Serving Morning Brews, Brunch and Cocktails Seven Days a Week

    The new Morning Bar is home to a stacked lineup of coffee-infused cocktails — both boozy and non-alcoholic.

  • News

    The Calile Hotel's Luxe Sushi Room Is Expanding to Give James Street an Even Bigger Japanese Fine-Diner

    This Nigella Lawson-approved Fortitude Valley favourite is taking over the neighbouring tenancy to cater to more patrons.

  • News

    Now Open: American Doughnut Kitchen Has Finally Set Up Its Bricks-and-Mortar Shop at Prahran Market

    Southsiders no longer need to travel up to Queen Vic Market to nab a bag of Melbourne's most famous hot jam doughnuts.

  • News

    Now Open: Tokyo Lamington Has Quietly Opened a Brand-New Bakery Concept in the Heart of Marrickville

    The new location has the delicious cubes with surprising flavours you know and love, plus a whole new range of baked delights.

  • News

    Now Open: Tommy Panini Is Brookvale's New Italian Sandwich Bar From Mariah Carey's Former Private Chef

    If a generously loaded sandwich made from folded pizza dough sounds like your idea of a good time, Brookvale is beckoning.

  • News

    Now Open: Yaki Nau Is the CBD's New Japanese Izakaya with DIY Barbecues on Every Table

    There's a lot going on at Yaki Nau, giving you the chance to choose your own delicious adventure.

  • News

    Good Times Abound with the Arrival of Comedor — a Love Letter to Mexican Cuisine in Newtown

    This Australia Street newcomer dishes up modern Mexican fare that draws from chef Alejandro Huerta's roots and experience working at some of the world's best restaurants.

  • News

    First Look: The Four-Venue Hospitality Precinct in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Has Been Revealed

    Two bars and two restaurants will make the reimagined hotel one of the hottest dining destinations in the city when it opens later this year.

  • News

    Now Open: Inca at Morris Jones Is Melbourne's First Nikkei Restaurant, Heroing Japanese and Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

    This new Chapel Street restaurant is serving up contemporary Nikkei fare — the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2024 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants and CBD fine-diners to neighbourhood haunts and hidden Chinatown gems.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2024 So Far

    Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.

  • News

    Now Open: Cloudland Garden Is the New Restaurant That's Taken Over the Fortitude Valley Venue's Ground Floor

    This new 200-seat eatery is serving up a Mediterranean-influenced menu that heroes cooking by fire over plenty of cocktails and wine.

  • News

    Now Open: Hong Kong Fine-Diner Kushiro Has Arrived in Melbourne — But in a Less-Formal, Izakaya-Style Setting

    This new contemporary Japanese diner on Brunswick Street is helmed by a chef with Michelin-starred cred.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Rosheen Kaul on Supporting Young Chefs, the Future of Australian Cuisine and Being a Sponge for Knowledge

    We spoke with Rosheen Kaul about writing her next cookbook, collaborating with other chefs and judging 2024's upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year Academy competition.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's 20 Most-Popular Cafes of 2024 So Far

    Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024 So Far

    From stellar steak joints and Middle Eastern menus to spots with a view and Chinese feasts, these are the Brisbane eateries that you've been searching for across 2024's first half.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Dumbo Is Portside's New Burger Bar From the Red Hook Crew That's Taking Inspiration From 90s NYC

    Named after the Brooklyn neighbourhood, the Hamilton newcomer will serve up cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, duck tacos and craft beers.

  • News

    Now Open: Madam Ji Is the Contemporary Indian Joint Adding Spice to Darlinghurst's Dining Scene

    Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.

  • News

    Now Open: South Bank's Sizzling Argentinian Newcomer Calida Is Your New Go-To for Steak on Grey Street

    Menu highlights include empanadas to start with, then bistec tartar, pressed beef short ribs, chorizo pork sausages and dulce de leche cookie sandwiches for dessert.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Alejandro Saravia Is Bringing Sydney's Morena to Melbourne — But This Outpost Will Include Two Distinct Venues

    Chef Alejandro Saravia is pulling inspiration from his homeland of Peru, alongside Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico in crafting the food and drink menus at this upcoming double-header venue.

  • News

    Now Open: Orlo Is the New Three-Storey Bar and Restaurant Taking Over a Former 19th-Century Cordial Factory in Collingwood

    The historic Dyason Cordial Factory has been given a new lease of life thanks to a number of Melbourne hospo heavyweights.

  • News

    Voting in This Year's Chapel Champion Awards Could See Your Favourite Venue Win a $5000 Prize

    You can vote for your favourite bar, cafe, restaurant, toastie and more on and around Chapel Street.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration

    When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

  • News

    First Look: North Sydney's Vibrant Hospo Hub Is Ready to Welcome Its First Guests at Four All-New Venues

    The four flagship venues of the newly minted dining destination will be overseen by top Sydney chef Rhys Connell.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Celebrity Chef Manu Feildel Is Launching a New Bistro in a Historic Inner West Pub

    At the TV personality's charming new bistro, guests can expect rustic French fare in a dining room that could have been plucked from the streets of Paris.

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