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    Now Open: 40Res Is the Relaxed and Understated New Surry Hills Wine Bar with a Testuya's Alum at the Helm

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    Now Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music

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    Now Open: Shane Delia's Debut Brisbane Restaurant Layla Is Pairing Middle Eastern Influences with Queensland Produce

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    Coming Soon: Serving Up Milo Cocktails and Vegemite Fries, The Beaumont Beer Garden Is Fortitude Valley's Next Rooftop Hangout

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    The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.

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    Get Ready for a Greek Feast: Paniyiri Is Returning for 2025 with Loukoumades, Mediterranean Wine and More

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    Coming Soon: Ghanem Group Is Taking Over the Fox Hotel and Reopening the South Brisbane Venue in Late 2025

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    Now Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick

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    Off to This Fairytale Wonderland You Go: All Things 'Snow White' Have Transformed The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney

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    Now Open: Fellow Brewery Last Man Standing Has Taken Over Newstead Brewing Co's Old Milton Digs

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    First Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar

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    Pour One Out: One of the First Big Names of Brisbane's Craft Beer Scene, Newstead Brewing Co Has Shut Down

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    Now Open: Bang Bang Has Launched a Third Melbourne Location, This Time in the Heart of St Kilda

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    Coming Soon: Food and Drink Festival Naturellement Is Returning in 2025 to Celebrate Central Coast Cuisine

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    Coming Soon: West End's Thomas Dixon Centre Is Scoring a New Locally Focused Cafe Thanks to Tom's Kitchen

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    Easter Treat Alert: Andrew McConnell's Morning Market Is Serving Up Extra-Fancy Hot Cross Buns for the First Time

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    Now Open: Rosa Is Pyrmont's Newest Neighbourhood Bar — and No Pasta Dish Costs Over $30

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    Coming Soon: Residence Is Seeking the Head Chef for Its Ever-Evolving Concept Restaurant at the Potter Museum of Art

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    Julien Moussi's Only Hospitality Group Has Acquired Belgrave's Century-Old Micawber Tavern for $4.7-Million

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    Meet Layla: Shane Delia's First Brisbane (and Queensland) Restaurant Is Opening in West End in March

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    Now Open: Toby's Estate Has Launched a New Melbourne Flagship Store in the Heart of the Fitzroy Coffee Scene

    Get down for high-end single origins, flavour-forward blends and even a special lineup of frozen coffee creations.

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    Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane

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    Now Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites

    Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.

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