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    Now Open: The Lower North Shore Has a New Brewing and Distilling Destination Thanks to Depot and Buckle

    Bask in the sun with a freshly brewed beer or distilled spirit at this new two-in-one venue.

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    Now Open: You Can Pour Your Own Vino at New Self-Serve Woolloongabba Wine Bar Stickybeak

    Eighty different wines are on offer at this two-level, 60-seat watering hole on the corner of Logan Road.

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    Now Open: Double Happy Is the Empire Hotel's Nostalgic Australian Chinese Restaurant That Celebrates Casual Cuisine

    Gold trim, vermilion leather seating and familiar flavours all add to the vibe at the first venue from new hospitality group Linchpin Hospitality.

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    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond

    The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

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    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

  • Guide

    The 25 Best Cafes in Melbourne for 2025

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    Coming Soon: Petit Loulou and Loulou Bistro and Bar Are Bringing Side-by-Side French Cuisine to Martin Place

    You've got a new CBD go-to for takeaway croissants — or, from March, you can enjoy Paris-style dining.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025

    Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.

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    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

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    Now Open: The Paddock and Treehouse Rooftop Bar Are Centennial Homestead's New Venues for Dining and Special Events

    Enjoy a nature-inspired meal or host a fancy soirée in lush surroundings in Centennial Park.

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    Now Open: Salad Days Is Potts Points' New Go-To for Satisfying Salads for Lunch and Dinner

    As this addition to Bayswater Road knows, you can't go wrong with a few more veggies in your diet.

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    Now Open: Suki Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Flavours and Huge Set Menus on the Northern Beaches

    You'll also find weekly specials on offer at this Mona Vale eatery, including $3 oysters and $7 Bintangs.

  • Guide

    Sydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne for 2025

    From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, these Melbourne pizza joints have you covered.

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    Underground Speakeasy Door Knock Has Relaunched with a New Parisian Neighbourhood Bar Concept

    Find the pineapple to get immersed in Door Knock’s new look — just remember to knock three times.

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    Now Open: Lottie and Bar Julius Have Brought Modern Mexican Cuisine and European Cafe Culture to The EVE Hotel

    Explore the flavours of Mexico or kick back with dawn-to-dusk cocktails and coffee at these Redfern newcomers.

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    Coming Soon: New Late-Night Haunt Billy the Pig Is Honouring Classic Aussie Public Bars with Counter Meals and Cocktails

    Pay homage to the pubs of old with free-flowing drinks and live music until the early hours.

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    A Multimillion Dollar Renovation Has Breathed New Life Into Central Coast Icon The Woy Woy Hotel

    Nicknamed 'The Old Pub', this place has served locals for over a hundred years — and following a major relaunch, it's never looked so good.

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    Now Open: Annamese Is The Streets of Barangaroo's New Upscale Vietnamese Restaurant with a Sweeping Harbour View

    Get down for innovative Vietnamese cuisine, stay for culinary detours and harbourside sunsets.

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    Coming Soon: Flora and Mister Grotto Are Set to Bring Elevated Vegetarian Cuisine and Seafood Dining to Australia Street

    Paisano & Daughters, the team behind Continental Deli, is adding two side-by-side venues to its thriving Newtown hub.

  • Guide

    The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

    Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.

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    Now Open: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Flavours Are on the Menu at South Eveleigh's New Fast-Casual Eatery Sana

    Recall sun-drenched overseas trips with a fast but nourishing meal at the latest venture from Daniel Sorridimi and Joel Bennetts.

  • Guide

    Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

  • Guide

    The Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast

    These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.

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    Chef Jason Chan Sneaks Us Into His Pantry to Share His Asian Cuisine Essentials This Lunar New Year

    "I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."

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    Chef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home

    Don't sleep on one of the most delicious cultural holidays on the calendar.

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    Now Open: Three Blue Ducks Has Taken Over Northern Rivers' Hotel Brunswick with a Sustainable, Cali-Inspired Summer Menu

    Find out what happens when a quintessential Aussie pub gets a responsible culinary makeover.

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    Tinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews

    Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.

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    Eleven Sports-Mad Melbourne Pubs to Catch The Super Bowl

    You don’t have to be in the States to be a part of the action.

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    Coming Soon: Cafe Freda's Is Returning to Its Chippendale Roots, Complete with Cocktails and Regular Club Nights

    When it takes over the Lil Sis space in The Abercrombie from April, expect creative energy in abundance from the new Bar Freda's.

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    Now Open: US Burger Chain Wendy's Has Opened Its First-Ever Australian Store on the Gold Coast

    The American burger chain has arrived Down Under — and its debut Aussie location is the first of more than 200 that are set to launch.

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    Coming Soon: Solaré Is the 150-Foot Superyacht That's Cruising Into Sydney Harbour with Lavish Culinary Experiences

    Make your Slim Aarons dreams a reality with a Mediterranean-inspired sailing adventure featuring luxury from top to bottom.

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    You Can Now Explore Brookvale's Emerging Food and Drink Scene with a Curated Journey Along The Brookie Trail

    Rising from a former industrial hub amid the Northern Beaches, this vibrant urban trail showcases Brookvale's best breweries, distilleries and eateries.

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    Messina Wants You to Treat Your 2025 Valentine to a Heart-Topped Tub of Salted Caramel and Baked Cheesecake Gelato

    This February 14 special also features dark choc chips, passionfruit curd, crème brûlée mousse and caramel swirls.

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    Now Open: Jonathan Barthelmess' Olympus Is Dishing Up Elevated Village-Style Greek Cuisine in Redfern

    Let your mind get whisked away to the old country as you dine beneath a stunning glass oculus.

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    Six Melbourne Venues Screening the Super Bowl for NFL Superfans

    If you're looking to tune in to the biggest event in American sporting, do it right at these spots around town.

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    An ALDI Ice Cream Truck Is Serving Up 36-Cent Desserts at East Coast Beaches for One Day Only

    When the supermarket chain's van hits coastal spots in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Sunshine Coast, nothing will cost more than $1.

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    GABS Is Set to Build Australia's Longest Bar (with 120 Taps) When the Huge Craft Beer and Cider Festival Returns for 2025

    This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Returning to Australia in 2025 to Serve Up His Hit Omurice

    If you haven't tried Japanese omelette rice yet, this is your perfect chance — again.

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    Kangaroo Point Bistro One Fish Two Fish Is Closing Its Doors After Six Seafood-Slinging Years

    You've got until the end of April to head to Main Street for a feast of the ocean's finest — oysters, Moreton Bay bugs and soft-shell crab included.

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    The Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Melbourne

    Themed high teas, street parties, limited-edition cakes, karaoke, banquets and huge giveaways — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Melbourne.

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