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    Coming Soon: A 500-Person Izakaya with Karaoke Is Opening in Fortitude Valley When Solotel Brings Goros to Brisbane

    Already a hit in Sydney, this Tokyo-inspired bar will spread over multiple levels, serving up sake bombs and Japanese spirits.

  • Guide

    The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne

    Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.

  • Guide

    The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

    Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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    Sebastian Beach Bar and Deck Has Officially Reopened, and the Team Is Throwing a Huge Party to Celebrate

    Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.

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    Queen Victoria Market Has Launched a New Food Truck Precinct That's Open Five Days a Week

    The new Food Truck Precinct features nine vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines as well as organic coffee and vegan snacks.

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    Score a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko

    Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.

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    Coming Soon: Juni Is the New Southeast Asian Restaurant From Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie

    Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD.

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    Coming Soon: Moon Dog Is Setting Up a Huge Beach Club Brewery Bar in Frankston This Year

    The new bar will be home to a huge balcony beer garden with day beds and palm trees, four bars slinging cocktail buckets and boozy slushies, and a beer- and prawn-filled cabana hut.

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    A New Bombshell Report Has Alleged Widespread Misconduct and Abuse at Merivale

    The exposé by 'The Sydney Morning Herald', 'The Age' and 'Good Food' has made claims of drug use, failures of management and an oppressive culture of silence.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

    Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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    Le Yeahllow Co-Founder Samsky Yeung on What it Takes to Run One of Melbourne's Fastest Growing Patisserie Brands

    "At the end of the day, a cake is something for everyone, it shouldn’t be that expensive. It’s not like you’re buying Louis Vuitton."

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    Coastal Crawl: Where to Beat the Heat Near the Beach in Kingston

    Join us for a wander along the shores of the bay and see what we can find.

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    Frank Camorra of MoVida on Spanish Flavours, Cutting-Edge Cooking and Obsessing Over the Details

    With a restaurant named after what's hot and happening, Frank Camorra has it all figured out.

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    First Look: Vietnamese and Thai Flavours Await at Luc Lac, Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf Restaurant and Bar

    Menu highlights include its namesake dish 'shaking beef', escargot and pork spring rolls, tumeric-marinated swordfish and a Vietnamese-inspired twist on tiramisu.

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    Now Open: Gigi Is a Wonderfully Camp Parisian-Inspired Speakeasy Bar From the Team Behind Entrecôte

    This totally luxurious hidden bar is inspired by the 1958 cult classic musical 'Gigi'.

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    Lygon Street's Legendary D.O.C Espresso Has Reopened with a New Look, Menu and Name

    You can now refer to this Lygon Street stalwart as D.O.C Osteria.

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    Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar

    While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.

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    Where to Find the Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney Right Now

    They may be considered a fancy delicacy, but oysters can be a cheap and cheerful feed when you visit these Sydney venues.

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    Sydney's Hospitality Sector Is in the Throes of Its Most Challenging Era Ever — Here's How the Industry Is Fighting Back

    We spoke to some of the biggest names in Sydney's dining scene — including Neil Perry, David Spanton, and Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden — to find out how they're rising to meet this moment.

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    First Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover

    Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.

  • Guide

    The 20 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

    A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Chris Lucas' Four-Storey French Mega Venue Maison Bâtard Is Finally Opening This November

    After working on this ambitious project for almost a decade, Chris Lucas is just about ready to open the doors and let us in.

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    Now Open: Southside's Sibling Dumpling Bar Central Is Your Moody New Spot for a Hong Kong-Inspired Bite

    You can now head beneath Queen Street for har gow, siu mai, potstickers, spring rolls and more from the team behind Rick Shores.

  • Guide

    Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.

  • News

    First Look: The Newly Renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Welcomed Two More Venues to Its Hospitality Offering

    The arrival of Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar brings the complement of diners at the iconic hotel to four.

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    Now Open: Cremorne Scores a Sleek New Italian Rooftop Bar and Restaurant with Amatrice

    They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with stunning views across the city.

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    First Look: Darling Harbour Stalwart Bungalow 8 Has Unveiled a Stunning Top-to-Bottom $3-Million Renovation

    And it's not just the decor that has had a glow-up — there's a new bar and dining offering too.

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    Now Open: Kirbie Is Giving Effortlessly Cool European Wine Bar Energy in South Melbourne

    Melbourne scores another European-inspired cafe, bistro and wine bar in Kirbie

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    Now Open: Slipstream Brewing's New 40-Tap Social House Is Pairing Beers and Bites on the Sunshine Coast

    Seven years after opening in Yeerongpilly, this Brisbane brewery has expanded to Birtinya with a 300-person hangout.

  • Guide

    The Best Beachside Bars and Restaurants in and Around Melbourne

    We may not have the abundance of beaches some other cities do, but we do have this nice little crop of seaside venues with options from St Kilda to Portsea and from Williamstown to Lorne.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney

    It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne

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

  • News

    Now Open: Holey Moley Funhouse Is the CBD's All-New OTT Challenge Room Bar

    Think of the new Holey Moley Funhouse like a grown-up (and far sillier) version of those arcades you used to visit as a kid.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sky Deck's Signature Restaurant Aloria Is Opening at Queen's Wharf Before October Is Out

    The third of Brisbane's new venues 100 metres above the CBD will serve lunch and dinner five days a week from Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

  • News

    Now Open: Ophelia Is Challenging the Classic All-Day Dining Equation Up in Westgarth

    Start the day with light breakfast bites and coffee before pairing your lunchtime share plates with martinis and natural wines.

  • Guide

    The 35 Best Bars in Melbourne Right Now

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

  • News

    Sydney's Nightlife Is Getting a Boost Thanks to New Vibrancy Reforms That Will Deter Residents From Making Noise Complaints

    The creation of Special Entertainment Precincts across Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW government's plans to reinvigorate Sydney's nightlife.

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    Now Open: Hotel Mexico Is Yarraville's Huge New Group Hang Spot That's Made for Long Margarita-Fuelled Sessions

    The new Mexican-inspired pub has a sun-drenched rooftop and beer garden, games room, regular DJs and an extensive tequila menu. 

  • News

    First Look: Moon Dog's Massive Island-Themed Bar Doglands Is Opening at Marvel Stadium Concourse This Month

    Get ready for Moon Dog's biggest venue yet, which is set to bring a heap of fun to Docklands.

  • Guide

    The 60 Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne Right Now

    Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.

  • News

    Now Open: B-SIDE Is Yoko Dining's New Upstairs Record Bar with Boozy Slushies, Ramen and Miso Caramel Soft Serve

    This new addition to this Howard Smith Wharves izakaya owes a debt to Tokyo's vibrant back-alley bars — and hosts weekly retro vinyl sessions.

  • News

    Now Open: Rays Is Camp Hill's New Watering Hole That Takes Inspiration From European Corner Bars

    The Range Brewing crew has launched its fourth Brisbane venue, with beers, cocktails, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel and more on the menu.

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