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    We Hope You're Ho, Ho, Hungry: Nel Is Dishing Up a Christmas-Themed 11-Course Degustation

    This year, the Sydney fine-diner is paying tribute to Christmas traditions, complete with a miniature stacked roast and a savoury gingerbread house.

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    Where to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates

    It's time to get your sunset spritz on, as Brisbane's hot afternoons turn into long balmy evenings.

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    The City of Melbourne Has Earmarked $2 Million in Grant Funding for After-Dark Pop-Ups, Art and Festivals

    Melbourne's night-time economy is getting a boost, with the Dusk til' Dawn Activation Grants program supporting twilight and night-time activities.

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    The Best Bars and Pubs Around Auckland for When You Want to Drink Outside

    Knock off work early and head to one of these sun-soaked spots for a few afternoon brews.

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    Lune Has Just Dropped Its First-Ever Cookbook So You Can Make Its World-Famous Croissants At Home

    The Melbourne-born croissant haven's founder Kate Reid has penned the ultimate tome for baking Lune's beloved flaky pastries — and a heap of its specials.

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    Here Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.

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    A New Chic (and Very Pink) Duck Island Ice Cream Store Has Just Opened in Takapuna

    The new beachside boutique has the brand's signature look and outlandish ice cream flavours on offer — but at this one, "sandy feet are welcome".

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    Food Mashup Fiends Harajuku Gyoza Are Now Serving Up Decadent Ferrero Rocher Dumplings

    The Japanese chain has already done air cheesecakes and lemon meringue gyoza — and now it's dipping dumplings in chocolate and topped them with crushed hazelnuts.

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    Two Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink

    On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.

  • News

    Mike McEnearney Is Bringing a European Summer-Inspired Food Menu to 2023's Westpac Openair Cinema

    The acclaimed chef will oversee the harbourside cinema's food offering for the second year in a row.

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    Now Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club

    Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.

  • News

    Check Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards

    Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.

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    Twenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection

    Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.

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    El Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team

    The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.

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    Purple Palm Is Woolloongabba's New Palm Springs-Inspired Garden Bar with a Ten-Foot Wall of Gin

    South City Square has scored another luxe venue from the crew behind Sasso Italiano and Casa Chow.

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    Whittaker's Is Releasing a Super Festive Limited-Edition Gingerbread Block for Christmas

    The chocolatiers have mixed their iconic creamy milk chocolate with spiced gingerbread pieces, crystallised ginger and golden syrup.

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    Messina Is Releasing a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding Trifle to Level Up Your Christmas Lunch

    The festive season just got tastier — and it even comes topped with an edible white chocolate and coffee chocolate wreath.

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    The Best Things You Can Eat at the 2022 Melbourne Night Noodle Markets

    Hoy Pinoy pork belly skewers, Milo-inspired Messina pudding, chicken schnitty bao burgers and gravity-defying noods — consider your Night Noodle Market food itinerary sorted.

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    Coles Will Trial Its First Store-to-Door Grocery Deliveries via Drone in Southeast Queensland

    If you live in Ormeau, Ormeau Hills and Yatala, you'll soon be able to get 500 grocery items flown to your home as part of a new store-to-door drone trial.

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    Sid and Chand Sahrawat's New Ponsonby Bar KOL Opens Its Doors Next Week — Here's Your Sneak Peek

    With a killer cocktail list, sleek interior and a menu paying homage to cooking over coals, the Sahrawats have once again worked their magic.

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    Suzi Cheek's Is the Fun-Loving New Bar Picking Up Where Miss Katie's Crab Shack Left Off

    Chef Katie Marron's signature seafood spot is no longer — but she's dreamed up something just as tasty to take its place on Smith Street.

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    Electro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah

    The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.

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    Master of Aged Sushi Chef Kimura Is Taking Over Two Standout Sydney and Byron Bay Restaurants This November

    Getting into his two Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo is almost impossible, so get a seat here while you can.

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    Sydney's Cult Dessert Joint Tokyo Lamington Has Just Opened Its First Melbourne Outpost

    Sydney's lamington kings have brought their wild and wonderful baked treats to the city's inner north.

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    Star Chef Luke Mangan Is Creating a Sky-High Restaurant on Top of a Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon

    This pop-up diner will serve a three-course meal to 20 guests a night, 87 metres above the harbour.

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    Now Open (Again): Matt Moran's Riverbar + Kitchen Has Finally Relaunched on Eagle Street Post-Floods

    Eight months after being fully submerged during this year's devastating floods, the waterfront venue is back with a Miami Beach shack look and a new menu.

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    TOKO is Back: Bringing a New Japanese Omakase Experience (and 2am License) to Sydney's CBD

    The Surry Hills stalwart has reopened in the CBD, this time boasting a private dining room, robata grill and omakase bar.

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    Newstead Supper Club Maggie May Is Your New Gloriously 70s-Inspired Go-To for Cocktails and All-Day Bites

    Settling into The Defiant Duck's old digs, this Gasworks Plaza newcomer sports retro decor, and serves up baked stone fruit bruschetta, prawn rolls, s'mores, chocolate fondue and 'Saturday Night Fever' cocktails.

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    Now Open: Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Bar The Sussex Is the Newest Sky-High Drinking Hole in Barangaroo

    This greenery-filled courtyard is serving up meze plates, shawarma kebabs and summer-ready cocktails.

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    The No Bullsh*t Guide to Pairing Wine with Food

    Like most things in life, balance is the cornerstone of any good food and wine pairing.

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    René Redzepi's Noma Is Doing a Ten-Week Residency in Kyoto If You Need Another Excuse to Visit Japan

    The globally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant will set up shop at Ace Hotel Kyoto from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with cherry blossom season.

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    Gelato Messina Is Releasing Its First-Ever Advent Calendar to Make the Festive Season Extra Delicious

    Spend the first 24 days of December eating your way through mini waffle cone bites, salted cashew brittle, Messinatella biscuits, panned Panettone and other Messina treats.

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    Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Is Reopening for Its 20th Anniversary Following Its Winter Refurbishments

    After pushing back its reopening due to Sydney's extreme weather, this iconic Sydney venue will be reopening exactly 20 years to the day of its first service.

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    The Great Graze Is the Massive Two-Day Food Festival Taking Over Barangaroo This October

    There's going to be a tasting trail featuring umami potato gems and truffle spring rolls, a First Nations native food market and a sustainable seafood feast.

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    The Odd Culture Group Has Been Granted a 4am License and Will Open a New Underground Live Music Bar on King Street

    This is the first 4am licence that has been granted by the City of Sydney in over 100 years.

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    Meal Delivery Service Providoor Is Now Doing Same-Day Drop-Offs From Some of Australia's Best Restaurants

    Fancy a restaurant-quality meal brought to your door? You now just need to book by 1pm and you'll be feasting at your own dinner table that night.

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    Surfers Paradise Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through

    Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this game-filled bar is setting up shop underneath Cali Beach.

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    Sydney's Cult Dessert Joint Tokyo Lamington Is Finally Opening Its First Melbourne Outpost

    Sydney's lamington kings are bringing their wild and wonderful baked treats to Carlton.

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    Ben & Jerry's New Vegan Ice Cream Supports Climate Change Action — and It's Giving Away Free Pints

    The ice cream chain will hand out free pints of its new 'This Is Our Whirled' flavour at all scoop stores Australia-wide — but only for four hours on Friday, October 14.

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    Yugen Is the Sumptuous New Japanese Diner and Omakase Bar Making Waves Beneath Chapel Street

    A lofty subterranean space with a flair for the dramatic — and a standout food offering celebrating both tradition and creativity.

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