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    The First Melbourne Brew Bar From Scottish Beer Giant BrewDog Opens Next Week

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    Acclaimed chef Adrian Richardson is behind this new 120-seat CBD spot, which is launching on Queen Street opposite Customs House.

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    New Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Serve Up an All-Australian In-Flight Menu (Including Craft Beer)

    Passengers will be able to tuck into mid-flight banana bread waffles and a snag in a bag — and sip Your Mates, Ballistic and Spinifex beers, plus Heaps Normal's Quiet XPA.

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    Supernormal Has Claimed the 2022 Melbourne Award for Hospitality

    Andrew McConnell’s legendary Flinders Lane diner has taken out top honours in this year's City of Melbourne-run awards.

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    Now Open: Old Mates Place's Underground Cocktail and Taco-Slinging Pop-Up Ginny's Canoe Club

    Jerk mushroom tacos, mussel tostadas and creative cocktails from RE's Evan Stroeve come together at this limited-time bar.

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    Piccolina's New Limited-Edition Gelato Cake Will Help Shake Up Your Christmas Dessert Game

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    The Queen Vic Summer Night Market Is Returning for a 15-Week Run with 125-Plus Shops, Stalls and Bars 

    Spend another summer enjoying global eats, live tunes, pop-up bars and shopping galore.

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

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