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    Ursula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood

    The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.

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    Bavay Distillery Is the New Small-Batch Spirits Joint Opening in a Century-Old Morningside Factory

    The 120-seater spot will make and pour gin, vodka, rum and whisky — and serve up gin cocktail trees.

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    Five Must-Try Restaurants in the Inner West's New Dining Precinct

    From sweet to savoury, a world of great new eats has landed in Smidmore Street.

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    A Guide to Southwest Sydney That'll Take You from Brekkie to the Bar

    Catch incredible art, enjoy Lebanese sweets and take a hike through a lush national park .

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    The Localist: Sydney 2021

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

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    Inner West Brewery Philter Is Opening Its New Rooftop Bar Marrickville Springs This Week

    The sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and will serve Philter brews as well as frozen cocktails.

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    Hotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week

    This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.

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    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Archie Rose Gin Prize Pack

    Including a case of the Sydney distillery's brand-new gin.

  • Guide

    Where to Get a High-Flying Feed in Melbourne Without Dipping Into Your Savings

    From world-class bar snacks to chic seafood lunches, these dining hacks are here to help you save some hard-earned dime.

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    How to Become a Gin Genius, According to an Expert

    Follow this boozy lesson on botanical notes, copper stills and juniper-heavy gin with the master distiller of Archie Rose.

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    Incoming: The Grounds To Open Luxe South Eveleigh Venue (And Kevin Bacon's Not Invited)

    The Grounds is set to step up its wedding game with a flashy new space coming to South Eveleigh.

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    Harajuku Gyoza's Lemon Meringue Dumplings Are the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

    This gyoza-dessert hybrid comes filled with lemon curd and topped with mini meringues.

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    The Team Behind Restaurant Hubert and Frankie's Is Turning Phillip's Foote Into a Euro Wine Bar

    Swillhouse has big plans for the George Street site, but in the meantime it's celebrating Phillip's Foote with a temporary bar over summer.

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    Agnes Bakery Is Opening Its Permanent Store in a Heritage-Listed James Street Cottage This Week

    A pop-up hit during Brisbane's lockdown, this pastry offshoot from Fortitude Valley's Agnes restaurant is pairing baked goods with coffee five days a week.

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    Wine Island Is Bringing Its Three-Day Vino-Tasting Party Back to Sydney Harbour in 2022

    Clark Island will again be turned into a wine lover's oasis for three days next March.

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    Kewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month

    The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.

  • News

    Chris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month

    80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

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    Messina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Lamington Gelato Bars at Australian Supermarkets

    They come filled with chocolate gelato mixed with desiccated coconut — plus raspberry sauce.

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    What One Coffee Lover Discovered After Switching to Oat Milk for a Whole Week

    A dedicated dairy drinker switched to oat for a week. How did it turn out?

  • News

    Five Ways to Make the Most of Long Summer Days (That Turn into Nights)

    Here's how you can maximise your time in the sunshine all summer long.

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    We're Giving Away a Summer's Supply of This Refreshing New Gin Seltzer

    Know someone who is the epitome of sunshine? Dob them in to win a summer's supply of this delicious new drink.

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    QT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer

    Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.

  • News

    Four Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

  • News

    The NSW Government Is Giving Restaurants $5000 Grants to Improve Their Al Fresco Dining

    The NSW Government is investing $66 million into a series of initiatives aimed at revitalising the hospitality industry.

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    Now Open: Lola's Is Bondi's New Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar with Ocean Views

    Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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    Six of Melbourne's Large-Format Share-Friendly Cocktails to See You Through Picnic Season

    From one-litre bags of espresso martini to blockbuster-sized bloody marys, these takeaway sips prove that bigger is definitely better.

  • News

    What Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based

    "Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."

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    Connoisseur and Koko Black Have Teamed Up for a New Range of Luxurious Ice Cream Sticks

    Two flavours are available, both coated in Koko Black's signature 54 percent dark chocolate.

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    The NSW Government's Dine & Discover Scheme Is Giving Everyone Two More $25 Vouchers

    You'll have until June 2022 to use the vouchers to support hospitality, arts and recreation venues across the state.

  • Guide

    All the Melbourne Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Taking Bookings From October 26 Onwards

    The wait is, finally, almost over — parmas and pints are back on the table.

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    The Alexandria Hotel Is Set to Reopen Under Merivale with Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining and Food Trucks

    This beloved 150-year-old pub will reopen after half a decade, featuring pop-up bars, food trucks and a basketball court in an outdoor area.

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    McDonald's Has Launched a Limited-Edition Caramilk McFlurry So That's Your Next Dessert Sorted

    You've tried Caramilk cocktails and Caramilk doughnuts — now it's time for Macca's spin on the cult-favourite caramelised white chocolate.

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    Arbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with a New Look Inspired by Turkey's Turquoise Coast

    Arbory Afloat will sail once again in late October with two bars, poolside cabanas and lots of cocktails on tap.

  • News

    Messina Has Turned a Heap of Its Most Popular Gelato Flavours Into Chocolates

    The dessert brand is doing pick 'n' mix packs filled with gelato-inspired chocolates, including cone-ception, fairy bread and neapolitan varieties.

  • News

    Vegemite and Cheese Pizza Now Exists Thanks to Domino's New Limited-Edition Menu Addition

    Slathering the yeasty spread across a pizza base, then adding mozzarella, the cheesy food mashup is only available for three weeks.

  • News

    Cucina Povera Is Melbourne's Soon-to-Launch Italian Venue From Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto

    It'll take over the former Massi site from next month, serving a contemporary take on Italian peasant food.

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    The Menzies Bar Is the First Venue Opening Inside the CBD's Historic Shell House Next Week

    Daily martini and lobster roll specials, boundary-pushing bistro food and cocktails will all be on hand at Shell House's ground floor venue.

  • News

    Domino's Is Handing Out Free Pizza Vouchers to Celebrate the End of Sydney's Lockdown

    The pizza chain is also doing a two-for-one deal for New South Wales residents all day on Monday, October 11.

  • News

    Smith St Bistrot Is Scott Pickett's New French-Inspired Venture Coming to Collingwood This Summer

    The chef's next project is a classic French-inspired bistro and bar, featuring steak baguettes, lobster thermidor and low-intervention wines.

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