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    First Look: This Breezy Rooftop Bar with Mediterranean Vibes Is the Jewel in the Crown of Hospo Hotspot The Bristol

    The five-level, multi-venue former pub has had a dramatic makeover, with its first three spaces now ready to welcome punters.

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    Where to Find the Best Ramen in Melbourne

    From tsukemen to black tonkotsu, these are ten of our favourite porky (and vegan) bowls of ramen noodles around the city.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Bagels in Melbourne

    Find your favourite doughy ring of goodness at these top bagelries.

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    The Glittering Mile 2.0: Old Kings Cross Is Getting a Reboot at Maurice Terzini's Cabaret Club Collab with House of Mince

    The Bayswater Road dinner-and-a-show concept will feature the Bondi Icebergs restaurateur's slick brand of hospitality alongside the queer party collective's trademark hedonism.

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    Coming Soon: Arbory Afloat Is Returning in September, This Time Inspired by Italian Beach Clubs

    Arbory Afloat's ninth iteration is modelled after Capri's brightly coloured beach clubs, and will be Melbourne's unofficial home for sun-soaked spritz sessions.

  • Guide

    The 23 Best Cafes in Melbourne

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

  • Guide

    The Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney

    Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.

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    Saving Our Stalwarts: 22 Historic Sydney Pubs Are Being Considered for Heritage Status to Preserve Them for the Future

    All are located in the Inner West and represent a decades-long history of live performance and thriving pub culture in Sydney.

  • News

    Where to Find Melbourne's Best Curry Laksa

    Send laksa love to our favourite Malaysian restaurants serving up the finest curry laksa across Melbourne.

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    Now Open: Dim Sum Is Getting Fast-Casual Makeover at the Colourful CBD Dumpling Joint Yum Cha Project

    Built for speed, this vivid, playful, game-changing diner is reinventing yum cha with fast-food twists, Hong Kong ice teas and live DJ sets on Thursday and Friday nights.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne

    These 24 Melbourne cafes, delis and bakeries serve up decadent brunch fare, greasy egg and bacon buns, sweet and savoury pastries and just about anything you can add a poached egg to.

  • News

    Now Open: New Fortitude Valley Nightclub Enigma Takes Its Cues From Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas

    Head up the glowing stairs to get dancing in the latest venue from the Maggie May, Lefty's Music Hall and Retro's crew.

  • News

    Coming Soon: This Historic CBD Pub Will Be Reborn as the Five-Level Hospitality Hotspot The Bristol

    A once-beloved boozer on Sussex Street shut its doors in 2019. Now, it’s ready to make a comeback with a new Mediterranean diner, a luxe cocktail lounge, a sports bar, a nightclub and more.

  • Feature

    Forage The Rocks: A Guide to Dining in This Historic Precinct This August

    From a $25 Cocktail Trail to affordable lunch deals and a harbourside picnic, The Rocks promises to tantalise your tastebuds from morning to night.

  • News

    The Sporting Globe Richmond Has Reopened with Digital Darts and Bottomless Carlton Draught

    Following a $3 million revamp, The Sporting Globe Richmond is now one of the most tech-filled sports bars in Melbourne.

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    Coming Soon: Odd Culture Newtown Welcomes Bistro Grenier — a New Elevated Diner Serving Fine French Fare

    Expect sophisticated twists on traditional dishes, a wine cellar of rare and vintage bottles, and a dining space where any Parisian would be proud to dine.

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    Now Open: New CBD Brewery and Bistro Little Miss Sunshine Is Pouring Beers (and Making Them) on Ann Street

    Wagyu cheeseburgers, Moreton Bay bug spaghetti, sips from 28 taps: you'll find them all at Brisbane's latest brewery.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Pompette Is the New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar That's Opening at Queen's Wharf

    As well as launching the lamb-focused Dark Shepherd at Brisbane's new CBD precinct, Tassis Group is also serving up escargot and bubbles.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Korean Dessert Shop Bingsoo Is Bringing Its Famed Shaved Ice Treats to Melbourne's CBD

    The team is giving away free Korean corn dogs and gilgeori thick toast sandwiches on its opening day.

  • News

    Now Open: Closed Is Newcastle's Radical Bar and Diner Where "Raw, Rotten and Loud" Food Rules

    Fabulous ferments, perfect pickles and creative cures star at this new restaurant and cocktail lounge with sustainable principles and low-waste practices.

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    Gelato Giant Piccolina and Yarraville Stalwart Rocco's Deli Have Teamed Up to Create a Decadent Gelato Sandwich for Father's Day

    Either pick up these gelato sandwiches from Piccolina stores, or head over to Rocco's Deli to pair your dessert with meatball subs and antipasto platters.

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    Coming Soon: Three-Level Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to the Brisbane River for the First Time in Six Years

    This glamorous 42-metre vessel is hitting the Brisbane River for brunch and sunset cruises, and to be Brisbane Festival's Art Boat.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Andrew McConnell Is Opening a New Restaurant in Melbourne's CBD in Late 2025

    Andrew McConnell is setting up shop in the former Becco site on Crossley Street.

  • News

    Now Open: Naldham House Is Back After an Eye-Catching Revamp with Euro-Style Dishes and Cocktails Till Late

    The same historic facade sits on Felix Street, but rich colours await inside across the new three-level drinking and dining haven.

  • News

    First Look: ATTENZIONE! Food and Wine Is the New Redfern Italian Joint Serving Giant Pasta Dishes and Even Bigger Vibes

    An impressive quartet of seasoned hospos have teamed up to create the Euro-leaning venue of their collective dreams, with a mammoth wine offering and fancy snacks galore.

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    Glasses at the Ready: Here's When and Where Pinot Palooza Is Serving Up Drops From 100 Wineries in 2024

    In Brisbane, this year's vino-loving fest is also joining forces with Mould, so there'll be plenty of cheese to go with all of that wine.

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    Lune Is Serving Up Lolly Bag-Inspired Cruffins in August — and Bringing Back Its Bechamel-Filled Lasagne Pastries

    The world-famous bakery's latest specials also include coconut pandan croissants and hazelnut puddings — only for a month.

  • News

    Mega Makeover: Paddington's The Royal Has Reopened Following a Lush $1-Million Facelift

    This local institution has undergone a huge transformation and is now sporting a stunning new look and a refreshed menu of bites and sips.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Enigma Is Brunswick Street's New Nightclub From the Maggie May and Retro's Team

    Sporting a $9.3-million fitout, this new Fortitude Valley hangout takes its cues from Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas.

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    Add It to Your Shrine: Four Pillars Is Releasing a 2024 Vintage of Its Bloody Popular Bloody Pinot Noir Gin

    A sibling drop to the brand's cult-favourite Bloody Shiraz Gin, this tipple first debuted in 2023 and sold out in less than a week.

  • Guide

    The 11 Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne

    Pull up a stool and get working (with a coffee in hand) at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Get Playing, Puzzling and Sipping at Mt Gravatt's New Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel

    If you're a fan of OTT mini golf and challenge rooms, you've got a new 350-person precinct in Brisbane's south to hit up.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne CBD's Three-Storey Italian Market and Food Hall Il Mercato Centrale Is Finally Opening This September

    After years of waiting for its arrival, the highly ambitious Il Mercato Centrale is finally opening on the west end of Melbourne's CBD in September 2024.

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    Now Open: Butchers Buffet in Chinatown Is (Probably) Australia's Largest All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Joint

    The latest outpost of the popular Sydney chain has seating for 200 diners and 60 barbecue stations as well as a huge buffet-style offering of quality meats and Korean dishes.

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    Coming Soon: Tombo Den Is Chris Lucas' New Home for Sake-Fuelled Karaoke Parties and Japanese Street Food Feasts

    This new two-storey Japanese restaurant and sake bar is inspired by Lucas' time living and working in Tokyo in the 90s.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Lamb Will Be in the Spotlight at Dark Shepherd, Queen's Wharf's New Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant

    The Tassis Group is heading to the brand-new CBD precinct — and yes, there'll still be plenty of seafood on the woodfired-heavy menu.

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    Steins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024

    When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.

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    Now Open: Sil Bi Jip Is the Affordable Korean Street Food Diner Serving Bibimbap and Soju Cocktails at Sydney Place

    This versatile venue — a grab-and-go lunch spot by day and a lively bar and diner by night — conjures a portal to Seoul in the heart of the Harbour City.

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    Now Open: Antica Is the Cosy Italian Diner in North Sydney That's Giving Classic Dishes a Culinary Glow Up

    Expect familiar flavours and show-stopping platings, plus a vast menu of Italian wines at this new venue from an award-winning team.

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    Coming Soon: The Team Behind Terror Twilight, Convoy and Tinker Is Opening a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Westgarth

    While Yolk's other venues focus on eggy brunch bites, Ophelia is leaning more into Euro-inspired lunchtime dishes that you can pair with a cheeky vino.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Steak in Melbourne

    You don't win friends with salad. But you will fall in love with the steaks at these Melbourne restaurants.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Hot Pot in Melbourne

    Counter the city's chill with these piping hot hot pot spots in Melbourne.

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