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    The City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD

    The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.

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    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Been Crowned the Best Pizzeria In Oceania

    The South Yarra venue claimed the title in this year's prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

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    Kiff & Culture Is the New Company Hosting Day Tours Through Brisbane's Food and Drink Scene

    Spend a day being driven between Brisbane restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries — or head south to eat and drink your way around the Gold Coast or Tamborine Mountain.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Cadbury to Create the Caramilk Doughnuts of Your Dreams

    Both limited-edition doughnuts come dipped in Caramilk, then sprinkled with Caramilk flakes — and they're only available at 7-Eleven stores.

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    The Best Places to Buy Next-Level Cheese in Sydney

    These spots see your cheese dreams and raise you with toasties, coffee and wine for a very gouda grocery trip.

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    Alcohol Restrictions Have Been Lifted in a Heap of Sydney Parks Until the End of October

    Picnicking with your pals now that the lockdown rules allow it? You can make those get-togethers boozier, too, at 18 Sydney parks.

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    Uber Eats Is Giving $20 Off Dessert Orders to the First Ex-Hotspot LGA to Hit 80-Percent Double Jabs

    If you live in a Local Government Area that was dubbed an LGA of concern, the past few months have been hard. Free dessert doesn't change that, but it's still nice.

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    'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' Is a Portrait Series Capturing Melbourne's Hospitality Industry in Hibernation

    The photographs and film feature much-loved local chefs and venue owners, including Guy Grossi and Karen Martini.

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    Perfectly Paired Snacks and Spritzes for All the Picnics You've Got Planned This Spring

    From decadent lobster rolls and rosé spritzes to fruit-laden cakes and fizzy elderflower sips, here's what to pack for your next park hang.

  • News

    Messina Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Tubs of Basque Cheesecake-Topped Gelato

    Can't choose between gelato and cheesecake? Why not have both.

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    Grifter Brewing Co Is Making Great Beer Better for the Environment

    Feel better about beer with these innovative new four-pack holders that will massively reduce plastic waste.

  • News

    Camp Hill's Super-Popular Picnic Cafe Has Just Launched a Second Location in West End

    Meet West Village's new go-to for cream cheese pancakes, wagyu scotch eggs and Biscoff martinis.

  • News

    The Entertainment Quarter's Irish Pub Has Been Transformed Following a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

    Everyone's first stop after the footy or cricket has been revitalised with new al fresco dining, a 32-tap bar and an inventive menu.

  • News

    Eats and Drinks That'll Make a Mark While You're Watching the 2021 AFL Grand Final at Home

    No matter who takes out the flag, you'll be the winner with one of these lockdown-friendly footy feasts.

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    Deliveroo Will Give You Free Large Fries with That When Your State Hits 60-Percent Double Jabs

    For three days, free large fries will be added to all orders from Hungry Jack's and other participating eateries.

  • News

    Piccolina Is Opening Its Seventh Gelateria in Hawthorn This November

    Starring a subtly refreshed aesthetic, a whipped cream machine and chocolate sauce on tap.

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    Gold Coast Favourite Gemelli Has Opened a Restaurant and Italian Street Bar on James Street

    Brisbanites can now grab a meal at Gemelli's Italian, or drop by Bar Tano for cocktails and small bites.

  • News

    Keyboard Warriors and Lockdown Pivots: What We Learned About Sydney's Food Scene from Our First Live-Stream

    Gen Fricker sat down with two of Sydney's top chefs to discuss the highs and lows of the hospo industry.

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    A Four-in-One Vegan Mega Hub with Three Restaurants and a Supermarket Is Coming to Enmore Road

    The vegan hub will feature a comprehensive supermarket, sushi spot, teppanyaki restaurant and an Italian eatery.

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    Messina Is Serving Up Iced VoVo Bavarians That You Can Eat as Either a Gelato or a Mousse Cake

    The gelato chain's latest OTT creation layers coconut and raspberry mousse and raspberry gel over a coconut biscuit base, then tops it with raspberry marshmallow and desiccated coconut.

  • News

    Valley Hops Is the New Sky-High Brewery and Bar Opening on Cloudland's Ann Street Rooftop

    Set to welcome in Brisbanites later this spring, the new brewery will pair beers and brewhouse-style food with views over Fortitude Valley.

  • News

    Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Australian Burger Joint in Penrith Next Week

    Initially, the Mulgoa Road eatery will be serving up burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches and shakes for takeaway only.

  • News

    These Two Aussie Distilleries Have Created a New Spirit That Pairs Malt and Botanical Flavours

    It's called Jennifer, it's made by Never Never Distilling Co and Sullivans Cove, and it can be subbed into both gin and whisky cocktails.

  • News

    Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Is Reopening with a New Beer Garden and Heritage Pavilion

    The Lutwyche Road pub is relaunching on Friday, October 1 following a $2.4 million revamp.

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    Stone and Wood, Two Birds and Fixation Breweries Have All Just Been Bought by Beer Giant Lion

    Lion has purchased the Fermentum Group of breweries, which also includes Little Dragon and Sunly Seltzer.

  • News

    These Stellar Melbourne Venues Are Giving Back to the Community During Lockdown

    Free feeds for locals doing it tough, no questions asked.

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    The Green Has Opened a Permanent Plant Shop and Middle Eastern Restaurant on James Street

    Tuck into green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants, then take some greenery home with you.

  • News

    Northside Favourite The Pie Shop Is Set to Close at the End of This Month

    Matt Wilkinson's temple of pastry will serve its last hot pie on Grand Final Day.

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    Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

    The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.

  • News

    Australian Brewery Furphy Is Shouting a Free Beer to Folks Who've Had Both Their Jabs

    Get vaxxed, get a free brew — all thanks to Furphy's 'vaxxed to the pub' initiative.

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    VB Has Released a New Riff On Its Classic "Hard-Earned Thirst" Ad to Encourage Getting the Jab

    "A hard earned thirst comes from being all over town. Not from being in lockdown."

  • News

    Melbourne's Artisan Cacao Masters Mork Have Opened a Tiny New CBD Store

    Roll past the laneway outpost for fine hot chocolates, a new range of plant-based drinks and dreamy sweet treats by sister project Söt.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Indulgent Red Velvet Cookie Pie

    This OTT red velvet and choc chip cookie pie comes filled with a thick layer of cream cheese custard, too.

  • News

    This App Lets You Buy Wine Direct From Boutique Winemakers All Over Australia

    iHeartWine cuts out the middleman to put more independent wine on your table and more profit in the pockets of local producers.

  • News

    The Saint Peter Team's Sustainable Fish and Chip Shop Charcoal Fish Is Opening Next Week

    Josh and Julie Niland's new fish and chip shop will serve up yellowfish tuna cheeseburgers, plus rotisserie Murray cod and gravy rolls.

  • News

    Eyes on the Pies: Where to Find Melbourne's Best Hot Pies

    These bakeries and pie shops are serving up ripper editions of the classic Australian dish, including a lasagne pie and lobster delights.

  • News

    Embers Is the New Grill and Rotisserie Restaurant Opening Inside South Bank's The Charming Squire

    A sibling venue to the Brewhouse with its own standalone entrance, this new eatery goes heavy on wood-fired dishes and wooden decor.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

    A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.

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    Smith & Daughters Is Set to Be Reborn as a Huge Vegan Hub in Collingwood

    The 500-square-metre site is set to open its doors in November and will boast a Euro-style deli, food store, cafeteria and restaurant.

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    Four Pillars Is Releasing Two New Rare Dry Gins So You'd Best Make Room On Your Gin Shelf

    If you're a fan of the distillery's Rare Dry Gin, you'll want to try its new Rarer Dry Gin and Rarest Dry Gin — as made with yuzu and bergamot, respectively.

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    Afternoon Delight: Where to Find Sydney's Best Finger Buns

    Throw it back to 1998 with these nostalgic after-school treats.

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