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    Now Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge

    There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.

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    "I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."

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    Chef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home

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    Now Open: US Burger Chain Wendy's Has Opened Its First-Ever Australian Store on the Gold Coast

    The American burger chain has arrived Down Under — and its debut Aussie location is the first of more than 200 that are set to launch.

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    Messina Wants You to Treat Your 2025 Valentine to a Heart-Topped Tub of Salted Caramel and Baked Cheesecake Gelato

    This February 14 special also features dark choc chips, passionfruit curd, crème brûlée mousse and caramel swirls.

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    This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

    The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.

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    It's Official: CBD Steakhouse The Gidley Is Serving Up Australia's Best Burger

    Ranked ninth in the world, no other Australian burger made it onto the annual Best Burgers list compiled by the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants panel.

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    As well as declaring Australia's best meat pie for 2024, the annual awards also gave out gongs for best sausage roll, best apple pie and more.

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    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

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    We spoke with Rosheen Kaul about writing her next cookbook, collaborating with other chefs and judging 2024's upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year Academy competition.

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    When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

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    KFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains

    At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.

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    Josh Niland's Latest Cookbook Has Won One of the Top Gongs at the 2024 James Beard Awards

    Chinese Australian food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon was also named among this year's top cookbook authors, illustrators, designers and food journalists.

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    It's Official: Neil Perry Has Been Named an Icon by One of the World's Top Culinary Awards

    The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2024 honoured the top Sydney chef with its coveted Woodford Reserve Icon Award.

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    Our writer accepted a challenge to test just how convenient a convenience store can be.

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    If you love Krispy Kreme's sweet glazed doughnuts, the best day of the year is upon us again.

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    Just Like Its Meatless Meatballs, IKEA Is Now Serving Up Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Its Australian Stores

    That $2 hot dog on the way to the car now comes in a meat-free version made with rice protein, carrot, onion and apple.

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    Josh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist

    The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.

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    Eleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024

    Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.

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    KFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js

    This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.

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    Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

    The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

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    Gelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite

    This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.

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    Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

    Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

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    Vivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar

    Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.

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    Arnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams

    Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).

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    Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide

    Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.

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    Degustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast

    This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.

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    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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    Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

    This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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