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    White Claw Is Launching Down Under in 2020 So Get Ready for a Summer of Hard Seltzers

    The alcoholic sparkling drink hit peak popularity in the US last year, and now it's on its way to Aussie bottle-os.

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    Sydney Distillery Poor Toms Has Bottled a Beach Holiday for Its New Pina Colada Gin

    A limited-edition drop to help brighten up your 2020 winter.

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    The Localist: Eastern Suburbs

    The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.

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    Six Beverages to Drink If You're Keen to Support Local Winemakers, Brewers and Distillers

    From northern beaches-brewed beers to caramel vodka from Canberra, add these NSW and ACT-made drops to your must-drink list.

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    Reschs' Iconic Silver Bullet Pilsener Cans Have Made Their Long-Awaited Comeback

    After 15 years, the much-loved tinnies are back on shelves.

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    The Localist: Northern Beaches

    The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.

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    The Localist: North Shore

    The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.

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    The Localist: Inner West

    Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

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    Jimmy Brings Is Giving Away Six Months of Free Booze to You and Your Best Mate

    Get snapping to score free beer, wine and spirits, delivered to your doorstep, every month.

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    How the Continental Deli Crew Tackled a Global Pandemic with Tinned Things and a Can-Do Attitude

    Even while seats went empty, Sydney's shrine of fine booze, charcuterie and 'canned stuff' was anything but quiet.

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    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

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    The Localist: Southern Sydney

    A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

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    Unico Zelo Has Released a Second Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth

    The sweet and juicy vermouth is perfect for easy at-home cocktails — or drinking as-is on the rocks.

  • Guide

    Ten Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway

    Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.

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    The Best Alcohol–Free Drinks to Try If You're Doing Dry July

    From hangover-free negronis to gose-style hibiscus drinks and tinnies made with native Australian ingredients.

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    How to Open a Bar in the Middle of a Pandemic with Four Pillars' Co-Founder Stuart Gregor

    A stunning new bar was the tonic Sydneysiders needed post-lockdown, but it wasn't the gin that kept Four Pillars afloat through COVID–19.

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    We're Giving Away Free Rounds of Espresso Martinis at Ten Top Sydney Bars

    You'll get $1000 to spend at ten of the top bars around town.

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    A New Gin Distillery and Bar Is Opening Inside a Former Adult Bookstore in Kings Cross

    While the physical space is not slated to open till spring, the distillery's first batch of gin is already on sale.

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    Mr Black Has Just Added a Cold Brew Old Fashioned to Its Bottled Cocktail Range

    First came the pre-batched coffee negroni — and now you can sip bottled cold fashioneds.

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    Aperol Has Launched a Series of Free Cooking and Art Classes to Help Up Your Aperitivo Game

    The Italian apéritif brand is giving away a heap of Spritz packs (and delivering them to your door), too.

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    52 Bars in 52 Weeks

    When you're ready to head out, add these underground haunts, hidden dive bars and world-famous cocktail spots to your hit list — and pull up a seat, every week.

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    Breakfast Negronis and Booze Cages: How Sydney Cocktail Bar PS40 Survived COVID-19 Lockdown

    Just two days after the bar was forced to close, the team launched a cocktail delivery service, which is still going strong.

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    Four Pillars Is About to Release Its 2020 Batch of Bloody Good Bloody Shiraz Gin

    The distillery has acquired a big bunch of Victorian shiraz to make more of the cult favourite annual release than ever before.

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    You Can Score $10 Off Your Next Deliveroo Order When You Buy These Booze Brands

    Treat yourself to a well-stocked liquor cabinet and you’ll get $10 to spend on your next feed.

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    Philter Has Opened a Bottle Shop in an Old Marrickville Yoghurt Factory

    A brewery and taproom are expected to open next month, too.

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    The Mary's Team Is Opening a Rooftop Burger Bar Above Chippendale's Historic Lansdowne Hotel

    Mary's On Top is opening tomorrow and offering 30 percent off all food for a week.

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    These Sydney Bars Have Reopened for Pints, Cocktails and Wines

    Time to round up (up to nine of) the troops.

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    NSW Cellar Doors Where You Can Spend an Afternoon Drinking Wine

    From the vineyards in the Hunter Valley to the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands, these wineries are prime for wine tasting and a long Sunday lunch.

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    Four Pillars Is (Finally) Opening Its First Sydney Distillery, Shop and Cocktail Bar

    The Crown Street 'Lab' will be making experimental small-batch gins, hosting masterclasses and serving up plenty of gin-fuelled cocktails.

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    Archie Rose's New Shiraz Spirit Is Made from the Hunter Valley's Smoke-Tainted Grapes

    It's part of the company's efforts to salvage more than 50 tonnes of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes affected by the 2019–20 bushfires.

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    Four Indulgent Feasts You Can Order When You Want To Treat Yourself at Home

    Invite your friends over for a playful night of food and drink pairings.

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    Four Date-Night Worthy Meals and Booze Pairings You Can Order To Your Door

    Match boozy iced tea with a platter of tacos, or a full-bodied cab sav with spicy lamb curry.

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    Applewood Distillery Has Just Released a New Coral Pink Gin Made with Native Australian Botanicals

    And a portion of sales will go towards restoration of the Great Barrier Reef.

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    White Bay Beer Co Is Balmain's First Craft Brewery Located in a 150-Year-Old Steel Mill

    You can't have a cold one at its Rozelle digs just yet, but you can pick up some tins of its brews.

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    Seven Drinks and Snacks to Order For Every Mood You'll Experience in Isolation

    Frustrated? Anxious? Overjoyed? We’re on a rollercoaster of emotions right now.

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    Five Lesser-Known Australian Wine Regions Frequented by Sommeliers

    Not mentioned: Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River.

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    Four Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)

    Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.

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