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    A No-Bullsh•t Guide to Wine

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    The No Bullsh*t Guide to Wine Words

    Seasoned wine professionals and lovers of the drink have developed a kind of shorthand when talking about wine.

  • News

    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare Are Bringing Back Their Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin' Collaboration

    After selling out in only five hours last year, this peach-and-pepper-infused gin is coming back for another extremely limited release.

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    Embracing Izakaya: Why the Whisky Highball and Otsumami Pairing Has Made the Jump From Tokyo to Sydney

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    Now Open: Old Mates Place's Underground Cocktail and Taco-Slinging Pop-Up Ginny's Canoe Club

    Jerk mushroom tacos, mussel tostadas and creative cocktails from RE's Evan Stroeve come together at this limited-time bar.

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    Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender

    The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.

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    Six Spots to Sip a Margarita in Sydney if You're a Tequila Devotee

    From easy-breezy oceanside spots and moodily lit Potts Point digs to rooftop terraces in Parramatta, these are the spots to enjoy stand-out pours of the Mexican sip.

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    Here Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.

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    Two Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink

    On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.

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    Now Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club

    Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.

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    Check Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards

    Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.

  • News

    Twenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection

    Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.

Latest Places
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    El Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team

    The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.

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    Electro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah

    The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.

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    Now Open: Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Bar The Sussex Is the Newest Sky-High Drinking Hole in Barangaroo

    This greenery-filled courtyard is serving up meze plates, shawarma kebabs and summer-ready cocktails.

  • Feature

    The No Bullsh*t Guide to Pairing Wine with Food

    Like most things in life, balance is the cornerstone of any good food and wine pairing.

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    Concrete Playground's Guide to Getting Into the Halloween Spirit When You're Over 25

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Latest Events
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    Four Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

  • News

    Jason Roberts Celebrates Food and Community with a Temporary Takeover of Calita in Bondi

    Mexican culture meets Australian ingredients for some truly delicious results in this limited time pop-up.

  • News

    Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

    There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.

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    The No Bullsh*t Guide to Choosing Wine

    For the uninitiated, the wine world can seem a bit pretentious. But it doesn't need to be.

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    Sydney's Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Have Made the World's 50 Best Bars List for 2022

    These two Sydney spots just keep earning international acclaim — and for the first time, the list was topped by a bar that isn't in New York or London.

  • News

    A Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022

    Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.

  • News

    The Company Behind Japan's Strong Zero Is Bringing a New Double Grape -196 to Australia

    Pretend you're in Tokyo with Suntory's new premix — you'll find it in bottle-os from late October.

  • News

    Where to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up

    These top-shelf Sydney venues are bringing big summer energy.

  • News

    The Team Behind Bistro Rex Has Opened a Roman Wine Bar in Monopole's Former Potts Point Home

    With a former Shell House chef in the kitchen, Enoteca Ponti is serving up exciting seasonal takes on Roman dishes.

  • Feature

    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

  • News

    Just Add Olives: Four Pillars Has Released a Ready-to-Pour Double Gin Martini in a Bottle

    Forget shaking or stirring — with Four Pillars' new bottled cocktail, all you need to do is pour.

  • News

    Two Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022

    The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.

  • News

    Freshwater Brewing Company Has Just Opened Its Northern Beaches Taproom and Restaurant

    This welcoming 120-seat taproom and brewery is serving approachable beers and fresh seafood.

  • News

    A Melbourne Barista Has Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion of 2022

    Axil's Anthony Douglas has been crowned the country's best barista — now he'll compete against the rest of the world in the global championship this month.

  • News

    Candy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours

    Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.

  • News

    Now Open: Firedoor's Lennox Hastie Has Unveiled His Highly Anticipated Wine Bar Gildas in Surry Hills

    Pair sherry with spanner crab churros at this romantic new Basque-inspired wine bar.

  • News

    Five Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary

    Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.

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    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

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    BrewDog and Australian Venue Co's First Big Sydney Beer Bar Will Open in South Eveleigh This Year

    Nestling into the old locomotive workshop, BrewDog South Eveleigh will serve up 40 beers on tap, dedicate half its food menu to plant-based dishes, and seat 720 inside and 190 outside.

  • News

    Bar Conte Is the New Aperitivo Venue Featuring 20 Different Negronis in Surry Hills

    The corner terrace has been transformed into an inviting 38-seat bar with more than 20 different types of negronis on the menu.

  • News

    CP Picks: Here's Where Our Editors Are Heading to Get Their Fix For Negroni Week

    Here's our roundup of the ultimate spots to sip the bitter red cocktail this September.

  • News

    Foraging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty

    Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.

  • News

    Bar Heather Is the Soon-to-Open Natural Wine Haven That's Bringing a Splash of Paris to Byron Bay

    Launching in October, the 68-seater hails from the teams behind Byron's Luna Wine Store and natural wine importers Lo-Fi Wines.

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