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    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Was Just Crowned the Best Pizzeria in the Asia Pacific

    The South Yarra eatery has earned a spot among the upper crust of the pizza elite — and now it'll head to Naples to compete against the rest of the world.

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    ALDI Is Opening a Pop-Up Dumpling Truck for One Night Only with Serves of Gyoza for $1.44

    It's coming to ALDI Bankstown with a menu of prawn and chicken gyoza for just two hours today, Friday, August 12.

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    Confirmed: Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Its First Sydney Store on Oxford Street Next Year

    Lune's croissants have been called "the finest you will find anywhere in the world" by The New York Times — and they're coming to Darlinghurst.

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    DOOM JUICE Is Opening a Cellar Door and Pop-Up Kitchen at The House of Music & Booze in St Peters This September

    Tastings, natural wine parties and pop-ups from Old Fitz, Cafe Paci and Sagra chefs are all on their way to the Inner West.

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    Donut Papi Has Teamed Up with Cointreau to Create Two Limited-Edition Margarita-Flavoured Doughnuts

    This Redfern favourite has released two boozy treats just in time for Father's Day.

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    Merivale Will Take Over the Food and Drink Offering at the Newly Revamped Allianz Stadium From This Month

    Swap regular old pies for Totti's pasta — as well dumplings, oysters and negronis at the new Allianz Stadium.

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    Six Legendary Dishes to Track Down in Harris Park

    Relative to its size, Harris Park punches well above its weight when it comes to its excellent eats. Here are six to get you started.

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    Humble Bakery Is Opening an Ongoing Pop-Up Weekend Bakery Next to Continental Deli in Newtown

    Opening tomorrow, this bakery pop-up will be serving cakes, pastries, coffee and Humble's signature finger buns from 9am until sold out.

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    Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Finally Bringing His Latest Speaking Tour Down Under in 2023

    The trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur's chef will head to Australia and New Zealand in January.

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    Streets Has Teamed Up with Oak on a Must-Try New Chocolate Milk-Flavoured Golden Gaytime

    Can't choose between an ice cream and a chocolate milk? Now you don't have to.

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    You Can Now Buy Violet Crumble Espresso Martinis in Two-Litre Ready-to-Drink Casks

    If you're a fan of the chocolate-honeycomb bar that shatters, you've now got a new cocktail to try.

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    Beloved Neutral Bay Venue The Oaks Hotel Is Up for Sale with a $175 Million Price Tag

    Long-term custodians the Thomas family have put the Sydney stalwart up for sale after nearly 50 years of ownership.

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    Kings Cross Pavilion Is the New Venue Opening in the Former World Bar Digs — and Yes, There Will Be Teapots

    The huge 900-capacity venue will be bringing teapots and house music back to the venue, with five separate bars and multiple dance floors.

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    Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 35,000 Free Pizzas in August to Celebrate 60 Years of Hawaiian Slices

    There are 1000 free pizzas up for grabs every day this month, and 5000 on International Hawaiian Pizza Day.

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    Rafi Is North Sydney's New Multi-Space 300-Seat Venue Slated to Open in September

    This expansive multi-space venue is set to open with a dining room, bar and leafy outdoor terraces in the heart of North Sydney's business district.

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    Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Is Opening in Macquarie Park with a Hatted Chef at the Helm

    Opening in The Governor Hotel, this new venue sports a dedicated tea dispensary and a dim sum bar with XO lobster and scallop dumplings.

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    Nostalgia Alert: Gelato Messina Is Whipping Up a Honey Joy Version of Its Famed Cookie Pie

    Get big tuckshop flashbacks with this indulgent dessert, which features a choc chip cookie base, vanilla custard and crunchy honey joys.

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    This Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia

    Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.

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    Smashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply

    This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.

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    Sydney's Long-Running Vegan Restaurant Bodhi Is Closing After 34 Years

    "Thank you to everyone who has visited us, supported us and made our Bodhi dream a reality for more than three decades."

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    Allen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies

    We've found your new must-try sweet treats — and they'll all be available in one pack.

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    Menulog Is Shouting Aussies Who Live on Ramsay Streets a Free Meal to Farewell 'Neighbours'

    The long-running soap opera airs its final episode this week — and if you live on a Ramsay Street somewhere around the country, you can score a free feed.

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    How to Drink Tequila Like a Grown-Up (And Why You Should)

    It's not that we've been drinking tequila wrong — it's that we can be drinking it better. Two experts share their tips on how to upgrade your tequila game.

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    Kahii Kissaten Bistro Is Now a Japanese-Style Cafe by Day and French-Inspired Wine Bar by Night

    Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all in this freshly fitted out inner-city spot.

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    Young Henrys and Dune Rats Are Bringing Back Dunies Lager for the Band's New National Tour

    The band and the brewery first teamed up in 2017, and now they're giving their collaboration another pour.

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    Win Exclusive Access to The Slow Lounge, an Event by Concrete Playground and American Honey

    We're hosting an invite-only pop-up sundowner lounge with American Honey this winter — and you're invited.

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    Slim's Quality Burgers Has Brought Its Affordable Burgers to the CBD with a New Pitt Street Store

    You can now nab Slim's $6.50 cheeseburgers, retro ice cream sundaes and real ice cream thickshakes at Westfield Sydney.

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    Reynold Poernomo Has Opened a New Flagship KOI Dessert Bar with Immersive Degustations in Chippendale

    Poernomo's "dream venue" contains a classic dessert bar, a cocktail bar and an intimate 12-seat restaurant dedicated to ten-course degustations.

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    Famous Inner West Feeds for When You're Ravenous That Cost You $20 or Less

    Sensational sambos and silky rice noodles, roasted chooks and Oaxacan tamales — here are the iconic dishes to drop a lobster on.

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    Bunnings Is Increasing the Price of Its Sausage Sizzles for the First Time in 15 Years

    The beloved snags, part of every hardware shopper's weekend ritual, will increase to $3.50 — raising more money for community groups.

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    KitKat Is Releasing the Milo Chocolate Bars of Your Childhood Dreams

    Two beloved chocolate treats are combining in one wafer and choc-malt filled bar — in three varieties, too.

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    Turkish Diner Izgara Is the Newest Addition to the Potts Point Hospitality Boom

    The grill sits in the centre of this sleek new 35-seat restaurant, which takes inspiration from ocakbasi restaurants in Istanbul.

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    A Night of Gin, Wine and Cheese Will Set You Back Just $4.41 at Aldi's New Sydney Pop-Up Bar

    For two nights only, the supermarket chain is getting into the bar game — and keeping things affordable.

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    Melbourne's Gimlet Is the Only Aussie Venue to Make the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2022

    Chef Andrew McConnell’s Melbourne diner has made an international splash, crowned number 84 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Now Serving Up Duffins for When You Can't Decide Between a Doughnut and a Muffin

    The new range comes in three flavours: apple and cinnamon, blueberry and white chocolate, and double choc.

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    Hot Off the Press: Bar Liberty's Nick Tesar Was Just Crowned Australia's Best Bartender for 2022

    He beat four others in a fierce Aussie finals bout overnight — and now, he'll represent Australia in the World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition.

  • News

    Beloved Social Enterprise Two Good Co Has Opened Its First Cafe in Darlinghurst

    The cafe boasts artisan goods and curated monthly menus from acclaimed chefs, all while supporting and employing disadvantaged women.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2022 So Far

    Hidden drinking holes in histroic sites, brand-new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftop bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.

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