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    How the Mary's Crew Reimagined a Video Game Sandwich as a Real-Life Menu Creation

    The burger-flipping legends teamed up with PlayStation to Plate to bring to life Ellie’s Steak Sandwich from 'The Last of Us: Part II'.

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    How Celebrated Baker Morgan Hipworth Created This Real-Life Take on a Virtual Dessert

    The mind behind Bistro Morgan reimagined a classic culinary component of 'Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart' for PlayStation to Plate.

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    Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Super-Festive Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gelato Just for This Month

    The December special pairs choc chip cookie dough with ginger cookie crumble, ginger creme and ginger caramel.

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    How The Italian Bowl's Chefs Brought a Virtual Pasta Dish from Video Game to Reality

    It featured in 'Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End' — now, taste Nathan Drake's favourite pasta IRL, thanks to PlayStation to Plate.

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    Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

    Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

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    Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

    Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

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    These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

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    Nine Plant-Based Snacks to Track Down in Sydney When You Want to Treat Yourself Responsibly

    Sweet, savoury and somewhere in between, these treats are big on flavour (and without animal byproducts).

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    These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

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    Uber Eats Is Giving Away $350,000 Worth of Messina Prizes If You Need Some More Gelato in Your Life

    You can score discounts ranging from ten to 50 percent off, free tub upgrades or, if you're particularly lucky, a year's supply of Messina's gelato.

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    Hickson House Is the New Warehouse Distillery and Restaurant Opening Today in The Rocks

    In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.

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    Festive Feast Grazing Platter

    The most wonderful time of the year for your belly is just around the corner.

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    Australia's Hospitality Staffing Crisis Isn't All Bad: Influential Members of Sydney's Hospo Community Weigh In

    Some of Sydney's top foodies dig into the staffing crisis of the hospo industry and why it's not all bad.

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    Sparkling Sydney Is Bringing Its Harbourside Wine Festival Back to Pyrmont in 2022

    The food and wine festival will serve up more than 60 sparkling wines from 20 local regional wineries, all by the water at Pirrama Park.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

    The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

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    Here's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.

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    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Bringing His Rescheduled Speaking Tour to Australia in January

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Cognac

    Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.

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    You Can Now Pick Up Gelato-Stuffed Panettone in Sydney So That's Your Christmas Dessert Sorted 

    Mr Gelato by Matteo is serving up Nutella and gelato pandoro, too, from its Collaroy and Freshwater stores.

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    Six Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer

    These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.

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    Six Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas

    Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.

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    Sydney Good Food Month Is Returning This Summer with a Menu Filled with More Than 40 Tasty Events

    Nearly 50 one-off feasts, masterclasses and pop-up events will take place throughout January during the annual culinary festival's special summer edition.

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    Tio's Is Shouting $1000 Worth of Free Margaritas to Commemorate Its Tenth Birthday

    Celebrate a decade of your favourite Surry Hills tequila den with a birthday party and a massive margarita giveaway.

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    Two New Sky-High Bars Have Opened Inside Sydney's Historic Shell House

    One of the newest venues is aptly titled Clocktower, offering guests the opportunity to sip cocktails from inside the building's 400-tonne clock.

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    Queen Chow Is Popping Up in the South Coast with Its First Venue Outside of Sydney

    Queen Chow is making its way south and popping up in one of Merivale's Narooma venues with locally sourced seafood and Eric Koh's dumplings.

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    The NSW Government's Two Extra $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers Are Being Rolled Out From Today

    If you've already registered, they'll start popping up automatically in the Service NSW app — and they're valid until the end of June.

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    Moon Dog Brewing Is Kicking Off Summer by Giving Away a Heap of Free Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzers

    Bring your vessel to Moon Dog's breweries to nab a free drink — or head to a number of other spots around the city, Sydney and Adelaide for a free schooner.

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    Frank Mac's Is the New 120-Seater Gin and Cocktail Bar at The Rocks

    Boasting one of Sydney’s largest collection of gins, this cosy dining and drinking space is the newest venture from the team behind nearby whisky bar, The Doss House.

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    Koko Black's Head Chocolatier Remco Brigou on the Art of Chocolate

    "I love chocolate and the possibilities are endless. It truly is a dream job."

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    Merivale Is Taking Over the Food and Drink Options at the SCG and Sydney Football Stadium

    Swap regular old pies for Dan Hong’s spring rolls — as well as dumplings, noodles, gelato, and dishes from other top Sydney chefs.

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    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare Have Joined Forces to Create New Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin'

    For those nights where you need to slap on a face mask, pour a G&T and put your phone on 'Do Not Disturb'.

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    Sydney's Open for Lunch Is Setting Up Dining Pop-Ups Around the City for a Big Day of Food and Booze

    Sydney's culinary scene is putting on a day of long lunches around Sydney, Chinatown, Barangaroo and Parramatta, including a three-course meal for 600 people in the middle of George Street.

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    Messina Is Releasing a Gold-Topped Choc-Hazelnut Trifle to Level Up Your Christmas Lunch

    It comes stacked with chocolate mud cake, Messinatella fudge, caramelised white choc mousse and more — and paired with a gingerbread and dark choc chip cookie pie.

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    Golden Century's Billy Wong Looks to the Future Now That the Original CBD Restaurant Has Closed

    Billy Wong has confirmed to Concrete Playground that the iconic Golden Century isn’t coming back. But, here’s what the future looks like for the restaurant group and where you can still get its food.

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    The Wine Island Team Is Hosting a Three-Day Greek Festival on Sydney Harbour's Clark Island

    Spend a day in the middle of Sydney Harbour eating grilled octopus, drinking frozen ouzo and pretending you're taking a Mediterranean holiday.

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    Seven Bars to Have a Catch-Up with Mates Now and Pay Later

    Have fun now and think about the bill later.

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