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    We're Giving Away a Tap Machine So You Can Elevate Your At-Home Bar

    Take your house party up a notch with ice-cold shots — without using up precious freezer space.

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    Din Tai Fung Is Making Adorable Ox Buns for Lunar New Year

    They're filled will molten chocolate — and you can enjoy them in-store and as part of the chain's Lunar New Year hamper to eat at home.

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    Hundreds of NSW Residents Will Have Access to $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers from Today

    A trial phase has kicked off in The Rocks and Broken Hill, before extending to the Sydney CBD and the northern beaches later this month.

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    Picnic Date Grazing Platter

    Planning a date with your special someone? Take it al fresco.

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    Cult-Favourite Sydney Charcoal Chicken Chain El Jannah Is Opening Its First Melbourne Store

    And it's expanding across both Sydney and Melbourne, with plans to boost its footprint to more than 30 stores over the next five years.

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    Four Pillars Is Expanding Its Healesville Distillery Via a Huge $6 Million Redevelopment

    Set to open in December 2021, the new addition to the company's Yarra Valley site will feature new hospitality, production and bottling facilities, and an events space.

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    The Teams Behind Shwarmama and Ester Are Opening AP Bakery in a Heritage-Listed Darlinghurst Cottage

    Located a stone's throw from Oxford Street, the bakery will have an all-Australian wine list, fermented potato buns, flaky pastries and breads made using lesser-known seeds and grains.

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    Chippendale's Freda's Has Been Reborn in Taylor Square with a Focus on Natural Wine and Nourishing Food

    Like much of its clientele, Freda's has grown up — but it hasn't forgotten how to have fun.

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    Hickson House Is the Gin Distillery and Cocktail Bar Opening in a Warehouse in The Rocks

    The distillery will be running tours, tasting and dining experiences out of the former garage of Saatchi & Saatchi.

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    Bistrot 916 Is the French Bistro by Acclaimed Chef Dan Pepperell Opening in the Former Lotus Site

    You'll find snail pasta, boudin noir spring rolls and exciting French wine at this new restaurant from three young Sydney hospo stars.

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    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Paddington

    From upmarket boutiques and quality date night spots to legendary sporting venues.

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    Sydney's Fried Chicken and Rare Sneaker Shop Butter Has Opened an Outpost in Chatswood

    The chain's third outpost has champagne, sneakers and (for the first time) charcoal chicken.

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    This Australian Distillery Has Released a Limited-Edition Lamington-Flavoured Vodka

    If you'd like your drinks to taste like dessert, this is the new tipple for you.

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    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Surry Hills

    Discover where the locals go for an early morning feed and an after-work tipple — and everything in between.

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    Simply Summer

    Make this year one to remember with our guides to Sydney in summer.

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    Cafe Bondi Is the New Eastern Suburbs Eatery Combining Pastel Hues with Breakfast Cocktails

    Take in views of Bondi Beach as you enjoy vegan falafel bowls, zucchini fritters and a variety of bloody marys.

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    Say Cheers to 2020's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

    You've heard 2020's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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    Ben & Jerry's Has Released a Range of Cookie Dough Chunks That You Can Eat Without Ice Cream

    You can tuck into a pack just filled with dough pieces, or opt for a combo of cookies and brownies.

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    NSW's $100 Dining and Entertainment Vouchers Will Be Rolled Out From March

    A trial phase will kick off in February, starting with The Rocks and later extending to the Sydney CBD and the northern beaches.

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    Four Pillars Is Releasing a New Pink-Hued Gin Inspired by Summer Beach House Getaways

    It's a collaboration with Melbourne venue Arbory Afloat — and you can sip it onboard, or order a bottle for your own shelf.

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    Black Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Heart-Shaped Version of Its Famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake

    It's back for Valentine's Day, of course — or you can grab a pavlova for January 26.

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    Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Will Open Its First Australian Eatery in Penrith This Year

    It'll launch next to Krispy Kreme and the Panthers League Club on Mulgoa Road.

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    Award-Winning Sydney Bar Maybe Sammy Has Unveiled an Inventive New Cocktail Menu

    The 11th best bar in the world has a new list with bergamot bubbles, mango gelato and porcini mushroom perfume.

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    Iced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Now Order by the Tub

    It combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, then tops it with marshmallow, raspberry puree and desiccated coconut.

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    Frankie's Has Revamped Its Pizza Menu with the Help of Restaurant Hubert Chef Dan Pepperell

    The new menu was created after an extensive research trip to all the best pizza joints in New York City.

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    Six Places to Eat and Drink in Pyrmont Before Seeing 'Pippin the Musical'

    Upgrade your day or night at the theatre with a harbourside degustation or a rooftop cocktail.

  • Guide

    Where to Eat When You're Craving All the Food You Ate on Your Trip to Japan

    Eat like you're back exploring the Land of the Rising Sun.

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    Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2020

    These are the old-school whisky bars, adults-only arcades and underground pizza joints you flocked to last year.

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    Historic Freshwater Pub Harbord Hotel Has Reopened with a Sunny Terrace and Free Live Music

    The northern beaches mainstay has a sprawling main bar, a sun-filled terrace and a new seafood-focused restaurant.

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    Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Caramilk Hokey Pokey-Inspired Gelato Just for This Month

    The caramelised white chocolate gelato features hazelnut and peanut toffee pieces.

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    Sunday Is the New Potts Point Rotisserie Restaurant From Belles Hot Chicken's Morgan McGlone

    A bar and eatery celebrating a modern spin on the humble roast chook.

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    Mark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand

    The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.

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    Nutella Is Now Selling Chocolate Hazelnut-Filled Bars in Australian Supermarkets

    You'll find them at supermarkets and convenience stories around the country — and they come in six-packs, too.

  • Guide

    Four Extravagant New Year's Events You Can Still Grab a Spot at If You Want to End 2020 with a Bang

    You can spend anywhere from $145 to $2000 on an unforgettable evening to cap off a forgettable year.

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    The Sydney Burger Chain Formerly Known as Down N' Out Has Lost Its Appeal Against In-N-Out

    The owners failed to reverse the court's ruling that they'd appropriated the branding of their US counterpart.

  • Guide

    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Newtown and Erskineville

    From places to visit with your puppy to the late-night haunts doing things differently.

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    Three Tequila Cocktail Recipes That'll Spice Up Your Next Summer Session

    Shake things up at your next at-home cocktail hour this summer.

  • Feature

    How to Make a Yum Cha Old-Fashioned with Natasha Capol from Mr Wong

    The perfectly balanced breakfast cocktail is made to match dim sum.

  • Guide

    Seven Rooftop Bars Where You Can Make the Most of Golden Hour in Sydney

    Take an early mark to nab a spot at these coveted sky-high bars.

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    Cocktail Hour

    We've teamed up with Maker's Mark to bring you a guide to making the best of cocktail hour, at home or out and about.

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