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Contemporary Korean fusion opens in Chippendale with Jung Sung

Contemporary Korean restaurant, Jung Sung, has opened its doors and is taking up residence in Chippendale. Set on the third floor of the Old Rum Store on Kensington Street, the restaurant captures a modern industrial interior with dark metal, stone and copper accents. On the menu, head chef Insup Kim, takes inspiration from traditional Korean…

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Whisky Loot taps the luck of the Irish with new themed whiskey boxes

Put down that bottle of Jameson. You can pick it up later – Jameson is fine. But there is much more to Irish whisky than one or two brands. Don’t believe me? Hit up Whisky Loot and they’ll tell you – actually, they’ll show you. The Australian online whisky subscription service has decided to turn…

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Grill’d are giving away free lamb brain burgers this weekend

Grill’d isn’t widely known for experimentation. Sure, they’ve always been consistent in rolling out new, health-focused combinations, but they’ve never truly gone left-field with their inoffensive menu. That changes this weekend, as the burger chain partners with streaming service Binge to introduce a lamb brain burger. Yes, a lamb brain burger. And you don’t get…

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Pizza Hut Australia now delivers some of the country’s favourite beers

Forget the 1.25L bottle of Coke with your Pizza Hut Australia order. From today, the inescapable pizza brand is now chucking beer on the menu. From $20, you can slap a six-pack on top of your pizza (or wings or pasta) order, although the concept has only so far rolled out in Queensland and Victoria….

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Four Pillars and QT Hotels come together for exclusive coconut and bamboo “Ordered Chaos” gin

Yarra Valley’s eternally beloved Four Pillars has teamed up with the equally adored QT Hotels and Resorts for a playful new collaboration which will see the distillery’s latest gin available exclusively across QT’s family of boutique-minded hotels. And though you might not be able to get Four Pillars’ new Ordered Chaos Gin at your local…

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at New Shanghai

Lunar New Year is here and that means coming together with friends and family for a whole lot of feasting. So what better way to celebrate The Year of the Ox than with a grand banquet at New Shanghai? Feast upon a special eight course menu curated just for the Lunar New Year. Standout dishes…

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Lotus Dining Group launches new restaurant ‘Chi’ in Barangaroo

After recently opening Lotus Double Bay by new general manager, Hamish Ingham, Lotus Dining Group has launched its latest restaurant in Barangaroo, Sydney called Chi.  Encompassing the heart of Chinese Street food and inspired by Beijing’s Ghost Street, the aesthetic of the venue features an abundance of lucky Maneki Neko cats above the open kitchen….

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Harbord Hotel has re-opened this summer

For nearly over a century, Freshwater locals and visitors flocked to the iconic Harbord Beach Hotel. Now the venue has been reborn a fresh new look and additional dining experiences, opening doors as Harbord Hotel for one of the biggest openings Sydney will see this year. With an expansive main bar, a sun-soaked terrace and…

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You can now get huge native flavour versions of lamingtons in Sydney

Since opening a Sydney flagship store late last year, Tokyo Lamington has opened up to various interpretations of the namesake treat held so dearly in the hearts and minds of Aussies nationwide. The humble lamington has seen some head-turning interpretations from the speciality dessert store, which has been introduced a “Melbourne Bushfood” series, introducing a…

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This premium food delivery service is now slinging incredible Christmas packs for 2020

Not a fan of stuffing turkeys and layering trifles on Christmas day? Not many people are. Christmas is always an exciting time of the year, but it’s also just damn busy. And ‘busy’ is where online meal delivery services like to play the hardest. Not all of them are made equal though, and it seems…

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‘Jumbo’ is Mounties new Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Award-winning venue, Mounties at Mt Pritchard, has launched their second new restaurant for the venue with Jumbo Seafood. After the success of Modern Australian restaurant, The Oven last September, Chinese restaurant, Jumbo Seafood brings to the menu authentic Asian-inspired dishes. “We listened to our members who have hinted for a long time that a greater…

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QT launches Cinema Club with Four Pillars Gin Cocktails

As the end of the year approaches, what better way to celebrate and catch up with friends than to watch your favourite movies and sip on some well deserved cocktails? With private screenings for up to 28 people per session, QT is launching an underground cinema club. Whether you’re a lover of action, romance, horror…

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Din Tai Fung now delivers frozen hampers full of dumplings and more

With the popularity of their home delivery service during the more intense moments of this year’s ongoing pandemic, Din Tai Fung continue to look beyond their many Australian venues with two limited edition frozen hampers available for online orders and delivery. Designing many of their menu highlights so that they can be prepared and served…

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Gotcha Fresh Bubble Tea opens up three new locations

If you haven’t tried bubble tea, you are missing out on a world full of flavours. Whether it’s their black sugar, coffee, cheese foam or fruit tea collection that you know and love, the beloved Gotcha launches three new stores around Australia. Standing out from the crowd, their quality teas have been farmed and hand…

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QT launches at home Christmas box with a sensory dining experience

Christmas is finally around the corner and QT has released its first ever holiday box for at home cooks. Taking away the stress of onerous cooking, QT has designed a Christmas menu with almost-ready meals and wine bundles. Curated by QT’s chefs and award-winning restaurants including Santini Grill, Yamagen Japanese, Capital Bar and Grill and…

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Founders of Fishbowl opens up ‘Fish Shop’ in Bondi

After opening up their popular venue Fishbowl in 2016, Bondi is unveiling their newest addition to the club with Fish Shop. Set up as a mix between a traditional and modern fish shop, the venue promises a fine-casual dining experience with takeaway options available and a sit in restaurant and bar. On the menu, Head…

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Lavazza and Smeg team up for gorgeous 50’s inspired capsule coffee machine

Anyone familiar with Italian manufacturer Smeg should already recognise the distinctive, eye-catching design of the new Lavazza Australia capsule coffee machine. Specifically, that’s the Modo Mio, a collaboration between the two brands, bringing Smeg’s popular minimalist design to a kitchen essential. And given a coffee machine is often the first thing we reach for in…

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Black Star Pastry’s new Rain Cake is the first in a series of art-inspired desserts

To celebrate new immersive art exhibition Rain Room re-opening in St Kilda, the infinite creativity on display at Black Star Pastry has produced what is easily one of the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous cakes to date. And that is saying a lot, seeing as this is the spot famous for the delightful Strawberry Watermelon Cake. The…

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The Sydney Fish Market return with their 36 Hour Seafood Marathon

Whether it’s shucked oysters, king prawns, fresh fish or lobster that tickle your seafood fancy, the annual 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at the Sydney Fish Market returns right on time for Christmas. With non-stop seafood available from 5:00am Wednesday, 23 December, through to 5:00pm on Christmas Eve, the marathon will also include a variety of premium…

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Fireball Whisky

Fireball re-releases their popular ‘whisky goon bags’ ahead of the holiday season

Cheap Fruity Lexia cask wine has it’s place in first-year uni circles hanging out in the park at night, but that goon bag starts to look a bit boring when you compare it with what Fireball Whisky if offering this holiday season. The party-minded whisky has re-released their giant 3.5L Firebox, packing some serious heat…

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Messina adds Mangoes & Cream flavour for the summer

The gelato gods at Messina have partnered with Australian Mangoes for their new, summer-appropriate flavour. In a bid to support Aussie farmers and help them bounce back from everything they’ve been through this year, the new Mangoes & Cream flavour will be a semi permanent addition to the regular list of feverishly popular gelato combos…

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Roll’d releases customisable new rice bowl menu

If you’re a firm believer that ‘Rice is Life’, you won’t be disappointed with Roll’d’s new rice menu. Whether you’re a lover of white jasmine rice or the nutty brown, the beloved grain is a primary food source that promotes a great source of energy. “Rice offers a range of nutrients that our body can…

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Hendrick’s Gin is bringing a hot air balloon bar to Sydney

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to soar through the sky with a gin in your hand, then wonder no more as Hendrick’s Gin launches its first exclusive bar in a hot air balloon.  The free event is for one day only and with a limited number of people, the ‘Hendrick’s Gin’s…

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Sugar Coat It is your new favourite dessert box

Whether you’re looking for the perfect birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift, the sisters at Sugar Coat It have got you covered.  19-year old Holly Northott and her sister Hannah from Perth are making headlines with their aesthetically and extravagant sweet and savoury gift boxes. Curated by the sisters themselves, each box has boundless options including…

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Grill’d squares off with KFC by launching Healthy Fried Chicken (HFC) bites

Continuing down the path of healthier offerings, Grill’d has this week launched Healthy Fried Chicken (HFC) Bites on their nationwide menu. And its quite an explicit dig at the most obvious competition, KFC, especially with a launch campaign that involves offering the colonel’s workers free HFC if they rock up to a Grill’d store in…

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Bon Fromage Festival of European Cheese goes digital for 2020, with produce boxes available online

A year of virtual wine tastings and relentless Zoom meetings has built up quite the appetite for digital-only events. This is especially the case with festivals trying to adapt to current health protocols in the face of an ongoing global pandemic, the latest making the – yep, here it comes – pivot, is the always…

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Single O bring back the famous Sugarplum coffee for Christmas 2020

With Christmas zooming closer, we’re bound to see some of the country’s most innovative brands come up with themed released. Beloved coffee purveyors Single O have thrown their deliciously caffeinated hat in the ring, as dictated by yearly tradition, by releasing a new version of their beloved Sugarplum blend, this time sticking it to this…

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Black Star Pastry now has a Summer S’more pastry on the menu

Following the introduction of dramatic new cake Chocolate Mirage to their acclaimed menu, Black Star Pastry has once again expanded its inventive range to include the “Summer S’more”. Inspired by the good ol’ fashioned tradition of toasting marshmallows over an open fire, the Summer S’more boosts the beloved brand’s pastry selection with a light croissant…

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Rosé Rising is back at Barangaroo House this month

“Rose Rising” returns with its annual celebration at Barangaroo House this month. Marking its third year in a row, expect to see all things pink, rosé inspired food and drinks and multi-sensory art installations by Sydney artists Sam Whiteside and design studio BABEKÜHL. Situated on all three levels of Barangaroo House including BEA and Smoke,…

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COYA is the Northern Beaches hidden gem of fine dining

Award-winning restaurant, COYA is Sydney’s Northern Beaches best kept secrets. Nestled in Cromer, this fine dining restaurant celebrates a fusion of modern Australian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Not only has the venue won multiple awards such as the Gault & Millau Australia Award 2019, The Sydney Metropolitan Award for Best New Restaurant in 2017 and…

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