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Sydney’s most exciting openings of the year so far
From CBD grills and hatted Italians to destination sandwiches, these are the new venues to tick off as we head into the second half of 2025.
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Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant, cafe and bar openings of the year so far
From a low-key James Street gem to the local debut of a heavyweight Melbourne chef, these are the new venues to tick off your list.
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Melbourne’s most exciting openings of the year so far
Discover bagelries and bakeries, wallet-friendly sushi counters and overachieving restaurants in galleries and casinos.
Start with ‘tea’, end with tart: A cheat sheet to Melbourne’s most exciting gallery restaurant
The Potter Museum of Art’s new diner was built to have a new chef-in-residence every year. The first cab off the rank is an ex-Vue de Monde chef.
- Tomas Telegramma
$20 pasta and bargain bowls: Five cafes now staying open for (budget-friendly) dinners
Melbourne’s thriving cafes are now coming for your evenings, with the lure of cocktails, share plates, DJ sets and excellent dinner deals.
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Find matcha, wagyu skewers, sushi tacos and more at a new one-stop Japanese dining hall
Getting your Japanese fix has never been simpler, thanks to a one-of-a-kind mega venue that wraps five different venues into one. And it’s inspired by a Melbourne institution that might surprise you.
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‘We’ve never seen a Malaysian restaurant like this before’: Ho Jiak arrives in Melbourne
Saving the best ’til last, Sydney chef Junda Khoo opens the crown jewel in his mega-venue. And it’s got even more fireworks than its northern cousins.
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Beyond the big bowls: Three extra-special ramens to seek out in Melbourne this winter
More chefs are making nuanced broths and noodles that tell a personal story the larger ramen franchises can’t.
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Your June hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
From a reborn Malaysian institution to a nostalgic small bar in an old childhood home, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.
Four hot new city restaurants with $15 lunch deals to hit in your break
Including a three-storey Malaysian mega-venue from a top Aussie chef, and affordable fast-casual eateries for cheesy toasties and pastas.
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