Box Hill's Zero Mode brings nothing but fun

Things aren't always as they appear at Box Hill newcomer Zero Mode.

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First look: Restaurant Orana comes to Sydney

The former Longrain site in Surry Hills has been transformed into a luxe dining room inspired by ancient sand dunes, banksia trees and wetland plantings in preparation for Restaurant Orana's month-long Sydney pop-up commencing Friday.

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Merivale opens Little Felix on Ash Street

Little Felix is opening its doors next door to big brother, that's Felix of the restaurant variety on Ash Street.

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Prince of York wine bar opens on York Street

It's a rare hospitality build that requires the services of a safe cracker.

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Mega food venue the Paper Mill opens in Liverpool

Western Sydney has another multimillion-dollar food hub pulling out every bell, whistle and wood-fired oven.

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Maker's Dozen opens in Exchange building at Darling Square

Good things come in twelves: eggs, the number of days of Christmas and Shakespeare's favourite night.

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Heidelberg's Heidelburger gives burgers an Italian accent

Burgers with caciocavallo and 'nduja, Italian snack packs and vegan tiramisu are on the menu.

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'Non-traditional' izakaya Isabel Bondi opens

When an izakaya opens in Sydney with equal promise from the bar and kitchen, it has our attention.

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Leo's by the Slice opens in Chapel Street, South Yarra

The Leonardo's Pizza Palace team replaces Ramblr with a pizza-by-the-slice shop and bar.

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Mono-XO brings yakitori to the Fitzroy backstreets

'Charcoal and rock'n'roll' skewers and cocktails rock Fitzroy.

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