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So Greek, so good at Sydney's all-new Alpha

There's a sense of a long-awaited class reunion in the room, as rusted-on regulars make their way in.

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Peranakan Place is the only place in Sydney you'll find a rare poisonous nut

The Nonya restaurant run by 77-year-old Sam Wong is so popular, the customers won't leave.

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Good things in the Gong at Babyface Kitchen

Wollongong's five-year-old Babyface has the attitude of a lo-fi wine bar with a serious kitchen at its heart.

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The Moorabbin resto-bar that's good for the 'hood

The suburb is shaping up as the Northcote of the southeast, thanks to new dining options such as Comma.

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Parramatta's Ruse Bar and Brasserie is open to all-comers

The latest opening from John Vissaritis and the team behind the CEO-stuffed District Dining in Chifley Square.

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3 Idiots serves smoky tikka and sizzling brownies

This popular Indian restaurant puts a proud, personal, creative spin on the food of two Mumbai families.

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Wine Room at Manly Greenhouse is Basque-ish in all its glory

The Wine Room stands out among its Manly neighbours, aiming higher – and delivering real value.

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Lona Misa plates up fun food without faces

Ovolo hotel South Yarra is bringing meat eaters to the fiesta with its vegetarian restaurant helmed by Melbourne's queen of "facon it", Shannon Martinez.

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Enter via Laundry is a hell of a ride

At her secret Monbulk restaurant, Helly Raichura gives India's traditional dishes a stage on which to shine, reviews Gemima Cody.

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Join the lunchtime pita party at Shaffa in Surry Hills

It's not your traditional Israeli menu by any means, but the language it speaks is the same.

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