Inside Sydney’s new late-night supper club,The Caterpillar Club.
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Arrive early,stay late:Your plan of attack for Sydney’s super popular new supper club

The Caterpillar Club’s very long bar rarely has a free seat. Here’s how to nab one.

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It’s not a restaurant in the traditional sense of the word.
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Big Don’s Smoked Meats serves world-class American barbecue from a former auto wreckers − and scores a hat

The one-time underground pop-up in Bayswater’s industrial area has developed a bold new blueprint for barbecue dining.

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The meat platter at Southern Grace Diner by Big Boy BBQ.

Gather a crew to feast on Southern-style BBQ at this Sunday-only pop-up diner in the south

Big Boy BBQ’s Lance Rosen is now a one-man band,and his smoked brisket is one of the most delicious things I’ve eaten all year.

  • Dani Valent
Pulled pork burger at Red Gum BBQ

Mornington Peninsula gem Red Gum BBQ opens an offshoot closer to Melbourne

A takeaway menu of brisket burgers and Southern-style sandwiches – plus jars of rubs and sauces – brings the barbecue action closer to the Big Smoke.

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The Happiest Meal comprises two hash browns,a “McLovin Muffin” with egg,cheese and chicken sausage,and three pancakes.
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This egg-yolk yellow cafe and its ‘Happiest Meal’ is a sunny way to start to the day

The ridiculously popular Happyfield cafe leaves all other joints that don’t take bookings for dead. This naturally begs the question,why?

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Italian-style share plates at Louey’s.

The Espy adds Italian-American disco diner Louey’s to its many dining options

It’s out with pub fare and in with clam pasta,eggplant parmigiana and DJs as the St Kilda pub relaunches Espy Kitchen.

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The 3-12 Chicken Burger.

Join the Resistance at this off-Broadway burger bar (and don’t miss the off-menu fried chicken bun)

Decent burgers aren’t hard to find. But great burgers? Burgers for eating,not TikToking? They are rarer creatures.

  • Dani Valent
Clam Bar is a New York-style steakhouse from the Pellegrino 2000 and Bistrot 916 team.
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New York could do with more steakhouses like Sydney’s new two-hatted Clam Bar

Unlike an authentic NYC grill,the food here is highly delicious. And it’s home to Sydney’s best martini.

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Beverly rooftop restaurant in South Yarra offers a view Melburnians haven’t seen before.
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California-cool rooftop bar Beverly serves up never-before-seen views and glam food

Chapel Street’s new drinking and dining destination boasts an extraordinary outlook over Melbourne.

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Rancho Relaxo (hot pepperoni pizza with ranch drizzle).

Huge pizzas and a party atmosphere are the order of the day at Central Station’s City Oltra

Choose from crisp Detroit-style deep-dish or a party-sized disc (or slice),topped with interesting combos.

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