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    ‘Kueh sera sera’ – Traditional Nyonya Kueh in the West

    Gary Lee Gary Lee -
    Kueh is a delicious dessert, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia with a fusion of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences.
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    François Eatery opens its doors in Melbourne’s west

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    Bright, modern and family-friendly, François Eatery is already shaping up to be a local favourite.
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    The 2 Men Cafe – taking Banh Mi to another level

    Contributor Contributor -
    The 2 Men wear easy smiles and the light, clean and airy cafe is a haven
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    Pistachio pesto orecchiette with burrata

    Lizzie Moss Lizzie Moss -
    By Lizzie Moss I will not claim for a moment that using pistachio in any dish is revolutionary. But unlike most of you (I can only...
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    Wine vs Wine – November 25

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    This month, Richard reviews Pikes 'Luccio' Fiano, and Grant reviews O'Leary Walker 'Polish Hill River' Riesling.
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    Linguine with mussels in a white wine sauce

    Lizzie Moss Lizzie Moss -
    Lizzie's latest culinary adventure features mussels bathed in butter and white wine.
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    Tan Thanh Loi – broken and beautiful

    Gary Lee Gary Lee -
    Gary reviews a popular Footscray restaurant, famous for it's broken rice, that evokes the essence of Vietnam.
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    Wine vs wine – October 25

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    This month Grant reviews a Turkey Flat Vineyards Shiraz, and Richard a Craiglee Shiraz.

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