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Lan Yuan

Pippies in XO sauce from Lan Yuan Restaurant

Candice Chung A leafy oasis in the Sydney suburbs shakes up traditional notions of Chinese eateries.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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Lan Yuan

Candice Chung A leafy oasis in the suburbs shakes up traditional notions of Chinese eateries.

A bamboo-themed interior that overlooks the recently renovated Piazza dining hub.

Photo: James Alcock

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Mopho Canteen

Bowled over: Beef pho is simmered for 14 hours.

Simone Egger Southside pho-natics can get their fix at this casual canteen.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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Gluten-free treats at Finiky Patisserie

Vegan cinnamon doughnuts at Finiky Patisserie, Taringa.

Denise Cullen Congratulations to Denise Cullen, winner of our food writing 101 competition with her review of Brisbane bakery cafe Finiky Patisserie.

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Women take to whisky as drink of choice

Georgina Safe, Marc Moncrief Whisky – once reserved for old men and even older gentlemen's clubs – is finding fresh popularity among women.

Nant Whisky Bar manager Evelyn Liong says whisky's appeal cuts across gender -

Photo: Wayne Taylor

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Ralph Kyte-Powell talks you through his top drops, bargain bottles and best reds from around the world.

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