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Welcome to a brand spanking new year! Even though Christmas and New Year's Eve may be a distant, if not hazy, memory, the festivities haven't ended with 2008. With Australia Day and Chinese New Year just around the corner, Best Restaurants has plenty of events and restaurant specials to help you celebrate our national and multicultural loyalties with lip-smacking pride. Restaurants around Australia are primed for the season so check out what's new to our site.

While summer is in full swing, take the opportunity to create your own special occasion and check out Best Venues for terrific ideas and locations for your next event, whether it's a wedding, corporate event or just for the sake of a party. For some inside information, find out what our members think are sensational summer soirees. This fine January, Best Restaurants is also giving you the chance to get your mitts around copies of Essentially Japanese by Hideo Dekura and a double pass to the hottest tickets in town, Top Gear.

From everyone at Best Restaurants, we hope you stay true to some of your New Year's resolutions, and break a few as well.

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NSW Specials
Wind down at Georges

Sunshine, water views and lobsters make for a perfect end-of-week lunch wind-down at Georges Mediterranean Bar and Grill on King Street Wharf. $45 per person; Friday lunch only. [more..] 		Best of summer at Bistro Lilly

Summertime is just fine at Bistro Lilly, where you can enjoy a main course and glass of matching wine for $29 per person. View the summer lunch offer at www.bistrolilly.com.au. [more..]
The Print Room's shout

Order one entree and two main courses between two people and get the second main course for free. The complimentary main must be of the same or lesser value. Bookings essential; mention this offer. [more..]

Tuck in to Turkish at Efendy

Revel in a bit of Turkish delight at Efendy Modern Turkish in Balmain. Efendy is offering three mezes plus a main of your choice and a glass of wine for $42 per person. Mention Best Restaurants at time of booking. [more..]

QLD Specials
Baguette's French feeding frenzy

Eat the way the French do at home – from a shared platter. Enjoy a three-course meal at Baguette Bistrot and Bar with weekly rotating menus from France, Spain and Morocco at a price of $38 per person. [more..] 		Brisbane brides flock to Bretts

Pop in to Bretts Wharf River Room from 11am to 7pm on January 17 for a drink and menu tasting at the restaurant's wedding open day. The room seats up to 110 and overlooks the Brisbane River. Bookings are required. [more..]
VIC Specials
Lunch at One

St Kilda’s gorgeous One Fitzroy Street invites diners to indulge in a two-course lunch menu with wine from 12pm to 6pm Monday to Friday at a cost of $25 per person. Admire panoramic views and creative fare. [more..] 		Hotel Nest turns on the taps

Treat the tastebuds to a few cold ones from some of the best breweries in Europe when you pop in to Hotel Nest during International Tap Beer Happy Hour any Thursday or Friday from 5pm to 7pm. [more..]

Point your compass this way

Express lunch has never tasted so good! Pop in to The Point Restaurant Monday to Saturday for a $35 two-course lunch and glass of wine. Choose from a daily changing selection of three entrees, mains and desserts. [more..] 		Spice up lunch-times at Chilli

Chilli Padi is offering diners a two-course lunch with a glass of red or white wine, or juice, soft drink, tea or coffee. This funky modern Asian eatery is offering all this at the very low cost of $19.90 per person. [more..]

WA Specials
Pizza pops in to Divido

Pizza is back for one night only at Divido restaurant. Monday, 19 January will see diners munching on a special feast of antipasto and a pizza with a glass of wine or premium beer at a cost of $45 per person. [more..]

 Gather round Friends

Wendy Matthews will wow guests with her sublime voice at Perth's popular Friends Restaurant on Wednesday, 14 January. Dine on a three-course dinner and enjoy the show for just $135 per person. [more..]
Other Specials
A penchant for Petaluma - SA

Visit Petaluma’s Bridgewater Mill between 11am and 5pm on Sunday, 25 January to taste wines and feast on executive chef Le Tu Thai’s delicious cuisine as part of the annual Crush Wine and Food Festival. [more..]

 Gingerly Ginger - ACT

The Ginger Room is extending its opening hours to include lunch so guests can indulge during the daylight hours. Book your table from 12pm Wednesday through Friday in one of Canberra’s best restaurants. [more..]
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FOOD AND WINE EVENTS
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Book Giveaway
Essentially Japanese

Win a copy of Essentially Japanese by Hideo Dekura

Best Restaurants and New Holland Publishers are giving you the opportunity to win a copy of Essentially Japanese by Hideo Dekura.

This fabulous book is considered one of the most comprehensive texts of Japanese cuisine ever produced in Australia. Join Hideo on a tour from Honshu to Kyusho, tasting the food, meeting the people, and cooking regional ingredients. Officially recognised by the Japanese Government for his service in developing Japanese cuisine, Hideo explores the origins of various food styles and outside influences. As a hidden bonus the book's dust jacket opens out to reveal a beautiful poster.

To enter the competition to win this fabulous book, simply click on the Best Restaurants blog and nominate your top Japanese restaurant destinations.

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Movie Giveaway
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Win two tickets to Top Gear LIVE

For the first time in Australia, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond will present Top Gear Live, the most spectacular LIVE motoring theatre show in the universe from Thursday, 5 to Sunday, 8 February at Sydney's Acer Arena.

Top Gear Live features breath-taking stunts, amazing special effects and blockbusting driving sequences with some of the world's best precision drivers. This experience is one car enthusiasts won't forget. Top Gear Live combines an action-packed 75-minute live version of the internationally acclaimed and multi award-winning BBC TV series Top Gear.

The 10th person to email the correct answer to the following question will win two complimentary tickets to see the boys perform live on Sunday, 8 February at 11am. Please email your answer to prizes@bestrestaurants.com.au

Which two UK Top Gear hosts will be hosting the Top Gear Live Sydney arena spectacular performances?

Don't miss Top Gear Live for the first time in Australia! Ten shows over four days - Sydney only. Tickets start from $69.

Terms and Conditions Apply.
1. Prize cannot be redeemable for cash. 2. Prize does not include transport to or from the event. 3. Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry. 4. Competition starts Tuesday 13th January.

www.topgearlive.com.au

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