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May 19, 2024

　　Wide Open in name translates to wide open in space at this converted-warehouse cafe-roastery, just off hectic Sydney Rd. There's plenty of elbow room at the communal tables, where you can tuck into dishes like eggs Benedict with truffle hollandaise or a seared salmon 'nourish bowl' while sipping house-blend espresso and filter coffee.

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