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    Coming Soon: Sri Lankan Hoppers Get the Spotlight at This New Prahran Diner From the Founder of Entrecôte

    These light, crispy bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at the Hopper Joint.

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    Now Open: Kew Just Scored a Sleek New Cocktail Bar From the Mister Bianco Crew

    Joe Vargetto is blending old-school Italian sensibilities with contemporary cool at Bianchetto.

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    The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

    From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

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    Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Opening His Third Chin Chin Outpost at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium

    Even though it's set within Kardinia Park, the new Chin Chin in Geelong isn't just for sports fans.

  • Guide

    The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne

    Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.

  • News

    Four Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs

    Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.

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    Brick Lane Market

    456 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Compared to most brewery pubs in Melbourne, Brick Lane Market is offering up one of the most extensive range of food and drinks within some mighty nice surrounds. 

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    Maven by Morgan

    402 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

    With this namesake venture, the rising star in Melbourne's hospo scene is doing more than just desserts.

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  • Restaurant

    Robin's Deli

    132 Keys Road, Cheltenham

    It's serving up everything from sausage and egg brekkie rolls and four-cheese Vegemite toasties to healthy veggie sandwiches and decked-out meatball subs.

  • Restaurant

    Token

    151 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.

  • Restaurant

    Ronin

    445 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    Like an ancient ronin samurai, Chef Patrick Kwong has no master. He's breaking the rules and doing omakase his own way.

  • Restaurant

    Sushi Baby

    414 New Street, Brighton

    This popular takeaway sushi bar in Brighton now has a pastel-hued dining room and courtyard, plus a dine-in menu full of both contemporary and traditional Japanese eats.

  • Bar

    Saving Grace

    32 Church Lane, Melbourne

    A blues bar that's promises good drinks, good times and a solid burger from Burger Boys.

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  • Bar

    Brick Lane Market

    456 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Compared to most brewery pubs in Melbourne, Brick Lane Market is offering up one of the most extensive range of food and drinks within some mighty nice surrounds. 

  • Bar

    Castlerose

    67 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne

    Treat yourself to some old-world luxury — sipping on fine champagne and biting into confit duck cigars at the bar.

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    Johnny's Green Room

    293-297 Lygon Street, Carlton

    Dose up on sophisticated Euro vibes and Italian cocktails at this chic, sunny rooftop bar in Carlton.

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    Wax Music Lounge

    250 Flinders Street, Melbourne

    Live music now has a new home in Melbourne thanks to the crew behind Wax Museum Records.

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    Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge

    209 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

    Is Mirror Mirror rooftop bar the fairest of them all? Only time will tell.

  • News

    The New Season of 'Doctor Who' Starring 'Sex Education' Favourite Ncuti Gatwa Will Start Streaming in May

    Disney+ is releasing the first two episodes of the Fifteenth Doctor's run simultaneously worldwide, including Down Under.

  • News

    Emmy-Winning 'Beef' Star Ali Wong Is Bringing Her Latest Stand-Up Tour Down Under This Winter

    The comedian, 'Always Be My Maybe' writer and actor, and 'Dear Girls' author is hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Six Beautifully Chaotic Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Mates on a Rainy Saturday Afternoon

    Load up any of these multiplayer titles for guaranteed good times with your squad.

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    Bringing Arrakis Back to Cinemas After Winning an Oscar: Australian Cinematographer Greig Fraser Talks 'Dune: Part Two'

    "You become an expert in the dunes," explains the Aussie talent, who started his career two decades ago in homegrown shorts, and was also Academy Award-nominated for 'Lion'.

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    It Looks Like 'The Bear' Has Been Renewed for Season Four Before Season Three Is Even Served Up

    The two seasons will film back to back — and keep you exclaiming "yes chef!" and "cousin!" into 2025.

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    'Black Mirror' Season Seven Will Arrive in 2025 with Six Episodes — Including a Sequel to 'USS Callister'

    Season four's 'Star Trek' riff is set to score a follow-up when Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series returns.

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    Japan to Peru: A Nikkei Experience

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Warabi, Melbourne

    Warabi and Farmer's Daughters are teaming up for a one-off ten-course degustation for the 2024 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

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    Paired at Culprit

    Thursday, February 1, 2024, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 and Thursday, February 8, 2024 

    Culprit, Melbourne

    Treat yourself to bottomless oysters and bubbles, unlimited margaritas and margherita pizzas, or endless amounts of cheese and wine after work at W Melbourne.

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    Vegan Tuesdays

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Babu Ji, St Kilda

    Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.

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    Dumplings 'n' Massage

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

    Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.

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    All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    Tokosan, Prahran

    Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.

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    Nowruz: A Persian New Year Celebration

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    Free to Feed Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North

    Head to Free to Feed in Fitzroy North to celebrate Persian culture, food and music.

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  • Event

    The Nonnas at Ronnie's

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    Ronnie's, Melbourne

    Nonnas from a local Italian social club are taking over the kitchen at Ronnie's for one night only during this year's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

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    All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    Bosozoku, South Yarra

    Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.

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    Groove Therapy

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024

    The Workers Club, Fitzroy

    Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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  • Event

    Pets in the Park

    Sunday, March 24, 2024

    Central Park Malvern East, Malvern East

    This is a true celebration of animal-lovers and their four-legged mates, featuring presentations, dog obedience demos, market stalls filled with pet goodies and competitions for superstar pets.

  • Event

    Taco and Tequila Party at Afloat

    Thursday, March 21, 2024

    Arbory Afloat, Melbourne

    For one night only, Sydney's El Primo Sanchez and Ricos Tacos are hosting a taco and tequila party on the Yarra.

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  • Event

    Desserted

    Monday, March 18, 2024

    Stokehouse, St Kilda

    Pastry legends and longtime mates Ash Smith of Stokehouse and Eddie Stewart of Tokyo Lamington have created a five-course dessert degustation for one night only.

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  • Event

    Harmony Market

    Saturday, March 23, 2024

    Section 8, Melbourne

    Section 8 is hosting a one-off pop-up market supporting businesses run by refugees and asylum seekers.

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    Free Yum Cha at David's

    Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024, Saturday, March 30, 2024 and Saturday, April 6, 2024 

    David's, Prahran

    Free unlimited yum cha is up for grabs every Saturday arvo in Prahran for anyone named David.

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  • Event

    All You Can Spritzza

    Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sunday, February 25, 2024, Saturday, March 2, 2024 and Sunday, March 3, 2024 

    400 Gradi, East Brunswick

    400 Gradi in Brunswick and Mornington Peninsula is serving up unlimited spritzes and pizza every weekend throughout summer and beyond.

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  • Event

    Dan's Hour at Dan's Diner

    Thursday, March 21, 2024, Friday, March 22, 2024 and Sunday, March 24, 2024 

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Daniels, Danis, Danas, Danails, Daens and Danyals can all get a free cocktail at the pop-up diner in Fed Square.

  • Event

    Fable x INDU Dining Vegan Mushroom Night

    Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    INDU Dining, Melbourne

    Settle in for a night of mushroom-filled Sri Lankan eats in Melbourne's CBD.

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  • Event

    Aqua: Australian Tour 2024

    Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

    Come on Barbie, let's go party — with Aqua and 2 Unlimited on this nostalgic 90s tour.

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  • Event

    Souled Out

    Friday, March 29, 2024

    Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby

    This new wave R&B festival is hitting Melbourne with Summer Walker, PartyNextDoor and Tinashe.

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  • News

    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

  • News

    Western Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups

    Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.

  • News

    IKEA's Retro Anniversary Collection Has Just Added a Heap of Classic 60s and 70s Products

    This time, as part of the Swedish retailer's 80th-birthday celebrations, you have shaggy rugs, bold patterns and swivel armchairs to choose from.

  • News

    Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home

    Ten platypuses were released into the Royal National Park in May 2023 after bring extinct in the area for 50 years.

  • News

    Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024

    "Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."

  • News

    Now Open: A Huge 200-Plus-Shoe Sneaker Exhibition From London's Design Museum Has Arrived in Australia

    Taking over HOTA Gallery on the Gold Coast, this Australian exclusive features more than 400 objects.

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    Brisbane's New Statue Celebrating the Matildas' Women's World Cup Efforts Will Be Unveiled by the End of 2024

    The permanent ode will be made out of bronze, measure six-metres wide and sit outside Suncorp Stadium.

  • News

    Ten Things You Didn't Know You Can Get Delivered Right To Your Door By DoorDash

    You'll find a lot more than neighbourhood takeaway on this delivery app.

  • News

    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

  • News

    Coming Soon: South Yarra's Lyall Hotel Is Set to Reopen This Month Following a Two-Year Reno

    Set on a quiet leafy street just off Toorak Road, the refurbed site feels more like a collection of luxe pied-à-terres than a boutique hotel.

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Take Your Dog or Cat Onboard with You While Flying Domestically with Virgin

    If the carrier gets regulatory approval, it'll become the first Australian airline to allow pets in the cabin.

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