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    Wine Lovers, Mark Your Calendars: Pinot Palooza Has Locked in Its Vino-Slinging Dates for 2024

    If you can't go past a light- to medium-bodied red wine — and 50-plus vino labels pouring it — then this is the boozy festival for you.

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    You Can Eat Your Way Through a Different Region of Asia Each Week at 2024's Hawker 88 Night Market at QVM

    Spend your Wednesday nights jumping from food stall to food stall as you soak up the flavours, sights and sounds of Asia — no passport required.

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    Now Open: Brewmanity From Former AFL Captain David Neitz Has Launched Melbourne's First Rooftop Brewery Bar

    Enjoy a sky-high sip over city views at this South Melbourne brewery and you'll also help a good cause.

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    What's Open in Melbourne Across the 2024 Easter Long Weekend

    Want to fill your weekend with top-notch eating and drinking? Here's where to go.

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    Seven Stylish Melbourne Bars That Are Perfect for After-Work Drinks with Your Mates

    Hit these drinking establishments as the sun sets and solve the problems of the world with your most trusted mates.

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    Now Open: Babae Is Ballarat's New Degustation-Only Restaurant Championing Goldfields Produce

    The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera launches its intimate fine-diner.

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    Baker Bleu Will be Slinging Pizzas, Pastries and Loaded Sangas From Its New Cremorne Cafe This Spring

    The Melbourne bakery is branching out into the all-day dining cafe scene with this new venture.

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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.

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    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.

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    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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    Now Open: D.O.C Has Landed in St Kilda with a Heap of Exclusive Site-Only Seafood Dishes

    The new seaside site is the seventh notch in D.O.C's Italian restaurant belt.

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    The 12 Best Omakase in Melbourne

    This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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    The 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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    Coming Soon: Misfits Has Taken Over the Former Baby Snakes Site in Footscray

    A trio of misfits has set up a sleek new bar in Footscray, set to champion local artists and community groups.

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    Lune Has Brought Back Its Hot Cross Cruffins and Triple-Choc Pains au Chocolat to Make Easter Extra Tasty

    Add Lune's March specials to your Easter treat list — it's also whipping up a lamington-croissant hybrid just for the month.

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    Nine of the Best Grown-Up Easter Treats to Try in Melbourne

    Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, easter eggs, high teas and spiced cocktails.

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    The Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD

    Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

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

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

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    South Australian Brewery Pirate Life Is Opening Its First Victorian Site Right by South Melbourne Market

    This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines, and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar

    Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.

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    The 14 Best Cafes in Melbourne

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    Piccolina's Decadent Gelato-Stuffed Chocolate Eggs Are Back for Easter

    Piccolina has pimped up its Easter eggs once again this year, filling them with limited-edition gelatos and creamy ganaches.

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    Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

    This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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    Now Open: Shusai Mijo Brings Sophisticated Omakase to Fitzroy's Less-Than-Formal Johnston Street

    Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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    Two Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024

    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.

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    Pidapipo Has Gone All Out for Easter with Special Edition Chocolate Eggs, Gelato and Hot Cross Buns

    The team isn't only making gelato in Fitzroy — they've become bakers and chocolatiers this Easter as well.

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    Lucia Is Melbourne's Latest Med-Inspired Restaurant and Wine Bar with Caviar Service and a 400-Strong Wine List

    Even though this particular style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

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    Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

    Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns and everything in between.

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    Now Open: Ronin Is Reinventing Omakase in Melbourne, One Lit Night Out at a Time

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

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    Coming Soon: Royal Stacks Is Getting a Huge New CBD Home for All Things Burgers

    The two-storey burger joint will be serving up its signature fast-food eats alongside a selection of new and exclusive creations.

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    Coming Soon: D.O.C Is Taking Its Handmade Pasta and Woodfired Pizza Waterside with New St Kilda Outpost

    This will be the seventh notch in the group's restaurant belt and its very first with seaside views.

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    Cheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024

    More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.

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    The 34 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD

    Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.

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    The 26 Best Bars in Melbourne

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

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    Penny for Pound Is Teaming Up with Holla Gelato on Epic Hot Cross Bun Gelato Sandwiches for Easter

    Hot cross bun season is already upon us — and these have got to be some of the most decadent ones out there.

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    Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice to Melbourne

    The Japanese chef will cook his speciality dish, and collaborate with Ishizuka Head Chef Shin Kato to highlight Japanese flavours.

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    Now Open: Robin's Deli Is Feeding Melbourne's Obsession with Loaded Sangas Down in 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.

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    Morgan Hipworth Has Opened His Third Melbourne Eatery Maven in Fitzroy at Just 22 Years of Age

    The rising star in Melbourne's hospo scene is showing how he can do more than just desserts.

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    The Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.

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