• News

    Chris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month

    80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

  • Event

    Indian Bazaar by Nabil Ansari

    Thu, 28 Oct - Sun, 7 Nov 2021

    The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne

    A Sunda chef is taking over the Cricketers Bar for a two-week pop-up fusing regional Indian flavours with modern technique.

  • News

    QT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer

    Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.

  • News

    Four Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

  • Event

    Bottomless Sky Tea

    Thu, 28 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021

    Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne

    Shake off lockdown with a luxe, Champagne-soaked high tea, on a ritzy rooftop pool deck.

  • Event

    Two Mates Meat: Terror Twilight x Meatmaiden

    Sat, 16 Oct and Sun, 17 Oct 2021 

    Terror Twilight, Collingwood

    This beefy weekend takeaway pop-up comes courtesy of Terror Twilight and Meatmaiden.

  • News

    Six of Melbourne's Large-Format Share-Friendly Cocktails to See You Through Picnic Season

    From one-litre bags of espresso martini to blockbuster-sized bloody marys, these takeaway sips prove that bigger is definitely better.

  • News

    The Victorian Cherry Trail Will Feature Eight Orchards and Cherry Ice-Cream This Year

    Cherry season kicks off in early November — and this harvest trail shows you all the best spots to get your cherry fix while it's on.

  • Restaurant

    Mork Chocolate City

    20 Equitable Place, Melbourne

    A tiny haven of artisan chocolate drinks and dreamy baked goods, located in a former lift shaft.

  • Event

    Brothl Pop-Up

    Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Joost Bakker's low-waste soup bar is making a one-day comeback, slinging sustainably-made broths and a very special gin.

  • Event

    Vue de Monde at the Gardens

    Sat, 23 Oct and Sun, 24 Oct 2021 

    Southern Cross Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

    The renowned fine diner is getting into the picnic spirit with a pop-up barbecue party in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

  • News

    Arbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with a New Look Inspired by Turkey's Turquoise Coast

    Arbory Afloat will sail once again in late October with two bars, poolside cabanas and lots of cocktails on tap.

  • Event

    Pentolina x Hemingway's Wine Room At Home

    Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

    Online

    This once-off lockdown collaboration brings two much-loved Euro-inspired venues together.

  • News

    Cucina Povera Is Melbourne's Soon-to-Launch Italian Venue From Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto

    It'll take over the former Massi site from next month, serving a contemporary take on Italian peasant food.

  • News

    Smith St Bistrot Is Scott Pickett's New French-Inspired Venture Coming to Collingwood This Summer

    The chef's next project is a classic French-inspired bistro and bar, featuring steak baguettes, lobster thermidor and low-intervention wines.

  • News

    A New Library with a Rooftop Terrace Is Coming to the Queen Victoria Market Precinct

    The new library will be housed across three levels in the Munro Development community hub.

  • Event

    The Grain Store's Oktoberfest At-Home

    Fri, 8 Oct - Sun, 10 Oct 2021

    Online

    Take your tastebuds on a trip to Bavaria with this German-inspired lockdown feasting box.

  • Event

    Fonda DIY Taco Kits and Margs

    Mon, 4 Oct - Fri, 31 Dec 2021

    Online

    Fonda's new limited-edition taco packs and bottled margs are primed for your next lockdown-friendly fiesta.

  • News

    Brae and Attica Have Been Named in the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2021

    The two Victorian restaurants were the only Aussies to make this year's World's 50 Best restaurant awards, ranking 57 and 97 respectively.

  • Event

    Mr McClelland's Finishing School: Club Fringe at Home

    Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

    Online

    Give lockdown a proper send-off, with Fringe's DJ-fuelled lounge room dance party.

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