• News

    Eyes on the Pies: Where to Find Melbourne's Best Hot Pies

    These bakeries and pie shops are serving up ripper editions of the classic Australian dish, including a lasagne pie and lobster delights.

  • News

    The Victorian Government Is Dropping $1 Million to Prepare Residents for Its Four-Bin Recycling System Rollout

    The funding will go towards educational campaigns, but the full bin rollout isn't expected to be completed until 2030.

  • News

    The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Has Closed for Good

    With its operator placed into liquidation, the Docklands attraction won't live to spin another day.

  • News

    Smith & Daughters Is Set to Be Reborn as a Huge Vegan Hub in Collingwood

    The 500-square-metre site is set to open its doors in November and will boast a Euro-style deli, food store, cafeteria and restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    Sonny's Fried Chicken & Burgers

    29 Lygon Street, Carlton

    Classic US-style fried chicken and burgs, in a legendary live music pub.

  • Event

    Elsie's Butter Chicken

    Thu, 2 Sep - Sun, 3 Oct 2021

    Online

    Mischa Tropp is heating up lockdown with a new pop-up dedicated to Delhi-style butter chicken curry.

  • Event

    Chocolate Boozy Brioche

    Wed, 1 Sep - Thu, 30 Sep 2021

    Online

    This September, Chic de Partie is whipping up a choc-ified version of its pull-apart brioche dessert.

  • Event

    Lume At Home

    Thu, 26 Aug - Thu, 9 Sep 2021

    Online

    South Melbourne's fine diner is now creating fancy lockdown feasts, complete with sommelier-selected wine.

  • News

    Lockdown-Born Kravin Korean Is Melbourne's Newest At-Home Korean Barbecue Experience

    Featuring ready-to-grill ingredients, homemade sauces, equipment and tunes to help you recreate the magic of KBBQ at home.

  • News

    Local Burger Guru Goldieboy Is Slinging DIY Double Cheeseburger Kits to Make at Home

    His signature creations feature Martin's potato rolls, brisket-chuck patties and a top-secret adobo kewpie sauce.

  • News

    Melbourne Fringe Festival Kicks Off Its 2021 Program Next Month

    Fringe's 2021 program has the culture fix you've been missing with theatre, dance parties, interactive art, cabaret and side-splitting comedy.

  • News

    The Latest Plan for Sorrento's Continental Hotel Includes a Sunset Roof and Dining Led by Scott Pickett

    There'll be everything from casual pub fare to degustation dining served across its bars, restaurants and function spaces — and the first phase is set to open by February.

  • Event

    Yippie Pie Yay Pack

    Thu, 26 Aug - Sat, 28 Aug 2021

    Online

    This is the ultimate care package featuring craft beer, savoury pies and a giant chocolate brownie.

  • News

    Every Food and Drink Idea to Spoil the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day

    You might need to get a little more creative than usual this year.

  • Event

    Vaxx Cakes

    Sun, 1 Aug - Sun, 31 Oct 2021

    Online

    Reward your mates for a 'jab' well done and order one of Beurre's colourful, smile-inducing sweet treats.

  • News

    Local Bakery Beurre Is Serving Up a New Line of Cheerful Post-Vax Celebration Cakes

    Reward your mates for a 'jab' well done and order one of these colourful, smile-inducing sweet treats.

  • Event

    The Grain Store Father's Day Feast

    Thu, 2 Sep - Sun, 5 Sep 2021

    Online

    This CBD lunch favourite is now whipping up four-course dinner feasts to enjoy at home.

  • Event

    Melbourne Writers Festival Digital 2021

    Fri, 3 Sep - Wed, 15 Sep 2021

    Online

    The annual literary festival is headed entirely online, serving up a digital program of author chats, conversations, screenings and more.

  • Event

    The Single Layer Master Bento

    Fri, 6 Aug - Thu, 2 Sep 2021

    Online

    High-end ingredients and intricately prepared morsels make Ishizuka's at-home bentos one of the highlights of lockdown.

  • Event

    Boozy Brunch Take-Home Kit

    Fri, 20 Aug - Thu, 2 Sep 2021

    Online

    Lulu's legendary boozy brunch now comes boxed up and ready to enjoy at home.

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