Andrew Zuccala

Coming Soon: Vietnamese Chef and Restaurateur Kieu Phan Is Bringing Her Culinary Empire to Australia

Hoiana will be Phan's first Aussie venture, but there are already plans to launch two more Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney.

Cheap Oysters at Brick Lane Market

Get a dozen oysters for $13 and schooners of beer for $7 throughout the first three days of summer.

Moon Dog's New Wild West-Themed Bar in Footscray's Iconic Franco Cozzo Building Will Open in March 2024

The three-storey site will have a bucking bull, live music and a sun-soaked rooftop.

Now Open: Glen Waverley Has Scored a Sleek New Teppanyaki Joint Thanks to the Wagyu Ya Crew

Grab a spot at the teppanyaki counter or hit up the sushi bar and hot pot tables.

Pier Farm Summer Sessions

$15 spritzes and aperitivo snacks are on the menu at this Williamstown restaurant all summer long.

Coming Soon: Morgan Hipworth From 'Dessert Masters' Is Opening a New All-Day Diner in Fitzroy

Maven will feature a decked-out cake cabinet and be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Now Open: Afloat's New Pool Club Has Hit the Yarra for Summer Swims on (But Not in) the River

Lounge poolside on the river this summer, hitting up the taco hut and agave bar while you're at it.

Open Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton

This beloved Melbourne bakery brings its pastries, sourdough loaves and brunch fare to Brighton.

Enoteca Boccaccio

1046 Burke Road, Balwyn

Aussie and Italian produce are on full display here — be it in the glass-walled cheese room, wine fridges, or the European eats coming out of the open kitchen.

Avani Wines' Summer Dining Pop-Up Sessions

A stacked lineup of chefs will take over the cellar door's kitchen across three weeks, each creating a one-off set menu.

Now Open: Kew's 150-Year-Old Skinny Dog Hotel Gets a Huge New Rooftop Space Just in Time for Summer

The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.

Here We Go: An Augmented-Reality Go-Kart Racing Experience Is Zipping Into Melbourne in Early 2024

In an Australian first, you'll be able to race around a 'Mario Kart'-like course IRL when BattleKart arrives in Melbourne.

Pidapipo's Gelato Cake Giveaway

Natalie Paull and Lisa Valmorbida will be handing out free slices to the first 300 customers.

Hecho en Mexico's Tenth Anniversary Party

Head to the Fitzroy restaurant for $10 margaritas, a mariachi band and stacks of prizes.

You're Never Too Old for Ice Cream Cake: Pidapipo Joins Forces with Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes to Create a New Gelato Gateau

To celebrate they're giving away free slices to the first 300 customers on December 6.

Christmas Sunday Sessions

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters has teamed up with Four Pillars to create a special Christmas-themed and gin-filled bottomless brunch.

Coming Soon: Brick Lane Brewing Is Opening a Huge New Bar and Restaurant Across From Queen Vic Market

The new upstairs digs will boast a 120-seat dining room with an open kitchen, a raw bar serving oysters and seafood from the QVM Food Hall, and a 150-seat terrace looking out over the market.

New Hop Drop Fest

Sample beers from ten Aussie and New Zealand breweries, ride a bucking bull and join some masterclasses at Moon Dog World for one day only.

Craft & Co Preston's Reopening Giveaway

1,000 free pots of craft beer are up for grabs across the weekend.

Now Open: Richmond Coffee Roaster Veneziano Has Set Up Shop in Melbourne Airport

It's serving all your usual caffeinated bevs alongisde canned cold brews and small jars of instant coffee — so you can make your own in-flight cup of joe.