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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants and everything in between.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Melbourne
Fried chicken is basically a food group in itself — and at these ten top chook spots, you can have it with waffles for breakfast, in a burger for lunch, or sticky and sweet for dinner.
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EventLipton x Tokyo Lamington
Friday, May 19 - Friday, May 26, 2023
Tokyo Lamington Melbourne, Carlton
This special-tea treat beats a boring old cuppa any day — but it won't be sticking around for long.
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NewsNorth & Common Has Transformed Pentridge Prison's Former Mess Hall into an Elegant Restaurant
The precinct's newly opened wine bar Olivine has scored a sibling venue, complete with a thoughtful yet unpretentious menu, and an all-weather alfresco terrace.
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NewsThe Tokyo Tina Crew Is Adding to the Family with Their New Italian Bar and Eatery Studio Amaro
Opening in Windsor this spring is the Commune Group's next project — a big Italian restaurant complete with its own DJ-fuelled basement bar.
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NewsTen of the Best Dumpling Spots in Melbourne for 2024
Here is everywhere you should go to find Melbourne's finest dumplings from siu mai to xiao long bao, and everything in between.
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NewsThe Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum this Mother's Day (or Any Day)
From luxuriously long lunches to boozy brunches, and everything in between.
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NewsComing Soon: Reine and La Rue Are Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar From the NOMAD Crew
The hospitality group is transforming a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.
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NewsLe Méridien Is Melbourne's Elegant New Hotel with a Rooftop Pool Bar and Glam Underground Restaurant
Marriott Bonvoy's latest addition has made its home in a historic Bourke Street spot, fitted out with a modern take on mid-century style.
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EventBBQ and Blues
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Saturday, June 10, 2023, Saturday, June 24, 2023 and Saturday, July 15, 2023
Bellarine Estate Winery, Bellarine
This winery's new regular Saturday series teams smoky Texan eats with live blues and plenty of vino.
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EventBotanica Festival
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick
With floral displays, a bonsai showcase, fresh scones and a huge plant sale, this might be the ultimate green thumb's day out.
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EventYIRRAMBOI 2023
Thursday, May 4 - Sunday, May 14, 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Melbourne's huge celebration of First Nations art and culture is back with a jam-packed 2023 instalment.
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EventBottomless Brunch Drag Bingo
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Mabel Jones, Greensborough
A sparkling afternoon of food, fun and gin cocktails, hosted by Freida Commitment.
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NewsRenowned Chef Phillip Davenport Has Taken the Helm at Lamaro's and Unveiled a Brand-New Menu
The former chef of Bali's Ku De Ta is bringing a new flavour to a South Melbourne classic.
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EventArcher's World Whisky Day Dinner
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Archer's at Melbourne Marriott Docklands, Docklands
This warm, complex four-course feast comes paired with sips from mainland Australia's oldest craft whisky distillery.
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NewsFirst Nations Arts and Culture Fest YIRRAMBOI Returns This Month with a Huge Ten-Day Program
The citywide celebration of Indigenous arts and culture is here to fill your calendar with dance, visual art, music, comedy, performances and parties.
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EventShop the City 2023
Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7, 2023
Melbourne CBD
This annual event is back with three days of giveaways, freebies, gigs and special offers to hunt down across the city.
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EventTop Italian Wines Roadshow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Q Events by Metropolis, Melbourne
Swirl and sip your way through more than 200 premium wines, plus catch a free tasting masterclass led by two vino experts.
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RestaurantOlMate's Sangas & Coffee Southbank
20 Kavanagh Street, Southbank
Classic sandwiches reimagined, paired with top-notch coffee — all courtesy of the Reverence Coffee Roasters crew.
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EventThe Cambridge x Caretaker's Cottage
Monday, May 8, 2023
Caretaker's Cottage, Melbourne
A famed Parisian bar is dropping by Melbourne for a one-night-only sustainability-driven cocktail pop-up.
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