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Now Open: Nobu's Former Head Sushi Chef Is Championing the Humble Handroll at His New Fine-Diner Nori Maki

This new omakase-style diner in the CBD is serving up handrolls with a twist.

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The Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Melbourne

Melbourne's best outdoor swimming pools cater to athletes, casual summertime swimmers and those just looking to cool off during extra-hot days.

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The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

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Six Alternative Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

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Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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Now Open: Keeper Is the New Brunswick Brewery and Bar Focusing on Perfecting the Pilsner

Drop by this independent brewery for a damn good pilsner, plus a regularly rotating selection of local beer and wine.

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A Summer Guide To Easy Eats On The Days Between Christmas And New Years

Once the big day has come and gone, there’s no reason to toil too hard for lunch.

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Now Open: Nobu's Former Head Sushi Chef Is Championing the Humble Handroll at His New Fine-Diner Nori Maki

This new omakase-style diner in the CBD is serving up handrolls with a twist.

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Now Open: Keeper Is the New Brunswick Brewery and Bar Focusing on Perfecting the Pilsner

Drop by this independent brewery for a damn good pilsner, plus a regularly rotating selection of local beer and wine.

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Why Buy the Cow?: At Fitzroy's St David Dairy You Can See How Your Milk Goes From Cattle to Cup

A freshly poured take on traditional dairy.

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The 14 Best French Restaurants in Melbourne Right Now

Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.

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Now Open: Ross and Sunny Lusted Have Set Up Two Standout Hospo Venues in the New Melbourne Place Hotel — Marmelo and Mr Mills

International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are behind the new restaurant and basement bar, which are both championing Portuguese cuisine.

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Latest Openings

Cafe
Local Folk

43 Epsom Road, Kensington

In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.
Bar
Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
Restaurant
D.O.C Osteria

326 Lygon Street, Carlton

20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.

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Restaurant
Reine & La Rue

380 Collins Street, Melbourne

The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
Bar
Ruckers Hill

83 High Street, Northcote

This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
Restaurant
Chiki Chan & Hiki Bar

6 Centreway, Mordialloc

Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick East

141 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

This Beechworth brewery has set up a taproom in Brunswick East, pumping out plenty of beer and pizza to locals.

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Rocky Ridge Brunswick

130 Barkly Street, Brunswick

Rocky Ridge Brewing is pouring its own beers from the bar's 32 taps, and CDMX is slinging tacos from the airstream outside.
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Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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Ruckers Hill

83 High Street, Northcote

This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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Hotel Mexico

238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville

Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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Bendigo Hotel Collingwood

125 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.

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Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Giving a Horror Icon a New Bite: Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Chat 'Nosferatu'

Over a century ago, an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' reached cinemas — and now the filmmaker behind 'The Witch' brings his own version to the screen.

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When IRL Anxieties, Experiences and Personal History Inspire an Absolute Dramedy Gem: Jesse Eisenberg Talks 'A Real Pain'

For his second feature as a filmmaker after 2022's 'When You Finish Saving the World', the Oscar-nominated actor keeps exploring what pain is valid.

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James Gunn on the First 'Superman' Trailer: How the Comic Book-Loving Director Is Bringing the Man of Steel Back to the Big Screen

Here's your initial look at the first film in the new DC Universe — and the filmmaker leading the charge (including as co-CEO of DC Studios) told us all about it.

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'Squid Game' at Bondi Icebergs: The Netflix Hit's Latest Pop-Up Just Took Over Sydney's Iconic Beachside Pool

Here's what happened when a game of 'Red Light, Green Light' took place at one of Australia's most-photographed spots.

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You Could Win Tickets to See The Jungle Giants (DJ Set) and the Australian Open For You and Three Mates

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Mates Rates and Cheese Plates

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Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
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Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
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The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

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Survive the murky blur of days between Christmas and New Year's with a mix of culinary and local exploration.

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Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

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The Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Melbourne

Melbourne's best outdoor swimming pools cater to athletes, casual summertime swimmers and those just looking to cool off during extra-hot days.

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The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

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Six Alternative Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

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After a devastating fire, St Kilda's Stokehouse has made its comeback — and it's here to stay.