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Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

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Coming Soon: Hazel's Founder, Head Chef and Drinks Manager Are Launching a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Abbotsford

Nathan Toleman, Aleksis Kalnins and Kayla Saito are all playing a part in creating Little Molli and Molli —The Mulberry's Groups latest venues.

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Coming Soon: Four Former 'MasterChef Australia' Stars Are Setting Up a Pop-Up Restaurant in Crown

It's like a real-life restaurant challenge that you can experience — and judge — for yourself.

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Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

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The Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)

Here are the best spots to visit on Mother's Day in Melbourne, from luxuriously long lunches and boozy brunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.

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The Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100

Sample a large chunk of the menu without breaking the bank when ordering some of the top set menus in Melbourne.

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Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

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You can now stop by Ora for a late-night wine and snacking sesh without having to fight over a table.

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Now Open: Mordialloc's Pan-Asian Street Food Restaurant Bang Bang Has Launched an Outpost in Hampton

The new outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.

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Coming Soon: Yarraville's TZAKI Will Be a Takeaway Cafe by Day and Contemporary Athenian Meze Bar by Night

Alex Xinis is bringing Athens to Yarraville with his new all-day diner TZAKI, set to open in May.

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You Can Give Mum a Taste of La Dolce Vita This Mother's Day with Piccolina's Gelato-Filled Bonbons

These decadent, bite-sized treats have all been handmade by Piccolina's pastry chefs.

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Vivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar

Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.

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Lucia Melbourne

11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.
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Shusai Mijo

256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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D.O.C St Kilda

14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda

The latest seaside site by D.O.C is a prime spot for sharing a seafood pizza while overlooking the water.
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Babae

710 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera introduces its intimate fine-diner.
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Hopper Joint

157 Greville Street, Prahran

These light, crispy bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at this Sri Lankan joint.
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Studio Amaro

168 Chapel Street, Windsor

This Windsor spot is the Commune Group's latest project — a big Italian restaurant complete with its own DJ-fuelled basement bar.
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Salted Egg

509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Quincy Hotel's Southeast Asian restaurant is bringing some life back to the west end of Flinders Lane.
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Rumi

2 Village Avenue, Brunswick East

Rumi remains a true Melbourne treasure and one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the city.
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Little Jin Cafe

615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne

Ever heard of happy hour for coffee? That's right, you get 50 per cent off your order at this new window-style cafe.
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Brick Lane Market

456 Queen Street, Melbourne

Compared to most brewery pubs in Melbourne, Brick Lane Market is offering up one of the most extensive range of food and drinks within some mighty nice surrounds.

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Now Open: Peruvian and Cantonese Cuisines Combine at Brunswick's New Bar and Restaurant Casa Chino

Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Pasta in Melbourne

Undo the top button of your pants and tuck your napkin into your shirt — it's pasta time at these beloved Italian restaurants in Melbourne.

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Now Open: Niku Shiki Is Now Serving Up Its Premium Cuts of Wagyu in Melbourne's CBD

Melbourne Central's new wagyu-centric outpost operates as a sleek restaurant, a takeaway joint, and an in-house butcher and grocer all rolled into one.

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Guide
A Day and Night Guide to Paddington

From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.

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Arnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams

Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).

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Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide

Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.

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Raclette Supper at Handpicked Wines

Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, Melbourne

Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.

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Mother's Day High Tea at Queen Victoria Market

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Treat the most important woman in your life to this one-off high tea experience designed by the well-known Tommy Collins team.

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10,000 Free Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter at Hugo's Deli

Saturday, April 27 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Hugo's Deli, Richmond

Snag a limited-edition PB&J sandwich and a free ice cream at Hugo's Deli for one weekend.
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Wednesday, July 31 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston

Initially premiering in London's West End in 1952, the world's longest-running play is coming to Melbourne — again.

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Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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The Warehouse Project

Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), Port Melbourne

Manchester's rave scene is heading Down Under, with The Warehouse Project making its first Australian visit.

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Universal Everything: Beings

Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
ACMI, Melbourne

This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI features installations that respond differently to every visitor.

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Ali Wong: Live 2024

Thursday, July 11, 2024, Friday, July 12, 2024 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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Yayoi Kusama

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - Monday, April 21, 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is coming to the NGV in Melbourne with a brand-new infinity mirror room.

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The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

Friday, May 24 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
Fever Exhibition Hall, Brunswick

You're invited: Netflix's official 'Bridgerton' ball experience is finally making Its Australian debut, bringing it regency-themed fun to Melbourne.

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Degustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast

This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.

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You Can Eat Your Way Through a Different Region of Asia Each Week at 2024's Hawker 88 Night Market at QVM

Spend your Wednesday nights jumping from food stall to food stall as you soak up the flavours, sights and sounds of Asia — no passport required.

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What's Open in Melbourne Across the 2024 Easter Long Weekend

Want to fill your weekend with top-notch eating and drinking? Here's where to go.

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Now Open: Babae Is Ballarat's New Degustation-Only Restaurant Championing Goldfields Produce

The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera launches its intimate fine-diner.

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Baker Bleu Will be Slinging Pizzas, Pastries and Loaded Sangas From Its New Cremorne Cafe This Spring

The Melbourne bakery is branching out into the all-day dining cafe scene with this new venture.

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Coming Soon: Sri Lankan Hoppers Get the Spotlight at This New Prahran Diner From the Founder of Entrecôte

These light, crispy bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at the Hopper Joint.

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The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

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Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Opening His Third Chin Chin Outpost at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium

Even though it's set within Kardinia Park, the new Chin Chin in Geelong isn't just for sports fans.

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Now Open: D.O.C Has Landed in St Kilda with a Heap of Exclusive Site-Only Seafood Dishes

The new seaside site is the seventh notch in D.O.C's Italian restaurant belt.

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Guide
The 12 Best Omakase in Melbourne

This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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The 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne

Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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Lune Has Brought Back Its Hot Cross Cruffins and Triple-Choc Pains au Chocolat to Make Easter Extra Tasty

Add Lune's March specials to your Easter treat list — it's also whipping up a lamington-croissant hybrid just for the month.

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Nine of the Best Grown-Up Easter Treats to Try in Melbourne

Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, easter eggs, high teas and spiced cocktails.

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Guide
The Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD

Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

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News
A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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Guide
The 14 Best Cafes in Melbourne

How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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News
Piccolina's Decadent Gelato-Stuffed Chocolate Eggs Are Back for Easter

Piccolina has pimped up its Easter eggs once again this year, filling them with limited-edition gelatos and creamy ganaches.

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News
Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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News
Now Open: Shusai Mijo Brings Sophisticated Omakase to Fitzroy's Less-Than-Formal Johnston Street

Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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News
Two Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024

Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.

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News
Pidapipo Has Gone All Out for Easter with Special Edition Chocolate Eggs, Gelato and Hot Cross Buns

The team isn't only making gelato in Fitzroy — they've become bakers and chocolatiers this Easter as well.

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News
Lucia Is Melbourne's Latest Med-Inspired Restaurant and Wine Bar with Caviar Service and a 400-Strong Wine List

Even though this particular style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns and everything in between.

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News
Now Open: Ronin Is Reinventing Omakase in Melbourne, One Lit Night Out at a Time

Like an ancient ronin samurai, Chef Patrick Kwong has no master. He's breaking the rules and doing omakase his own way.

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