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NewsComing Soon: Colt Dining by Matt Fallon Is Set to Showcase the Bounty of the Mornington Peninsula
Acclaimed chef Matt Fallon returns to his roots with this contemporary Australian restaurant that pays homage to locally sourced ingredients.
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NewsGelato Messina's Next Nostalgic Sweet Treat Is a Honey Joy Version of Its Bake-at-Home Sticky Scroll
The tuckshop flashbacks continue with this indulgent dessert, which comes with cereal milk gelato.
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NewsChat Thai OG Thaitown Is Collaborating with Tokyo Lamington for a Limited-Edition Birthday Menu
The popular spot is celebrating its 16th birthday by launching a bespoke menu with Tokyo Lamington.
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NewsQueen Vic's European Night Market Is Returning Just in Time to Cure Your Euro-Summer FOMO
The market will focus on a different European destination each week, so that you can experience the flavours and sounds of Europe without booking a flight to the other side of the world.
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NewsA Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch
Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.
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NewsNow Open: Nidaime at Yugen Dining Is Serving Up a More Casual and Affordable Omakase Experience Upstairs
This is good news for anyone that's ever tried to score a reservation for Yugen, which sells out within minutes.
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideThe 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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GuideThe 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
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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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025
Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore
Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.
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GuideBrisbane's Got Festival Fever: A Visitor's Guide to the Best Places to Unwind Between Non-Stop Tunes
Give your ears and feet a rest between the epic lineup of springtime festivals by visiting these standout Brisbane venues.
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NewsLune Has Brought Back Its Lamington Cruffins and Take on Baklava to Give You a Tasty September Treat
The lamington comes filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of September.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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NewsNow Open: Studley Park Boathouse Has Officially Reopened Following a $5.8-Million Makeover
The historic boathouse has swung open its doors with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.
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NewsLune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day
Vying to become your dad's favourite? Best your siblings by grabbing him one of these rare pastries, which are only available for three days.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsST. ALi & The Queen Brings Specialty Brew, Sophisticated Bites and Coffee Cocktails to Queen Vic Market
There's a new jewel in the crown of Queen Victoria Market's new $500 million Munro Building.
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NewsJamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking
It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls
Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.
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NewsNow Open: Mr Tompkins Is Flinders Street's New Underground Restaurant With an Ex-Coda Chef at the Helm
Hidden underneath Flinders Street, Mr Tompkins delivers a modern, Euro-accented menu in a moody 60-seat space.
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NewsNow Open: Lower Plenty's New Bistro Comes From a Chef with Michelin-Star Pedigree
Stix Restaurant and Bar is embracing the art of charcoal grilling, with a Euro-leaning menu that nods to Cooper's culinary journey.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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GuideThe Best Vegan Restaurants in Melbourne
Contrary to popular belief, you can make friends with salad.
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NewsJust In: Studley Park Boathouse Is Reopening This August Following a $5.8-Million Makeover
The historic boathouse is set to reopen on August 31, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.
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NewsNow Open: Aoi Tsuki Is the New 12-Seater Omakase Bar in South Yarra
This modern chef's table-style menu in South Yarra is a welcome addition to Melbourne's omakase boom.
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NewsNew Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse
Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.
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NewsThe Team Behind Footscray's Mr West Has Taken Over an Iconic Space in Brunswick
No, it won’t be called Mr North.
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NewsNEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover
Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.
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NewsNow Open: Railway Wine Bar Is Highett's Sultry New 60-Seat Venue
The Melbourne publican behind the redevelopment of Marquis of Lorne, Union House and Mount Erica Hotel is back with his latest venture.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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NewsIs Melbourne's First Michelin Star Ramen Worth the Two-Hour Wait Time?
We sent out a hungry writer to brave the lines and the cold to find out. Here's the verdict.
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NewsComing Soon: Clifton Hotel Is the New Guy Grossi-Led Venue Launching in August
Grossi Group is teaming up with hospitality legends PUBLIC to launch this multi-space venue within a historic Kew hotel.
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NewsMessina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack
The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.
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NewsYou Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert
After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.
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NewsMelbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August
The hospitality group behind NOMAD has transformed 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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NewsAustralia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour
Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.
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NewsPizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup
For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Opening the World's First Fry-Thru in Australia — and It's Even Shaped Like Giant Fries
Would you like fries from that? A pop-up Macca's shaped like a five-metre-tall packet of fries is hitting Sydney for the Women's World Cup.
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NewsAn Ex-1800 Lasagne Chef Has Just Opened a New French Bistro In Northcote
RIP Bar Nonno. Welcome to the neighbourhood, Ruckers Hill.
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NewsNow Open: Chadstone's European Brasserie Cityfields Has Launched a New Terrace Rooftop Bar
Just like Chadstone itself, Cityfields keeps on growing. Welcome to The Terrace.
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GuideGroup Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.
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NewsHawthorn's Auburn Hotel Will Score an Expanded Beer Garden as Part of Its $4.3-Million Renovation
Hawthorn favourite The Auburn Hotel is getting a new dining hall and refreshed beer garden as part of its massive $4.3 million expansion.
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NewsLee Ho Fook's Victor Liong Has Just Announced New CBD Restaurant SilkSpoon
Where Victor Liong goes, hungry diners follow. And now, the celebrated chef has his eye on a new prize.
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NewsMorris House, The CBD's New Four-Storey Pub And Comedy Lounge, Will Finally Open on July 10
Morris House is ready to launch on July 10. Expect four levels of booze, food and comedy, plus a residence from comedy legend Arj Barker.
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NewsDessert Alert: Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs
Cinnamon Cone Crunch, Robert Blondie Jr and Fairy Bread Cookie Pie are all back — and Have a Gay Old Time and Just Like a Milkshake, too.
