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NewsA Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Bar Is the Crowning Glory of the Newly Launched HER Building
Venture up for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.
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NewsSeven Easy Plant-Based Recipes to Whip Up for Any Occasion
Made a commitment to be kinder to the planet this year? Start with these excellent plant-based recipes.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Hershey's to Create the Ultimate Chocolate Doughnuts of Your Dreams
For a limited time, you've got three Hershey's-flavoured doughnuts to choose from — including a S’Mores variety swirled with whipped marshmallow filling.
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NewsMark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Burger Chain Has Just Opened Its First Australian Outpost in Sydney
Co-owned with his brothers, the Hollywood actor's burger empire has already scored its own reality TV show — and now it's open in Sydney, with more locations in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane to follow.
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NewsThe Feast for Freedom Invites You to Throw a Dinner Party to Raise Funds for Refugees
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s annual fundraiser will have Aussies cooking up a storm for an excellent cause.
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NewsUntitled Is the New Modern Euro Bar and Restaurant From the Ugly Duckling Crew
Roll into Swan Street's new 100-seater for Euro-leaning wines and fare by a former Young Chef of the Year.
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GuideThe 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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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2024
Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2024
These are the spots you went looking for this year, from stunning beachside restaurants and CBD fine-diners to neighbourhood haunts and hidden Chinatown gems.
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NewsTen of the Best Grown-Up Christmas Treats to Try in Melbourne for 2024
This Christmas in Melbourne, you can take home gelato-filled cakes, eggnog cruffins and decadent trifles, or go out for festive high teas and gingerbread house workshops.
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GuideThe 14 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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GuideThe 25 Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne
These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.
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GuideMelbourne'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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NewsThe 21 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.
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Guide
The 27 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
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GuideThe 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne
These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.
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NewsMelbourne Food and Wine Festival Has Dropped a Bumper Program for Its 30th Anniversary Edition
The two-week celebration of wining and dining kicks off next month, headlined by Nigella Lawson.
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NewsGuljak Topokki Chicken Is the Latest Korean Fried Chook Favourite to Land in Melbourne
The international chain has unveiled its first Aussie store in Emporium, slinging Korean fried chicken, authentic spicy soups and a self-serve station dedicated to classic sides.
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NewsKFC Has Started Trialling Fried Chicken Delivery via Drone in Southeast Queensland
The fast food chain is piloting the finger-lickin'-good service in Kingston, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, Underwood and Woodridge, with plans to expand to other nearby locations.
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NewsThe Arbory Crew's New Multi-Level HER Building Has Opened, Featuring Four Venues in One
The ambitious Lonsdale Street project boasts a 'listening bar', smoky Thai canteen, French-inspired all-day cocktail joint and a buzzy rooftop.
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NewsGrill'd Has Converted Two of Its Burger Joints to Completely Plant-Based Menus
You'll no longer find any meat on the menu at the burger chain's Crown Street outpost in Sydney and Collingwood eatery in Melbourne.
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NewsBKK Is the Smoky Thai Barbecue Canteen Headlining HER's Food Offering
The neon-doused third-floor eatery is dishing up flame-cooked skewers, punchy laab variations and curries aplenty, to enjoy alongside interesting wines and tropical cocktails.
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BarAmatrice 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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RestaurantD.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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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarRuckers 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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RestaurantChiki 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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RestaurantIl Mercato Centrale Melbourne
546 Collins Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more — to have in or take away.
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BarCircl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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RestaurantElio's Place
238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Elio's Place is serving up breakfast, lunch, aperitivo snacks and late-night dinners every day of the week in the CBD.
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BarFlour Child Richmond
432 Church Street, Richmond
You’ve had sourdough pizza, US-style slices and dirty Aussie pizzas, but have you tried pinsa romana?
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FeatureLittle Wins: How to Make Simple Changes to Your Life That Are Good for the Planet
Do yourself — and the planet — a solid, whether you're at home or out and about.
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NewsLa Fantaisie Is Abbotsford's New Florist, Cafe and Patisserie From the Flovie Team
This multi-talented newcomer is truly a thing of beauty — the food, flowers and interiors are all as gorgeous as each other.
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FeatureThe Perfect Platter
Have you ever judged the success of an event by how amazing the grazing platter is? No shame. You're not alone.
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NewsHER Bar by the Arbory Team Brings French-Leaning Bistro Wizardry and Timeless Cocktails to Lonsdale Street
The team behind Arbory have unveiled the ground floor of their sparkling new multi-level drinking and dining wonderland.
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FeatureWe Challenged Our Editors to Create a Degustation With Only Convenience Store Items — And it Turned Out Great
Two luxe multi-course menus made from 7-Eleven items? Challenge accepted!
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NewsGelato Messina's Handmade Chocolate Bon Bons Are Back Again for Valentine's Day
Level up your Valentine's Day box of chocolates with Messina's nutty pink- and red-hued bon bons.
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EventThe Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne
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EventMelbourne Marriott Docklands Rooftop Infinity Pool Pass
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, Docklands
Spend your summer days sipping spritzes and paddling around this rooftop infinity pool.
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EventBaby's Summer of Spritz
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.
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EventUnderground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick
This is the first time the archive has been exhibited outside of Europe.
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EventNGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
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EventRenegades Cricket Derby
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Let the sparks fly as the Renegades Derby sees the Big Bash League reach fever pitch.
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EventDouble Shot Maggie: Irish Live Music
Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - Sat, 4 Jan 2025
The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Kensington
A night full of singing, dancing, and laughing is in store at The Quiet Man Irish Pub
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EventStars Melbourne Derby
Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond
Experience the Stars Derby as the city’s most zealous cricket fans cheer their team to victory.
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EventThe Other Art Fair
Thu, 30 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Showcasing works from emerging contemporary artists, alongside live tattooing, immersive installations and cocktails, this art fair does things a little differently.
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EventNew Year's Eve in Melbourne's Southside
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
It’s officially time to start sorting out your New Year’s Eve plans.
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NewsCollingwood Is Getting a New Vinyl-Soundtracked Sandwich Joint From the Minds Behind Terror Twilight
Launching this week, the Smith Street newcomer is slinging crafty sangas, old-school shakes, curly fries and a healthy dose of vinyl.
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FeatureBoozy Brunch Grazing Platter
The weekend brunch is a time-honoured tradition in Australia. And it’s easy to understand why.
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NewsYarra Botanica Is Melbourne's Lush New Pontoon Bar and Eatery Docking in March
The floating venue will make its home at Southbank this spring, brimming with plant life and slinging an all-Victorian drinks offering.
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NewsThe Stolen Gem Is the CBD's New Rooftop Cocktail Bar and Terrace Opening Next Month
Nestled above Bourke Street, this new watering hole will be serving up 360-degree views and a cocktail list packed with local spirits.
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NewsSlim's Is Australia's New 50s and 60s-Inspired Burger Chain From Ex-Betty's Staff Members
Now open in Marrickville in Sydney with more stores to come around the country, it serves up classic burgs and ice cream sundaes in retro-styled digs.
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NewsHotel Sorrento Has Announced a Massive Expansion Including a New 30-Metre Pool and Rooftop Yoga Studio
Renovations won't be completed until 2023, but in the meantime the team will host a Summer Souvas pop-up bar.
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NewsDin Tai Fung Is Making Adorable Chocolate and Biscoff Tiger Buns for Lunar New Year
They're stuffed will molten chocolate and biscoff filling — and you can enjoy them in-store or get them delivered frozen to make at home.
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NewsTen Quintessential Places to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Tropical North Queensland
From fresh tropical fruit markets to luxe beachfront dining, there's something to please all palates in the tasty tropics.
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NewsYour Guide to the Best Food and Drink to Try Courtside at the Australian Open
The Australian Open ain't just about the tennis — Melbourne Park's got a slew of top-notch food and drink experiences to sink your teeth into in-between matches.
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NewsMessina's First Luxe Treat of 2022 Is a Box of Fairy Bread, Iced Vovo and Lamington Chocolate Bars
New year, new chance to tuck into Messina's tastiest gelato flavours turned into chocolate bars.
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NewsSeven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend
Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.
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FeatureRecipe: How to Make Kousa Mahshi with Sarah Shaweesh of Newtown's Khamsa Cafe
This popular Middle Eastern dish is healthy, wholesome and packed full of flavour.
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NewsDrink Victorian Is the New Initiative Championing Local Booze and Revamping the City's Drinks Lists
The six-month trial program is aimed at helping locals discover the world-class drinks talent found right here in our own backyard.
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NewsKorean-Born Fried Chicken Favourite Bonchon Has Opened Its First Australian Store in Melbourne
Busan's cult chicken brand has brought its signature sauces and hand-brushed, double-fried bird to Craigieburn — and it's celebrating by handing out free wings this weekend.
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NewsLune Croissanterie's Lamington Cruffin Is the Next OTT Dessert You Need to Try
It's filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of January.
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NewsDeliveroo Is Starting 2022 with Free Delivery on Plant-Based Dishes From Over 1500 Restaurants
Kicking off 2022 by ditching meat? Get vegan katsu curries, fried cauliflower burgers and pitas with plant-based lamb brought to your door.
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NewsWhat's Open for Eats and Drinks in Melbourne on New Year's Day
Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food and top-notch drinks.
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NewsWe Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)
Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.
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NewsA List of 24 Melbourne New Year's Eve Events in Case You Haven't Made Plans Yet
Whether you're after a cruisy rooftop party, fancy dinner or lavish cocktail soiree, Melbourne's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.
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FeatureSimon Toohey's Three Favourite Plant-Based Breakfasts
The MasterChef Australia alum shares three excellent ways you can start your day.
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NewsAnnouncing Concrete Playground Melbourne's Best of 2021 Award Winners
The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, events, lockdown pivots and spaces of the year.
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FeaturePantry Staples Grazing Platter
For the more last-minute kind of people (you know who you are) — where there's a will, there's a grazing platter.
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GuideThe Best Melbourne Lockdown Pivots of 2021
These takeaway options, food pop-ups and virtual music festivals gave Melbourne's 2021 lockdowns a much-needed silver lining.
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NewsHere's What's Open in Melbourne for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks
Spend Christmas eating and drinking with friends and family at Melbourne's top cafes, bars and restaurants.
