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NewsMilky Lane and Crust Are Teaming Up on an OTT Range of Pizza Burgers and Burger Pizzas
A Hawaiian pizza, but as a burger? Milky Lane's decadent beef burg, but as a pizza? You can try both for a limited time.
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NewsTartine Is the New All-Day French Bistro and Provedore Coming to Richmond This Week
A chic corner spot heroing classic French open sandwiches, charcuterie and natural wine.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Dropping Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Your Own Snacks)
These minty treats aren't stuffed with gelato, sadly, but your dad will still want to devour a 12-pack.
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NewsCambodia's Kitchen Is the New CBD Restaurant Paying Homage to Classic Cambodian Fare
At Cambodia's Kitchen, a brother-sister duo is flying the flag for a little-known cuisine with a menu built on traditional techniques and family recipes.
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NewsYou Can Now Pick Up Ten Different Varieties of New Zealand's Fix & Fogg Nut Butters at Woolworths
If you're nuts about nut butters, you'll now be able to pick up the cult-favourite NZ brand's peanut butters, peanut butter and jelly, and choc berry butters at Aussie supermarkets.
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NewsThe Crew Behind Bentwood and Glovers Station Has Opened a Two-Part Waterfront Venue in Geelong
Cafe down the bottom, modern Asian bar and restaurant up top — all perched right on the waterfront.
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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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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Was Just Crowned the Best Pizzeria in the Asia Pacific
The South Yarra eatery has earned a spot among the upper crust of the pizza elite — and now it'll head to Naples to compete against the rest of the world.
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NewsFleur Espresso Is the Newcomer Bringing Cheery Cafe Vibes to Toorak Village
It's got a working worm farm, a statement baby pink La Marzocco and a menu featuring modern classics like brekkie carbonara.
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NewsConvoy Is the New Moonee Ponds Cafe From the Terror Twilight and Hi Fi Team
You'll find this bright daytime-only spot overlooking Queens Park, dishing up okonomiyaki, cinnamon scroll pancakes and brekkie mai tais.
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NewsBayside's Beloved Abbiocco Has Opened a New Pasta and Wine Bar in St Kilda
The name translates loosely to 'food coma' — head in now to feast on house-made mortadella, lemon thyme and prawn tortelli, and blood orange negronis.
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NewsMelbourne Has Scored a New Japanese Ice Creamery From a Rising Star Chef and LuxBite's Bernard Chu
Hawthorn's vibrant newcomer Kōri is scooping innovative flavours ranging from hojicha hazelnut to strawberry shortcake.
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NewsIsraeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Finally Bringing His Latest Speaking Tour Down Under in 2023
The trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur's chef will head to Australia and New Zealand in January.
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RestaurantLune Croissanterie
Situated beneath the Ritz Carlton at 670 Lonsdale Street, the mega store marks Melbourne's second production site.
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RestaurantTres a Cinco
3-5 Hosier Lane, Melbourne
The vibrant menu showcases classic dishes cooked with love and care, and packed full of flavour.
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RestaurantMamasita
1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne
The always-evolving menu spans snack plates and taqueria plates, tacos to generous sharing mains, all anchored by an enviable selection of margaritas and cocktails.
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RestaurantCoupette
90 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank
As a hotel venue, it moves seamlessly from morning coffee to late-night cocktails, and is well-suited to everything from a quick snack to a celebratory meal.
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RestaurantPinto Tiramisu
106 Leicester Street, Fitzroy
While the classic tiramisu variety is a menu staple, other flavours that change with the seasons may include strawberry matcha, gingerbread, or chocolate hazelnut.
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RestaurantFrankie's Tortas and Tacos
30 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
With some of the rarest and highest-quality tequilas and mezcals on offer, Frankie’s has even launched an agave club to help educate and showcase premium agave spirits.
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RestaurantBar Yarra
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Perfect for a post-work pop-in, Bar Yarra's boasts an impressive happy hour from 5 to 7pm, and even hosts DJs spinning nostalgic vinyls for Throwback Thursdays.
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RestaurantSantito
174 Smith Street, Collingwood
While the smell of fresh tortillas and spit-roasted meats may be familiar, Santito brings a refreshed energy and new direction to the Smith Street site.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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NewsStreets Has Teamed Up with Oak on a Must-Try New Chocolate Milk-Flavoured Golden Gaytime
Can't choose between an ice cream and a chocolate milk? Now you don't have to.
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NewsStella Is the New Multi-Storey Italian Haunt Opening on Chapel Street Next Month
South Yarra's getting a modern Melbourne take on the classic trattoria, complete with its own rooftop bar.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Melbourne Store Next Week
Adding some inner-city burgers to your winter, the American fast food joint will open at Southbank on Monday, August 8.
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NewsPizza Hut Is Giving Away 35,000 Free Pizzas in August to Celebrate 60 Years of Hawaiian Slices
There are 1000 free pizzas up for grabs every day this month, and 5000 on International Hawaiian Pizza Day.
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NewsHareruya Is Carlton's Tiny New Japanese Pantry and Cafe Stocking Elegant Bentos and Gelato Mochi
A takeaway-only spot from the mind behind 279 and Le Bajo, heroing beautiful bento and house-made gelato.
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NewsStar Melbourne Chef Guy Grossi Is Opening an Amalfi-Inspired Restaurant Inside The Westin Brisbane
Set to open in spring or summer, Grossi's first Brisbane venture will be "really light, fun and breezy", with coastal Italian dishes and plenty of wine on the menu.
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EventFebruary at Peninsula Hot Springs
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.
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EventSt Kilda Festival 2026
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
St Kilda Foreshore, St Kilda
This beloved summer staple is back, serving up another edition loaded with exceptional local music talent and feel-good community vibes.
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EventDewberry Roller-Rama by The Body Shop at Queensbridge Square
Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Queensbridge Square, Southbank
The fragrance of the 90s is officially back, so celebrate with a free, nostalgic roller rink experience happening over Valentine's Day weekend.
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EventRoyal Stacks 10th Birthday Celebration
Multiple single dates
Royal Stacks, Melbourne
Throwing it back to 2016, this Melbourne-born burger spot is celebrating a decade of mouthwatering takeaway with free burgers and OG prices.
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EventLaunch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh
Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.
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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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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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EventUNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.
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Event15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.
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EventRooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne
Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.
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NewsNostalgia Alert: Gelato Messina Is Whipping Up a Honey Joy Version of Its Famed Cookie Pie
Get big tuckshop flashbacks with this indulgent dessert, which features a choc chip cookie base, vanilla custard and crunchy honey joys.
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NewsThis Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia
Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.
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NewsNew CBD Italian Restaurant Cucina Povera Vino Vero Has Closed Indefinitely After One Month of Trade
For reasons unknown, Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto's much-hyped restaurant partnership is no longer.
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NewsSmashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply
This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.
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NewsNow Open: Richmond Pub The Kingston Has Reopened Following a Head-to-Toe Makeover by the Public House Team
The revamp includes a new-look beer garden, and a sleek restaurant celebrating meat and seafood cooked on the parrilla.
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NewsAllen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies
We've found your new must-try sweet treats — and they'll all be available in one pack.
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NewsMenulog Is Shouting Aussies Who Live on Ramsay Streets a Free Meal to Farewell 'Neighbours'
The long-running soap opera airs its final episode this week — and if you live on a Ramsay Street somewhere around the country, you can score a free feed.
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NewsLegendary Sorrento Spot Stringers Has Been Reborn As an All-Day Restaurant, Bar and Providore
The 126-year-old corner site has scored a head-to-toe makeover from the owners of Higher Ground and Kettle Black.
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GuideFreshies: Exciting and Vibrant New Melbourne Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List
Discover you next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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NewsOnly Mine Chocolaterie Just Opened Its Third Store in the Queen Vic's New Munro Development
Roll in for gorgeous boxed bon bons, dreamy handmade chocolate bars and a stack of hot chocolate concoctions.
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NewsThe Farmer's Daughters Team Is Opening a New Restaurant Championing Victorian Regions
Launching in Fed Square at the end of the month, the 250-seater will feature a 3000-bottle wine library and a rotating 'region in residence' menu.
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NewsBunnings Is Increasing the Price of Its Sausage Sizzles for the First Time in 15 Years
The beloved snags, part of every hardware shopper's weekend ritual, will increase to $3.50 — raising more money for community groups.
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NewsKitKat Is Releasing the Milo Chocolate Bars of Your Childhood Dreams
Two beloved chocolate treats are combining in one wafer and choc-malt filled bar — in three varieties, too.
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NewsHuge News: Leonardo's Pizza Palace Will Fully Reopen Next Weekend Following Last Year's Fire
The beloved pizza kitchen is back in action — and the team is throwing a weekend of slices, drink specials and DJ tunes to celebrate.
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NewsMiddle Eastern Food Haven Babajan Has a New City Store to Add to Your Lunchbreak Rotation
Kirsty Chiaplias' flakey boreks, hefty sandwiches and heavenly desserts have a new home.
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NewsMelbourne's Gimlet Is the Only Aussie Venue to Make the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2022
Chef Andrew McConnell’s Melbourne diner has made an international splash, crowned number 84 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards.
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NewsHot Chip Alert: Lord of the Fries Is Giving Away Free Fries at All of Its Stores Next Week
Celebrate National Fry Day with free fries.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Now Serving Up Duffins for When You Can't Decide Between a Doughnut and a Muffin
The new range comes in three flavours: apple and cinnamon, blueberry and white chocolate, and double choc.
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NewsFitzroy Newcomer Deep End Is a Deep Dish Pizza Paradise and Craft Beer Haven
With an ex-fine dining chef heading the kitchen, it's heroing three styles of pizza — including a towering Chicago-style stuffed deep dish number.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2022 So Far
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of omakase, of course.
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NewsHot Takes & Takeaways: How Melbourne's Hospo Scene Nails Casual Dining
The brains behind some of your favourite dining establishments share insights into how they became the best in the business.
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NewsOsteria Renata Is Prahran's Warm New Neighbourhood Italian Spot with a Dedicated Pasta Lab
An imaginative, Nonna-worthy food offering from the Park Street team.
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NewsLune Croissanterie Is Whipping Up Iced Vovo Cruffins and Tiramisu Pastries — But Only in July
OTT dessert alert: these specials will only be available throughout July.
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NewsYakikami Is South Yarra's New Japanese Barbecue Fine Diner With an Intimate Chef's Table Offering
A head chef with Michelin cred, a dedicated yakitori station and menus featuring some of the world's most covetable beef.
