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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Been Crowned the Best Pizzeria In Oceania
The South Yarra venue claimed the title in this year's prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Cadbury to Create the Caramilk Doughnuts of Your Dreams
Both limited-edition doughnuts come dipped in Caramilk, then sprinkled with Caramilk flakes — and they're only available at 7-Eleven stores.
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News'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' Is a Portrait Series Capturing Melbourne's Hospitality Industry in Hibernation
The photographs and film feature much-loved local chefs and venue owners, including Guy Grossi and Karen Martini.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Tubs of Basque Cheesecake-Topped Gelato
Can't choose between gelato and cheesecake? Why not have both.
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NewsEats and Drinks That'll Make a Mark While You're Watching the 2021 AFL Grand Final at Home
No matter who takes out the flag, you'll be the winner with one of these lockdown-friendly footy feasts.
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NewsDeliveroo Will Give You Free Large Fries with That When Your State Hits 60-Percent Double Jabs
For three days, free large fries will be added to all orders from Hungry Jack's and other participating eateries.
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GuideThe 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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GuideWhere to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne
Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.
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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD
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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GuideThe 14 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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GuideThe Best Beachside Bars and Restaurants in and Around Melbourne
We may not have the abundance of beaches some other cities do, but we do have this nice little crop of seaside venues with options from St Kilda to Portsea and from Williamstown to Lorne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne
From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, these Melbourne pizza joints have you covered.
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GuideThe 15 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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GuideWhere to Find the Best Sushi in Melbourne
These Japanese restaurants and grocers serve up the finest maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hosomaki — all stuffed with some of Melbourne's best seafood.
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GuideThe Ten Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne
Discover fine-diners and neighbourhood haunts, or head down to a hidden CBD basement where robots deliver all your fave Thai dishes to the table.
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NewsPiccolina Is Opening Its Seventh Gelateria in Hawthorn This November
Starring a subtly refreshed aesthetic, a whipped cream machine and chocolate sauce on tap.
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NewsMessina Is Serving Up Iced VoVo Bavarians That You Can Eat as Either a Gelato or a Mousse Cake
The gelato chain's latest OTT creation layers coconut and raspberry mousse and raspberry gel over a coconut biscuit base, then tops it with raspberry marshmallow and desiccated coconut.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Australian Burger Joint in Penrith Next Week
Initially, the Mulgoa Road eatery will be serving up burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches and shakes for takeaway only.
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NewsThese Stellar Melbourne Venues Are Giving Back to the Community During Lockdown
Free feeds for locals doing it tough, no questions asked.
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NewsNorthside Favourite The Pie Shop Is Set to Close at the End of This Month
Matt Wilkinson's temple of pastry will serve its last hot pie on Grand Final Day.
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NewsMelbourne's Artisan Cacao Masters Mork Have Opened a Tiny New CBD Store
Roll past the laneway outpost for fine hot chocolates, a new range of plant-based drinks and dreamy sweet treats by sister project Söt.
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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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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Indulgent Red Velvet Cookie Pie
This OTT red velvet and choc chip cookie pie comes filled with a thick layer of cream cheese custard, too.
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NewsEyes on the Pies: Where to Find Melbourne's Best Hot Pies
These bakeries and pie shops are serving up ripper editions of the classic Australian dish, including a lasagne pie and lobster delights.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All
A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.
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NewsSmith & Daughters Is Set to Be Reborn as a Huge Vegan Hub in Collingwood
The 500-square-metre site is set to open its doors in November and will boast a Euro-style deli, food store, cafeteria and restaurant.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Now Doing Home Delivery to Select Parts of Sydney and Melbourne
Don't live near one of the dessert chain's stores? It's bringing the sweet treats to you.
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NewsLindt Has Released a New Chocolate Koala to Help Raise Funds for the Australian Koala Foundation
The brand is donating $1 from each chocolate koala sold to the foundation's work to ensure the Aussie marsupial's survival.
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EventTogether for Lebanon Fundraiser
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton
Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Tue, 8 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Melbourne.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 30 May 2025
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.
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EventLego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025
170 Russell, Melbourne
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Melbourne party that won't allow phones.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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EventEtta's Summer Seafood Towers
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East
This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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EventPortsea Hotel's Summer Music Series
Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea
The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.
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EventLong Live Longnecks at BANG
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.
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EventMoon Dog's Fizzer BYO Cup Day
Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.
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NewsAllen's Has Released a New Lolly-Filled Version of AWW's Beloved Birthday Cake Book
Indulge your sweet tooth and find inspiration for your next at-home baking project.
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NewsLockdown-Born Kravin Korean Is Melbourne's Newest At-Home Korean Barbecue Experience
Featuring ready-to-grill ingredients, homemade sauces, equipment and tunes to help you recreate the magic of KBBQ at home.
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NewsLocal Burger Guru Goldieboy Is Slinging DIY Double Cheeseburger Kits to Make at Home
His signature creations feature Martin's potato rolls, brisket-chuck patties and a top-secret adobo kewpie sauce.
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NewsThe Latest Plan for Sorrento's Continental Hotel Includes a Sunset Roof and Dining Led by Scott Pickett
There'll be everything from casual pub fare to degustation dining served across its bars, restaurants and function spaces — and the first phase is set to open by February.
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Messina Is Turning Andy Bowdy's Peanut Butter Banana Split Into a Decadent Cookie Pie
The Sydney pastry chef's peanut butter and banana sundaes are the stuff of legend — and now they're being reinvented.
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NewsEvery Food and Drink Idea to Spoil the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day
You might need to get a little more creative than usual this year.
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NewsLocal Bakery Beurre Is Serving Up a New Line of Cheerful Post-Vax Celebration Cakes
Reward your mates for a 'jab' well done and order one of these colourful, smile-inducing sweet treats.
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NewsThe Keys Is a New All-In-One Beer Garden, Arcade and Bowling Alley Opening This Summer
Get set for 12 maple timber bowling lanes, three bars and a beer garden with capacity for 450 punters.
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NewsThe Ten Local Cookbooks From Top Melbourne Chefs You Need to Level-Up Your Kitchen Game
Let Guy Grossi teach you the art of pasta-making, or learn the secrets to creating smash-hit vegan dishes from Shannon Martinez.
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NewsTop Local Chefs Ask Aussies to "Put a Jab on the Menu" in This New Hospitality Ad Campaign
Matt Moran, Neil Perry, Danielle Alvarez and Shannon Martinez all feature, stressing how tough the pandemic has been for the hospitality industry.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Turning Three of Its Favourite Desserts Into Chocolate Bars for Father's Day
Treat your dad to a three-pack of cone-ception, Messinatella hazelnut and neapolitan chocolate blocks and bars.
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GuideSeven 'Treat Yourself' Meals to Get Delivered If You're Celebrating a Special Occasion in Lockdown
Don't let lockdown stop you from marking another year of life or love.
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NewsAnchovy's Lockdown Pop-Up Banh Mi Window Is Getting a Permanent Space
The rotating menu of contemporary banh mi has proved such a hit, it'll be sticking around for good.
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NewsResidents of Last Year's Locked Down Public Housing Towers Have Created a Free Cookbook
'Cooking, Recovery and Connections' features 18 recipes from residents impacted by the lockdown of Victoria's nine public housing towers in 2020.
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NewsThe Everleigh and Congress Wine Are Hosting a Fancy Sausage Sizzle This Weekend
Drop by for venison snags, negroni doughnuts and bottled cocktails to-go.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Pairing Super-Sticky Bake-at-Home Caramel Scrolls with Cheesecake Gelato Tubs
This time, the gelato chain is pairing two sweet treats into a lockdown snack pack.
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NewsThese Melbourne Eateries Are Offering Takeaway and Pick-Up Options to Help You Eat Well at Home
Restaurants are back to takeaway and delivery services only.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Just Released a Limited-Edition Range of Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits
Dubbed 'doggie doughnuts' and available in the lead up to International Dog Day, they come in six flavours — including original glazed and choc sprinkles.
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GuideTen Next-Level Takeaway Desserts to Try When You Need Something to Perk You Up
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, these sugary treats will be there for you.
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NewsThis Mr Yum Directory Lists All the Takeaway Options Within a Five-Kilometre Radius of You
Taking the hassle out of your pre-dinner menu surfing.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Filling Its Next Indulgent Choc Chip Cookie Pie with Waffle Cone Spread
For its next OTT dessert, the gelato chain is combining milk and dark choc chips, caramel custard and waffle cone spread in one cookie pie.
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FeatureGuinness Winter Guide: Melbourne
Heat things up this winter with visits to these great Melbourne pubs, or try your hand at a warming winter recipe.
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NewsRobata Is the Fiery New Japanese Grill Restaurant From the San Telmo Crew
Expect charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers and reworked classic cocktails in a neon-dressed space, plucked from the streetscapes of Tokyo.
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NewsHeston Blumenthal Has Teamed Up with Grill'd to Create Two New Vegetarian Burgers
They're made using mushroom-based meat Fable — and only 4000 of the limited-edition Heston Fable Burgers are available across Australia.
