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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Best Steak Restaurants Announces Plans to Open its Second Bar and Grill in an Iconic Melbourne Hotel
Once described as "the most beautiful butcher shop in the world" by the late Anthony Bourdain, Victor Churchill is set to get bigger and better.
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NewsBest Things To Do This Valentine's Day
Love is in the air, and you're on the clock to find something to do to impress the significant other in your life, so use our list and feel the love this Valentine's Day.
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NewsNow Open: Beachside Beauty Pipi's Kiosk Pops Up in Fitzroy, Bringing its Signature Seafood Service to the North for the Summer
Head to the pop-up for its daily Half Shucked Happy Hour featuring $4 oysters and afforable drinks.
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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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NewsNew Balance Is Serving Winning Manicures and Haircuts Inspired by Tennis Stars' On-Court Looks For Australian Open 2026
You don't have to be courtside to get into the Australian Open spirit.
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NewsComing Soon: Here's a Sneak Peek at the Hot Spots Slated to Open in 2026
If you thought 2025 was a big year for new restaurants, wait until you see what 2026 has got in store.
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GuideThe Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026
How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?
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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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Guide
The 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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NewsA Chef's Guide to the Essential Ingredients That Define Mexican Cuisine
"Mexican food isn't about overpowering flavours, but about how they work together."
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Guide
All 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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NewsSun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026
Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.
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NewsComing Soon: the Team Behind Always-Popular Gilson Announce Plans for a New Late-Night Grill, Likely to Boast a Guest List as Notable as its Wine List
The team behind Melbourne perennial hotspot, the Gilson, have announced plans for an intriguing new venue to open next year.
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NewsComing Soon: One of Melbourne's Most Loved Hotels Will Land a New Japanese Diner in 2026, Boasting an Impressive Rare Whisky Collection and Saké Offering
The menu draws on traditional techniques, rich flavours and fresh ingredients to produce premium dishes.
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NewsComing Soon: You'll be Sipping Champagne in Sneakers at Frenchie, A Fuss-Free, Unpretentious Venue, Where Everything on the Menu is $14
All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Yes you read that correctly.
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RestaurantBau Bau Dining
18 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza
This elevated eatery on the Mornington Peninsula showcases a true farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing its premium produce from its own regenerative farm.
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RestaurantPickles Milk Bar
1008 Lygon Street, Carlton North
A retro milk bar slinging a fully vegan menu.
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RestaurantCommon Cuts | Dining and Bar
380 Russell Street, Melbourne
There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.
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RestaurantLa Spaghettata Restaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
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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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NewsHow Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple
"Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."
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News
Ten 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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Guide
The 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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Guide
The 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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NewsAward-Winning Pizza Duo SHOP225 and Il Caminetto Have Scored More Global Accolades, Honoured for Their Innovation and Heritage
Following up its ranking as Australia's best pizzeria, this much-loved spot and its sister restaurant have scored three more international awards.
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NewsHow a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill
Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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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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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventButterboy Melbourne Central Pop-Up
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Sydney's cookie king is returning to Melbourne for round two — and this time it's giving locals an exclusive first bite of a soon-to-launch treat.
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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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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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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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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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NewsThis Just In: Royal Stacks Now Has Fro-Yo Bars with All the Toppings at Every Venue
Royal Stacks has unveiled a new fro-yo bar across Melbourne, serving nostalgic toppings, signature flavours like Blue Mango and the city’s only waterfront frozen yoghurt at Crown.
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NewsThis Just in: the Team Behind Johnny's Green Room to Open Garfield, a Playful Pizzeria with Natural Wines and Pidapipo Softserve, on Lygon Street
The historical Carlton grocery shop is to enter a new era with plans just announced for three fresh and exciting new venues to open in 2026, including playful pizzeria, Garfield.
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News
Where 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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NewsKikanbo Ramen Will Finally Reopen this Week and to Celebrate it's Giving Away Free Ramen, So Get Ready to Slurp Those Noods
The popular eateries have finally made a come back following months of unfair closures.
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NewsPatti Chimkire Has Brought Mali Bakes to Print with a Debut Cookbook Filled with Vintage Piping, Bold Colours and Nostalgic Cakes
From retro piping to flavour-driven cakes, Mali Bakes founder Patti Chimkire opens up about her creative evolution and the release of her debut cookbook.
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NewsThis Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer
On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.
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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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NewsThis Just in: Andrew McConnell Will Open a European Grill Inspired by the Basque Coast Next Year, in a Heritage Restaurant Space Steeped in Legacy
McConnell's latest venture, located on Crossley Street, will offer a European grill that channels the flavours and vibes of the Basque coast.
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NewsHospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift
"It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."
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NewsMessina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli
Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.
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NewsThis Just in: You Can Now Use Your Favourite Take-Out App to Book Exclusive Tables at Otherwise Fully-Booked Restaurants
This innovative new feature means that your go-to app for dining in can now be used for dining out.
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NewsComing Soon: Young Gun Chef Ellie Bouhadana Will Bring Her Signature No-Fuss, Coastal-Inspired Cooking to the Stokehouse's Beach Box Kiosk This Summer
Ellie's Kiosk, a laidback location designed both for casual dining or take-out, will be serving Bouhadana's signature produce-driven, no-fuss fare.
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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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NewsSquare Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods
Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.
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NewsOne Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza
Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.
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NewsInflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee
Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.
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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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NewsNow Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD
Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.
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NewsNow Open: This Toorak Road Terrace House Is Home to the New Greek Restaurant Astoria Bar Kè Grill
This South Yarra spot servies up traditional Greek fare with contemporary flair.
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NewsLonely Planet Has Named Melbourne's Food Scene One of the World's Top 25 Travel Experiences
From Lune croissants to Palestinian soul food and Italian marketplaces, Melbourne’s culinary scene has officially been crowned one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet.
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NewsComing Soon: Daphne, a Bustling Public House From Etta's Hannah Green — With Everything from a Martini Club to a Considered Kids' Menu — is Set to Open this November
Step into Hannah Green's new home just a couple doors down from Etta, with her new restaurant set to offer warm hospitality rooted in community.
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NewsThis Just in: Shannon Bennett's Residency at The StandardX Has Proven So Popular That it Has Been Extended With No End Date In Sight
The legendary chef's neighbourhood bistro-style concept has been so successful, that Bennett and his team of all-star collaborators are sticking around.
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NewsComing Soon: This Multi-Sensory, Not-So-Serious, Theatrical Restaurant Is So Popular That It Is Opening a Second Venue to Keep Up with the Demand for Seats
Shelly will offer a 10-course degustation menu that is flamboyant, dramatic, and at its heart, just a lot of fun.
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News"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality
We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.
