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NewsBlack Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Heart-Shaped Version of Its Famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake
It's back for Valentine's Day, of course — or you can grab a pavlova for January 26.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Will Open Its First Australian Eatery in Penrith This Year
It'll launch next to Krispy Kreme and the Panthers League Club on Mulgoa Road.
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NewsIced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Now Order by the Tub
It combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, then tops it with marshmallow, raspberry puree and desiccated coconut.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Craving All the Food You Ate on Your Trip to Japan
Go to Japan without ever leaving Melbourne.
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NewsFarmer's Daughters Is Melbourne's New Three-Level Restaurant Dedicated to All Things Gippsland
Helmed by acclaimed chef Alejandro Saravia, the restaurant, deli and rooftop bar is set to open later this month.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Caramilk Hokey Pokey-Inspired Gelato Just for This Month
The caramelised white chocolate gelato features hazelnut and peanut toffee pieces.
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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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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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NewsMark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand
The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.
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NewsNutella Is Now Selling Chocolate Hazelnut-Filled Bars in Australian Supermarkets
You'll find them at supermarkets and convenience stories around the country — and they come in six-packs, too.
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NewsPiccolina Gelateria Has Opened Its Fourth Italian Ice Cream Shop in Richmond
The Swan Street store also has Nutella on tap, plus a whipped cream machine so you can top your gelato the authentic Italian way.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2020
Melburnians feasted on dumplings, boozy yum cha brunches and croissants this year. Did you?
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NewsDeliveroo Is Offering Free Delivery From More Than 130 Restaurants Over Christmas
The offer has kicked off already in Sydney's northern beaches area — and will be available Australia-wide from Monday, December 21.
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NewsWhere to Go in Melbourne for a Last-Minute Catch-Up with Mates This Summer
Celebrate making it through another year at these beachside takeaway joints and inner city rooftop terraces.
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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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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading to Australia for a Speaking Tour
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.
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NewsWoolworths and Coles Are Selling $20 Lobsters Nationwide in the Lead Up to Christmas
They're on sale for half the price they were this time last year.
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NewsEight Melbourne Restaurants Open for Christmas Lunch If You're Not in the Mood to Cook
Food and festivities sorted, zero kitchen mess to deal with.
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NewsMelbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening a Brisbane Store
Prepare for queues — some of the world's best croissants are heading north.
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NewsBuono's Bubble Tea-Flavoured Vegan Ice Cream Tubs Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle
The brand has also released ice cream-filled mochi balls that are vegan and gluten free.
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NewsHobsons Bay Hotel Is Williamstown's New Three-Storey Neighbourhood Pub with a Rooftop Bar
The bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.
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EventMary Eats Cake's Christmas Festival
Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Mary Eats Cake Brunswick, Brunswick
The high tea team is serving up mulled wine spritzes, gingerbread french toast, mini pavlovas, turkey toasties and pumpkin spiced lattes throughout December.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 14 May - Fri, 23 May 2025
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Melbourne.
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EventVAN GOGH, MONET & DEGAS 3D: LASTING IMPRESSIONS at IMAX Melbourne
Thu, 28 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec 2024
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
See some of history's most iconic artworks come alive like never before.
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EventThe Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
This year's festival includes over 200 food- and booze-filled events, championing local and international chefs.
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EventPiinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - Sun, 19 Jan 2025
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum invites you into the world of First Nations fashion and textile design at its latest exhibition.
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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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NewsBlack Star Pastry's New Cake Lets You Sit an Edible Tree in the Middle of Your Christmas Spread
It stands 35 centimetres tall — and it looks like a snow-dusted Christmas tree.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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NewsSociety Is the Much-Anticipated New Culinary Venture from Chris Lucas, Martin Benn and Vicki Wild
The multi-faceted venue will make its home in the 80 Collins Street building from March.
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NewsSydney's Mejico Has Opened a Two-Storey Laneway Mexican Restaurant in the CBD
It's breakfast through to late-night snacks, alongside over 260 varieties of mezcal and tequila.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2020
Start your day at one of our favourite newcomers — there are spots dedicated to Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, rare coffee and incredibly flaky leatherwood honey croissants.
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NewsSeven Melbourne Venues Are Transforming Into International Holiday Destinations for Summer
Sip frozen margaritas surrounded by cacti, eat karaage chicken under cherry blossom trees and wear flower crowns on a Coachella-inspired rooftop.
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NewsBen & Jerry's and Uber Eats are Delivering Free Ice Creams to Celebrate the Start of Summer
You'll have to hunt down a code via Instagram first — and the giveaway is on offer in different cities on different days.
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NewsThree Blue Ducks' First Melbourne Outpost Has Made Its Home at Urbnsurf
You can eat vibrant farm-to-table dishes and sip sustainably focused drinks, overlooking a two-hectare surf lagoon, at this new Melbourne spot.
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NewsZymurgy Is Footscray's New Outdoor Bar from the Minds Behind Hop Nation and Navi
This al fresco eatery celebrates the art of fermentation with elevated barbecue fare and local craft booze.
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NewsHemingway's Wine Room Is East Melbourne's New Art Deco-Inspired Bar and Brasserie
The bar features cushy red banquettes, chic Euro-accented fare and a cocktail list filled with Ernest Hemingway favourites.
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NewsEverleigh-After Is the New Multi-Sensory Melbourne Dining Series Popping Up in a Futuristic Cube
This true feast for the senses is a collaboration between The Everleigh, Peter Gunn and new creative culinary concept SSIXX.
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NewsCraft Cartel Liquor Has Created Australia's Largest Case of Craft Beer for an Extra Merry Christmas
The giant timber box comes with 100 tinnies from 25 of Australia's best-loved indie breweries.
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NewsHospitality and Other Casual Workers Will Get Sick Pay Under a Two-Year Victorian Government Trial
The State Government-funded trial will see casual workers provided with up to five days of paid sick or carers leave.
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NewsNew Year Street Feasts Is Melbourne's New Citywide End-of-Year Food Festival
The inaugural two-day festival features 11 outdoor dining precincts and dozens of top local restaurants.
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NewsKitKat Has Released Christmas Feast-Themed Packs with Baked Ham and Pudding-Flavoured Chocolates
There's also a prosciutto, melon and champagne variety — and honey glazed carrots.
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NewsNestle Has Announced the New Names for Two of Its Classic Allen's Lollies
Those chewy red lollies are now Red Ripper and the brand's chocolate-flavoured, people-shaped candy are Cheekies.
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NewsAttica Is Opening a Sprawling New Restaurant in the Yarra Valley This Summer
The fun and casual Attica Summer Camp will kick off a five-month stint in this December.
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NewsA Two-Day Food and Wine Celebration Is Coming to Melbourne for New Year's Eve
The NYE fireworks will not go ahead this year, but, instead, Melbourne will be filled with European-inspired pop-up dining precincts.
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NewsDeliveroo Is Delivering $1 Meals Across Australia This Week to Celebrate Its Fifth Birthday
And it isn't charging to bring them to your door, either.
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NewsAward-Winning Restaurant Attica Is Offering Intimate Ten-Person Dinners for a Limited Time
The dinners will run until mid-December — and cost a cool $5000 per table.
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NewsCalia Has Opened the Doors to Its New Two-Storey Emporium Site
It's home to a gourmet grocer, modern Japanese restaurant and coffee bar.
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NewsWestfield Doncaster Is Now Home to a $30-Million Rooftop Food Precinct with a DIY Okonomiyaki Joint
It's home to 14 eateries, including an all-pink pretzel shop, a Betty's Burgers, a bubble tea joint and a pizzeria.
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NewsMessina Is Releasing a Gelato Rocky Road Trifle to Take Your Christmas Lunch to the Next Level
Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.
