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NewsHot Damn: Mat's Hot Shop Brings a Dedicated Hot Sauce 'Tasting Room' to Collingwood
Online chilli playground Mat's Hot Shop is opening an innovative bricks 'n' mortar concept store in the heart of Collingwood.
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GuideEvery New Melbourne Bar and Restaurant Opening to Look Forward to
From coastal pubs to inner-city Italian joints, these are the soon-to-launch spots that deserve a place on your to-do list.
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NewsDate-Night Spots in Melbourne for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)
Date night just got wholesome.
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NewsThy Thy Counter & Canteen Is Richmond's New Sister-Run Mod-Vietnamese Eatery
The family has deep roots in Vic Street's dining scene with this sister duo taking over the same corner site that once housed their parents' eatery, Tho Tho.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Out-of-Town Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Weekend Road Trip
From regional fine diners and beachside cafes to small gin distilleries and country pubs, these are the spots to plan a day trip — or a whole weekend away — around.
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NewsEight Melbourne Cafes Where You Can Get a Great Plant-Based Brunch
Start your day on the right note at one of these conscious cafes.
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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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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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NewsThe Minds Behind Famed Sydney Restaurant Nomad Are Opening a Flinders Lane Outpost Next Month
Surry Hills' Mediterranean favourite will make its first Melbourne home in the former Ezard space from November 15.
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NewsAustralian Coffee Roaster Single O Is Opening Its First International Cafe in Tokyo
Just like its Surry Hills venue, it'll feature self-serve coffee taps — plus the brand's first in-store coffee subscription.
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NewsHotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week
This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.
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GuideWhere to Get a High-Flying Feed in Melbourne Without Dipping Into Your Savings
From world-class bar snacks to chic seafood lunches, these dining hacks are here to help you save some hard-earned dime.
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NewsKewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month
The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.
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NewsChris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month
80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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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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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsMessina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Lamington Gelato Bars at Australian Supermarkets
They come filled with chocolate gelato mixed with desiccated coconut — plus raspberry sauce.
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NewsQT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer
Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.
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NewsWhat Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based
"Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."
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NewsConnoisseur and Koko Black Have Teamed Up for a New Range of Luxurious Ice Cream Sticks
Two flavours are available, both coated in Koko Black's signature 54 percent dark chocolate.
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GuideAll the Melbourne Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Taking Bookings From October 26 Onwards
The wait is, finally, almost over — parmas and pints are back on the table.
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NewsMcDonald's Has Launched a Limited-Edition Caramilk McFlurry So That's Your Next Dessert Sorted
You've tried Caramilk cocktails and Caramilk doughnuts — now it's time for Macca's spin on the cult-favourite caramelised white chocolate.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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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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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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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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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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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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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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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with a New Look Inspired by Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Arbory Afloat will sail once again in late October with two bars, poolside cabanas and lots of cocktails on tap.
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NewsMessina Has Turned a Heap of Its Most Popular Gelato Flavours Into Chocolates
The dessert brand is doing pick 'n' mix packs filled with gelato-inspired chocolates, including cone-ception, fairy bread and neapolitan varieties.
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NewsVegemite and Cheese Pizza Now Exists Thanks to Domino's New Limited-Edition Menu Addition
Slathering the yeasty spread across a pizza base, then adding mozzarella, the cheesy food mashup is only available for three weeks.
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NewsCucina Povera Is Melbourne's Soon-to-Launch Italian Venue From Maurice Terzini and Joe Vargetto
It'll take over the former Massi site from next month, serving a contemporary take on Italian peasant food.
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NewsSmith St Bistrot Is Scott Pickett's New French-Inspired Venture Coming to Collingwood This Summer
The chef's next project is a classic French-inspired bistro and bar, featuring steak baguettes, lobster thermidor and low-intervention wines.
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NewsBrae and Attica Have Been Named in the World's Top 100 Restaurant Longlist for 2021
The two Victorian restaurants were the only Aussies to make this year's World's 50 Best restaurant awards, ranking 57 and 97 respectively.
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NewsEight Melbourne Picnic Packs to Level Up Your Next Park Session
Lock in a sunny day, pick a favourite park in your bubble, pre-order one of these bad boys and get ready to picnic like a boss.
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NewsTaco Bell Is Handing Out Free Tacos at Every Australian Store Next Week
The Tex-Mex chain is celebrating International Taco Day in the tastiest possible way — with free tacos.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Delis, Bottle Shops, Bakeries and Cheese Stores for Picnic Supplies
No matter your picnic style or location, this lineup has everything you need for total picnic success.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD
The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.
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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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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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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.
