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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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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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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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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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GuideAll of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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GuideThe 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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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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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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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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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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RestaurantDisuko
59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.
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RestaurantUna Una
712 Station Street, Box Hill
The two-in-one offering of this Box Hill bistro means you can grab a specialty whipped coffee by day, or tuck into roast duck and martinis at night.
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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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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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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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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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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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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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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.
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GuideThe Best Doughnut Shops in Melbourne
Celebrate Melbourne's consecutive days of zero cases with the new symbol of success: doughnuts.
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NewsThe Commons Is St Kilda Road's New Four-in-One Venue with a Huge Beer Garden
With a collection of garden-themed outdoor spaces, slinging eats and drinks from morning till night.
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NewsFederation Square Is Now Home to Australia's First Zero-Carbon Street Food Kitchen Atiyah
It's serving up Lebanese flatbreads filled with the likes of cheese, za'atar and vegan Nutella.
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NewsLayla Is Shane Delia's Pop-Up Outdoor Restaurant Taking Over Bond Street This Summer
Swing by the marquee for crafty cocktails and Middle Eastern brunch served yum cha-style.
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NewsKFC Is Offering Free Delivery on Its Fried Chicken for the Next Three Wednesdays
Fill the middle of your week with 11 secret herbs and spices.
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NewsSausage Sizzles Are Set to Return to Bunnings Stores Across Melbourne from December
After eight long months, the weekend ritual is set to return.
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NewsCinema Nova Has Reopened Its Kitchen and Candy Bar for Dinner, Drinks, Popcorn and Choc Tops
Sit down for some spiced calamari and cocktails, or grab a few cinema snacks to take home with you.
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NewsFive Ways to Flex Your Hosting Skills for Your Next Backyard Barbecue
Bring your mates together in the best possible way.
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NewsMarket Seoul Soul Is Melbourne's New Korean Food Delivery Service from Four Top Restaurants
Fried chicken, bibimbap and other finish-at-home meals from a group of popular Korean eateries.
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Melbourne's Bars, Pubs and Restaurants Are Allowed to Reopen for Dine-In from Midnight Tomorrow
Premier Daniel Andrews has outlined the next set of eased restrictions, including scrapping the four reasons to leave home and allowing all retail to reopen.
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NewsMessina's New Gelato Tub Flavour Is Basically a Giant Scoopable Ferrero Rocher
The one-litre tubs feature layers of choc-hazelnut gelato, fudge and mousse, covered with a crunchy chocolate topping.
