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NewsNow Open: Token Is a New Izakaya-Inspired Diner from the Team Behind Some of Melbourne's Best Brunch Spots
Get around sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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NewsThe Gertrude Hotel Leaves Its Disco Era Behind, Now Embracing Mediterranean Minimalism in Fitzroy
The new crew has created a refined Aussie gastropub with Italian influences.
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NewsMessina Is Serving Up Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Heavy Gelato Tubs for Valentine's Day 2024
If nothing says love to you like a tub filled with Messina gelato, you're in luck with the dessert chain's February 14 special.
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NewsComing Soon: Il Mercato Centrale Has Officially Broken Ground on Its Australian-First Venue in Melbourne's CBD
The Italian artisan market is set to be one of Melbourne CBD's biggest hospitality venues yet.
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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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NewsMelbourne, Get Ready for Nonna: Birra Moretti's 'Deliver-a-Nonna' Brings Italian Feasts to Your Front Door
Melburnians can now experience the warmth and flavours of an authentic Italian nonna meal at home, thanks to Birra Moretti's 'Deliver-a-Nonna' service.
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GuideThe 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne
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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NewsThe 18 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
Swap your muesli for a mimosa and your coffee pot for endless flutes of champagne at these outstanding bottomless brunch spots in Melbourne.
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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 Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD
Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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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 Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Here are the best spots to visit on Mother's Day in Melbourne, from luxuriously long lunches and boozy brunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.
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NewsThe Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100
Sample a large chunk of the menu without breaking the bank when ordering some of the top set menus in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pasta in Melbourne
Undo the top button of your pants and tuck your napkin into your shirt — it's pasta time at these beloved Italian restaurants in Melbourne.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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NewsMeet Tokyo Motto, A New Day-to-Night Japanese Dining Hub in Melbourne's CBD
Japanese diner serving inventive fare like ice cream ramen by day, classic dim Tokyo-style izakaya vibe by night.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne
These Melbourne haunts serve up your bougie brunch fare but also offer greasy egg and bacon buns, sweet and savoury pastries and just about anything you can add a poached egg to.
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NewsLune Has Created 'The Magic' Cruffin, a Mouthwatering Ode to Melbourne Coffee Culture — and It's Only Available This Weekend
You'll want to run not walk to your nearest Lune in Melbourne or Brisbane to grab an exclusive taste of the croissant and muffin hybrid.
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GuideThe 20 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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NewsComing Soon: Chuck E Cheese Is the Latest Big-Name American Chain That's Set to Open in Australia
Your nieces and nephews will be able to enjoy the pizza parties in an eatery with arcade games and musical shows that you always dreamed of as a kid.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
Down some Mythos beers, share a heap of mezes and maybe smash a few plates at these Greek restaurants in Melbourne.
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RestaurantAtria
650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.
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RestaurantBang Bang Hampton
315 Hampton Street, Hampton
This outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.
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RestaurantCasa Chino
212-214 Albion Street, Brunswick
Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.
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BarSaint George
54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Celebrity chef Karen Martini is running the show at this St Kilda haunt.
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Restaurant
Tokyo Motto
200 Bourke Street, Melbourne
This Japanese diner is serving inventive fare like ice cream ramen by day before turning into a classic, dim, Tokyo-style izakaya at night.
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RestaurantNiku Shiki
360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Melbourne Central's wagyu-centric venue operates as a sleek restaurant, takeaway joint, and in-house butcher and grocer all rolled into one.
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RestaurantLucia Melbourne
11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne
Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.
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RestaurantShusai Mijo
256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.
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RestaurantD.O.C St Kilda
14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda
The latest seaside site by D.O.C is a prime spot for sharing a seafood pizza while overlooking the water.
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RestaurantBabae
710 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central
The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera introduces its intimate fine-diner.
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NewsThe Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Returns in March with Restaurant Takeovers and the World's Longest Lunch Led by Andrew McConnell
This year's festival includes 300 food- and wine-filled events, championing local and international chefs.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a $400 Voucher to Spend on a Dining Experience at Queen & Collins
Brunch at Rustica, dinner at Reine and La Rue, drinks at Purple Pit, it's all possible — and paid for.
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NewsA Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne
"Watching people enjoy what we offer brings us all a lot of pride.”
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2023
These are the spots you went looking for this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden CBD eateries and old-school dining institutions.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2023
These are the cafes you went looking for the most this year, from CBD brunch spots to inner west hidden gems.
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NewsMelbourne Dessert Artists Le Yeahllow Open Bricks and Mortar Store in the Melbourne CBD
The former online-only store's creations look so good you won't want to destroy them with a bite. Well, almost.
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EventDimmy and Dumpling Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick
Food trucks will be slinging all the jam-packed Asian bites you can handle.
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EventMaker's Mark Gold Rush x Wheen Bee Foundation
Monday, April 1 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Maker's Mark is cementing its status as a certified B Corp distillery by giving Melburnians something worth raising a glass to.
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EventWinter Warmer Events at Navi
Wednesday, May 1 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Navi, Yarraville
The intimate fine diner will collaborate with boutique drinks producers for speciality cocktails and bites this winter.
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EventPint of Origin
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Discover hundreds of different craft beers by 225 breweries from across the world at this ten-day tap takeover across the city.
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EventMama Paws: A Mother's Day Soiree for Dog Mums
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Big Paws Little Paws, Ravenhall
Paw parents and their fur babies can join in on a morning of glamour and grooming, photoshoots, crafts and giveaways.
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EventFirelight Festival
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Melbourne's after-dark arts festival is back for a fiery time at Docklands, complete with an underground light show and labyrinth beneath Marvel Stadium.
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EventBoy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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EventGood Food & Wine Show 2024
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Expand your gastronomic horizons with a star-studded lineup of chefs and over 300 exhibitors at this annual event.
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EventALUMNI at Crown Melbourne
Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
Evergreen, Southbank
This pop-up restaurant will feature residencies from four former 'MasterChef Australia' contestants.
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EventRaclette Supper at Handpicked Wines
Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, Melbourne
Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.
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GuideFestive Feasts and Fun: Celebrate the Silly Season with Drinks and Dining Deals at Some of Melbourne's Buzziest Venues
Get festive with a bottomless booking at these standout spots all over town.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Christmas Edition of Its Insta-Favourite Strawberry Watermelon Cake
The team behind the world's most Instagrammed cake is getting festive with a limited-edition twist on its coveted dish.
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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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NewsLune Is Doing Pavlova Croissants and Brandy Christmas Puddings to Make the Festive Season Even More Delicious
Also on the December menu: a choc peppermint twice-baked pain au chocolat; a mango, lime and tajin cruffin; and margherita pizza escargot.
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NewsNow Open: Normandy Wine & Grill Is Windsor's New French Bistro Serving a Modern Twist on French Classics
Come for the steak frites, confit duck and anchovy toast — stay for the traditional French bistro vibe.
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NewsComing Soon: Vietnamese Chef and Restaurateur Kieu Phan Is Bringing Her Culinary Empire to Australia
Hoiana will be Phan's first Aussie venture, but there are already plans to launch two more Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney.
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NewsNow Open: Glen Waverley Has Scored a Sleek New Teppanyaki Joint Thanks to the Wagyu Ya Crew
Grab a spot at the teppanyaki counter or hit up the sushi bar and hot pot tables.
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NewsComing Soon: Morgan Hipworth From 'Dessert Masters' Is Opening a New All-Day Diner in Fitzroy
Maven will feature a decked-out cake cabinet and be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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NewsOpen Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton
This beloved Melbourne bakery brings its pastries, sourdough loaves and brunch fare to Brighton.
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News2024's Australian Open Is Set to Serve a Grand Slam of Flavours
The tournament is promising to be a who's who of Melbourne's food scene. The only question is: what will you try first?
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NewsMukka Is Taking Its Much-Loved Dosas and Incredibly Cheesy Naan to an Even Bigger Location
Fitzroy is set to score Melbourne's first-ever Bollywood-themed bar when this beloved Indian eatery reopens in a brand-new home.
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NewsYou're Never Too Old for Ice Cream Cake: Pidapipo Joins Forces with Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes to Create a New Gelato Gateau
To celebrate they're giving away free slices to the first 300 customers on December 6.
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NewsPincho Disco Is Collingwood's New Multi-Level Bar and Restaurant Blending Modern Latin Flavours
Collingwood's latest Latin-American-inspired culinary venture offers a fusion of powerful flavours and an atmosphere that promises to turn dining into a celebration.
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NewsComing Soon: Brick Lane Brewing Is Opening a Huge New Bar and Restaurant Across From Queen Vic Market
The new upstairs digs will boast a 120-seat dining room with an open kitchen, a raw bar serving oysters and seafood from the QVM Food Hall, and a 150-seat terrace looking out over the market.
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NewsA New Legacy Begins as Gary's Meats Reopens at Prahran Market as G. McBean Family Butcher
Melbourne's iconic butcher has undergone a massive makeover, with a brand new space, butcher masterclasses and next-level porchetta rolls.
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NewsNow Open: Richmond Coffee Roaster Veneziano Has Set Up Shop in Melbourne Airport
It's serving all your usual caffeinated bevs alongisde canned cold brews and small jars of instant coffee — so you can make your own in-flight cup of joe.
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NewsWednesday Evenings, Sorted: The Queen Vic Summer Night Market Is Returning for a 16-Week Run
This summer's market will feature more than 100 traders — with 45 dedicated to street food stalls, plus six pop-up bars.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Opened a New Malvern Store — and It's Teamed Up with Tarts Anon to Celebrate
To celebrate the opening of its fifth Melbourne store, the Gelato Messina crew has created a gelato flavour in collaboration with Tarts Anon that's only sold at the new Malvern digs.
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NewsIf Your Relationship Is Based on Loving Fried Chicken, Take Note: KFC Is Bringing Back Its Wedding Service
To go in the running to get hitched Kentucky-style, you'll need to propose using the fast-food chain's onion rings.
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NewsImportant Dessert Alert: Krispy Kreme Is Finally Slinging Its Vegan-Friendly Doughnuts Down Under
The new apple custard crumble flavour is here to stay — and you can tuck into a limited-edition fudge brownie variety until early December.
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NewsFine-Diner Vue de Monde Is Reopening Following a Major Three-Month Makeover
Soar to level 55 of Rialto Tower for contemporary French fare, caviar service and cocktails aplenty.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its OG Christmas Gelato Trifle to Make 2023's Festive Season Extra Delicious
December just got tastier — and it even comes topped with chocolate cherries.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Will Give You a Free Doughnut If You Head to One of Its Stores in Costume on Halloween
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts for getting spooky.
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NewsNow Open: Abbotsford Convent's New Garden Restaurant Julie Delivers Fresh Seasonal Delights in a Charming Setting
Abbotsford Convent's latest culinary addition is dishing up a produce-driven menu in a chill, unpretentious scenic setting.
