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NewsTwo of George Calombaris' Made Establishment Jimmy Grants Will Reopen as Hella Good Souvlaki Spots
The vegan and gluten free-friendly souva spots will open in Emporium and Fitzroy this year.
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GuideVegetarian-Friendly Restaurants to Book for Your Next Birthday Bash
Celebrate another trip around the sun with your best mates, meat-free bites and BYO drinks.
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NewsWestfield Doncaster Is Getting a $30-Million Rooftop Food Precinct with a DIY Okonomiyaki Joint
It'll be 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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NewsSix Healthy Changes You Can Make To Your Working Day
How are your new year's resolutions going?
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NewsA Dive Bar, Cafe and French Japanese Restaurant Have Opened Inside the Crowne Plaza
You'll find coffee at Pow Wow, gruyère ramen at Yugo and Froot Loop cocktails and mac 'n' cheese toasties at Dive Bar.
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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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NewsMaha Bar Is Shane Delia's New Collingwood Cocktail and Meze Joint with Free Middle Eastern Snacks
Yes, free snacks. Three nights a week.
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GuideBYO Lunch Spots to Hit with Your Colleagues When the Boss Isn't Paying
Celebrate making it through another week with your team — and an excellent bottle of wine or beer — at these wallet-friendly eateries.
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NewsDavid Chang Heads to Australia in the Second Season of Netflix's 'Ugly Delicious'
The just-dropped trailer teases a visit to an Outback Steakhouse — and a 'Crocodile Dundee' gag.
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NewsFive of George Calombaris' Made Establishment Restaurants Have Been Sold and Are Set to Reopen
Since the group entered voluntary administration, two Hellenic Republic sites, two Jimmy Grants stores and Brunswick East's Crofter Dining have been snapped up by new owners.
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GuideFive Conveniently Located Cafes That Also Serve a Quality Cup of Joe
A good coffee spot should have two things: a top-notch brew and a convenient location.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner East
The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.
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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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NewsCalia Is Moving Its Emporium Store to a New Two-Storey Site with a Cellar Door on Lonsdale Street
You'll soon be able to head here for wine tastings, Japanese wagyu and bowls of truffle ramen.
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NewsChef David Is Melbourne's New Multimillion-Dollar Hot Pot Destination with a 4am Licence
It has live bands, DJs and nine different different soup bases — including one with 130 different herbs and spices.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Just Dropped a Limited-Edition 'Rick and Morty'-Themed Pickle Rick Doughnut
The doughnut chain has also launched two other 'Rick and Morty' flavours and a Fleeb Juice shake.
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NewsNeighbourhood Haunt The B.East Is Opening a Sibling Bar and Burger Joint in Fitzroy
Expect DJs, craft beers and a menu of decadent meat and plant-based burgers.
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NewsThe Team Behind Melbourne's Super-Popular Sunda Is Opening a New CBD Restaurant in 2020
The food will be inspired by 18th-century trade between Southeast Asia and Australia — so expect lots of smoke, ferments and sea cucumbers.
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NewsGelatissimo Has Launched an Indulgent New Vegan Gelato Range
Lick your way through scoops of vegan caramel mudcake gelato and vegan triple chocolate gelato.
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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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NewsChinatown's 30-Year-Old Shark Fin House Has Closed Due to Coronavirus Fears
The restaurant saw an 80 percent drop in customers and is unlikely to reopen, but politicians and restaurateurs are encouraging Melburnians to get out and support other local Chinese restaurants.
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NewsMelbourne's Dinner by Heston Will Close Its Doors for Good This Friday
Crown Melbourne has terminated its lease after a wage-theft scandal forced the fine diner into insolvency.
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NewsPiccolina's Giant Baci Gelato Cake Will Help You Melt Hearts This Valentine's Day
A riff on the Italian chocolate, the handmade gelato cake even comes with a sweet love note.
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GuideRestaurants That Let You BYO Beer If You're Not Much of a Wine Drinker
These spots welcome you and your six-pack (of beers) with open arms.
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NewsGeorge Calombaris' Made Establishment Group Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration
Twelve of the group's restaurants — including the newly opened Crofter and Elektra — have immediately closed their doors.
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NewsGogyo Is Fitzroy's New Japanese Joint Serving Up Standout Bowls of Burnt Miso Ramen
The charred ramen is smoky, sweet and intense — and unlike any ramen we've had in Melbourne.
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NewsThis 'Friends'-Themed Brunch Will Be There for You with Bottomless Booze and a Big-Screen Viewing Party
It'll feature 'Friends' trivia, 'Friends'-themed charades and a 'Friends' costume competition, too.
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NewsUS Bakery Chain Cinnabon Is About to Open Its Second Aussie Store in Brisbane
Brisbane will soon be the home of two stick scroll outlets when a new one opens in Westfield Garden City.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Is Bringing Back Its Indulgent (But Affordable) Lobster Roll for a Limited Time
Last time the rolls sold out in under a week.
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FeatureHow to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County
Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.
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FeatureThe Localist: Western Suburbs
In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.
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NewsCafe Lafayette Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Spot Serving OTT Japanese-Inspired Brunches
The new cafe from the team behind Prahran's Grand Lafayette is now serving up bolognese-topped panko-crumbed eggplant and eel hot dogs on Niagara Lane.
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NewsThe World's Best Female Chef Clare Smyth Is Opening a Restaurant in Sydney
Smyth runs a two Michelin star-restaurant in London and cooked at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
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GuideTen Stunning Restaurants and Bars That Are Located in Melbourne's Most Historic Buildings
You can have brunch in a 150-year-old heritage-listed mansion, drink gin in a former red light district cottage and eat pasta in what was one of Melbourne's first synagogues.
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NewsAn All-Pink Pretzel Shop Has Opened Its Colourful Doors in South Yarra
The soft and salty baked-to-order pretzels are on offer till 2.30am on weekends.
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NewsSingapore's Michelin-Starred Hawker Chan Will Open Two More Melbourne Outposts
The Box Hill restaurants will feature new menu items alongside the legendary soya chicken and char siu pork.
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NewsMary's Is Melbourne's Debaucherous New Burger Joint Hidden Down a CBD Laneway
Look for the red light and head inside for cracking burgers — for vegans and carnivores alike.
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NewsCrofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks
Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.
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NewsFrankie's Tortas & Tacos Is Collingwood's New Mexican Lunch Spot in a Tiny Car Park Kiosk
Complete with plastic chairs, paper plates and just six (very good) menu items.
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NewsSydney Burger Favourite Mary's Is Opening Its First Permanent Melbourne Venue Next Week
The 140-seat laneway restaurant will have a primo wine list and cracking burgers for vegans and carnivores alike.
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GuideEight Group Hangs to Plan with Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to Dinner
Round up your crew for bottomless barbecue, boozy brunches and beach parties.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2019
These are the places that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.
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FeatureThe Localist: Bayside
Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too.
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NewsThese 300 Australian Restaurants Are Offering Half-Price Meals for Five Weeks
The Fork Festival wants to lure you out of the house for a cheap meal this summer.
