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NewsSydney's Cult Favourite Turkish Ice Cream Store Hakiki Is Opening in Melbourne
Hakiki's distinctive Maras-style ice cream will soon be available at two Melbourne locations.
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NewsUbuntu Is Hawthorn's New 100 Percent Vegan Eatery
Teal-coloured lattes and realistic-looking vegan eggs have arrived on Burwood Road.
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NewsPort Melbourne Italian Fine Diner Ciao Cielo Has Reopened in a Historic Courthouse
The former courthouse has had a $1.5 million makeover and is now home to two Italian eateries.
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NewsWhere To Score Free Doughnuts This Friday in Melbourne
Whether you like them glazed, sugared or stuffed with Nutella, we know where to find them — for free.
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NewsA Guide to Winter Feasting in Ballarat's Foodie Scene
Discover Victoria's most lively food scene outside of Melbourne.
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NewsBrunswick East Cafe Pope Joan Is Sadly Closing Its Doors for Good Next Month
Matt Wilkinson's neighbourhood favourite will close on June 24 to make way for an apartment development.
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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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NewsDocklands Is Getting a New Artisan Market And Food Hub in a Seven-Storey Car Park
Modelled on the likes of New York's Chelsea Markets, it'll feature a selection of Melbourne's 25 specialty food retailers.
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NewsHawthorn Cafe Muharam Has Made Everything on Its Menu Just $11 for the Rest of the Year
In celebration of the cafe's 11th birthday, everything from its vegan waffles to its corn fritters and avo on toast will be $11 right up until December 31.
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NewsFamed Melbourne Chocolate House Mörk Has Launched Its Own Cake Business
Supplying a new range of chocolate and cacao creations to cafes across the city.
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NewsSydney and Brisbane Have Been Named Among the World's Top Ten Foodie Destinations to Watch
Queenstown in Tasmania also made the TripAdvisor list.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest
Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive
Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.
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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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NewsYou Can Help Pay for Meals for the Homeless by Eating at Your Favourite Restaurants This Month
Sacred Heart Mission's annual Dine With Heart campaign is back — and going out for brunch can help fund hot meals for those who need them.
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NewsCaddie Is Richmond's New Locally-Focused Restaurant Headed Up by a Noma Alum
After working in some of the world's best restaurants, Dylan Evans has taken over the former Meatmother space, serving up seasonal fare and Aussie wines.
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GuideMelbourne's Best All-Day Diners That Are Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
These diners do it all, from your morning coffee right through to dinner and after-work wine.
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NewsMelbourne's New Four-Level Hawker-Style Barbecue Bar and Karaoke Joint Is Opening in May
The latest venture from the Fancy Hanks team will boast a rooftop beer garden, Asian-style eats and private karaoke rooms.
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NewsTen Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland
As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.
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NewsPidapipo's New CBD Store Is Handing Out Free Gelato This Afternoon
It's the third store for the Melbourne gelateria.
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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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NewsMelbourne Has Just Gone All In on Millennial Culture with a Smashed Avo and Music 'Festival'
Yes, this is a real thing. And yes, there will be avo on toast (as well as avocado cocktails, performance artists and a local music lineup).
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NewsCoburg's Unconventional New Pizza Joint Is Launching with Free Pizza Today
Stretched Pizza's creations take inspiration from burgers and bowls of pho.
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NewsGlobal Very Good Ramen Place Ippudo Has Finally Opened in Melbourne
After launching in Sydney in 2012, the Japanese chain is now dishing up its lauded soup in the QV building.
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NewsJamie Oliver Has Lost Ownership of His Australian Restaurant Chain Jamie's Italian
The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group will no longer manage the restaurants, but, aside from the closure of the Canberra outpost, they'll remain open.
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NewsAlter Dining is the New Modern Australian Restaurant Replacing Windsor's BKK
The team behind Tokyo Tina and Hanoi Hannah have shut their modern Thai diner to make way for a new food concept.
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NewsBrisbane's Eat Street Is Now Home to an Aussie-First Vertical Hydroponic Farm
The system will supply fresh herbs and veggies to the Northshore precinct's food vendors.
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GuideWhere to Brunch When a Celebration Is in Order
Brunching is for any event, but especially for celebrations.
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GuideFive Spots Where You Can Channel Your Inner Child in Melbourne
For those weeks when you've had enough of adulting.
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NewsBelles Hot Chicken Has Launched Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunches
Banish your hangover with a feast of fried chicken, waffles and all the bloody marys you can handle.
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GuideWhere to Eat Outside in Melbourne When You Need Some Vitamin D
After being holed up all week in the office, get out and soak up some sun.
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GuideWhere to Take Out-of-Towners to Eat When You Want to Show Off Your City
Treat yourself and your newcomer to a food-tour of the city.
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NewsA 1920s-Style Late-Night Diner Has Opened in That Bar at Flinders Street Station
You've probably walked past Clocks thousands of times — but now it's actually worth going in.
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NewsLord of the Fries Has Launched an All-Day Breakfast Menu of Vegan Hangover Dreams
Including vegan BLTs, bacon and egg muffins, and sticky maple syrup chicken and waffle buns.
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NewsA Palm Springs-Inspired Restaurant Will Pop Up at Federation Square for Good Food Month 2018
The program also includes a face-off between Australia's top pasta chefs, a seafood brunch and a feast by Denmark's Bo Bech.
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FeatureNew in Town: Sunda
A Punch Lane car park has been transformed into an inventive two-level Southeast Asian eatery.
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NewsChapel Street's Morris Jones Has Reopened Its Doors After a Huge Renovation
The restaurant now has three sleek bars and a menu that combines elements of Japan and California.
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FeatureNew in Town: Mjolner
Perpetuating the Nordic trend, Sydney's Viking-themed carvery and bar set sail and conquered Melbourne, settling into the former Nieuw Amsterdam space.
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News48 Hours of Autumn Food and Wine Adventures in Victoria's High Country
Pedal to produce, taste wine, make your own gnocchi and rest your head grapevine glamping.
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NewsA Trek and Treat Guide to the Murray River Region
Earn these waffles with a walk through a billabong, mining town or red gum forest.
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NewsMac Forbes' Yarra Valley Wine Bar and Cellar Door Is Now Serving Up Weekend Dinners
Graceburn Bistro showcases unpretentious fare and Forbes' award-winning wines.
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NewsA Food Lover's Guide to Hiking Victoria's High Country in Autumn
Work up an appetite in the fresh country air.
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NewsMelbourne Has a New Korean Restaurant With a Standout Wine List
Kimchi Pete has opened his first solo venue on Niagara Lane.
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NewsHow the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time
The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.
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NewsFive Cafes To Try Around Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs
Great coffees and excellent brunches near Monash, Box Hill and Templestowe.
