• News

    St Kilda Is Getting a New Vegan Burger Cafe

    With vegan wines and vegan maple bacon burgers on the menu.

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    Melbourne's 24-Hour Club to Open Late-Night Pizza Joint Holy Moly

    Untz Untz figured its punters needed $5 pizza until 3am every night.

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    House of Correction Is Melbourne's New Cocktail Bar with a Colourful Past

    The CBD space was the site of Melbourne's longest-running porn cinema.

  • News

    Etta is Brunswick East's New Fresh Produce-Focused Bistro

    Three hospitality veterans are teaming up to deliver "produce over protein."

  • News

    Brae Chef Dan Hunter Is Releasing a Cookbook

    Look forward to 256 colour pages delving into the kitchen of one of Australia's top restaurants.

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    Eleven of Australia's Best Chefs Are Hosting a Charity Dinner Featuring Syrian Cuisine

    Movida's Frank Camorra, Long Chim's David Thompson, Embla's Dave Verheul and more take over a Melbourne kitchen for one night only.

Latest Guides
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    Ten Food and Drink Trends You Won't Be Able To Avoid in 2017

    From 3D-printed or clothing-optional restaurants to eco-friendly bars.

  • News

    Tommy Ruff Fish and Chip Bar Moors in Windsor

    More market-fresh seafood, potato cakes and soft shell crab burgers.

  • News

    This Social Enterprise Is Delivering Ben Shewry Lunches to Help Domestic Violence Victims

    Get lunch delivered, and you'll also give lunch to someone who needs it.

  • News

    Junk Is Melbourne's New Hawker-Style Asian Fusion Eatery

    This Queensland favourite is heading south and putting gyoza in bao because they can.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    St David Dairy

    16-18 Saint David Street, Fitzroy

    This Fitzroy establishment scales dairy back to its roots.

  • Restaurant

    Ishizuka

    139 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This hidden CBD restaurant specialises in kaiseki — effortlessly serving up decadent (but seemingly simple) 11-course feeds to those looking to truly treat themselves.

  • Bar

    Juni

    136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Michael Lambie has brought his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with Juni.

  • Bar

    Kolkata Cricket Club

    Crown Melbourne, Southbank

    Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.

  • Bar

    Omnia Bistro & Bar

    625 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.

  • Cafe

    Chéri

    285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

    You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

  • Restaurant

    Astoria Bar Kè Grill

    302 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    This Toorak Road terrace house is now home to a fab Greek restaurant.

  • Bar

    Mid Air

    130 Russell Street, Melbourne

    This banger of a rooftop bar sits on top of Melbourne Place hotel, and is open from breakfast right throughout to dinner.

  • Restaurant

    Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

    16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

    Zip away to Italy in the back streets of Cremorne, with aperitivo sips and specialty pasta 10 stories above the ground.

  • Restaurant

    D.O.C Osteria

    326 Lygon Street, Carlton

    20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.

  • News

    Ten of Australia's Best Chefs Are Hosting a Charity Dinner Featuring Syrian Cuisine

    Bennelong's Pete Gilmore, Long Chim's David Thompson, Kylie Kwong and more take over the Three Blue Ducks kitchen.

  • News

    This Outdoor Cinema Pairs Melbourne's Best Food with Critically-Acclaimed Films

    Watch Frida with a Mexican feast from Fonda or find yourself in a bowl of Baby pasta during Eat Pray Love.

  • News

    Black Waffle Is Northcote's Ambitious New Gelato Joint

    High Street's buzzing over those signature activated charcoal-infused waffle cones.

  • News

    This Helsinki Pop-Up Brings Solo Takeaway Diners Together for Shared Meals

    Or, bring your friends and order from different restaurants.

  • News

    Croissant Queen Agathe Kerr Has Opened a Pint-Sized CBD Patisserie

    Where to pick up matcha-filled croissants and peanut caramel-infused cruffins in the city.

Latest Events
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    Australia's First Vegan Ice Cream Truck Is Coming

    Vegans craving ice cream, get ready to chase Over the Moo down the street.

  • News

    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

    For when you're feeling a little lost for options.

  • News

    Heston Blumenthal Is Launching Vegemite Ice Cream for Australia Day

    This sweet treat pays homage to a true-blue Aussie legend.

  • News

    What Are 'Sanctuary Restaurants', and Why Are They Popping Up Around the US?

    Creating discrimination-free environments for diners and hospitality workers.

  • News

    Melbourne Is Getting a Full-Blown Doughnut Festival

    We actually don't know how it took this long.

  • News

    David Thompson's Acclaimed Long Chim Brings Fine Thai Cuisine to Melbourne

    Head to Crown Riverwalk for authentic street food-inspired bites and refreshing cocktails.

  • News

    Could Facial Recognition Technology Change the Way We Order in Restaurants?

    Probably not, but a Beijing KFC has introduced the technology anyway.

  • News

    A Guide to Food and Drink in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    Opportunities for memorable eating experiences abound.

  • News

    Meet Northcote's New (and Only) Algerian Restaurant, Camus

    Feast on seared goat shoulder, Algerian lasagne, and pistachio ricotta doughnuts.

  • News

    These New Chocolate Blocks Let You Stack Your Favourite Flavour Combinations

    Fancy shortbread, fairy floss, watermelon, blackcurrent or matcha choccies — or a combo of a couple?

  • News

    A Restaurant Dedicated to Avocados Is Opening in Amsterdam

    All the creamy, green deliciousness you could ask for.

  • News

    Ten Australian-Owned International Restaurants Worthy of a Holiday

    For when you're overseas, but want to be close to home.

  • Guide

    12 Killer Summer Recipes from Some of Australia's Best Chefs

    Entrees, mains and cocktails from Porteno, Kitchen by Mike, Matt Stone, Big Poppa's and more.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Food Stories in 2016

    From Melbourne's own cheese toastie drive-through to a free dumpling festival and a 15-acre chocolate estate. Yes, estate.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's 50 Most Popular Restaurants of 2016

    Catch up on the year's most buzzed-about establishments.

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