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GuideWhere to Eat Burgers in Melbourne when Mondayitis Hits Hard
Melbourne’s best and most cheerful restaurants for a burg and a brew when you need it most.
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GuideWhere to Eat Solo When You Just Need Some You Time
Just because you're hermitting that doesn't mean you have to eat every meal at home.
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GuideWhere to Eat in the City When You Want to Feel Like the Boss
Places that are ideal for smart lunches with big groups of friends or colleagues.
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NewsSaigon Sally's Thai Successor BKK Is Set to Open in Windsor This Week
The Vietnamese venue has been reimagined as a serious Thai restaurant.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Retro Spots for When You're Feeling Nostalgic
The question isn't just where to go, it's which era to spend time in.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideThe Best Sandwiches to Get Your Hands on in Melbourne
When you're craving comfort (and a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.
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GuideHealthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out
From Middle Eastern and Sri Lankan-inspired breakfasts to the classic eggs benny, here’s how to kick the hangover with a filling and relatively healthy feed.
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GuideFive Cult Desserts to Seek Out in Melbourne That Won't Break the Bank
Sink your teeth into a fluffy cheesecake, crack into a pavlova or delight in the combo of peanut butter, chocolate and caramel in these popular Melbourne sweets.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.
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NewsJerry Mai's High-End Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant Is Finally Opening
Forget cheap banh mi — think tuna tataki with cumquat, salted caramel fried ice cream and gin cocktails.
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GuideWhere to Go When a Big Bowl of Pasta Is the Only Thing That Will Make You Feel Better
For when only carbs can make things right.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Impressive Spots for When You Finally Meet the Parents
Respectable restaurants that'll set the tone and put you in their good books.
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NewsMork Is Hosting a Series of Four-Course Chocolate Dessert Degustations
The experimental feasts will take place each Friday in October.
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NewsCarlton North Favourite Green Park Reopens as Italian-Focused Eatery Park Street
The Nicholson Street favourite has undergone a refresh, gaining a new open kitchen, and serving up a range of a cicchetti and handmade pastas.
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NewsGontran Cherrier Has Expanded His Baked Goods Empire to Hawthorn
Serving up old favourites and three new savoury danishes.
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CafeBakemono Bakers
273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
The signature baked goods, including almond and yuzu croissants, blueberry danishes, and honey, sesame and sea salt scrolls, keep customers coming back time and time again.
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CafeResidence at the Potter
815 Swanston Street, Parkville
Breezy cafe by day, quietly elegant fine diner by night — Residence at the Potter is redefining what on-campus dining looks like.
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CafeLocal Folk
43 Epsom Road, Kensington
In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.
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CafeBrunetti Classico Boutique Coburg
107 Newlands Road, Coburg North
Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.
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CafeThe Continental
171 Johnston Street, Collingwood
You can play free pool and tuck into Med-inspired loaded sangas at this Collingwood cafe.
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CafeVivid Cafe & Lounge
616 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Vivid Cafe and Lounge is now open for dinner — and it's slinging $29 all-you-can-eat Thai feasts every weekend.
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NewsWhite Mojo Are Bringing Their Signature Croissant Burgers and More to Melbourne's East
Featuring Wagyu beef sliders, a toast bar and those incredible croissant burger hybrids.
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NewsSeven Spots That Do Actually Good All-You-Can-Eat Food in Melbourne
From all the sushi you can handle and bottomless yum cha, right through to endless plates of vegetarian food for just $7.95.
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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Food and Drink Scene
Omnivores, look no further for your next holiday destination.
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NewsMeet OUT, Tokyo's Australian-Run Restaurant Showcasing One Dish, One Wine and One Artist
One of the city's most interesting dining experiences actually comes from Melbourne.
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NewsHomi Noodle Bar Is Melbourne's New Home of Hip Hop-Infused Vietnamese Fare
Real, honest Vietnamese cuisine mixed with a few modern, Melbourne influences.
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NewsTokosan Is Prahran's New Home of Late-Night Katsu, Cocktails and Karaoke
Greville Street's Toko has gone more casual in its new incarnation as a Japanese-inspired bar.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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EventSummer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Quealy Winemakers, Balnarring
Fill your weekends with award-winning wine and top-quality pizza, as this vine-side collaboration takes over summer with culinary goodness.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 39 films from around the world at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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EventLibrary on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria
Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas has arrived at QV Melbourne, featuring a towering festive sculpture and mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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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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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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NewsEdible Chocolate Maps Turn Your Favourite City Into Dessert
To ensure that each map accurately reflects each location's landscape, they're made by local artisans.
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NewsBiggie Smalls' Windsor Kebab Joint to Open This Month
Chapel Street's kebab stakes have officially been raised.
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NewsThe Moon Is Collingwood's Newest Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
It's the latest venue from the team behind Toorak Wine Cellars and Milton Wine Shop.
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NewsShortstop Are Celebrating Their Birthday By Giving Away Hundreds of Free Donuts
Best birthday ever.
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NewsBurnley Brewing Is Bridge Road's Soon-to-Open 150-Seat Brewpub
The just-brewed beer will be served alongside late-night pulled pork lasagne and gnocchi.
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NewsItaly's Huge Food Theme Park Will Open In November
Featuring more than 40 places to eat, over 100 stalls and shops, and a dedicated parmesan cheese bar.
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NewsThe Cheese Riot Is Australia's New Hard-to-Find Cheese Delivery Service
After travelling the country, cheese enthusiast Anna Perejma is sending her best finds to households all over Australia.
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NewsMr Burger Is Opening a New Concept Store in Melbourne's Southeast
They're got a new store, a new head chef, and some new menu offerings too.
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NewsTaste of Melbourne Unveils Program Highlights (and a New Venue) For 2017
The four-day festival will return with a marketplace, masterclasses, gin workshops and an after-dark party.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting a New Gluten Free Meal Delivery Service
Delivering coeliac-friendly food right to your doorstep.
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NewsMeet The Cliveden, East Melbourne's Huge New All-Day Eatery and Bar
Featuring five unique buffet menus and a 116-seat designer lounge area.
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NewsMelbourne Steak Sandwich Champions Empire Steak to Open Second Sanga Shop
They'll launch their South Yarra outpost in the best way — with free steak sangas.
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NewsDessert Queen Christy Tania Opens Glacé, Her First Permanent Store
The ex-Om Nom maestro opens her first permanent venue, serving up artisanal ice cream, ice cream push pops and ice cream macarons.
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NewsFive Foods to Pair with Beer as It Ages
It's a pretty decadent process — as flavours deepen and grow bolder, look to richer eats.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Making VHS Cakes for Father's Day
It's like a chocolate Negroni in gelato cake form.
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NewsMelbourne Is Now Home to Tel Aviv's Cult Pita Eatery Miznon
Famed Israeli street food chef Eyal Shani chats about the Melbourne launch.
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NewsNew App MealPal Gives You $8 Lunches from Melbourne Restaurants
A lunchtime project from the co-founder of ClassPass.
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NewsThis Food Film Series Reimagines Cooking Tutorials in the Style of Famous Directors
How would Quentin Tarantino make pasta, or Wes Anderson make s'mores?
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NewsBrooklyn Depot Has Given Their American-Themed Menu a Massive Makeover
Now serving lobster mac and cheese, cheeseburger empanadas, and chicken and waffles.
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GuideWhere to Eat American Barbecue in Melbourne
Where to get your fix of some down-home USA cookin'.
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NewsMr Miyagi Is Launching a New Takeaway Offshoot
The Karate Kid-inspired favourite expands its casual Japanese empire.
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NewsMeet Melbourne's New Artisan Sweet Spot, Atypic Chocolate
See chocolate bars and pastries made before your eyes, then eat them.
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NewsWindsor's Saigon Sally to Close and Reopen as Thai Restaurant BKK
It's the latest restaurant to flick the restaurant rebrand wrist.
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NewsMelbourne's Green Park Is Closing to Make Way for Park Street
The Carlton North venue will experience a refresh, gaining a new open kitchen and a pasta bar.
