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NewsNow Open: Gimlet's Long-Awaited Little Sister Apollo Inn Has Landed in Flinders Lane
Andrew McConnell's first standalone cocktail bar, Apollo Inn, has just opened in Melbourne. Come along and set your watch back to 1956.
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NewsPlant-Based KitKats Have Returned to Australian Supermarkets So That Everyone Can Have a Break
They're made with a rice-based milk alternative, and they're available in hit Coles stores and the KitKat Chocolatory online.
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NewsFour Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin
Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.
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NewsVictoria's Country Cob Bakery Just Took Out Australia's Best Pie Award for the Fourth Time
The bakery nabbed the accolade for its Cambodian fish amok pie, which was also named the best seafood pie as well.
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NewsNow Open: Kahaani Is Melbourne's Newest Modern Indian Restaurant on Lygon Street
On Melbourne's most Italian strip, Kahaani is trying something new: bright and modern Indian cuisine. And there's no cheese naan in sight.
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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Was Just Named One of the Best Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific Again
For the third year in a row, the Melbourne chain was named the Best Pizzeria in Australia by the 50 Top Pizza awards.
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GuideThe 16 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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NewsThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Melbourne
Themed high teas, street parties, limited-edition cakes, karaoke, banquets and huge giveaways — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Melbourne.
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GuideThe 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideSavour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats
No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.
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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025
Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsGame, Set, Feast: Here's Everything You'll Be Eating and Drinking at the 2025 Australian Open
Some of Melbourne's best chefs are serving up ace eats at the 2025 Australian Open, plus a couple big booze brands have set up huge pop-up bars.
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GuideThe 22 Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne's greatest Italian restaurants don't simply stick to the pizza and pasta game. These spots serve up all kinds of regional dishes that'll blow your carb-loving mind.
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GuideThe 14 Best French Restaurants in Melbourne Right Now
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2024
Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2024
These are the spots you went looking for this year, from stunning beachside restaurants and CBD fine-diners to neighbourhood haunts and hidden Chinatown gems.
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FeatureGood as Gold: How an American Bourbon Maker and Australian Beekeeping Family Came to Work Together
Two pioneering companies have come together to create the sweetest collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Here's how it happened.
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NewsLune Is Kickstarting Winter with Pumpkin Pie Cruffins and Bechamel-Filled Lasagne Pastries
For June only, the world-famous croissanterie is also serving up ginger molasses croissants and chocolate banana rum pains au chocolat.
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NewsOshan Shakes Up South Yarra With Brazilian-Omakase Fusion
Oshan is something new in South Yarra: Japanese tradition meets Brazilian fusion. And the result is fireworks on a plate.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Neapolitan Version of Its Super-Fancy Viennetta
As seen 'MasterChef', the dessert chain's latest sweet treat features vanilla gelato, chocolate mousse, strawberry puree and dark chocolate shards.
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FeatureBali's Restaurant Revolution: Local Hospo Leaders Talk About the Island's Flourishing New Food Scene
We spoke to five local chefs and restaurant owners to learn how Bali's food scene has grown up over the past few years.
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NewsBeginning with Gin: Three Winning Wintry Cocktails to Make Ahead of World Gin Day
If you begin with gin and add a few simple three-step cocktail recipes, you've got the makings of a standout lineup of sips this World Gin Day.
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RestaurantAstoria Bar Kè Grill
302 Toorak Road, South Yarra
This Toorak Road terrace house is now home to a fab Greek restaurant.
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RestaurantAmatrice 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.
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RestaurantD.O.C Osteria
326 Lygon Street, Carlton
20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.
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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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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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RestaurantChiki Chan & Hiki Bar
6 Centreway, Mordialloc
Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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RestaurantIl Mercato Centrale Melbourne
546 Collins Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more — to have in or take away.
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BarCircl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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RestaurantElio's Place
238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Elio's Place is serving up breakfast, lunch, aperitivo snacks and late-night dinners every day of the week in the CBD.
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GuideEight Sunday Roasts to Warm Your Belly in Melbourne's Inner South This Winter
Cure your wintry end-of-weekend blues with a plate piled with gravy-soaked veggies, roast meat and a Yorkshire pud (or two).
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NewsSouth Australian Cult Burger Bar Benny's Is Launching in Melbourne
Be one of the first 300 customers to head in at 5pm on opening day and score your choice of a free cheeseburger, classic chicken or vego burger.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away 100,000 Free Doughnuts for National Doughnut Day 2023
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Doing Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins for 2023 — and Hosting a Midwinter Gin Fest
What's better than one bloody great gin? Two, plus 15 events celebrating Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsHotel Sorrento Has Unveiled a Modern Cantonese Diner as Part of Its Huge Revamp
Boasting Australian-Canto cuisine, the menu pulls inspiration from the Chinese restaurant that stood onsite back in the 1980s.
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NewsThe Queen Vic's Legendary Winter Night Markets Will Return From Next Month
The long-running night market is back to warm up your Wednesdays with a cosy program of street food, mulled drinks, live entertainment and market stalls.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 31 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 32 films from 15 countries at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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EventIce Cream Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne
12 days. 144 flavours. Three venues. Many a brain freeze.
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EventThe Chinatown Precinct's Lunar New Year Block Party
Sun, 2 Feb, 2025
Chinatown Melbourne, Melbourne
Ring in the Year of the Snake with food stalls, local restaurant dining deals, cultural performances, a dragon parade, blessings, live music, a kids' area (with face-painting and craft classes) and a ...
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EventLe Bon Ton's Superbowl Party
Mon, 10 Feb, 2025
Le Bon Ton, Collingwood
Pair your Superbowl watching with hot wings, waffles and chicken, and Budweiser beers.
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EventGalentine's Day at Pincho Disco
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Pincho Disco, Collingwood
Gather your gals, gays and theys together for a big Latin American feast the day before Valentine's Day
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 4 Apr, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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EventBiggest Best IMAX Film Festival
Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
This IMAX Melbourne film festival is filled with the best and biggest flicks to see on its huge 32-metre-wide by 23-metre-tall screen.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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NewsCoffee Supreme Has Released a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run
The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and eskies.
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GuideEight Ideas for a Great Night Out in Melbourne When You Need a Bit of Joy in Your Life
You're never too old to have a little fun — and we've got a bunch of standout ideas for your next night out.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Has Just Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion for 2023
For the second year in a row, Melbourne's Axil Coffee has been crowned home to the country's best barista.
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NewsDonut King Is Celebrating National Doughnut Day 2023 with Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts
Is this the most delicious day of the year? This doughnut chain certainly thinks so, with freebies available all day at all stores Australia-wide.
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NewsSydney's Asian Smokehouse Yan Has Opened Its First Melbourne Outpost in the Former Yagiz Site
The team behind a suburban Sydney favourite has brought its bold flavours and innovative smokehouse cuisine to South Yarra.
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NewsHank's Has Landed in Armadale With New York-Style Bagels and Loaded Thickshakes
Pair New York-style gin-cured salmon and cream cheese with a biscoff shake or $2 filter coffee.
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NewsMs Parker Is Richmond's New Creative and Colourful All-Day Diner Helmed By an Ex-Cumulus Chef
The Motley's newly opened all-day diner comes complete with a thoughtful but unpretentious menu, including a reimagined Dagwood dog spiced with 'nduja and pickled mustard seeds.
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NewsThere's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship
Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.
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NewsSydney Fine-Diner NEL Is Plating Up Another 11-Course Disney-Inspired Degustation This Winter
An alfredo linguini that nods to 'Ratatouille'? A honey-soaked sponge that Winnie-the-Pooh would covet? Yes, this is a magical meal.
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NewsBad Shepherd's American Barbecue Menu Is Getting an Aussie Makeover for Vegemite's 100th Birthday
The brewery has dreamed up a new Vegemite-infused menu featuring snags, brisket and even dessert.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants and everything in between.
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NewsNorth & Common Has Transformed Pentridge Prison's Former Mess Hall into an Elegant Restaurant
The precinct's newly opened wine bar Olivine has scored a sibling venue, complete with a thoughtful yet unpretentious menu, and an all-weather alfresco terrace.
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NewsThe Tokyo Tina Crew Is Adding to the Family with Their New Italian Bar and Eatery Studio Amaro
Opening in Windsor this spring is the Commune Group's next project — a big Italian restaurant complete with its own DJ-fuelled basement bar.
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NewsComing Soon: Reine and La Rue Are Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar From the NOMAD Crew
The hospitality group is transforming a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.
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NewsThe Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa
Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.
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GuideFive NSW Events to Hit Up If You're Hungry for a Full-On Foodie Experience
All-things oysters, flame-grilled feeds, decadent degustations and more await.
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NewsRenowned Chef Phillip Davenport Has Taken the Helm at Lamaro's and Unveiled a Brand-New Menu
The former chef of Bali's Ku De Ta is bringing a new flavour to a South Melbourne classic.
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NewsAustralian Venue Co Wants to Pay You to Eat and Drink at Its Bars and Pubs Once a Month
The hospitality company is looking for 100 'secret sippers' to visit its venues, have a meal and provide monthly feedback.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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NewsFive Fun Facts to Carry You Through Trivia This World Whisky Day
We've answered your whisky questions so you can bluff your way through World Whisky Day — and get straight to the sipping.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne for After-Work Drinks
Sip speciality wine, drink local craft beer or enjoy a Negroni (or two) at these post-work haunts.
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GuideThe Best Vegan Burgers in Melbourne
Soothe your hangover with meat-free burgers filled with pulled jackfruit, mock southern-style fried 'chicken' and Beyond Meat patties.
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NewsWhere to Find Melbourne's Best Delis for 2024
From classic Euro-style delicatessens, to contemporary food stores — these are the deli kings of Melbourne.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Pho in Melbourne
No matter where you live in Melbourne, a steaming hot bowl of top-notch pho is never far away.
