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GuideThe Best Vegan Restaurants in Melbourne
Contrary to popular belief, you can make friends with salad.
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NewsJust In: Studley Park Boathouse Is Reopening This August Following a $5.8-Million Makeover
The historic boathouse is set to reopen on August 31, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.
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NewsNow Open: Aoi Tsuki Is the New 12-Seater Omakase Bar in South Yarra
This modern chef's table-style menu in South Yarra is a welcome addition to Melbourne's omakase boom.
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NewsNew Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse
Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.
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NewsThe Team Behind Footscray's Mr West Has Taken Over an Iconic Space in Brunswick
No, it won’t be called Mr North.
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NewsNEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover
Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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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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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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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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GuideThe 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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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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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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NewsNow Open: Railway Wine Bar Is Highett's Sultry New 60-Seat Venue
The Melbourne publican behind the redevelopment of Marquis of Lorne, Union House and Mount Erica Hotel is back with his latest venture.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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NewsLuxury Chinese Liquor Brand Moutai Has Just Opened Its First Melbourne Store
Try before you buy at the flagship Melbourne store — the most popular Moutai Flying Fairy bottle will set you back $518.
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NewsIs Melbourne's First Michelin Star Ramen Worth the Two-Hour Wait Time?
We sent out a hungry writer to brave the lines and the cold to find out. Here's the verdict.
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NewsComing Soon: Clifton Hotel Is the New Guy Grossi-Led Venue Launching in August
Grossi Group is teaming up with hospitality legends PUBLIC to launch this multi-space venue within a historic Kew hotel.
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NewsMessina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack
The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsLevel Up Your Seasonal Soiree with These Winter Cocktails
Christmas in July may have passed, but there's still plenty of seasonal cocktails to level up your next dinner party.
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NewsYou Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert
After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.
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NewsMelbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August
The hospitality group behind NOMAD has transformed 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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NewsAustralia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour
Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.
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NewsOktoberfest in the Gardens Is Back for 2023 with Another Round of Big Bavarian Celebrations
This one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.
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NewsPizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup
For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsThe Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List
From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Opening the World's First Fry-Thru in Australia — and It's Even Shaped Like Giant Fries
Would you like fries from that? A pop-up Macca's shaped like a five-metre-tall packet of fries is hitting Sydney for the Women's World Cup.
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NewsAn Ex-1800 Lasagne Chef Has Just Opened a New French Bistro In Northcote
RIP Bar Nonno. Welcome to the neighbourhood, Ruckers Hill.
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NewsNow Open: Chadstone's European Brasserie Cityfields Has Launched a New Terrace Rooftop Bar
Just like Chadstone itself, Cityfields keeps on growing. Welcome to The Terrace.
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GuideGroup Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.
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NewsThe Culture Vulture's Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Sydney Stay for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Make the most out of your Sydney trip with a healthy dose of culture alongside your football fever.
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NewsThree Australian Wineries Were Just Named in the World's Best 50 Vineyards for 2023
South Australia's d'Arenberg, Henschke and Penfolds Magill Estate have all been recognised as top wine destinations — but New Zealand's Rippon was named the best in Australasia.
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NewsRed Wine Fans, Rejoice: Pinot Palooza Will Showcase 50-Plus Wineries When It Tours Australia in 2023
Australia's huge pinot party is turning 11 with top-notch tipples from Australia, New Zealand and beyond — and a new stop in Perth.
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NewsHawthorn's Auburn Hotel Will Score an Expanded Beer Garden as Part of Its $4.3-Million Renovation
Hawthorn favourite The Auburn Hotel is getting a new dining hall and refreshed beer garden as part of its massive $4.3 million expansion.
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NewsLouey's Is St Kilda's New Italian-American Disco Bar Inside The Espy
Louey's is serving up live music, lobster pizza and freshly shaved parmesan from a giant cheese wheel.
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NewsSydney's La Salut Has Just Won Gold at 2023's International Star Wine List of the Year Awards
Melbourne's Embla, Sydney's Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Margaret River's Settler's Tavern and Perth's Rockpool Bar & Grill also received nominations.
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NewsLee Ho Fook's Victor Liong Has Just Announced New CBD Restaurant SilkSpoon
Where Victor Liong goes, hungry diners follow. And now, the celebrated chef has his eye on a new prize.
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NewsMorris House, The CBD's New Four-Storey Pub And Comedy Lounge, Will Finally Open on July 10
Morris House is ready to launch on July 10. Expect four levels of booze, food and comedy, plus a residence from comedy legend Arj Barker.
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NewsDessert Alert: Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs
Cinnamon Cone Crunch, Robert Blondie Jr and Fairy Bread Cookie Pie are all back — and Have a Gay Old Time and Just Like a Milkshake, too.
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NewsSnoop Dogg Is Dropping His Second Cookbook 'Goon with the Spoon' This Spring
This time, the hip hop icon is teaming up with fellow rapper E-40 on a collection of 65-plus recipes.
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NewsLune Croissanterie and Koko Black Are Joining Forces on a Decadent Chocolate Truffle Croissant
Another World Chocolate Day is here, which means another tasty collaboration between these two favourites.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2023 So Far
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from hidden Japanese pantry gems to leafy brunch spots.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2023 So Far
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Nonna-worthy Italian — and lots of omakase, of course.
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NewsThe Hall at Welcome To Brunswick Has Reopened with $4 Curries Following a Huge Makeover
Welcome to Brunswick has unveiled their new-look beer hall, and they're celebrating with $4 curry bowls.
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FeatureWax Golden: A Hive of Good Times from Maker's Mark and Beechworth Honey
Find out what all the buzz is about honey and bourbon cocktails — from the experts in the craft.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2023 So Far
Sprawling brewery bars, seaside pubs and cosy drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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NewsComing Soon: Khanh Nguyen Is Bringing All-Day Dough Palace ANTARA 128 to the CBD
Sunda's legendary chef Khanh Nguyen has a new, dough-fuelled project on the rise: ANTARA 128.
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NewsNow Open: DesiNental Is Bringing Fried Butter Chicken Wings and Masala Fries to Prahran
Feast on crispy chicken coated in butter chicken sauce, house-made masala fries or a chicken tikka burger.
