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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Most Iconic Seafood Restaurants to Close, But There is Still Time to Celebrate Its Remarkable 30 Years in the Business
The team have announced a month-long series of specials that will showcase dishes that have defined the establishment over the years.
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NewsMILKRUN is Giving Away Free Grocery Items Across Four Days — Here's How to Get Yours
Here’s how to claim one of the 20,000 deliveries of your favourite snacks.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsThis Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants
Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.
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NewsThis Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub
As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Restaurants Are Being Voted On Right Now, Here's How to Have Your Say
Throw your hat in this hospitality-focused ring to support your favourite local, and you might win $250 to spend at it.
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GuideThe Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne
You'll find big bowls of ramen, crispy borek, chicken parma deals and even steak and bottomless fries at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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GuideThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
Settle in for a productive work or study session with a strong coffee in hand at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.
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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 pub classics.
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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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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Autumn 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for Autumn 2026 — from cosy Italian spots to revamped pubs and whimsical bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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GuideThe 15 Best Gluten-Free Feeds in Melbourne, Including Six Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good bread — until now.
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NewsThe Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.
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NewsThe Best Things To Do in Melbourne This Mother's Day
Here are the best things to do on Mother's Day, from fancy high teas to bottomless feeds, flower workshops to stylish staycations,
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GuideThe Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026
How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?
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NewsThis Just in: The Greek Food & Wine Festival is Launching Next Month, So Be Prepared to Embark on a Hellenic Culinary Journey
Some of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne will play host to events celebrating the amazing diversity of Greek food and wine.
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NewsComing Soon: Acclaimed Chef Rosheen Kaul is Set to Bring a French-Asian Bistro to Fitzroy Next Month, and Bookings Go Live Today
While the menu is still tightly under wraps, word on the street is that Kaul will reimagine French bistro classics through a playful Asian-leaning lens.
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NewsStop Settling For Boring Function Rooms – These 10 Melbourne Venues Have The Personality Your Next Party Deserves
Melbourne doesn't do boring, and neither should your next event. These 10 inner-city venues can host your next celebration in style.
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NewsComing Soon: Brisbane's Beloved Brooki Bakehouse is Finally Launching in Melbourne, So Be a Smart Cookie and Check Out the Grand Opening
The grand opening conveniently coincides with Mother's Day, making it an ideal gift for any mother-figures in your life.
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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Most Prolific Restaurateurs Announces Plans for a New Hong Kong-Inspired Eatery Set to be "a Bit Eccentric, and a Lot of Fun"
A rich red palette, retro furnishing, and layered lighting will be an alluring blend of Hong Kong-meets-Melbourne.
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NewsThis Just in: Croissant Specialist Lune to Collab with Japanese Diner Suupaa, Blending Konbini Culture with Specialty Pastry for One Week Only
For one week in April, Lune and Suupaa will share a few signature items, creating a harmonious meeting of laminated pastry and Japanese convenience culture.
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RestaurantLuke's Bánh Mì Lonsdale Street
19-21 Lonsdale Street , CBD
To celebrate the launch of its sixth store, the Lonsdale Street location will be serving Australia's first coloured bánh mì baguettes
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RestaurantKIRISHIMA
622 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
The omakase menu evolves each day, based on sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients available each morning.
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RestaurantLittle House Wine Bar
98 Smith Street, Collingwood
The kitchen has a produce-first, minimal-waste, strongly-seasonal philosophy, all grounded in technique and restraint.
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RestaurantO'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
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RestaurantMudo Dining & Bar
133 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Mudo may not be your typical late-night, loud Korean barbecue joint, but its aiming to fill a gap where diners can experience Korean ingredients and techniques in a more sophisticated setting.
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RestaurantSpaghetti Club
95 Swan St, Richmond
Menu highlights include a thick-cut pork chop cotoletta and Nonno's golden-baked lasagne.
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RestaurantLittle Rose
274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The French-Asian bistro is here for a good time, not a long time, with the residency sticking around for only a few short months.
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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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RestaurantFico, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG
701 Swanston Street, Carlton
Fico is grounded in Carlton’s historic heritage of Italian culture and generous shared dining.
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RestaurantJulietta
220 Toorak Road, South Yarra
With Italian-style wines, pasta at its core, and a focused selection of classic desserts, Julietta keeps things approachable, comfortable and familiar.
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Guide
The 15 Best Gluten-Free Feeds in Melbourne, Including Six Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good bread — until now.
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News
The Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.
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NewsThis Just in: Popular St Kilda Hang Out, Trinity, Set to Close for Massive Renos That Will Expand its Food, Drink and Live Music Offering
The next phase of the reno marks a full takeover of the site from the neighbouring church, for the first time in the building's 100-year history.
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NewsCelebrate This Brunch-Inspired Body Care Range with French Toast Lattes, Hotcakes, and Free Product Giveaways at Dua Bakehouse This Weekend
Pop in to Dua Bakehouse this weekend and find free giveaways and tasty treats.
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News
The Best Things To Do in Melbourne This Mother's Day
Here are the best things to do on Mother's Day, from fancy high teas to bottomless feeds, flower workshops to stylish staycations,
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NewsCP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?
With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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Event$16 Martini Mondays at Naked for Satan
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026
Naked For Satan, Fitzroy
This much-loved rooftop bar is turning Mondays into a guilty pleasure with $16 martinis inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
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EventDJ Heartstring at The Wool Store
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.
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EventPeninsula Pass for World Bathing Day
Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
For one weekend only, wellness seekers can soak, steam and unwind across three iconic Peninsula bathing destinations.
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EventThe Social Studio Fundraiser: 'Flee' Film Screening
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Support this fashion-focused social enterprise as they raise funds to offer free education and training programs to refugee communities.
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EventCharlie Brings the Fire to Mister Bianco
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026
Mister Bianco, Kew
See what magic happens when Charlie Carrington and Joe Vargetto join forces for a fire-driven feast in Kew.
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EventThe Shortest Lunch 2026
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various Yarra Valley venues, Coldstream
13 Yarra Valley wineries will host this popular weekend of tastings and food, in celebration of the winter solstice.
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EventSt Kilda Film Festival
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Various locations in St Kilda, St Kilda
Great movies come in small packages at this standout short film festival, with 190-plus titles screening across 11 days in 2026.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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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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NewsNow Open: Chobani Opens Its First Cafe in Australia, and It's Entirely Free (Yes, You Read that Correctly)
Chobani, loved for its healthy and tasty yogurt, has opened on none other than Little Collins Street.
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NewsFollowing Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef
From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.
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NewsDon West Is Playing a Secret Melbourne Set — Here's How to Win a Double Pass
LB's Record Bar in Meyers Place will transform into The Honda CR-V Listening Lounge next week, with an exclusive headline act. Here's how to win tickets.
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NewsComing Soon: Bar Ferdinand is Set to Shake Up the Cocktail Bar Scene, With a Highly Considered Drinks Menu Structured as a Walk Through a Fictional Garden
Boasting just 21 seats, its set to bring a distinctive mood to Melbourne, inspired by the romance of a botanic garden.
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Guide
The Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026
How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?
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NewsThis Just In: Jamie Valmorbida's Next Venture, Delmonte, is Set to Open in a Historic Carlton Corner Site this Winter, and it's got Italian Wine at its Heart
Delmonte, meaning 'from the mountains', pays homage to Valmorbida's grandfather, Carlo, who was born in Italy's mountainous Veneto region
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NewsIt's the End of an Era on Johnston Street, as McCoppins Fitzroy Announces Its Closure After Decades of Stocking Fine Food and Drinks
Fitzroy is losing a longtime favourite, with McCoppins set to close its original location after decades of gourmet goods and community connection.
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NewsInside Fox Coffee, Brisbane's 130kg-a-Week Espresso Powerhouse
How a humble family-run warehouse coffee roastery in Brisbane's inner north transformed into a local community hub.
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NewsNeil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — with 22 Australian Eateries Making the List
Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia.
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NewsDon't Let the Fuel Crisis Stop You From Dining Out — This Trio of Italian Restaurants Is Covering Your Transport Costs
With petrol prices soaring, this Melbourne restaurant trio is helping diners get out and about by covering part of their transport costs.
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NewsCP On: Is the Vanilla Slice the Most Divisive Dessert in Australia?
Some can't get enough of it, some won't go near it, but the humble vanilla slice has an unshakeable podium spot as one of Australia's most iconic desserts.
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NewsKeep Slushie Season Going — Moon Dog Is Launching a New Range of Slushie Mix Cans to Spin at Home
With DIY slushie-making at an all-time high, this much-loved brewery is ready to reveal Australia's first canned alcoholic slushie mix.
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NewsNow Open: Onda Presents Dining Above Sorrento's Tide, Pairing Mediterranean Vibes with Panoramic Port Phillip Bay Views
Hovering over the bay, this Sorrento-first restaurant offers sun-drenched Mediterranean-inspired fare set against striking coastal vistas.
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NewsHeaps Normal Is Pouring Thousands of Free Schooners Nationwide This Friday to Celebrate Its New Draught Brew
The leading non-alcoholic brewery has broken new ground with its latest brew, and you can try it for free in a nationwide Friday happy hour.
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NewsThese Are the Craft Beer Trends to Look Out For in 2026
We spoke with Trent from Smiley Brewing Co about the craft beers that are flying out the door in 2026.
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NewsThe Best Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Melbourne
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best Easter treats you can get your hands on.
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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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NewsCalling All Coffee Fans: This is What's Happening at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo Including Barista Battles & DJs
Barista battles, roaster competitions, tastings and DJs are all brewing at the 2026 Melbourne International Coffee Expo this March.
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NewsComing Soon: A Saucy New Venue is Coming This Autumn, With Spaghetti Club Set to Bring the Warmth and Generosity of Nonno and Nonna's House to Swan Street
The menu will be rooted in Southern Italian traditions and flavours, and centred around house-made pasta.
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NewsPlant-Based Pioneer Shannon Martinez Is Taking Smith & Deli National With a Wholesale Arm and New Degraves Street Outpost
Entering a new chapter, this plant-based innovator will supply vegan goodness nationwide, plus launch a new CBD venue.
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NewsLive Music, Karaoke and a Surprise Driver Appearance: Inside Melbourne's Race Week Party Hub
Race week in Melbourne spilled well beyond the circuit this year, with the city buzzing thanks to watch parties, live music, and a surprise driver appearance.
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NewsThis Carolina Reaper Burger Is So Fiery It Comes with a Waiver — Thankfully, Milk and Cucumbers Are Standing By
With a waiver to sign and milk at the ready, this limited-time burger range pushes the Scoville scale, but swaps bravado for spice-fuelled fun.
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NewsCP On: Since When Did Everyone Get So Good at Making Coffee at Home?
The office coffee run once doubled as social glue — now, thanks to #dalgona and better machines, the ritual has quietly moved inside the house.
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NewsThe Best Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne
Eat yourself silly with the best hot cross buns Melbourne has to offer this Easter.
