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    Inside 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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    Neil 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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    Don'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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    CP 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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    Keep 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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    Now 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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    Heaps 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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    These 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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    The 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.

  • Guide

    The 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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    Calling 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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    Coming 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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    Delmonte

    293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton

    With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.

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    Chez Bagou

    132 Bridport Street, Albert Park

    Chef Sauvetre's menu respects quality produce and seasonality through simple, flavour-driven dishes that uphold the principles of French gastronomy.

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    Aegli

    226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

    Aegli, meaning radiance, elegant or splendour in Greek, has gradually built up a loyal following and a reputation as one of Melbourne's more refined Greek spots, shining light on lesser-known traditio ...

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    Stella Restaurant and Bar

    427 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering, an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street, and now an all-day weekend brunch offering.

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    Supernormal

    180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.

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    Pony

    14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale

    Locals have built weekly visits to Pony into their regular routine, whether it's for their renowned steak night or rotating roasts.

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    Marameo

    6 Russell Place, Melbourne

    A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.

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    Pronto 478

    478 Centre Road, Bentleigh

    At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.

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    Atsu

    15-17 Lincoln Square South, Carlton

    If you visit for lunch, experience a traditional katsu donbori bowl, and then try and nab a seat at the counter for an omakase-style kushikatsu offering.

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    Cucinetta

    3 Murphy Street, South Yarra

    This cosy South Yarra kitchen specialises in handmade pasta, even served straight from a parmesan wheel.

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    Plant-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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    Live 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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    This 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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    CP 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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    The Best Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne

    Eat yourself silly with the best hot cross buns Melbourne has to offer this Easter.

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    Coming Soon: Malvern East's Breadcetera Is Getting Coastal, Opening a Second European-Style Market in Mount Eliza

    Drenched in pastel colours, this market-style neighbourhood spot for bread, coffee and fancy provisions is soon bringing its wares to the Mornington Peninsula.

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    Coming Soon: The Angel of Malvern Rises Again — Spanning Three Levels, This 1856 Corner Pub Enters Its Most Ambitious Era

    One of Malvern's oldest buildings, let alone pubs, is soon stepping into its next chapter, bringing three levels of dining, drinking and after-dark intrigue.

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    Trust the Chef as Bourke Street's Nori Maki Is Serving Japan's Dangerously Delicious Fugu Maki Delicacy

    Bite into Australia's cheapest-ever fugu maki, as this notorious pufferfish delicacy is prepared for one month only by a highly trained ex-Nobu chef.

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    This Just In: El Jannah Is Giving Away 100,000 Whole Charcoal Chickens For Free in Every Store — Starting Right Now

    There's a whole, juicy, smoky charcoal chicken — and garlic sauce — with your name on it at your nearest El Jannah store, all for free.

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    This Just In: The Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2026 Line-Up Has Landed

    Each June, Noosa turns into Australia’s most delicious coastal playground — here’s our picks of the events you won’t want to miss.

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    A Peek Behind the Curtain of Sydney's Beloved Self Raised Baked Treats

    They're the baked goods Sydneysiders know and love, but what goes on behind the scenes of Self Raised?

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    The 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia Have Been Revealed, So Did Your Favourite Make the Cut?

    Before the global list is revealed, the Steak Ambassadors have unveiled the 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia.

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    Are You the Next Visionary Ready to Head Up the Chef-in-Residency Program at the Potter? Applications Are Now Open, So It's Time to Bring Your Dream to Life

    If you, or someone you know, has the ideas, the skills, and the ambition to run a kitchen, in what could be a life-changing career decision, now is the time to get serious.

  • Guide

    The Best Pubs in Melbourne

    These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.

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    This Just in: This Beloved Brunswick East Bar's Abrupt Closure Hints at the Mounting Pressures and Challenges Facing Hospo Owners in 2026

    The closure leaves loyal customers, who need their regular fix of the Beast's famous burgers, devastated.

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    Here's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year

    Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.

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    "Bold and Unapologetic": These Are the Indonesian Flavours and Dishes to Try Before You Die

    From bold spices to fusion comfort food, Dutch Smuggler's Executive Chef shares the Indonesian flavours you should try.

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    The Gold Coast's Most Irresistible Al Fresco Dining Spots That Are Worth Travelling For

    From Burleigh's beachfront heavy-hitters to rooftop cocktails and hidden gems, these Gold Coast spots are alfresco dining at its best.

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    The Best Cold Foam Coffee in Melbourne

    Leave your lame latte, common cappuccino and lifeless long black behind, and set out on a fancy-free, foam-filled adventure this weekend using our handy guide.

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    Coming Soon: An Old Favourite Melbourne Bakery is Setting up New Digs in the CBD for the First Time, Set to Reimagine What a City Bakery Can Be

    At the new location, Cobb Lane will even introduce a lunch menu for the first time, serving sandwiches, sausage rolls, and pies.

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    Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

    Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

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    This Just In: Wendy's Melbourne Comeback Is Heating Up as Job Ads Appear for Two New Restaurant Locations

    Fresh job listings in South Melbourne and Dandenong South offer the strongest sign yet that Wendy's burgers are back on the agenda.

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    This Just In: You Can Now Make Reservations Via Uber Eats — Including at the Country's Hottest Restaurants

    Adding to the app's growing dining-centric features, now you can score sought-after restaurant reservations on the move.

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    Summer of Margs

    Join us on a hunt to find the ultimate serve of a classic cocktail.

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    Same Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes

    These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.

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    This Just in: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Announces its 2026 Program, Including a Cake Picnic, a Greek-Themed Longest Lunch, Free Pizza, and Even Blind Whisky Tastings

    From a Korean Fried Chicken Festival, to wild foraging experiences and pop-ups at some of the best restaurants in town, there's truly something for everyone.

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    ICYMI: These Were the Biggest Headlines This January

    In case you missed it, these are the biggest stories that made headlines in the month of January.

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    The Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne

    Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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