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NewsMelbourne Food & Wine Festival Announces Huge 2021 Program with Not One, But Three Festivals
Work up an appetite for this expanded program of events, including the inaugural World's Longest Brunch.
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NewsCult-Favourite Sydney Charcoal Chicken Chain El Jannah Is Opening Its First Melbourne Store
And it's expanding across both Sydney and Melbourne, with plans to boost its footprint to more than 30 stores over the next five years.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Expanding Its Healesville Distillery Via a Huge $6 Million Redevelopment
Set to open in December 2021, the new addition to the company's Yarra Valley site will feature new hospitality, production and bottling facilities, and an events space.
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NewsAustralia's First All-Vegan Bubble Tea Shop Nuttea Has Opened in Melbourne's CBD
The Melbourne Central venue has swapped milk for mylk with delicious results.
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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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GuideThe 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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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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GuideAll of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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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 bowls of pasta.
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GuideWhere to Watch the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne
BYO picnic and set up in front of a ten-metre outdoor screen, or team your tennis fix with prawns and cocktail jugs by the Yarra.
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NewsMessina Has Created an OTT Gelato Rose Cake If You Prefer Your Flowers Edible
Exclusively for Valentine's Day.
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NewsThis Australian Distillery Has Released a Limited-Edition Lamington-Flavoured Vodka
If you'd like your drinks to taste like dessert, this is the new tipple for you.
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NewsVesper Is South Yarra's New Mediterranean Bistro with a Secret Bar and Courtyard
And there's an ex-Vue de Monde chef heading up the kitchen.
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NewsBio Is the DOC Crew's New Restaurant Devoted to Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Fare
It's serving up creative pasta dishes, spuntini-style starters and even a tiramisu — all of it done without meat or gluten.
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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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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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RestaurantDisuko
59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.
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RestaurantUna Una
712 Station Street, Box Hill
The two-in-one offering of this Box Hill bistro means you can grab a specialty whipped coffee by day, or tuck into roast duck and martinis at night.
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NewsSay Cheers to 2020's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers
You've heard 2020's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Has Released a Range of Cookie Dough Chunks That You Can Eat Without Ice Cream
You can tuck into a pack just filled with dough pieces, or opt for a combo of cookies and brownies.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing a New Pink-Hued Gin Inspired by Summer Beach House Getaways
It's a collaboration with Melbourne venue Arbory Afloat — and you can sip it onboard, or order a bottle for your own shelf.
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NewsChancery Lane Is the New Euro-Accented Bistro from Chef Scott Pickett in a Historic CBD Building
Roll in for caviar, dry-aged duck burgers and a decadent raspberry gin baba.
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NewsHolmes Hall Is Moonee Ponds' New 400-Seat Mess Hall and Beer Garden from The Ascot Lot Crew
The plant-filled and neon-lit venue has 20 beer taps, a vegan-friendly gastropub menu and even pinball machines and a shuffleboard table.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Heart-Shaped Version of Its Famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake
It's back for Valentine's Day, of course — or you can grab a pavlova for January 26.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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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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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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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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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Will Open Its First Australian Eatery in Penrith This Year
It'll launch next to Krispy Kreme and the Panthers League Club on Mulgoa Road.
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NewsIced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Now Order by the Tub
It combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, then tops it with marshmallow, raspberry puree and desiccated coconut.
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NewsGlou Is Collingwood's New Bar and Dispensary Selling Wine by the Litre
It has swapped bottles for kegs and is pouring drops from some of Australia's best winemakers.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Craving All the Food You Ate on Your Trip to Japan
Go to Japan without ever leaving Melbourne.
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NewsFarmer's Daughters Is Melbourne's New Three-Level Restaurant Dedicated to All Things Gippsland
Helmed by acclaimed chef Alejandro Saravia, the restaurant, deli and rooftop bar is set to open later this month.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2020
These are the distilleries, breweries and beach clubs you flocked to last year.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Caramilk Hokey Pokey-Inspired Gelato Just for This Month
The caramelised white chocolate gelato features hazelnut and peanut toffee pieces.
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NewsMark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand
The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.
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NewsNutella Is Now Selling Chocolate Hazelnut-Filled Bars in Australian Supermarkets
You'll find them at supermarkets and convenience stories around the country — and they come in six-packs, too.
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NewsThree Tequila Cocktail Recipes That'll Spice Up Your Next Summer Session
Shake things up at your next at-home cocktail hour this summer.
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FeatureHow to Make a Mint Julep with Ciaran Duffy from 1806
Create your own bourbon-based cocktail with these expert tips.
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GuideFour Rooftop Bars Where You Can Make the Most of Golden Hour in Melbourne
Take an early mark to nab a spot at these coveted sky-high bars.
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FeatureCocktail Hour
We've teamed up with Maker's Mark to bring you a guide to making the best of cocktail hour, at home or out and about.
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NewsPiccolina Gelateria Has Opened Its Fourth Italian Ice Cream Shop in Richmond
The Swan Street store also has Nutella on tap, plus a whipped cream machine so you can top your gelato the authentic Italian way.
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GuideMelbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2020
Melburnians feasted on dumplings, boozy yum cha brunches and croissants this year. Did you?
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NewsDeliveroo Is Offering Free Delivery From More Than 130 Restaurants Over Christmas
The offer has kicked off already in Sydney's northern beaches area — and will be available Australia-wide from Monday, December 21.
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NewsWhere to Go in Melbourne for a Last-Minute Catch-Up with Mates This Summer
Celebrate making it through another year at these beachside takeaway joints and inner city rooftop terraces.
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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading to Australia for a Speaking Tour
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.
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NewsBrisbane's Cult-Favourite Range Brewing Has Quietly Opened a Melbourne Taproom
Newstead's heroes of haze have opened a Scandi-inspired bar in Abbotsford with 24 taps pouring massive technicolour flavours.
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NewsWoolworths and Coles Are Selling $20 Lobsters Nationwide in the Lead Up to Christmas
They're on sale for half the price they were this time last year.
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NewsEight Melbourne Restaurants Open for Christmas Lunch If You're Not in the Mood to Cook
Food and festivities sorted, zero kitchen mess to deal with.
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NewsBallers Clubhouse Is the CBD's Huge New Venue Devoted to Bar Sports
From the minds behind Pawn & Co, the new CBD venue has shuffleboard, ping pong, VR games and 75 taps.
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NewsMelbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening a Brisbane Store
Prepare for queues — some of the world's best croissants are heading north.
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NewsBuono's Bubble Tea-Flavoured Vegan Ice Cream Tubs Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle
The brand has also released ice cream-filled mochi balls that are vegan and gluten free.
