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NewsSydney Distillery Poor Toms Has Bottled a Beach Holiday for Its New Pina Colada Gin
A limited-edition drop to help brighten up your 2020 winter.
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NewsDavid Jones and BP Are Opening 21 Super-Fancy Convenience Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne
You'll be able to pick up pulled pork empanadas, rotisserie chicken and lasagne with your tank of petrol.
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GuideSix Beverages to Drink If You're Keen to Support Local Winemakers, Brewers and Distillers
From Melbourne-brewed beers to top tipples from East Gippsland, add these Victorian drops to your must-drink list.
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NewsLucas Room Service Is Now Delivering Eats from Chin Chin and All Its Sibling Restaurants
You can order directly from Kisumé, Baby Pizza, Hawker Hall and Chin Chin.
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NewsSeven Classic Melbourne Menu Items You Can Now Get Delivered to Your Door
From world-famous pita to a secret-recipe French butter sauce and your very own viking-style drinking horn.
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NewsSydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Has Postponed the Melbourne Launch of Its Meal Delivery Service
The decision comes after local hospitality businesses slammed the idea, calling it "tone-deaf" and "out of touch".
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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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NewsCult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Bringing Its Burgers and Shakes to Australia and New Zealand
Starting with Sydney, it'll open at least 20 stores in Australia alone.
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NewsLasagna Del Rey Is Melbourne's New Pasta Service Delivering Vegan and Organic Beef Slices
The teams behind The B.East and Ferdydurke are hiring out-of-work hospo and music staff to help make and deliver generous hunks of lasagne across Melbourne.
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NewsPiccolina Is Now Selling Nutella Ravioli, Cookie Dough and Puddings That You Can Bake at Home
And you can get them delivered to your door.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing a New Bake-at-Home Fairy Bread Cookie Pie
It's topped with more 100s and 1000s than you've probably seen since your childhood birthday parties.
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NewsBritain's Iconic Penguin Chocolate Biscuit Has Landed in Australian Supermarkets
They've been called "the original Tim Tam" — and were invented three decades before the Aussie favourite.
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NewsThe Bagel Bosses at 5 & Dime Have Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Caulfield North
It's selling fan-favourite bagels and famed bacon maple cream cheese, alongside pastries, sourdough loaves and Rosso coffee.
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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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NewsJimmy Brings Is Giving Away Six Months of Free Booze to You and Your Best Mate
Get snapping to score free beer, wine and spirits, delivered to your doorstep, every month.
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NewsChik Chak Is the New Vegan-Friendly Israeli Street Food Spot in Ripponlea
Roll in for pita pockets stuffed with spiced cauliflower shawarma and lush vegan shakes.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Bubble Tea Gelato Complete with Brown Sugar Tapioca Pearls
Fuel you boba obsession with tubs of this limited-edition gelato.
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NewsFifteen Percent of Melbourne's Hospitality Venues Are Unlikely to Reopen After Lockdown
A recent City of Melbourne survey revealed some concerning data about the hospitality industry.
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NewsFive Truffle Dishes You Can Order via Takeaway and Delivery in Melbourne This Winter
From truffle-topped toasties to truffle-filled pasta and even a truffle soup.
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NewsMerivale Is Bringing Its Ready-to-Eat Delivery Meal Service to Melbourne This Winter
Melburnians will be able to order meals from some of Sydney's best restaurants to their homes — for the very first time.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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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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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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NewsGomi Boys Is Melbourne's New Food Service Delivering Ready-to-Heat Ramen Kits
Get all the fixings for a bowl of quality miso tonkotsu or spicy cauliflower tantanmen dropped to your door.
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NewsKFC's New Recipe for Hot and Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese Is Here to Satisfy Your Comfort-Food Cravings
A riff on the carb-heavy classic, topped with hot and spicy chicken.
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NewsDeliveroo Is Offering Melburnians 20 Percent Off Meals from Local Restaurants
It's available throughout metropolitan Melbourne from Monday to Thursday — on all orders over $30.
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NewsIced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent New Messina Flavour You Can 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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NewsBeer DeLuxe's New Online Shop Lets You Buy Rare Drops from Its Impressive Cellar Collection
Get hard-to-find international beers delivered to your doorstep.
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NewsYou Can Discover Your Inner Sommelier By Signing Up to Yalumba's Free Wine Club
Discounts, special offers and exclusive invites await.
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NewsUnico Zelo Has Released a Second Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth
The sweet and juicy vermouth is perfect for easy at-home cocktails — or drinking as-is on the rocks.
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NewsTubs of Rainbow Paddle Pop and Bubble O'Bill Ice Cream Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle
And Golden Gaytime, too.
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GuideNine Next-Level Takeaway Desserts to Try When You Need Something to Perk You Up
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, these sugary treats will be there for you.
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NewsProvidoor Is the New Food Service Bringing Some of Melbourne's Best Restaurants to Your Home
Lobster rolls from Supernormal, Tipo 00's famed duck pappardelle or even some beef bourguignon courtesy of Estelle are all at your fingertips.
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NewsKeki Milkbar Is Melbourne CBD's New Cafe Dedicated to Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes
You can get its gravity-defying pancakes and creative sodas delivered to your couch, too.
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NewsThe Best Alcohol–Free Drinks to Try If You're Doing Dry July
From hangover-free negronis to gose-style hibiscus drinks and tinnies made with native Australian ingredients.
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News1800-Lasagne Is Opening Its First Bricks-and-Mortar Bar and Eatery in Thornbury
The cosy Italian-style joint is set to open later this winter with lasagne, classic cocktails and vino.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Released a New Bake-at-Home Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Pie
It's peanut butter jelly time.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 350,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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NewsHeinz Has Released a Recipe for Mayonnaise Ice Cream That Absolutely Nobody Asked For
The condiment company also has recipes for ketchup and barbecue sauce ice cream, if that's more your speed.
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NewsMelbourne Favourite Longrain Is Being Revived by Chef-Restaurateur Scott Pickett
The van Haandel's long-running restaurant will reopen under new ownership later this year.
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NewsThat's Amore Has Opened a Huge Factory Dedicated to Cannoli in Melbourne's North
And it's delivering to most of metropolitan Melbourne.
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NewsPoodle Is Fitzroy's New Two-Storey Bistro and Art Deco Bar Headed Up by a Former Marion Chef
Serving up spanner crab vol-au-vents, prawn cocktails and truffle-loaded spatchcock in a moody space on Gertrude Street.
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NewsNeil Perry Has Retired from the Rockpool Dining Group After 40 Years in the Restaurant Industry
The famed chef and restaurateur is stepping down from his role as culinary director and, instead, focusing on his charity.
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NewsWhy This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway
Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.
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NewsMr Black Has Just Added a Cold Brew Old Fashioned to Its Bottled Cocktail Range
First came the pre-batched coffee negroni — and now you can sip bottled cold fashioneds.
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NewsVictorian Supermarkets Have Reimplemented Limits on a Broader Range of Everyday Items
It's the second set of caps put back in place since the state's COVID-19 cases started increasing.
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NewsTokyo Lamington Is Popping Up at Koko Black Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne for One Day Only
These untraditional lamingtons are usually only found in Singapore and Tokyo, but they're making a brief appearance Down Under this winter.
