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NewsFive Lesser-Known Australian Wine Regions Frequented by Sommeliers
Not mentioned: Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River.
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NewsThe Thornbury Fromagerie Is Melbourne's New Cheese and Wine Shop
Opening as a bar just before COVID-19, the Thornbury spot had to adapt — quickly — and is now offering same-day delivery five days a week.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Indulgent Choc Chip Cookie Pie
You can preorder it right now.
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NewsFour Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)
Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Doing Free Delivery Every Weekend Until the End of June
Order via UberEats, spend at least $25, then get your fast food fix without leaving the house — and without paying extra.
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NewsArnott's Has Just Released the Recipe for Its Nostalgic Iced VoVo
The Australian baker is releasing a new recipe every week until social distancing restrictions are lifted.
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GuideThe 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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GuideMelbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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GuideThe Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Matcha in Melbourne
Laced with strawberry, topped with ube cream or spiked with yuzu — however you like it, here's where to get it.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Melbourne Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards for 2025
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.
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GuideThe 15 Best Sports Bars and Pubs in Melbourne for 2025
These Melbourne bars and pubs play local and international sporting matches live and loud throughout the week — from AFL, NRL and cricket to soccer, tennis, boxing and basketball.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024
Sprawling breweries, neighbourhood pubs, CBD cocktail spots and cosy wine bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Pub Experiences You Can Now Enjoy at Home
These joints are bringing the pub experience to your house, with takeaway food, tap brews and even virtual gigs.
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NewsKFC Is Offering 25 Percent Off Its Entire Menu for Three Days
And delivering its 11 secret herbs and spices to your door via Menulog.
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NewsHoyts Is Delivering Popcorn and Choc Tops So You Can Pair Your Home Viewing with Cinema Snacks
For a limited time, it's also giving away free choc tops.
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NewsSan Churro Is Serving Up Retro Dessert Snack Packs with Fairy Bread, Nerds and Chocolate Crackles
And every Thursday in May, they're selling them at 90s prices, too.
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NewsThis Healthy Food Service Is Delivering Ready-to-Eat (and Affordable) Meals to Your Doorstep
Set yourself up with a fridge full of dietitian-designed, chef-made meals.
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NewsSeven Unexpected but Delicious Foods You Didn't Know You Could Match with Rose Champagne
Briny feta cheese, fatty pork dumplings and hearty lamb stew all pair well with pink champagne.
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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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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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PubMt View Hotel
70 Bridge Road, Richmond
Great views, good booze and food that will keep you satisfied on game day make this pub the sportsperson’s favourite.
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RestaurantGigi's Piazza, Red Hill Estate
1208 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
The new laidback hang-out spot is suitable for everything from first dates to family days out.
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RestaurantCrittenden Wines & Restaurant
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana
Not only has this renovation given the restaurant a new lease on life, but importantly, it has been a part of a return to its roots.
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RestaurantPunt Road Wines
12 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream
The new cellar door cements the estate as a must-visit destination in the Yarra Valley, as visitors can experience many of the region's highlights in one convenient location.
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BarLe Bar Supper Club
12 North Concourse, Beaumaris
Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.
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BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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BarPunters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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NewsArnott's Has Just Released the Four-Ingredient Recipe for Its Scotch Finger
The Australian baker is releasing a new recipe every week until social distancing restrictions are lifted.
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NewsFive Hacks to Make Your Dinners as Good as What You'd Get Out on the Town
Become the master of at-home fun.
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NewsThe Northern Territory Is Reopening Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Two Weeks
Could this mean more Australian states follow suit?
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NewsGelato Messina's Handmade Chocolate Bon Bons Are Back for Mother's Day
This year, the fancy box of chocolates come with a bouquet, too, and can be shipped to mums across Australia.
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NewsEight Tasty Food Podcasts to Feast on During Isolation
From shows with quirky food history facts to sit-downs with some of hospitality industry greats.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Pick Up the Best Cookie Dough for Your Next Baking Session
So you can enjoy that oh-so-amazing smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen.
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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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NewsHow to Make the Perfect Cocktails in Quarantine According to These Three Celebrities
Learn how to shake up a cocktail worthy of Meryl Streep, Ina Garten and Stanley Tucci.
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NewsDisney, McDonald's and IKEA Have Shared Their Secret Recipes with the World During COVID-19
Have a go at recreating IKEA's legendary meatballs, try whipping up a McMuffin or recreate Disney's Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets.
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NewsTen Food and Cooking Shows You Can Stream Right Now to Help Up Your Quarantine Kitchen Game
Whether you want to learn to cook with Nigella Lawson, bake with Noel Fielding from 'The Mighty Boosh' or travel the world with David Chang, there's a show for you.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Indulgent Cookie Pies
This time, it's red velvet with white chocolate chips — and you can preorder it now.
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NewsArnott's Has Released the Recipe for the Second Best Assorted Creams Bikkie: the Monte Carlo
The Australian baker is releasing a new recipe every week until social distancing restrictions are lifted.
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NewsThese Australian Restaurants Are Giving Back to the Community During COVID-19
Despite being hit hard themselves, these hospo venues are doling out free meals to the country's most vulnerable. And you can help, too.
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NewsWhere to Find Good Baking Flour Without Having to Visit a Busy Supermarket
If you're looking to begin your own baking adventures, here's where to find the essential ingredients.
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NewsThe Bubble Tea Club Is Now Delivering DIY Boba Packs to Homes Across Australia
The packs come in eight different flavours and with 14 different toppings.
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NewsJimmy Brings Delivers Booze in 30 Minutes So You Can Have Spontaneous Drinks in Lockdown
Fancy a few tinnies, a cold bottle of wine or an Aperol spritz right now? Jimmy's got you.
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News
You Can Now Get Restaurant-Quality Mimosa Rock Oysters Delivered to Your Doorstep
The oyster distributor usually supplies fine dining restaurants across the country — but now it's bringing them to you.
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NewsMelbourne's Moon Dog Brewery Is Giving Away Free Beer if You Cut Yourself an Iso Mullet
Cut a new 'do, get a free brew.
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NewsIKEA Has Just Released Its Meatball Recipe So You Can Fry 'Em Up at Home
Home is where the meatballs are.
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NewsBibo's Head Sommelier Is Zooming Customers to Reconnect and Recreate the Wine Bar Experience
You can't have a drink and a chat at the Double Bay wine bar, but the team is doing its best to bring the experience to you at home.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Shiraz
How much do you know about one of Australia’s most celebrated grapes? Our most prolific vine variety has a storied past and pairs with more foods than you might think.
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NewsTaco Bell Is Now Offering Free Delivery So You Can Still Get Your Taco Fix in Iso
Get burritos, nachos, churros and other Mexican-inspired eats without leaving your house.
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NewsAustralian Supermarkets Are Starting to Lift Some Limits on Everyday Items
Restrictions are still in place on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitiser, pasta and rice, though.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Offering Free Delivery on Its Burgers All Weekend via UberEats
Get your fast food fix without leaving the house — and without paying extra to have it brought to your door.
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NewsRocco's Is Fitzroy's New Takeaway-Only Sandwich Spot and Deli Hidden Behind a Boarded-Up Shopfront
This unapologetically kitsch sanga pop-up is serving meatball subs, bone marrow garlic bread and merch shirts.
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GuideThe Best Virtual Happy Hours for Your Working-from-Home Knockoffs
Send your mates a calendar invite and get set for a night of beer trivia, wine tasting and cocktail making at home.
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NewsHelp Out Hospo Is the New Virtual Cooking Class Raising Money for Hospo Workers Impacted by COVID-19
You can learn to cook and create cocktails with some of the country's best chefs and bartenders — for a good cause.
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NewsEight Boozy Subscription Services for When You Need to Restock Your Liquor Cabinet
Get espresso martinis, rare gins or chilled tinnies dropped at your door every month.
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NewsMelbourne Coffee Roaster St Ali Is Delivering Four-Litre Goon Sacks of Cold Brew
Mix this concentrated cold brew with milk, water and/or ice — or, if it's cocktail hour, with booze.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Added a Limited-Edition Prawn Roll to Its Takeaway Menu
The $15 rolls are filled with four juicy fried prawns, and they're only available for a week.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Red Blends
When someone said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” they could have been talking about wine blends.
