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NewsThis Unmissable Natural Wine Party Will Take Over a Historic Estate on the Sapphire Coast
Road trip for a one-off event with fresh oysters, food by LP's Quality Meats, live tunes and some of the country's best natural wine.
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NewsFrance's Mirazur Has Just Been Crowned the Best Restaurant in the World for 2019
This year, no Australian restaurants made the top 50.
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NewsPrahran's Maker & Monger Has Moved into a New Home That's Half-Cheese Shop, Half-Cheese Cafe
The new space in Prahran Market has a custom-built maturation room filled with boutique cheese and a new dine-in menu.
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GuideFive Ways to Get Your Cocktail Fix This Negroni Week in Melbourne
Celebrate 100 years of the drink with magnums, fermented cocktails and prices controlled by how cold it is outside.
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NewsPappaRich Is Launching a Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak Burger This Winter
This Malaysian-style burger is packed with fried chicken, peanuts, sambal and an egg.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideThe Best Sandwiches to Get Your Hands on in Melbourne
When you're craving comfort (and a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.
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GuideHealthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out
From Middle Eastern and Sri Lankan-inspired breakfasts to the classic eggs benny, here’s how to kick the hangover with a filling and relatively healthy feed.
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GuideFive Cult Desserts to Seek Out in Melbourne That Won't Break the Bank
Sink your teeth into a fluffy cheesecake, crack into a pavlova or delight in the combo of peanut butter, chocolate and caramel in these popular Melbourne sweets.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.
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NewsThis Victorian Country Bakery Is Serving Up Australia's Official Best Pie
Country Cob Bakery took out top honours at this year's Best Pie Competition with a caramelised pork and pepper pie — and it's only an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsLe Charme Is the New CBD Spot with Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis and $9.90 Lunchtime Pho
And you can get six courses for $30 at dinner.
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NewsThe First Half of the World's Best 2019 Restaurants Have Been Announced
And there are some big changes — last year's two top ranking Aussie restaurants have both dropped down the list.
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NewsMessina Will Shave Fresh Truffle Onto Your Gelato for a Limited Time This Winter
Get three grams of truffle shaved onto any flavour you fancy for just $6.
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GuideFive Winter-Appropriate Rooftop Bars to Visit in Melbourne
These rooftops are well-equipped for chilly afternoons and nights, with heaters, bottomless waffles and boozy potions.
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NewsMelbourne Cafe Favourite Pope Joan Has Reopened (Permanently) as an All-Day CBD Eatery
The beloved Brunswick East spot is back — now with gin-spiked chips, bowls of gnocchi and a cake trolley.
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CafeLocal Folk
43 Epsom Road, Kensington
In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.
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CafeBrunetti Classico Boutique Coburg
107 Newlands Road, Coburg North
Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.
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CafeThe Continental
171 Johnston Street, Collingwood
You can play free pool and tuck into Med-inspired loaded sangas at this Collingwood cafe.
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CafeVivid Cafe & Lounge
616 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Vivid Cafe and Lounge is now open for dinner — and it's slinging $29 all-you-can-eat Thai feasts every weekend.
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BarCode Black Coffee Flinders Lane
189 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Code Black's Morning Bar is home to a stacked lineup of coffee-infused cocktails — both boozy and non-alcoholic.
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CafeMork Chocolate Looking Glass
13 Centre Place, Melbourne
The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.
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CafeLittle Molli
66 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford
Abbotsford's new all-day deli Little Molli comes from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.
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NewsCasa N.O.M. Is Prahran's New Agave-Centric Mezcaleria From the White Oaks Saloon Crew
Heroing top spirits and traditional drinking fare from across Latin America.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Africola's Duncan Welgemoed Visits for Inspiration
Find out which spots set Duncan Welgemoed’s imagination alight — and how this will impact his Red Rock Deli Secret Supper.
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NewsA Yakitori and Sake Bar with an Ex-Yardbird Chef Is Coming to Richmond
The owners of Toji Sake are opening Eazy Peazy.
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NewsDaughter In Law Is Chef Jessi Singh's Latest Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery
Naan pizza, 70s Bollywood tunes and a self-serve bar fridge in a colourful Little Bourke Street space.
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NewsSix Truffle Dishes to Try in Melbourne This Winter
From truffle-salted fries to truffle-filled dumplings and a truffle-spiked cocktails.
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NewsGnoccheria Is Coburg's New Takeaway Pasta Shop with 20 Different Types of Gnocchi
Pick up three-cheese, truffle honey or activated charcoal gnocchi and take it home for an authentic Italian feast (without the effort).
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EventBaker's Dozen
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
Melbourne's most-loved bakers and pastry icons are coming together for a huge pop-up bake shop at Fed Square.
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EventMoon Dog Bus and Beer Crawl
Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Moon Dog World, Preston
Sample every brewery under the Moon Dog name on this intra-city adventure, which is travelling from Preston to Footscray for beers, bites and mechanical bull rides.
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EventPoodle Bar & Bistro's Fifth Birthday
Sun, 9 Mar, 2025
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy
This birthday bash features hot Italian sandos, cocktails and other sips, and late-night DJs whipping up a ruckus.
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EventMoomba Festival
Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Yarra River, Melbourne
Viral stars are taking over Fed Square, human-powered gliders will defy physics and 1300 performers are set to enliven the streets across five days of fun.
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EventWindsor Wine Room x St Hugo
Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Windsor Wine Room, Windsor
Fine, Barossa red wine and fresh pasta pairings, just in time for autumn.
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EventFesta Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco
Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.
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EventLightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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EventMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.
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EventBBQs of the World
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
Discover what makes barbecue the oldest cuisine in the world, complete with sumptuous bites from West Africa to Brazil.
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EventThat's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown
For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.
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NewsMurrumbeena Favourite Oasis Has Opened a New Fairfield All-Day Diner, Shop and Cooking School
Stop by for morning orange blossom hotcakes, the brand's famed shawarma wraps at lunch or for an after-work cooking class.
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NewsThe 160-Year-Old Oxford Scholar Has Reopened as a Contemporary Inner-City Drinking Den
The new-look uni student-favourite is now serving craft beers, local gins and beef rib burgers.
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FeatureThe Gin List: Winter
Sophisticated and stylish, the martini is the James Bond of the cocktail world, and as 007 illustrates with his renowned order, there’s more than one way you can take it.
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NewsStomping Ground Is Set To Open a Second Brewery and Pub in Moorabbin
The Collingwood brewery's next outpost will be part of the historic Morris Moor development.
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NewsWhere to Find the Cosiest Stays, Red Wine and Fireplaces around Regional Victoria for Maximum Hygge
Winter is made for creating cosy moments — and these spots will help you do it best.
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NewsThe Imperial's Magical Melbourne Rooftop Bar Has Reopened
Sip potions, hang out in magic-themed booths and peruse spell books.
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NewsThe Go-To Gin Guide to Winter in Melbourne
Even as the winter chill sets in, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about (with a gin in hand) this season.
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NewsWhat's Open in Melbourne This Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Your favourite spot may be closed this Monday, but these cafes, restaurants and bars will more than tide you over.
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NewsDoughnut Time Is Finally Making Its Much Anticipated Melbourne Comeback
A Degraves Street outpost has already opened, with Hawthorn and Fitzroy stores set to follow this month.
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NewsKurimu Is the New Custard-Filled Cult Favourite Japanese Dessert Making Its Way to Australia
The eclair-style treats from the minds behind Hokkaido Cheese Tarts launch in Melbourne next month.
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NewsSupernormal Canteen's Deluxe $10 Cup Noodles Have Returned for Winter
Snag yourself a loyalty card and you'll get every fifth cup completely free.
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NewsWhere to Get a Glass of Steamy and Spicy Mulled Wine in Melbourne This Winter
Whether you like yours served in a teacup, flavoured with sticky date or poured with a shot of cognac, it's too cold not to order your wine (or cider) warm and spicy.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 100,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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NewsOmnia Is South Yarra's New Pop-Up Bar and Restaurant by an Award-Winning Chef
With cocktails by one of the world's best bartenders.
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NewsTaquito Is Carlton's New Tequila Bar with Handmade Tortillas
You'll eat and drink surrounded by cacti and chilli plants, which make an appearance on the menu, too.
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GuideVictorian Cellar Doors Where You Can Spend an Entire Afternoon Drinking Wine
From the vineyards the Yarra Valley to the rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges, these wineries are prime for wine tasting and a long Sunday lunch.
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NewsGeelong's Cartel Coffee Roasters Has Finally Opened Its First Melbourne Outpost
Try a jaffle and an espresso or cold brew from one of the world's top coffee producers at this Somerset Place cafe.
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NewsLagotto Is North Fitzroy's New All-Day Italian Pit Stop by the Future Future Crew
This stunning new corner spot is open from morning till night, serving breakfast bellinis through to after-work wines.
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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Waiheke
Discover all the top drops, food and sights that this island region has on offer.
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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Matakana
Journey north on your next stay in Auckland to discover wineries filled with quirky sculptures, rare wine varietals and award-winning restaurants.
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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Kumeu
On your next short break in Auckland, dedicate a day to visiting these nearby first-class wineries.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Release Its 2019 Batch of Bloody Good Bloody Shiraz Gin
The distillery has acquired a big bunch of Victorian shiraz to make more of the cult favourite annual release than ever before.
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NewsElla Is Melbourne CBD's Massive New Food Precinct Perfect for Not-Boring Lunches
It's home to ramen, Nepalese dumplings, Chinese skewers and Korean fried chicken — as well as live music and street art.
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NewsHome.Two Is Melbourne's New Cafe Fighting Youth Homelessness with Jaffles and Coffee
It's all vegan, gluten free-friendly and located inside the University of Melbourne.
