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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Holiday Drinks Gift Guide 2023
What’s the silly season without some tasty sips?
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NewsComing Soon: Moon Dog Is Planning to Open Two More Mega Venues in Docklands and Frankston
Moon Dog is taking over Melbourne, one huge brewery bar at a time.
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NewsLune Is Doing Pavlova Croissants and Brandy Christmas Puddings to Make the Festive Season Even More Delicious
Also on the December menu: a choc peppermint twice-baked pain au chocolat; a mango, lime and tajin cruffin; and margherita pizza escargot.
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NewsNow Open: Normandy Wine & Grill Is Windsor's New French Bistro Serving a Modern Twist on French Classics
Come for the steak frites, confit duck and anchovy toast — stay for the traditional French bistro vibe.
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NewsComing Soon: Basement Bar Purple Pit Will Join Reine & La Rue in Melbourne's Queens and Collins Building This December
Head down to the basement for euro-centric cocktails and "champagne food".
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NewsWhere to Find Victoria's Best Vanilla Slices
Mille-feuille, snot-blocks, slices of heaven — here's where to find all the best vanilla slices Victoria has to offer.
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GuideWhere to Eat Yum Cha in Melbourne When You're Feeling Like a Bottomless Pit
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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GuideThe 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne for 2024
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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GuideThe 21 Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne for Under $20
You'll find big bowls of ramen, towering Korean sandwiches, chicken parma deals and big cheesy pizza slices at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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GuideThe 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne
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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NewsThe 18 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
Swap your muesli for a mimosa and your coffee pot for endless flutes of champagne at these outstanding bottomless brunch spots in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne
Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD
Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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GuideMelbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy
From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.
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NewsThis New Range of FELLR Seltzers Will Get You Sipping Your Favourite Messina Sorbet Flavours
Messina's yuzu, blood orange, and salted coconut and mango sorbets are getting boozy.
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NewsComing Soon: Vietnamese Chef and Restaurateur Kieu Phan Is Bringing Her Culinary Empire to Australia
Hoiana will be Phan's first Aussie venture, but there are already plans to launch two more Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney.
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GuideTake It Breezy This Summer at These Luxe Melbourne Bars
Slow things down and savour your sips at these classy spots in Melbourne.
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NewsMoon Dog's New Wild West-Themed Bar in Footscray's Iconic Franco Cozzo Building Will Open in March 2024
The three-storey site will have a bucking bull, live music and a sun-soaked rooftop.
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NewsNow Open: Glen Waverley Has Scored a Sleek New Teppanyaki Joint Thanks to the Wagyu Ya Crew
Grab a spot at the teppanyaki counter or hit up the sushi bar and hot pot tables.
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NewsComing Soon: Morgan Hipworth From 'Dessert Masters' Is Opening a New All-Day Diner in Fitzroy
Maven will feature a decked-out cake cabinet and be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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RestaurantHotel Lona
473 Nepean Highway, Frankston
A two-level venue with a restaurant, public bar and rooftop in one of Frankston’s oldest buildings.
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BarOliver's Corner
Davey Street, Frankston
A waterside restaurant and bar right on Frankston Beach.
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RestaurantBansho
960 High Street, Armadale
French and Japanese cuisines cleverly combine at Armadale's outstanding fine diner.
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BarCDMX Brunswick East
315 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
It's best known for its birria tacos, but CDMX is also home to some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne.
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RestaurantAtria
650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.
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RestaurantBang Bang Hampton
315 Hampton Street, Hampton
This outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.
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RestaurantCasa Chino
212-214 Albion Street, Brunswick
Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.
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BarSaint George
54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Celebrity chef Karen Martini is running the show at this St Kilda haunt.
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RestaurantTokyo Motto
200 Bourke Street, Melbourne
This Japanese diner is serving inventive fare like ice cream ramen by day before turning into a classic, dim, Tokyo-style izakaya at night.
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RestaurantNiku Shiki
360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Melbourne Central's wagyu-centric venue operates as a sleek restaurant, takeaway joint, and in-house butcher and grocer all rolled into one.
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NewsOpen Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton
This beloved Melbourne bakery brings its pastries, sourdough loaves and brunch fare to Brighton.
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NewsAustralia's Top 55 Wine Venues for 2023 Have Been Named by the Wineslinger Awards
Normally only 50 vino spots are chosen each year, but 2023's votes couldn't be split — and 19 venues were named for the first time.
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News2024's Australian Open Is Set to Serve a Grand Slam of Flavours
The tournament is promising to be a who's who of Melbourne's food scene. The only question is: what will you try first?
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare's Limited-Edition Go-To Gin Collaboration Is Back for a Third Year
After selling out in mere hours in both 2021 and 2022, this gin collab is back — this time with more quandong, plus yuzu, lime, coriander seeds and lemon myrtle.
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NewsNow Open: Kew's 150-Year-Old Skinny Dog Hotel Gets a Huge New Rooftop Space Just in Time for Summer
The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.
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NewsMukka Is Taking Its Much-Loved Dosas and Incredibly Cheesy Naan to an Even Bigger Location
Fitzroy is set to score Melbourne's first-ever Bollywood-themed bar when this beloved Indian eatery reopens in a brand-new home.
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EventNomu Saketen Sake Sessions
Friday, May 17, 2024, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024 and Saturday, May 25, 2024
CBCB & ODFUB, Brunswick
Sample small-batch sakes paired with light snacks in Brunswick every Friday and Saturday night.
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EventFree Wings at BEAST City
Friday, May 24, 2024
Beast City, Melbourne
Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.
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EventBurgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner
Monday, May 20, 2024
Pure South Dining, Southbank
Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.
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EventSunset Boulevard
Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.
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EventSister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.
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Event$8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas
Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024
FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East
Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.
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EventFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga
Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.
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EventRocco's On Tour
Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.
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EventSpanish Film Festival
Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.
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NewsYou're Never Too Old for Ice Cream Cake: Pidapipo Joins Forces with Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes to Create a New Gelato Gateau
To celebrate they're giving away free slices to the first 300 customers on December 6.
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NewsGrazie Dio: Johnny's Green Room to Reopen with Fresh Look and New Italian-Inspired Menu This Summer
Carlton's beloved rooftop oasis is set to return with a stylish renovation, seasonal Italian menu — and same immaculate vibe.
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NewsPincho Disco Is Collingwood's New Multi-Level Bar and Restaurant Blending Modern Latin Flavours
Collingwood's latest Latin-American-inspired culinary venture offers a fusion of powerful flavours and an atmosphere that promises to turn dining into a celebration.
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NewsComing Soon: Brick Lane Brewing Is Opening a Huge New Bar and Restaurant Across From Queen Vic Market
The new upstairs digs will boast a 120-seat dining room with an open kitchen, a raw bar serving oysters and seafood from the QVM Food Hall, and a 150-seat terrace looking out over the market.
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NewsA New Legacy Begins as Gary's Meats Reopens at Prahran Market as G. McBean Family Butcher
Melbourne's iconic butcher has undergone a massive makeover, with a brand new space, butcher masterclasses and next-level porchetta rolls.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Number-One Bar in the World for 2023 by Top 500 Bars
The data-driven list sees the Harbour City cocktail bar come out on top — with 22 other Australian bars making the list.
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NewsNow Open: Richmond Coffee Roaster Veneziano Has Set Up Shop in Melbourne Airport
It's serving all your usual caffeinated bevs alongisde canned cold brews and small jars of instant coffee — so you can make your own in-flight cup of joe.
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NewsWednesday Evenings, Sorted: The Queen Vic Summer Night Market Is Returning for a 16-Week Run
This summer's market will feature more than 100 traders — with 45 dedicated to street food stalls, plus six pop-up bars.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Opened a New Malvern Store — and It's Teamed Up with Tarts Anon to Celebrate
To celebrate the opening of its fifth Melbourne store, the Gelato Messina crew has created a gelato flavour in collaboration with Tarts Anon that's only sold at the new Malvern digs.
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NewsNow Open: Italian Aperitivo Culture Meets Melbourne Cool at Torino Aperitivo
Chill vibes, Italian-inspired decor and a negroni fountain — benvenuti a Melbourne's newest aperitivo bar.
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NewsIf Your Relationship Is Based on Loving Fried Chicken, Take Note: KFC Is Bringing Back Its Wedding Service
To go in the running to get hitched Kentucky-style, you'll need to propose using the fast-food chain's onion rings.
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NewsIt's Time to Get Drunk on Pud with Nan: Four Pillars' Supremely Festive 2023 Christmas Gin Is Here
Nothing says festive drinks like sipping a gin distilled with Christmas puddings and spicy botanicals, which the Australian favourites have been doing for eight years.
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NewsImportant Dessert Alert: Krispy Kreme Is Finally Slinging Its Vegan-Friendly Doughnuts Down Under
The new apple custard crumble flavour is here to stay — and you can tuck into a limited-edition fudge brownie variety until early December.
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NewsFine-Diner Vue de Monde Is Reopening Following a Major Three-Month Makeover
Soar to level 55 of Rialto Tower for contemporary French fare, caviar service and cocktails aplenty.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its OG Christmas Gelato Trifle to Make 2023's Festive Season Extra Delicious
December just got tastier — and it even comes topped with chocolate cherries.
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NewsTips for Hosting the Most Luxurious At-Home Cocktail Party
Bring the bar home with these tips for an elevated cocktail party in the comfort of your home.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Will Give You a Free Doughnut If You Head to One of Its Stores in Costume on Halloween
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts for getting spooky.
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NewsNow Open: Abbotsford Convent's New Garden Restaurant Julie Delivers Fresh Seasonal Delights in a Charming Setting
Abbotsford Convent's latest culinary addition is dishing up a produce-driven menu in a chill, unpretentious scenic setting.
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NewsNow Open: Local Produce Is the Star at Tempo Kitchen & Bar on the Geelong Waterfront
Dive into the flavours of Victoria at Geelong's new kid on the block, offering a seafood and grill menu that celebrates local produce and Australian cuisine.
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NewsMelbourne's Brand-New Dumpling Market Is Popping Up by the Yarra for 18 Delicious November Days
This openair food extravaganza promises an array of dumplings from around the globe, live entertainment and a selection of drinks — all at Birrarung Marr.
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NewsNow Open: QT Melbourne's Rooftop Bar Has Relaunched for Sky-High Drinks After a Spring Revamp
You've now got new cocktails to sip and dishes to eat — and new alcoves to get cosy in, plus an outdoor bar.
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GuideThe 20 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
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NewsLive Music, Classic Charm and Pocari Sweat: Welcome to High Note, Northcote's New Music Bar
The historic Northcote Theatre has gotten a musical makeover courtesy of the Crown Ruler crew — -prepare for live acts, workshops and a whole new vibe.
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NewsNow Open: ANTARA 128 Has Arrived in Melbourne's CBD with a Rule-Bending Bakery and a Lavish All-Day Eatery
The long-awaited arrival of ANTARA 128 is finally here — and it stars artisanal bakery goods and a contemporary Australian take on European-centric dishes.
