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NewsAustralian Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Are Transforming Into Convenience Stores and Grocers
Skip the supermarket lines and pick up your groceries from your local instead — or get them delivered to your door.
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NewsSouth Melbourne Market Has Launched a Drive-Thru Grocery Pick-Up Point
Order and pay online, then collect your groceries without getting out of your car.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Wine
Take your appreciation for Australian wines to expert level with a taste of our winemaking history, fun facts and the perfect food pairings.
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NewsSix Australian Wine Varieties You Need to Know
Think you know your pinot grigio from your pinot noir? Brush up on the fundamentals of winemaking (and tasting) with this helpful guide.
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NewsPepe Saya and Crumpets by Merna Are Now Delivering Lush Breakfast Boxes Across Australia
Start your day with a golden crumpet piled high with cultured butter, crème fraîche and lemon curd.
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NewsOne of Australia's Best Restaurants Attica Is Now Offering Takeaway Dinners
And it's launching a pop-up bake shop with giant Vegemite scrolls, pull-apart garlic bread and sweet davidson plum scrolls.
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GuideThe Best Sunday Roasts in Melbourne
Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.
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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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GuideThe Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne
These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.
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GuideThe Best Steaks in Melbourne
Whether you like it raw or well done, smothered in sauce or left pure and simple, on the bone or sliced to serve, you'll find whatever meaty masterpiece you're after with our handy guide.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Winter 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for wnter 2026 — from cosy cafes to refurbished pubs, romantic wine bars to intimate omakase counters, here’s where to eat and drink ...
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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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NewsThe Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100 in 2026
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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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 Cheap Eats in Melbourne
You'll find big bowls of ramen, crispy borek, chicken parma deals and even steak and bottomless fries at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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GuideThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
Settle in for a productive work or study session with a strong coffee in hand at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.
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NewsOnline Cellar Door Naked Wines Is Giving You $100 to Spend on Your Next Wine Delivery
Stock up on a case of mixed wines from boutique winemakers across Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsAustralian Supermarkets Have Implemented Strict Limits on Everyday Items to Stop Hoarding
Both Coles and Woolworths have introduced a two-packet limit on items such as frozen desserts, soap, mince meat and milk.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Same-Day Delivery Services Bringing Booze, Food and Plants to Your Doorstep
Whether you're after cookies or designer threads for your pup, these services will deliver it all within just a few hours.
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NewsYoung Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2020 Top 50 So That's Your Self-Isolation Drinking List Sorted
It'll also be hosting a series of free online events where you can chat to winemakers and industry experts (while sipping vino) from the comfort of your bed.
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NewsAmerica's Largest On-Demand Food Delivery Service DoorDash Has Arrived in Australia
It's now delivering vegan pizza, Huxtaburger, Mr Crackles and a whole lot more across Melbourne and Sydney.
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NewsA Heap of Aussie Cafes Are Temporarily Refusing Reusable Cups Due to COVID-19
In an effort to reduce transmissions and protect staff and customers.
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RestaurantDelmonte
293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton
With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.
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RestaurantChez Bagou
132 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Chef Sauvetre's menu respects quality produce and seasonality through simple, flavour-driven dishes that uphold the principles of French gastronomy.
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RestaurantAegli
226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Aegli, meaning radiance, elegant or splendour in Greek, has gradually built up a loyal following and a reputation as one of Melbourne's more refined Greek spots, shining light on lesser-known traditio ...
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RestaurantStella Restaurant and Bar
427 Chapel Street, South Yarra
This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering, an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street, and now an all-day weekend brunch offering.
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RestaurantPony
14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale
Locals have built weekly visits to Pony into their regular routine, whether it's for their renowned steak night or rotating roasts.
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RestaurantMarameo
6 Russell Place, Melbourne
A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.
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RestaurantPronto 478
478 Centre Road, Bentleigh
At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.
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RestaurantAtsu
15-17 Lincoln Square South, Carlton
If you visit for lunch, experience a traditional katsu donbori bowl, and then try and nab a seat at the counter for an omakase-style kushikatsu offering.
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News
Woolworths Has Launched a Dedicated Shopping Hour for the Elderly and People with Disability
The stores will open exclusively for these communities from 7–8am.
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NewsDeliveroo Will Now Bring Kitchen and Household Products to Your Door
It has also implemented a 'no-contact' drop-off service, so you can request that your rider leaves your order on your doorstep.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Pinot Grigio
Next time you’re swilling a glass of pinot grigio, impress your friends with your knowledge of the grape’s provenance and its perfect food pairings.
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NewsThe Ascot Lot Crew Is Opening a 400-Seat Mess Hall, Bar and Bottle Shop in Moonee Ponds
Holmes Hall will have 25 beer taps, mac 'n' cheese balls, pinball machines and regular live music.
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NewsBeyond The Palms Is Prahran's New Miami-Inspired Openair Restaurant from the Galah Crew
Eat tacos under leafy palms and drink cocktails on orange banquettes here.
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NewsThe Nine Best Canned Cocktails, Coffees and Alcohol-Free Drinks to Take to Your Next Picnic
Say yes to the can with 80s-inspired wine spritzers, tommy's margaritas and oat milk mochas.
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EventWilson & Dorset Pop-Up
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
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EventASICS SportStyle Melbourne Pop-Up
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Melbourne CBD
ASICS SportStyle is taking over Melbourne with a five-day pop-up celebrating creativity, community and movement. Expect hands-on workshops, Japanese-inspired food, specialty coffee, exclusive sneaker ...
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EventWinter Twilight Market at CERES
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventPurr-suit of Knowledge Trivia at Welcome to Thornbury
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote
Gather your smartest friends and your biggest cat enthusiasts for a trivia night that gives every correct answer extra meaning.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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EventDJ Heartstring at The Wool Store
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.
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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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NewsFirebird Is Windsor's New Flame-Driven Vietnamese Restaurant from the Hanoi Hannah Team
Expect smoke aplenty, across both the food menu and the cocktail list
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NewsThe 137-Year-Old Albert Park Hotel Officially Reopens with Dim Sum and a New Look This Month
The historic pub has sat dormant for six years, but now it's back — complete with a modern Chinese menu, light-filled interiors and a moody upstairs cocktail lounge.
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NewsTwo of George Calombaris' Made Establishment Jimmy Grants Will Reopen as Hella Good Souvlaki Spots
The vegan and gluten free-friendly souva spots will open in Emporium and Fitzroy this year.
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NewsSix Craft Beers to Pick When You're in Charge of Drinks at Your Next Barbecue
With great power comes great responsibility.
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NewsSt Kilda Institution The Espy Has Been Bought by Hospitality Group Australian Venue Co
The beachside boozer is one of eight Sand Hill Road venues acquired by AVC, along with Garden State Hotel and Prahran Hotel.
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GuideVegetarian-Friendly Restaurants to Book for Your Next Birthday Bash
Celebrate another trip around the sun with your best mates, meat-free bites and BYO drinks.
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NewsWestfield Doncaster Is Getting a $30-Million Rooftop Food Precinct with a DIY Okonomiyaki Joint
It'll be home to 14 eateries, including an all-pink pretzel shop, a Betty's Burgers, a bubble tea joint and a pizzeria.
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NewsFive Drinks to Bring to a Dinner Party When You Want to Impress (Without Making Too Much Effort)
You can do better than a generic box of chocolates.
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NewsSix Healthy Changes You Can Make To Your Working Day
How are your new year's resolutions going?
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NewsA Dive Bar, Cafe and French Japanese Restaurant Have Opened Inside the Crowne Plaza
You'll find coffee at Pow Wow, gruyère ramen at Yugo and Froot Loop cocktails and mac 'n' cheese toasties at Dive Bar.
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NewsMaha Bar Is Shane Delia's New Collingwood Cocktail and Meze Joint with Free Middle Eastern Snacks
Yes, free snacks. Three nights a week.
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GuideBYO Lunch Spots to Hit with Your Colleagues When the Boss Isn't Paying
Celebrate making it through another week with your team — and an excellent bottle of wine or beer — at these wallet-friendly eateries.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Know About Rose Champagne But Should
Like, it's the only time winemakers are allowed to blend red and white wines — and it goes surprisingly well with a juicy burger.
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NewsSeven Creative Ways to Dine Like a Rockstar at Home
From setting up an in-house cinema to popping pink champagne, here are fun ways to be a little more baller at the dinner table.
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NewsSmall Time Is Brunswick's New Emerging Artist Hub, Gig Space and Pizza Joint
Find NY-style slices, beers, gigs and a musician development program — all under one roof.
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NewsDavid Chang Heads to Australia in the Second Season of Netflix's 'Ugly Delicious'
The just-dropped trailer teases a visit to an Outback Steakhouse — and a 'Crocodile Dundee' gag.
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NewsFive of George Calombaris' Made Establishment Restaurants Have Been Sold and Are Set to Reopen
Since the group entered voluntary administration, two Hellenic Republic sites, two Jimmy Grants stores and Brunswick East's Crofter Dining have been snapped up by new owners.
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GuideFive Conveniently Located Cafes That Also Serve a Quality Cup of Joe
A good coffee spot should have two things: a top-notch brew and a convenient location.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner East
The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.
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NewsThe Luwow Has Opened a Tiki Bar in the CBD with Leopard Print, Flaming Cocktails and Tacos
Retro sounds and giant tiki cocktails in a kitschy jungle hideaway.
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NewsCalia Is Moving Its Emporium Store to a New Two-Storey Site with a Cellar Door on Lonsdale Street
You'll soon be able to head here for wine tastings, Japanese wagyu and bowls of truffle ramen.
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NewsChef David Is Melbourne's New Multimillion-Dollar Hot Pot Destination with a 4am Licence
It has live bands, DJs and nine different different soup bases — including one with 130 different herbs and spices.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Just Dropped a Limited-Edition 'Rick and Morty'-Themed Pickle Rick Doughnut
The doughnut chain has also launched two other 'Rick and Morty' flavours and a Fleeb Juice shake.
