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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Box Hill
Thousands of vinyl records, plants, gifts, organic groceries, authentic ramen and more awaits in the eastern suburbs.
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NewsNine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region
Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Unveiled Its Extravagant Melbourne Night Noodle Markets Menu
This year, its limited-edition frozen treats are inspired by Thailand.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Top-Quality Limited-Edition Gin Set
Make your next G&Ts with some of the best small-batch gins around — for zero dollars.
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NewsThe Hardware Club Is Melbourne's New Laneway Italian Restaurant in a 100-Year-Old Social Club
Two childhood friends from Verona have joined forces for their first restaurant venture.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Added an Indulgent (But Affordable) Lobster Roll to Its Menu
The $19 rolls are filled with fresh lobster meat, and they're only available for a few weeks.
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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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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
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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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsBrunswick East's Pie Shop Has Opened a New CBD Outpost So Good Riddance Soggy Desk Sandwiches
You can now grab a spag bol pie or a salted caramel number on your lunch break.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner North
Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.
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NewsAcclaimed Chef Andrew McConnell Is Opening a New CBD Restaurant and Cocktail Bar This Summer
The yet-to-be-name venue will open in Russell Street's heritage Cavendish House early next year.
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GuideSeven Ways You Can Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day With Your Mates Without Blowing Big Bucks
Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.
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NewsWhere to Get Oysters Under $2 in Melbourne Every Day of the Week
Whether it's Monday night or Sunday afternoon, here's where you can find oysters for pocket change.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing Another Trifle to Take Your Christmas Lunch to the Next Level
Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.
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RestaurantLaura
Pt Leo Estate, 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
A faultless degustation-only restaurant in the middle of a 50-acre Mornington Peninsula winery and sculpture park.
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RestaurantBar Sophia
161 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Central Park village has been reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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GuideWhere to Eat When It's Not Quite Payday But You Just Can't Eat Anymore Leftovers
Warm the soul with ramen, tuck into a stacked burger and dip into a curry, even when money is tight.
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NewsThe Mulberry Group's Newest Restaurant Hazel Has Opened Inside a Historic CBD Building
The minds behind Liminal and Common Ground Project have opened your new after-work go-to for cocktails and things on toast.
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NewsFamed Sydney Burger Joint Mary's Is Opening Its First Permanent Melbourne Restaurant
With its famous beef and vegan burgers, rock 'n' roll vibes and a giant chandelier covered in 24,000 dead roses.
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GuideSeven Food Festivals Happing in Melbourne That Will Help You Eat and Drink Very Well This Spring
This spring you can spend a weekend winery hopping, eat dumplings from around the world or indulge at not one, but two cheese festivals.
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NewsElektra Dining Room Is the Bold New Late-Night Diner Now Open in The Press Club's Former Digs
It's serving a weekly-changing share-friendly menu, classic cocktails and a swag of wines by the glass.
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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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EventHunted+Gathered Gift Shop
Multiple single dates
Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
While the product is usually available online and at specialty grocers, this is a great opportunity to taste, explore and shop the collection in person.
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EventLibrary on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria
Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Celebrate a Milestone with a Long Lunch in Melbourne
Whether it be a promotion, a birthday or an engagement, we've found a place for your big moments.
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NewsChocolate Buddha Has Reopened in Fed Square with Two Sushi Trains, Ramen and Yuzu Cheesecake
One of the trains is an extra-fast 'bullet train' that delivers hot food straight to your table.
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NewsMessina Has Released a New Line of Mini Gelato Cakes Perfect for When You Don't Want to Share
Because every day is a good day to eat an entire cake by yourself.
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GuideFive Places Where You Can Get Next-Level Crumpets in Melbourne
Toast stands no chance against these golden, holey rounds — especially when they're topped with lemon curd, mushroom jam or pecorino and honey.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2019 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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NewsSt Kilda's Newmarket Hotel Is Serving Up $5 Parmas for Dogs
Because even your four-legged friends deserve a decent pub meal.
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NewsArchie Rose's New Limited-Edition Gins Pay Boozy Tribute to the Sydney Opera House
And you can sip the two tipples at the harbourside landmark's bars and restaurants, too.
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NewsRepublic Tavern Is the Rustic New Brewpub Serving Up Craft Beers in Melbourne's North
Serving up house brews, cocktails and Australian wines — plus barbecued eats.
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NewsMelbourne's Moon Dog Has Opened the Doors to Its Giant, Very Over-the-Top Preston Brewery Bar
Moon Dog World is open for business, featuring 72 taps, a jungle's worth of plants and even an indoor lagoon.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named as One of the World's Best Bars
It’s the only Australian bar to make the cut in this year's competition.
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NewsCoal Blooded Griller Is Bayside's Meaty New Diner Serving Brisket, Fried Chicken and Local Tinnies
A custom-built smoker is firing 24/7 and the drinks list heroes local limited-edition brews.
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NewsPatient Wolf's Huge New CBD Warehouse Distillery Is Almost Ready to Open Its Doors
You'll be able to sip clever gin cocktails just metres from where the gin was made, at what will be Victoria's largest independent gin distillery.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Paul Turner
A look back at all the happenings from Paul Turner's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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FeaturePerfect Pairing: Braised Short Rib with Truffle Bordelaise and Parmesan Crisp
Looking for a dish that'll really impress your dinner guests? This ultra-rich, melt-in-your-mouth beef short rib is it.
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NewsThe Melbourne Restaurants That Ms Frankie's Head Chef Giorgio Distefano Visits for Inspiration
We discover where the top Melbourne chef loves to eat — and take a guess at what's on the menu at his upcoming secret supper.
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NewsMelbourne's Huge Outdoor Night Noodle Markets Are Back for 2019
The food-filled markets will take over Birrarung Marr for 18 nights in November.
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GuideSix Local Grocers to Hit When You're Feeling Like a Culinary Master
From locally made sausages to imported cheeses and obscure vegan snacks, these grocers have all the ingredients you need to take your next home-cooked meal to the next level.
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NewsThe World's Best Bartenders Are Coming to Sydney for Diageo World Class 2020
Which means the city will filled with pop-up events, collabs and tastings.
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The Bar Liberty Team Is Opening a Bakery in the Former Rockwell and Sons Space
Sourdough baguettes, cardamom buns and egg and cheese muffins are coming to Falco in Collingwood.
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NewsWhat's Open in Melbourne This Grand Final Friday Public Holiday
As the the city gears up for the 2019 AFL Grand Final, your favourite spot may be closed on Friday — but these spots will more than tide you over with brunch, beers and everything in-between.
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NewsBambam Eatery Is Cheltenham's New Solar-Powered Cafe with a Mostly Vegan Menu
Stop by for peanut butter bagels, bottles of house-made hot sauce and (soon) after-work cocktails on Fridays.
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GuideTwelve Melbourne Pubs to Hit Before, During or After the Game
Whether it's to celebrate, participate or commiserate, these Melbourne pubs will be there for you post-game.
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NewsJimmy Rum Is the Mornington Peninsula's Huge New Rum Distillery and Tasting Bar
Road trip to the new Dromana bar for distillery tours, rum cocktails and a line of local booze.
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NewsDomino's Wants to Pay You $30 an Hour to Eat Garlic Bread
The pizza chain is looking for a Chief Garlic Bread Taste Taster to scoff hot, buttery carbs and offer their expert feedback.
