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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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NewsThe 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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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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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 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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NewsEight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)
Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.
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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.
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NewsFive Game-Changers Who Started Their Own Businesses — and the Lessons They Learned
Hear from five Aussies who've taken the plunge and built super successful businesses.
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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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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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BarWindsor Wine Room
60 Chapel Street, Windsor
Keep it classic with a rosé matched with burrata and oysters, or get a bit more playful by pairing a natty number with jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut gnocchi.
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NewsFive Tips for How to Ensure Your Business Remains an Overnight Success
Discover how this small cafe in Sydney's eastern suburbs grew into a multi-venue household name.
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NewsBrunswick Is Getting a New Food Truck Park from the Minds Behind Welcome to Thornbury
It's aiming to be Melbourne's most sustainable food precinct.
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NewsTaiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Has Opened Its First Melbourne Store
The menu stars fresh local milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Serving Up $1 Cheeseburgers All Day Today
They're available Australia-wide, via the MyMacca’s app.
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NewsNiska Is Melbourne's New Ice Cream Store Staffed Entirely by Robots
Take a break from Messina and let Pepper, Eka and Tony serve you a scoop of salted caramel.
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NewsPepe's Is Melbourne CBD's New 1930s New York-Inspired Italo-American Restaurant
Expect cheesy bowls of gnocchi, meatball pizza, giant sundaes and red-and-white chequered floors.
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EventMr West Presents Northwest Connect
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Expand your horizons, as four venues — two in Footscray and two in Carlton — invite guests to drink and dine in celebration of the new Metro Tunnel's launch.
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EventYoung Franco at AO Hilltop
Sun, 18 Jan, 2026
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne
Ring in the start of the Australian Open's main draw action with this free high-energy gig set against the city skyline.
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EventLimited-Edition January Flavours at Pidapipo
Thu, 1 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Available for one month only, this selection of limited-edition scoops might just be the best way to catch a break from the January heat.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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EventSummer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Quealy Winemakers, Balnarring
Fill your weekends with award-winning wine and top-quality pizza, as this vine-side collaboration takes over summer with culinary goodness.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 39 films from around the world at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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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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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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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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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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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The east enjoys a prime location in that sweet spot between the buzz of the inner city and the wide leafy streets of the suburbs.
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NewsLand of Plenty Is St Kilda's New Rooftop Bar with an All-Aussie Drinks List
And the food menu features Milo damper, Australian breakfast tea-cured kingfish and snags.
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GuideFive Spots Perfect for a Double Date with that Couple You Met and Want to Befriend
Snag a cosy table for four — and a free bottle of wine — at one of these lively restaurants best suited for meeting new mates.
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NewsYou Can Finally Buy Four Pillars' Boozy Ode to The Espy
A small number of bottles of the Sticky Carpet Gin have dropped on the distillery's website.
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NewsColour Is Melbourne's New Nightclub and Live Music Venue Rocking a 24-Hour Licence
From some of the minds behind Lounge, 6am At The Garage and Something Unlimited.
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NewsSix New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash
From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.
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NewsFive Epic Food Experiences You Can Only Have in New Zealand
From foraging adventures to secluded lunch spots, sink your teeth into these unmissable food experiences across the ditch.
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NewsKFC Has Launched a Wedding Service If Your Relationship Is Based on Undying Love for Fried Chicken
Kick off married life with some secret herbs and spices.
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NewsNine Melbourne CBD Happy Hours That You Can Hit Up As Soon As You Finish Work
You could go straight home, or you could sink a few $5 spritzes, $6 schooners and $7 fried chicken sandwiches first.
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NewsWoolworths Has Made a Limited-Edition Pale Ale from 350 Kilograms of Leftover Bread
And a portion of its profits are going to Aussie charities.
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NewsThe Winners of the 2019 Independent Beer Awards Are the Brews You Should Be Drinking This Spring
The Indies has named its top beer picks for 2019 — we hope you're thirsty.
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NewsThe Melbourne Restaurants That Lover Chef Paul Turner Visits for Inspiration
Discover where the top Melbourne chef loves to indulge.
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NewsFive Melbourne Bars Helping You Get in the Tropical Spirit This Spring
Make tracks to one of these spots for island-inspired cocktails — plus, the chance to party with us on a Sydney beach.
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NewsBourke Street Green Is the CBD's New Greenhouse-Inspired Bar Perfect for Post-Work Drinks
Pull up a seat under the retractable roof to enjoy a beer-matched arancini flight.
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NewsTaco Bell Is Opening Its First Melbourne Store This Summer
After five Queensland openings, the Tex-Mex giant is finally bringing its tacos and frozen margaritas south.
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New in Town: Melbourne
We've spoken to the teams behind Melbourne's most anticipated openings, so you can take a look inside before you make a booking.
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NewsTaste-Testing New Gelato Flavours Is a Real Thing You Can Get Paid to Do
Gelatissimo will pay one gelato-lover $500 for four hours work — and scoop of plenty of frosty desserts, too.
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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with Miami-Inspired Cabanas and an Onboard Pool
It'll start sailing in mid-September, hitting the water earlier than it ever has before.
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NewsDocklands' Central Pier and All of Its Venues Have Shut Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns
All of its resident venues, including The Woolshed and Alumbra, have been shut indefinitely.
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NewsEight Ways to Make The Most of This Year's Offers at Vogue Fashion's Night Out
Including tracking down free products and where to go when you need a break from the shopping madness.
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GuideFive Food and Drink Pairings That'll Save You a Pretty Penny This Winter
Upgrade your midweek feed without breaking the bank.
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GuideFour Rooftops Helping You Embrace Spring This Year in Melbourne
It's time to emerge from your winter hibernation — these rooftops will have you lapping up the warmer spring nights.
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NewsYou Can Now Get Vinomofo Wines Delivered to Your Door in Under 30 Minutes
The online wine retailer has teamed up with UberEats and Deliveroo.
