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FeatureNew in Town: Stamford Park
This magnificently restored 1882 homestead has been reimagined into a posh cafe, with dining rooms, a beautiful landscaped garden, courtyard, glorious vegie patch and chook house.
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NewsEl Camino Cantina Is Fitzroy's Colourful New Tex-Mex Joint from the Rockpool Dining Group
The 400-seat eatery will feature giant margaritas and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes.
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NewsLupo Is Scott Pickett's Soon-to-Open Collingwood Pasta Bar
It's opening this June with spanner crab lasagne, squid ink linguine and a 120-strong wine list.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Adam Liaw
A look back at all the happenings from Adam Liaw's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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NewsA Huge New Three-Storey Asian Dining Precinct Is Coming to Box Hill
It's being touted as Melbourne's new 'Chinatown'.
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NewsMaha East Is Shane Delia's Fun New Middle Eastern Wine Bar in Windsor
Come June, you'll be able to visit Chapel Street for a plate of turkish delight doughnuts — or taramasalata-filled fried buns — and a famed Pomegranate Sour.
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GuideThe 15 Best Gluten-Free Feeds in Melbourne, Including Six Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good bread — until now.
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NewsThe Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.
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NewsThe Best Things To Do in Melbourne This Mother's Day
Here are the best things to do on Mother's Day, from fancy high teas to bottomless feeds, flower workshops to stylish staycations,
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GuideThe Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026
How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideThe 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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NewsTamura Is Fitzroy's New Home of Sake, Vinyl and Japanese Bar Snacks
Go for the matcha IPAs and Japanese fried chicken and stay to dig through the record collection.
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NewsStraight Outta Saigon Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Vietnamese Joint
Opening in the former Twenty-Pho Seven spot, the new restaurant still serves up pho and cocktails — but not 24 hours a day.
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NewsFamed Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Is Heading Down Under for a Nationwide Speaking Tour
He'll chat food, mental health and the #MeToo movement in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In (and Grab a Snack At) a Pop-Up Taco Bell Hotel
Think taco-themed rooms, tacos for breakfast and taco-inspired poolside cocktails.
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NewsHanoi Hannah Vol. II Has Unveiled Its Roomy New Elsternwick Home
With space for 100, it's twice the size of the original — and boasts a brand-new lineup of food and cocktails
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NewsKing and Godfree's Sleek Wine Bar Agostino Is the Latest Italian Addition to Lygon Street
Housed in the iconic King and Godfree building, it's serving northern Italian drinking fare and a covetable selection of vino
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RestaurantBau Bau Dining
18 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza
This elevated eatery on the Mornington Peninsula showcases a true farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing its premium produce from its own regenerative farm.
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RestaurantPickles Milk Bar
1008 Lygon Street, Carlton North
A retro milk bar slinging a fully vegan menu.
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RestaurantCommon Cuts | Dining and Bar
380 Russell Street, Melbourne
There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.
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RestaurantLa Spaghettata Restaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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NewsFive Must-Hit Wineries That'll Make You Never Want to Leave Tasmania
Sip at your own risk. You may never want to return home.
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NewsFive Indulgent Tasmanian Restaurants Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Settle in for cosy meals of local produce and unique wines.
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NewsWhat to Expect at This Upcoming Food and Wine Soiree Held in a Wildlife Sanctuary
A wine festival that's a little wilder.
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We're Giving Away Passes for You and Your Mates to This Mini Festival in a Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend your long weekend sipping merlot and meeting marsupials — on us.
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NewsRichmond's Baby Pizza Is Serving Up a New Menu of Your Wildest Cheese Dreams
Warm up with four-cheese calzone, baked brie and cacio e pepe served straight from a cheese wheel.
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NewsFitzroy Institution Bimbo Deluxe Is Ready to Open Its Doors — and Sling $4 Pizzas — Once More
After a fire forced the bar to close last year, it's finally set to reopen with a refreshed fit-out, menu and weekly program.
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EventFrank Green Warehouse Clearance
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
The water bottle is free if your name's monogrammed on it.
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EventDiana Desensi x Dan Lidgard at Bau Bau
Sat, 2 May, 2026
Bau Bau Dining, Mount Eliza
The pair will come together for one-night only to showcase premium ingredients and Italian cookery.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventButterboy Melbourne Central Pop-Up
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Sydney's cookie king is returning to Melbourne for round two — and this time it's giving locals an exclusive first bite of a soon-to-launch treat.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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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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NewsBad Decisions Is Fitzroy's New Neon-Lit Late-Night Drinking Den
Serving cans of craft beers and clever cocktails from a cosy, neon-lit space on Johnston Street.
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NewsThe Fox & Daisy Is Flemington's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
The new drinking hole is a much-needed addition for an area better-known for its great laksa than bars.
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NewsMenulog Is Slinging a Heap of Free Meals in Melbourne This Week
Head to Flinders Street Station for free poké, tacos, souvlaki and more.
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NewsFuture Mountain Is Melbourne's New Brewery and Taproom with a Focus on Funky Wild Ales
Stop by to sink a peach sour or bourbon oatmeal stout surrounded by oak barrels.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Epic Trip to Sydney for Two During Vivid
Enjoy Sydney's festival of lights with luxe meals, a harbour cruise and a shopping spree — on us.
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NewsA Shoestring Guide to the UK's Scenic South
Discover the best of the UK's culture, historical landmarks and natural wonders without blowing big bucks.
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NewsA Pokemon-Inspired Bar Is Popping Up in Australia So You Can Catch 'Em All Over a Cocktail
The Pokebars will pop up in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with themed food, cocktails and 'battles'.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Former MasterChef Australia Winner Adam Liaw Visits for Inspiration
Discover where the Australian Malaysian celebrity chef loves to eat.
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NewsA Food Lover's Guide to Margaret River
Indulge in one of Australia's most epicurean seaside destinations.
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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Claimed the Title of Best Pizza In Australia
The winning pizza features ingredients specific to Italy's Parma region, including mozzarella fior di latte, rocket, prosciutto di Parma and Grana Padano parmesan.
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NewsAn Essential Guide to Margaret River's Must-Visit Wineries
Start planning a visit to WA — from organic farms to stately cellar doors, this region has some of the best wine in the country.
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NewsGelatissimo Has Released a New Gelato Flavour for (Very Good) Dogs
The new Pawesome Peanut Butter gelato is safe for humans and pooches alike — and it's also vegan.
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NewsFitzroy's Ichi Ni Nana Now Boasts Its Own Basement Izakaya Karaoke Den
The underground Sing Song Room is now available for groups to belt out some bangers over sushi and beer.
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GuideFour Bars Pouring Caribbean-Influenced Cocktails to Keep Those Summer Vibes Alive This Winter
Remain blissfully unaware that summer's over with this selection of tropical tipples.
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NewsYou Can Now Drink Your Vegemite on Toast Thanks to Archie Rose's New Spirit
ArchieMite is made from Pepe Saya butter, a house-blend of 'mite' spreads and Sonoma sourdough toast.
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NewsHere's What You Can Eat for $28 in Melbourne's CBD
Twenty-one fried pumpkin cakes or one very (very) good katsu sandwich here? You decide.
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NewsRichmond's Future Future Has Dropped a New Lunchtime Ramen Menu for Winter
Ditch the desk sandwich for an umami-rich pork belly bowl or a mushroom-topped vego version.
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NewsLiminal Is The New CBD Dining Hub from the Team Behind Top Paddock and Higher Ground
Taking over the lobby of the T&G Building, the multi-faceted venue will be a drop-in spot for city dwellers wanting breakfast, lunch or after-work drinks.
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NewsSt Ali Has Landed at the Airport So Now You Can Drink an Actually Good Coffee Before Your Flight
Say farewell to subpar Maccas coffee.
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NewsFive Breweries Guaranteed to Keep You Warm on a Tasmanian Winter Getaway
Where to sip a cold one on the island state.
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NewsConcrete Playground's DIY Inner North Brewery Walking Tour
Five stops. Five breweries. All Melbourne-made beer.
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NewsYou Can Score $5 Burritos and Coronas at These Mexican Eateries Next Week
Guzman y Gomez is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with cheap eats and drinks at all its Aussie stores.
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NewsA Dessert Bar and Urban Cellar Door Are Opening in the CBD's 80 Collins Food Precinct
They'll open alongside an urban farm by Pastuso's Alejandro Saravia and a Champagne bar by the Eau de Vie team.
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NewsLukumades Is Windsor's New Store Dedicated Entirely to Greek Doughnuts
They're deliciously chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside — and come topped with Nutella, Oreos and ice cream.
