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NewsExcellent News for Melbourne's Beer Scene: Molly Rose Brewing Has Reopened After Entering Liquidation
To celebrate, this Collingwood spot is pouring $10 pints across Easter.
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NewsGood Company Bar Group Is Celebrating Its Fifth Birthday with a Citywide Party and Huge Expansion Plans
Get ready for a night to remember, as this hospo group's birthday bash takes over eight venues across the city.
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NewsNow Open: With Holy Guacamole and El Mercadito, Collingwood Just Scored a Latin American Cantina with Hard-to-Find Groceries
Whether you're dining in or seeking sought-after ingredients, this Latin American arrival has you covered.
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NewsComing Soon: Cinnabon Is Back in Victoria with a Brand-New Watergardens Shopping Centre Location
Cinnabon is scrollin' back to Melbourne, thanks to the launch of the first of three locations planned for 2025.
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NewsNow Open: The Collectivist Is Making Board Games Fancy in Ascot Vale, Complete with Wine and Gourmet Snacks
Pencil in an easygoing date night or all-in gathering, with epicurean delights meeting classic board games.
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NewsNow Open: Northside Grocer Has Brought Fancy Provisions and Chef-Prepared Meals with a Social Edge to Preston
You'll find a selection of local and international goods, alongside ready-made meals that soar above the usual fare.
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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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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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NewsLe Yeahllow Is Getting Even More Inventive This Easter with a Brand-New Carrot Creation and the Return of Its Hot Cross Cake
Drawing from flavours that you know and love, this inspired patisserie's mind-blowing treats will make your Easter.
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NewsThe Gospel of Good Service, According to Small Business Owners Who Know It Best
"How do we provide something different that doesn't have a dollar amount attached to it? That's why service matters."
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NewsNow Open: Piccolina Gelateria Has Launched Its Eighth Location on Swanston Street, Heroing Authentic Italian Flavours and Design
The homegrown gelato heroes are back with their third site in the CBD — and the design is just as impressive as the desserts.
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NewsThorpdale's Travellers Rest Hotel Has Entered Its Next Chapter with the Launch of West Gippsland's First Distillery
Sip on house-made vodka at this restored art deco pub in West Gippsland that makes the most of potato country.
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NewsComing Soon: Redefining Wine Through an Urban Lens, Melbourne Winery Is Making Vino the Star of the Show on Flinders Lane
Leave the rulebook at home — this forward-thinking space is reimagining everything that you thought you knew about wine.
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NewsNow Open: Abbotsford Pair Molli and Little Molli Have Been Reimagined as an All-Day Eatery and Preserve Pantry
More genial than grandiose, Molli has been reborn as a relaxed day-to-night eatery featuring a seasonally changing, ingredient-driven menu.
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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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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsTaking Hints From Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong District, LKF Bar Features Late-Night Karaoke with Private Dining
Feast on Cantonese-inspired cuisine, then belt out your favourite tunes at this sleek late-night karaoke spot inspired by Hong Kong's iconic nightlife precinct.
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NewsNow Open: Windsor Newcomer Duke Lane Is Serving Up Latin American Fusions and Decadent Dessert Shots
Escape the hubbub of Chapel Street and head to this laidback dining and drinks spot in Saigon Sally's old digs.
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NewsMolly Tea Is Setting Up Shop in Melbourne with Three Stores, Including a Flagship on Swanston Street
Following a successful Australian debut in Sydney last year, the Shenzhen-born brand is bringing its jasmine tea-based brews to not just one, but three new locations in Melbourne.
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NewsLune's Hot Cross Cruffins Are Back for 2025 — and This Year, There's Also a Brand-New Chocolate Version to Tempt Your Tastebuds
You've got until Easter Monday to enjoy hot cross treats the Lune way, made using the acclaimed bakery's signature croissant dough.
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NewsCollingwood Favourite and Craft Beer Innovator Molly Rose Brewing Has Entered Liquidation
The challenging financial environment has caused liquidators to be appointed at another cherished craft brewing operation.
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NewsVivid Sydney's 2025 Food Program Is Paying Tribute to 1950s American Diners, But with a Plant-Based Menu — and a Roller Rink
At Neon Dreams at Darling Harbour's Pier Street underpass, Shannon Martinez is whipping up a classic American diner menu sans meat.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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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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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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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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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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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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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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NewsPenny for Pound's Famous Hot Cross Buns Are Back for Easter 2025 Alongside Two More Creative Treats
While this bakery’s hot cross buns have become a go-to Easter tradition, it has even more pastry treats for you to explore this year.
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NewsPidapipo Has Brought Back Its Single-Origin Easter Eggs — Plus Brand-New Hot Cross Doughnuts and Praline-Filled Treats
Test the bounds of your sweet tooth — these limited-run Easter treats offer sugary goodness from top to bottom.
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NewsNow Open: The Market Pavilion Is Chadstone's New $485-Million Food and Lifestyle Precinct Featuring 50-Plus Retail Stores
Expect an array of fresh, gourmet and design-first options — from Mörk Chocolate and Little Sister to Hommey.
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NewsKOI Dessert Bar and Benriach Distillery Have Teamed Up to Create Whisky-Infused Scotch Cross Buns
The historic distiller and the progressive dessert maker have partnered for an adults-only reimagining of the beloved holiday treat.
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NewsSouth Yarra's Yugen Tea Bar Is Back with a Relaxed Cafe Concept Featuring Grab-and-Go Desserts
While the mood has is now a little more laidback, this spot's elevated Asian-inspired cuisine and carefully considered drinks haven’t gone anywhere.
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NewsYou Can Spend Five Weeks Indulging in Asia's Most-Tantalising Flavours at the Return of QVM's Hawker 88 Night Market for 2025
Head to the Queen Vic this autumn for sizzling street food and vibrant live performances showcasing the best of Manila to Mumbai and beyond.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Get Immersed in Japanese Convenience-Store Culture at Suupaa in Cremorne
Showcasing konbini culture through a Melbourne lens, this spot is bringing the best of Japanese convenience stores to our shores.
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NewsNow Open: Yamamoto Udon Is Serving Top-Quality Noodle Goodness in the Centre of the Melbourne CBD
Expect authentic udon flavours and handcrafted noodles at this laidback eatery, with dishes starting at $18.
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NewsThe Highball Life: Get Familiar with One of Japan's Most Refreshing Drinks
Whisky, soda, ice and citrus. It sounds simple, but the whisky highball has serious depth. And right now, it’s having a moment.
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NewsNow Open: Nixie Nox Is Richmond's Smallest Pub with a Big Personality (and Vintage Vibes)
Nixie Nox's clear direction and mindful design are proof positive that sometimes, size isn't everything.
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NewsLune Has Launched a Loyalty Program to Reward Your Love of World-Famous Croissants and Other Tasty Pastries
Sign up online or in a Lune store, then earn one zont mile for every $1 spent on food in one of the bakery's venues — which you can then redeem for discounts.
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FeatureSuntory Time
The ingredients list for a stellar night out isn't long: top-notch drinks, tasty snacks and good company.
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NewsMartha Stewart Is Coming to Australia to Share Insights From Across Her Career at Vivid Sydney 2025
The businesswoman and TV personality is Vivid's global storyteller for this year, and will get chatting at a one-night-only in-conversation event.
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NewsNow Open: OnAir Is Uniting Cafe and Club Culture in Cremorne with Daytime DJs, Coffee and Panini
Serving as a haven for house and electronic music fans, this DJ-driven space is combining club culture and cafe culture in a distinctly Melburnian way.
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NewsComing Soon: Federation Square Is Transforming Into a French Alpine Village with Mountain Chalets, Fondue and Mulled Wine
Featuring cheese and chalets imported from France — and even snowfall — this Euro-inspired winter experience will save you a trip to the airport.
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NewsBlue Diamond Has Reopened in the Melbourne CBD, Serving Modern Japanese Cuisine and Cocktails 15 Floors Up
Serving up late-night entertainment in the heart of the CBD, this high-rise restaurant and cocktail bar has relaunched with a new look and menu.
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NewsNow Open: Mork Chocolate's New Chadstone Store Features Limited-Run Drinks, Cocktails and Small-Batch Creations
For its fifth location, the indie Melbourne chocolate brand has made perhaps its boldest move to date.
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NewsDine Without Limits: Freyja Has Introduced a $99 Four-Course Feast That's Personalised to Your Preferences
Boundary-pushing executive chef Jae Bang is reimagining the possibilities of dining, with the introduction of personalised menus that put the power back in diners' hands.
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NewsComing Soon: Making the Jump From Brisbane, Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events Is Setting Up Shop in Collins Place
A Brisbane mainstay for a decade, Blackbird will be bringing its produce-driven menu and stylish cocktails to the heart of Melbourne this winter.
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NewsPiccolina Gelateria's Italian-Inspired Easter Eggs Are Back for 2025 in Nostalgic Milo, Rocky Road and Golden Gaytime Flavours
Add a little more intrigue to your Easter with three gelato-filled creations that reimagine time-tested treats.
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NewsComing Soon: Yiaga Is Chef Prodigy Hugh Allen's New 40-Seat Fine-Diner That's Nestled Within Fitzroy Gardens
After mastering his trade at Noma and Vue Du Monde, one of Australia's brightest young culinary talents is stepping out on his own with a fascinating concept.
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NewsNow Open: With Como Lane, Scott Pickett Has Brought Modern European Cafe Dining to South Yarra's Como House & Garden
Settle in for a long lunch or pass through for a takeaway coffee and pastry at this botanical cafe and community space.
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NewsComing Soon: Melbourne's Meatmaiden Is Teaming Up with Stockholm's AG for a Steak-Loving Dream Dinner
The two steakhouses are joining forces for the Australian debut of The Rare Tour, an international dining series that brings together world-renowned chefs from the globe's top steak restaurants.
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NewsMessina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured
The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.
