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NewsBrooklyn is Getting an All-Nutella Restaurant Despite Hazelnut Shortage
If they're responsible for a worldwide Nutella shortage, we predict a riot.
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NewsPinot Palooza Returns (with Over 150 Pinot Noirs to Try)
150 Pinot Noirs all in one place, all on one day.
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NewsThe Age Good Food Guide Winners Announced
Both bold newcomers and hospo veterans were winners at the 2015 Good Food Guide Awards.
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NewsThe Australian Names Their Hot 50 Restaurants of 2014
Who gets the top gong in the latest attempt at restaurant ranking?
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NewsEat King Louis XIV for Dessert with Connoisseur’s New History-Inspired Line
Meet the Connoisseur Empire Collection.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Melbourne
These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.
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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 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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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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NewsEveryone is Freaking Out Over This Australian-Designed Butter Knife
It's raised over $200,000 on Kickstarter, but is it worth it?
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NewsGet Ready for a Foodie Love-In With Ben Shewry and the Team From Attica
The owner of Australia's best restaurant has created a two-day "anti-festival".
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NewsMeatmother to Open Second Carnivorous Chapter, Meatmaiden
The carnivorous Meatfamily just expanded.
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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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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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PubMt View Hotel
70 Bridge Road, Richmond
Great views, good booze and food that will keep you satisfied on game day make this pub the sportsperson’s favourite.
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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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NewsYou’ll Soon Be Able to Guzzle Precious Hobbit-Themed Beer
The Smaug Stout is infused with chillies. Nice.
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NewsThis Cafe Delivers Burgers to Your Table at 100km/Hour
Christchurch's C1 Espresso has high-speed sliders, sustainable Samoan coffee and one hell of a cafe culture.
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NewsVictorians Nail It at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards
In a nutshell, this is the Australian Olympics of Gourmet Noms.
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NewsSand Hill Road Strikes Again: The Terminus Gets a Makeover
The Abbotsford pub sports a classy revamp but maintains the things that matter most: beer, bingo and counter meals.
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NewsThe Ten Best Healthy Cafes in Melbourne
Raw Snickers bars, superfood salads and sugar-free pancakes. When did healthy food get so tasty?
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NewsCanada’s First Sign Language-Friendly Restaurant Opens in Toronto
Locals are brushing up on their sign language at this new eatery.
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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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NewsBompas and Parr Use Real Molten Lava for the Ultimate Barbecue
Enjoy lava-seared steak in your own backyard.
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NewsDeep Fried Alcohol is Now a Thing, Can Actually Get You Drunk
The world's booziest, most regret-filled bar snack?
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NewsThese Gourmet Canned Sundaes Are About As Hamptons As It Gets
Root beer ice cream, macerated cherries, marscapone semifreddo; it's a trap.
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NewsTake a Casual Weekday Lunch at the Base of a Waterfall
Casual waterfall-floored dining at its finest.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Australia’s First Cat Cafe
Take a sneak peek at Melbourne's brand new Cat Cafe opening Wednesday.
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NewsSilo by Joost Now Brothl, a Soup Kitchen Using Unwanted Bones
Discarded bones never sounded so good as in these crafty broths.
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NewsPastuso Peruvian Restaurant and Pisco Bar Open on AC/DC Lane
The San Telmo team brings us another South American adventure.
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NewsThe Five Best Byron Bay Festivals to Travel For
Don't wait till Easter to get festive in Byron.
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NewsFresh Byron Bay: Eat Your Way Through Markets, Restaurants and Providores
That association with mung beans is just plain wrong.
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NewsTwo Birds Brewing Opens New Melbourne Brewery and Tasting Room The Nest
Australia's first female-owned and managed brewing company now has their own brewery.
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News400 Gradi to Open Cicchetti Bar Next Door in Brunswick
The World Pizza Championship winner is expanding next door.
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NewsTop Paddock Crew to Open Brand New Cafe Kettle Black
The team behind Top Paddock and Two Birds, One Stone have brand new Albert Road spot.
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NewsCalifornia’s First Electronic Sriracha Festival Fuses EDM with Hot Sauce
Water stations undeniably necessary.
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NewsJustin Townes Earle, Henry Wagons and Porteno to Headline New ‘Out On the Weekend’ Event
Named for Neil Young, meet Melbourne's newest Americana-fuelled hootenanny.
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News#mealforameal Project Puts Your Annoying Food Photography to Good Use
If you thought 'foodstagramming' was largely frivolous, at least now it's for charity.
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NewsWin a Thredbo Weekend and Swedish Winter Picnic Thanks to Rekorderlig
Embrace winter with a Swedish stopover in Kosciuszko National Park.
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NewsThe Ten Best American-Inspired Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne often goes in waves with its international influences on dining, but there's one that's been around for a while now.
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NewsDraft Beer Vending Machines Are Now a Thing
The line-skipping device that charges by the gram and knows if you've chugged too much.
