The Raccoon Club
145 Plenty Rd, Preston
With a strict 'no dickheads' policy (that they take very seriously), it really is about drinking better, not more.
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The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen
We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.
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Noom Duck
9 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne
An ex-Chin Chin chef is cooking Asian fusion and seafood by the water in Port Melbourne.
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Now Open: Palace Penny Lane Is Moonee Ponds' Brand-New Movie Haven with a Rooftop Cinema
Movie lovers of Melbourne, you have a new picture palace with 11 indoor screens and sky-high sessions under the stars to hit up.
W Melbourne's WET Sessions 2023
Sun, 5 Mar, 2023
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Enjoy drinks, snacks and beats while you party poolside — 14 storeys up.
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The Ten Most Life-Changing Meals that Aren't in a Restaurant
From Japan to Peru, check out these ten eye-opening meals to prepare yourself for a transformative feast.
400 Gradi x The Lume Dinner
Thu, 20 Jun, 2024
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
It's not The Lume's last supper, but this collaboration with 400 Gradi will only run for one night.
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Vue de Monde
525 Collins Street, Melbourne
One of the most celebrated fine diners in Australia — with world-class views, too.
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Fiji Happiness Handbook
Find your happiness on this 333-island archipelago in the South Pacific.
Synthony Australia
Fri, 20 Sep, 2024
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
What happens when tunes by Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Avicii get the orchestral treatment? This dazzling show.
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KFC Has Dropped a Kentucky Fried Couture Line So You Can Wear Your Love of Chook on Your Sleeves
Forget two-piece feeds — varsity jackets, hoodies, party shirts and bucket hats are your new favourite pieces from the Colonel.
Now Open: The Social Quarter Is Chadstone's New Jam-Packed Dining and Entertainment Precinct
The new $70-million hub is home to 17 venues and experiences, including a brewery, a rooftop bar, a Euro diner from the Half Acre crew and Melbourne’s first Hijinx Hotel.
Where to Find the Best Bagels in Melbourne
Find your favourite doughy ring of goodness at these top bagelries.
Shout "Dracarys" and Sip: Concrete Playground's 'House of the Dragon' Drinking Game
Welcome back Westeros with a drink.
R Bar
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A dapper 1920s-inspired cocktail lounge in Southbank with hot chip butties (and other great sangas).
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Open Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton
This beloved Melbourne bakery brings its pastries, sourdough loaves and brunch fare to Brighton.
Melbourne Fringe Festival Returns Next Month for a Huge 40th Anniversary Edition
Riffing on the theme 'It’s About Time', this year's instalment features over 450 events, dishing up cabaret, circus, drag, visual art, music and loads of other creative delights.
Melbourne Speed Dating
Fri, 27 Oct, 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Forget endless swiping and getting ghosted on dating apps — speed dating is back in style.
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Ten Next-Level Takeaway Desserts to Try When You Need Something to Perk You Up
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, these sugary treats will be there for you.
Archie's All Day
189 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
From your morning coffee to your midnight nightcap, Archie's has you covered.
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Scathing in Sicily: Season Two of HBO's Stellar Satire 'The White Lotus' Is Well Worth a Return Trip
Fresh from stuffing a haul of Emmys into its suitcase, this Jennifer Coolidge-starring dramedy is back with another group of wealthy vacationers across another chaotic week.
Melbourne's 'Beauty and the Beast' Lottery Is Slinging Tickets to the Hit Disney Musical for Just $24
Via TodayTix, you can go in the running to nab 24 tickets for $24 each to every one of the stage production's Melbourne shows.
Babajan Eatery
713 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
The Carlton North favourite now does dinner two nights a week.
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Allan Teger’s Bodyscapes
Photographer Allan Teger creates images where human bodies have been cleverly used as landscapes.
The Good Dinosaur
Sat, 26 Dec 2015 - Wed, 10 Feb 2016
Various cinemas in Melbourne
The story ain't much, but this might be Pixar's best looking movie yet.
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Chaka Khan Is Headlining the 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival with Nile Rodgers & Chic
MIJF's full ten-day lineup spans more than 100 events, including 11 world premieres and ten Australian-exclusive performances.
Wipe That Has Launched a Gucci-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper for the Holiday Season
Your next loo roll could also be a fashion statement — and help save the planet.
An 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'-Style Multidimensional Laundromat Has Popped Up in Melbourne
You'll feel like you're hopping between dimensions at this movie-inspired three-day pop-up, which celebrates the Michelle Yeoh-starring hit.
The Bank on Collins
394 Collins Street, Melbourne
Finally a bank you might actually want to visit.
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Melbourne Restaurants Where You Can Dine at the Bar
Take a seat up front, whether you're dining solo or finally having that long-delayed catch-up.
Pixel Bar & Cafe
1279 North Road, Huntingdale
Feast on competitiveness – and jaffles.
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Gingerboy
27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Part opium den, part cosmopolitan outpost, this dark and sultry South-East Asian hawker-style den bursts for attention.
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Bowery To Williamsburg
16 Oliver Lane, Melbourne
A taste of the USA with bagels, cronuts and some killer sandwiches.
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Fifty Acres
65 Bridge Road, Richmond
Bridge Road's coffee oasis.
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Brunswick Foodstore
29 Weston Street, Brunswick
A modern Middle Eastern slant on classic brunch and lunch in Brunswick.
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Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday Street, Carlton
A popular Italian bakery in Carlton.
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Mensho Tokyo Ramen Melbourne
166 Russell Street, Melbourne
Thankfully, you'll no longer need to wait two hours in the cold when lining up for some of Melbourne's best ramen.
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