Food & Drink

ARBORY AFLOAT IS REBIRTHING AS A BALEARIC BEACH CLUB ON SEPTEMBER 21 This Spring, Melbourne’s original floating bar and restaurant, Arbory Afloat, is returning for its seventh season on the Yarra...

GREEN CUP OPENS IN CAULFIELD Image: Simon Shiff Having already cemented itself on all sides of the Melbourne food map, everyone’s favourite acai bowl destination Green Cup has opened  its fifth store...

In their quest to bake the world a sweeter place, Ferguson Plarre is creating cupcakes that count. With $1 from every Pupcake sold throughout August to be donated to RSPCA Victoria, Cupcake Day is getting that...

LONGSONG LAUNCHES ITS FULL MOON PARTY SERIES The sophisticated upper-level Thai-inspired cocktail bar Longsong brings Thailand’s iconic party island celebration to the CBD with its first ‘Full...

Iconic winery Grant Burge announces ‘Leave Your Mark’ – a new campaign encouraging Australians to celebrate their ambitions, achieve their goals and leave their own mark in society. With a rich...

Nobu Melbourne, in partnership with leading Australian wine label, Petaluma, is offering Melbourne food and wine lovers a luxurious dining experience not to be missed across the months of July and...

OSTERIA RENATA OPENS IN PRAHRAN Osteria Renata is a new neighbourhood Italian located on High St Prahran and is a much-anticipated sequel from the team behind South Melbourne’s Park Street Pasta &...

Located on the 40th floor of the opulent Oakwood Premier Melbourne property, Sky Bar Melbourne sits high in the heavens, offering guests a dining and bar experience like no other. The venue, set to open to...

Xi Restaurant is a brand new Asian-French fusion restaurant in the heart of Windsor. Opened in late April on 172 High St the venue boasts a sleek modern gold interior with blue velour accenting, a range of...

Moonhouse Commune Group (Firebird, Hanoi Hannah, New Quarter, Tokyo Tina) has opened Moonhouse – a new bistro serving Chinese cuisine, located at 282 Carlisle Street in Balaclava.  The...

Bombay Sapphire, the world’s leading gin brand, recently unveiled Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru. This handcrafted gin has been created to celebrate the region of Murcia in Spain and shine a light on the...

It’s all about balance with the new delightfully sweet and perfectly salty Tasman Sea Salt Mylk Chocolate from Pana Organic. The vegan chocolate experts have partnered with Hobart-based Tasman Sea Salt to...

Australia’s biggest craft beer celebration, the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) is taking place this week from Friday, 27th May to Sunday, 29th May at the Royal Exhibition Building. Now in...

The Distiller Melbourne, within the Welcome to Thornbury precinct, will be celebrating World Whisky Day on Saturday 21st May with unlimited tastings of Australian-made whisky and an opportunity to meet the...

This May, The Espy’s fast-paced and flavour filled Cantonese restaurant, Mya Tiger, welcomes a limited-edition Yum Cha menu, for a limited time only! Here for a good time and not a long time, the Yum Cha...

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse is shaking up the way Victorian’s eat cake by bundling two iconic desserts to create the ultimate on-the-go treat: the Cake Shake. Available in three iconic flavour profiles -...

Award-winning Melbourne hospitality duo Michael and Zara Madrusan of Made in the Shade Group are introducing classic Italian hospitality to Russell Street, launching Connie’s Italian Diner & Rooftop...

HOTEL FITZROY’S FLAGSHIP CAPPO SOCIALE IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY: INRTRODUCING A NEW MODERN TAKE ON CLASSIC ITALIAN FAMILY FEASTING Credit: Arianna Leggiero This week, Fitzroy favourite Cappo...

In celebrating the Australian debut of its latest super premium release, Bombay Sapphire is inviting Melbournite’s to an exclusive cocktail and culinary experience to welcome its Murcian-inspired small-batch...

South Yarra locals' prayers are answered; much-loved brunch venue House of Lulu White has launched Lulu Afterdark that features an eclectic new menu and range of funky night offers.   Located on the...

The ASRC’s Feast for Freedom returns in 2022 to celebrate refugees, food, community and the things that unites us. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s (ASRC) Feast for Freedom is an annual food and...

Unique, two-level floating bar and eatery Yarra Botanica will open in Southbank this Wednesday 16th March, giving Melburnians and visitors alike another new reason to return to the heart of the city....

ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS Standing proud on the corner of Orrong Road and High Street is Armadale’s iconic Orrong Hotel; which after three years of closure has officially reopened its doors with new owners...

Richmond golden boy and three-time premiership player Jack Riewoldt has made his love for the Apple Isle’s favourite pastry official, as the new national ambassador for National Pies. The Hobart-born star...

 Smith St Bistrot by the Scott Pickett Group has opened its doors at 300 Smith St Collingwood, offering a French bistrot experience in Melbourne’s inner-north. The bistrot delivers a melange of Pickett’s...

HER OPENS IN MELBOURNE Credit: Parker Blain HQ Group (Arbory Bar & Eatery and Arbory Afloat) has opened their highly anticipated new Melbourne venue HER, unveiling its four concepts; HER BAR,...

After 3 years of design and development, David Abela, Andrew Ryan and Daniel Vid are very proud to be unveiling their latest hospitality venue in Melbourne’s most desired inner city social locale - Swan...

SAINTLY HARD SELTZER LAUNCHES SACRED VAULTS AT RIVERLAND BAR Australian alcohol brand, SAINTLY HARD SELTZER have just launched their much anticipated Sacred Vaults at Riverland Bar. Each of these...

Looking forward to a fortnight of tennis and can't get there? Lucky for youYou can lift your game by watching it at one of the following places across Melbourne. THE ALBERT PART HOTEL Live tennis and...

Peroni Nastro Azzurro is once again proud to be part of the world-class Grand Slam action, bringing true Italian style, passion and flair to the Australian Open with an incredibly exciting calendar of events...

Canadian Club is ready to swing into action with two unmissable clubhouses popping up throughout the 2022 Australian Open. The Canadian Club Racquet Club is back for its eighth consecutive year at the epic...

This December, Black Star Pastry embarks on its most significant month ever with the reveal of a brand refresh, two new additions to its line-up of legendary cakes, its first international store in Shanghai...

THE CHAMPAGNE BAR AT QT MELBOURNE Something swanky has popped up at QT Melbourne. Bid adieu to Cake Shop and pour yourself into a plush seat at the Champagne Bar, the sleek new space to sip pretty....

This December, destination sparkling winery CHANDON will launch ‘Garden Spritz Summer Sessions’, a weekend outdoor activation at its beautiful Yarra Valley estate to kickstart summer in style. Get ready...

INDUSTRY BEANS RELEASE COLD BREW COFFEE CONCENTRATE Following the success of its cult-favourite Cold Brew cans, Industry Beans has taken its love of cold brew coffee one step further with the launch of...

GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN This November, Sand Hill Road’s Garden State Hotel will welcome Tippy-Tay, a new colourful Italian restaurant bringing all that’s fun about coastal...

They say that patience is a virtue – but when two of Victoria’s top independent producers bring their finest wine and gin together it’s time to act quickly. Geelong’s renowned 6Ft6 wines has teamed...

Moon Dog Brewing’s Fizzer brand is giving one lucky winner the chance to have a post-mix Fizzer machine installed at their home for 6 months! Moon Dog Brewing have recently launched a world first solution...

ROYAL STACKS X GOOD TIMES MILKBAR American-style burger joint Royal Stacks will be bringing a royally good time to Good Times Milk Bar, for one day only next weekend. On Saturday 18th September,...

Make Dad's day a special one with some fabulous cocktails this weekend! We've asked our friends at Bacardi-Martini to share with us some of their top cocktails that will make any dad feel special on his day!...

With Father's Day likely to be in lockdown, let's make it special with some beautiful treats to spoil him! Here are some delicious options available to order this week. NOBU Delight in Nobu’s...

We can't get to Italy but who says we can't enjoy the best of Italy here at home! Pasta Poetry is a new way to treat yourself to a piece of Italy at home. Launched earlier this year, Pasta Poetry is a...

Move over Minimalism, Neon is Having a Moment! Cult reusables brand, frank green, launches limited-edition Neon Collection Statement accessories were the best way to add a pop of colour to your outfit...until...

The perennial question I always face is, can I get something quick that tastes good and is healthy? Until recently the answer to that question was always “uh, maybe” Now I’ve discovered Saucery, a new...

DHUWA - pronounced “Dee:Wah” and meaning to feel alive in Bidjara language – is Australia’s Indigenous-owned coffee brand, roasted in partnership with Griffiths Bros Coffee Roasters and now available...

Nespresso is set to bring some stylish flair with its latest collaboration with world-renowned Italian digital entrepreneur, Chiara Ferragni. The partnership sees Chiara Ferragni transform some of the most...

Well we're here again Melbourne! Lockdown mark 4. But that doesn't mean we have to give up  good food as some of our favourite Melbourne restaurants are pivoting and offering their delights for home dining....

PASTA POETRY BRINGING BOLOGNA TO MELBOURNE Pasta Poetry has opened its first flagship boutique store this week at 86 Station Street, Fairfield in Melbourne with online orders due to start late May and a...

FEVER TREE LAUNCH HEALTHIER TONIC WITH LESS CALORIES The new Refreshingly Light Mediterranean Tonic (the bartender’s favourite) is Fever-Tree’s response to Aussies’ thirst for a healthier option...

FOUR PILLARS X QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, May is the month of chaos across all QT Hotels and Resorts. To celebrate, QT Melbourne are transforming their...

Mother's Day is creeping up on us with only two weeks to go! If you haven't booked anything and need some inspiration, here are some offers that are available across Melbourne. AGOSTINO & KING AND...

From humble beginnings 10 years ago, the team at Industry Beans has opened the newest addition to its family of venues; a flagship venue at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The grand and welcoming space is...

  There’s no need to decide if you’re on team ‘sweet’ or team ‘savoury’ with the latest addition to the Charlie’s Fine Food Co. range – Mini Cheese Bites. Made using 20 per cent...

Need a good burger?  Then you need to make it to Meat Frankie, a retro burger bar located on Lygon Street, Brunswick. Inspired by a classic American burger joint, owner Frank Scardamaglia has made Meat...

Almond Board of Australia has unveiled a new campaign urging people to raise a glass of almond milk this Easter to celebrate a 921 year-old tradition and support local producers and growers. Almond milk became...

Long weekend means more time to go and eat! Lots of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some exciting offers available for you to enjoy. Chin Chin Melbourne Hungry bunnies will be well fed this Easter...

ARBORY BAR & EATERY BBQ SMOKEDOWN Holy smokes it’s getting hot on deck.  Melbourne’s iconic riverside bar and restaurant Arbory Bar & Eatery will be hosting the first ‘BBQ Smokedown’...

Now ready to play host to Melburnians, Grazeland is set to reinvigorate the city’s food scene with a wide range of cuisines and fan favourites on offer from 50 food and beverage vendors in the new...

The Westin Melbourne is bringing a taste of coastal Summer to the CBD thanks to a delicious riff on their classic High Tea – High Seas. In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, the indulgent experience will be...

MOON DOGGIE BEER CLUB The Moon Doggies Beer Club is your direct line to Moon Dog Brewery! Outrageously exclusive beers, one of a kind merch and all Moon Dog’s wildest ideas boxed up and delivered...

Congrats on Food for Health’s new ranges. We've tried them and they’re delicious. You've worked hard to create something that helps those with intolerances but haven't sacrificed flavour. What goes into...

LINDT LAUNCH CARAMEL SQUARES The Lindt Master Chocolatiers are at it again, this time filling their famous smooth chocolate with velvety, flowing caramel to create their latest, indulgent innovation –...

Melbourne is coming alive again with the launch of new restaurants and bars and the Ichi Group’s latest revival of 127 Brunswick Street. Fitzroy is no exception, with Hotel Fitzroy and its first...

Embla Rooftop Bar is extending summer with its sky-high service of afternoon bites and beverages atop the Russell street building neighbouring Embla. The perfect mid-afternoon CBD escape, Embla Rooftop is...

After a lockdown in Melbourne meant we couldn’t go out for Valentine’s Day, you can now celebrate with your love across town, from tomorrow and over this weekend, with many of our favourite restaurants...

In celebration of Peroni’s partnership with The Australian Open, Peroni is launching a range of Italian-style activations and initiatives for fans to engage with, both court-side and at-home. For those...

The place to be this summer, Lakeside at Carousel will say hello to the House of Peroni – a pop-up on the Pelican Lawn – open daily for guests to enjoy aperitivo, ice-cold beers and will also bring with it...

DIANA CHAN BRINGS THE HEAT TO MAKER & MONGER  WITH A LIMITED EDITION TOASTE Image by Kris Paulsen MasterChef winner Diana Chan and Anthony Femia from Maker & Monger have teamed up for a...

Fowles Wine, a boutique winery in the Strathbogie Ranges, is putting Victoria’s wines on the world stage being named in influential Wine Spectator magazine’s Top 100 list for 2020. Its Ladies who Shoot...

Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant Arbory Afloat, and two-time awarded International Gin Producer of the Year, Yarra Valley distillery Four Pillars, have come together again to craft an...

A passion project over 3 years in the making, Farmer's Daughters, will officially open its doors on January 28, 2021, in the transformative 80 Collins precinct. Respected Melbourne chef Alejandro Saravia will...

HOBSONS BAY HOTEL  Brenton Lang (with partners Drew Gibbs & Matt Cook) has opened the doors to his first venture outside the Rustica sourdough empire, with Hobsons Bay Hotel - a three-level...

Black Star Pastry has released a limited-edition Cherry Christmas Tree Cake – the perfect centrepiece for any dessert spread. Shaped like a snow-dusted Christmas tree, the cake is filled with layers of...

Four Pillars Gin Christmas Pop-Up is back for another year in Melbourne from now until NYE. The Four Pillars Christmas pop-up will be located in MYER Melbourne City’s Giftorium, your one-stop-shop for...

CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS To celebrate the end of lockdown and the start of summer Co-Lab Pantry has introduced two new offerings: Co-Lab Sessions – limited edition dine-in...

This time of year features the best events of the Australian Sporting calendar. From the AFL Grand Final to the Spring Carnival, it's a time to have fun and celebrate these events plus the opportunity to spend...

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFÉ LANDS AT NEW DINING PRECINCT ELLA Plant based? Check. Dairy Free? Check. Insanely delicious? Check. Enter perfected nut mylk at NUTTEA. Attention all health hipsters, vegans...

Usually springtime in the Yarra Valley is all about festivals and amazing spring blooms. Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the Blossom Festival at Cherry Hill Orchards are packed each year with people loving life...

Plant based diets are definitely on the rise, but sometimes inspiration can be tricky to muster up. That’s why Table of Plenty has created Veggie Roasters, the simple flourish that makes veggies delicious...

Tired of cooking? I know I am! But often I'm scratching my head for what to order that's different from what I've had so I've been researching and happy to share with you to help inspire you to try something...

Cheese lovers rejoice! Prahran Market is bringing back its Say Cheese Festival for the seventh year and, in 2020, you can participate from the comfort of your own home. A series of three, free cheesy virtual...

Just because we're in lockdown doesn't mean you can't spoil your special ones this Father's Day. So many of Melbourne's favourite eateries have some fabulous offerings to help celebrate the day and we've...

Newly launched Co-Lab Pantry is an online retail hub offering high-end pantry staples,  meals, drinks and experiences from Victoria’s most-loved restaurants, bars, cafes, brands and producers, to...

Finding a snack you can trust is no piece of cake for one in seven Australians with gut issues. While most sufferers can successfully manage symptoms by following Monash’s low FODMAP diet, the challenge...

New food delivery platform Providoor will jump start Melbourne’s world-class restaurant industry, bringing meals from Melbourne’s best restaurants to peoples’ door. It launched earlier this week, with an...

Good news! Restaurants are reopening today for limited in-restaurant dining, a step towards returning to normality. Safety guidelines established by the Victorian government mean that there are restrictions to...

CHIN CHIN AND HAWKER HALL LAUNCH WEEKEND TAKEAWAY Chin Chin and Hawker Hall have just launched the ultimate weekend takeaway Feed Me and Yum Cha packs with all your favourite dishes for the best...

We might be locked down but it doesn't mean we can't still make Mother's Day a special one for your mum. Many of our restaurants and bars in Melbourne are offering gastronomic delights that can help celebrate...

Australians can give sugary breakfasts the flick and balance their body with a natural and nutritious bowl of goodness from Table of Plenty’s new Functional Breakfast Range. The range comprises four flavours...

As the weather turns and as we're spending more time at home, why not do it with a nice cup of hot chocolate? The fact is that chocolate is sweet and delicious and what could make it even sweeter is the...

Australians are going ga-ga for bubble tea, says Chatime, the largest bubble tea franchise in country, currently celebrating 10 years since it brought the addictive bubbly beverage Down Under. With 128...

Opus Dining is a beautiful surprise in Balwyn. On the one hand, the look is luxe, modern and full of class. The lighting, mood and menu combination has all the hallmarks of a great bar or restaurant you’d...

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has announced The Convenient Store Presented by 7-Eleven. The Convenient Store will stock your favourite go-to snacks as well as be packed with bespoke products and fresh...

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's (ASRC) is holding its annual fundraising event, Feast for Freedom, this March between the 19th and 22nd, raising awareness and funds in aid of people seeking asylum. More...

Food lovers rejoice as there are an abundance of festivities on this month and next month to get your tastebuds going and enjoy the very best in Food and Wine. PROSECCO...

MRS SINGH WINE BAR AND STORE OPENS IN MELBOURNE'S CBD Chef-Restaurateur Jessi Singh (co-owner of Daughter In Law, Horn Please, Don't Tell Aunty, Babu Ji NYC, Bibi Ji) is introducing Melburnians to another...

There’s no better way to welcome summer than with a refreshing cocktail in hand, so super premium French vodka brand, Grey Goose, has partnered with Melbourne’s iconic hotspot, Captain Baxter, to create...

The festive season is upon us, and this means it's cocktail season! We've teamed up with Belvedere to give you the best recipes to make sure you are set for a good time! OLD FASHIONED Belvedere's...

Premium International beer brand, Stella Artois, is putting a refreshing spin on the 2020 Australian Open as the globally renowned beer maker becomes a sponsor to the first Grand Slam of the year. Fans from...

Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, Bombay...