Category: Food & Drink
VILLAGE GROCER, LEAF OPENS IN ARMADALE
Melbourne-based ‘village grocer’, Leaf has opened its third location on the High Street precinct in Armadale. The inner Melbourne suburb will be home…
FOOD NEWS: ARBORY AFLOAT REIMAGINED THIS SUMMER, CANNOLERIA X MOON DOG BREWERY CANNOLI BEER AND YUGEN RESTAURANT TO OPEN NEXT MONTH
ARBORY AFLOAT IS REBIRTHING AS A BALEARIC BEACH CLUB ON SEPTEMBER 21 This Spring, Melbourne’s original…
FOOD NEWS: GREEN CUP OPENS IN CAULFIELD, INDUSTRY BEANS’ NEW MATCHA OFFERINGS AND SAN PELLIGRINO’S ESSENZA RANGE
GREEN CUP OPENS IN CAULFIELD Having already cemented itself on all sides of the Melbourne food…
FERGUSON PLARRE PUPCAKES FOR RSPCA VICTORIA
In their quest to bake the world a sweeter place, Ferguson Plarre is creating cupcakes that…
FOOD NEWS: LONGSONG’S FULL MOON PARTY SERIES, STELLA RESTAURANT TO OPEN ON CHAPEL STREET, MISTER BIANCO’S TRUFFLE FINALE DINNER
LONGSONG LAUNCHES ITS FULL MOON PARTY SERIES The sophisticated upper-level Thai-inspired cocktail bar Longsong brings Thailand’s iconic party…
GRANT BURGE PARTNERS WITH DYLAN ALCOTT AO TO ENCOURAGE AUSTRALIANS TO ‘LEAVE YOUR MARK’
Iconic winery Grant Burge announces ‘Leave Your Mark’ – a new campaign encouraging Australians to celebrate…
PETALUMA PARTNERS WITH NOBU MELBOURNE FOR A LUXE FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE THIS WINTER
Nobu Melbourne, in partnership with leading Australian wine label, Petaluma, is offering Melbourne food and wine…
FOOD NEWS: OSTERIA RENATA OPENS IN PRAHRAN; BABY PIZZA WINTER APERITIVO AND FISHMONGER’S SON X HEARTATTACK AND VINE
OSTERIA RENATA OPENS IN PRAHRAN Osteria Renata is a new neighbourhood Italian located on High St…
COCKTAILS IN THE CLOUDS AT THE NEW SKY BAR MELBOURNE
Located on the 40th floor of the opulent Oakwood Premier Melbourne property, Sky Bar Melbourne sits…
XI RESTAURANT OPENS IN WINDSOR
Xi Restaurant is a brand new Asian-French fusion restaurant in the heart of Windsor. Opened in…
NEW RESTAURANT OPENINGS: MOONHOUSE, OTOTO AND TEO’S PIZZA AND BAR
Moonhouse Commune Group (Firebird, Hanoi Hannah, New Quarter, Tokyo Tina) has opened Moonhouse – a new bistro serving Chinese cuisine, located…
WARM UP THE WEEKEND WITH BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PREMIER CRU GLORIOUS COCKTAILS
Bombay Sapphire, the world’s leading gin brand, recently unveiled Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru. This handcrafted gin…
PANA ORGANIC’S TASSIE PARTNERSHIP FINDS THE SALTY IN THE SWEET
It’s all about balance with the new delightfully sweet and perfectly salty Tasman Sea Salt Mylk…
THE GREAT AUSTRALASIAN BEER SPECTACULAR (GABS) HITS MELBOURNE THIS WEEKEND
Australia’s biggest craft beer celebration, the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) is taking place this week from Friday, 27th…
WORLD WHISKY DAY AT THE DISTILLER
The Distiller Melbourne, within the Welcome to Thornbury precinct, will be celebrating World Whisky Day on…
THE ESPY’S MYA TIGER LAUNCHES SUNDAY YUM CHA FOR A LIMITED-TIME ONLY
This May, The Espy’s fast-paced and flavour filled Cantonese restaurant, Mya Tiger, welcomes a limited-edition Yum Cha…
FERGUSON PLARRE BAKEHOUSE LAUNCH CAKE SHAKES AND THEIR FIRST DRIVE THRU
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse is shaking up the way Victorian’s eat cake by bundling two iconic desserts…
CONNIE’S ITALIAN DINER & ROOFTOP TERRAZZA OPENS WITH FAMILY-STYLE ITALIAN FARE
Award-winning Melbourne hospitality duo Michael and Zara Madrusan of Made in the Shade Group are introducing…
FOOD NEWS: CAPPO SOCIALE’S 1ST BIRTHDAY MODERN ITALIAN FEAST AND RUSTICA OPENS QUEEN & COLLINS
HOTEL FITZROY’S FLAGSHIP CAPPO SOCIALE IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY: INRTRODUCING A NEW MODERN TAKE ON…
JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL AND CULINARY EXPERIENCE TO CELEBRATE THE NEW BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PREMIER CRU
In celebrating the Australian debut of its latest super premium release, Bombay Sapphire is inviting Melbournite’s…
LULU AFTERDARK AT HOUSE OF LULU WHITE
South Yarra locals’ prayers are answered; much-loved brunch venue House of Lulu White has launched Lulu Afterdark that features an eclectic…
ASRC’S FEAST FOR FREEDOM IS BACK TO CELEBRATE REFUGEES AND FUNDRAISE
The ASRC’s Feast for Freedom returns in 2022 to celebrate refugees, food, community and the things…
MELBOURNE’S NEWEST FLOATING BAR AND EATERY – YARRA BOTANICA OPENS THIS WEEK
Unique, two-level floating bar and eatery Yarra Botanica will open in Southbank this Wednesday 16th March, giving Melburnians…
FOOD NEWS: ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS AND PRAHRAN MARKET’S SIZZLEFEST RETURNS
ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS Standing proud on the corner of Orrong Road and High Street is Armadale’s…
NATIONAL PIES NEW AMBASSADOR, JACK RIEWOLDT, TALKS ABOUT HIS LOVE OF TASSIE’S FAVOURITE PIES
Richmond golden boy and three-time premiership player Jack Riewoldt has made his love for the Apple…
SCOTT PICKETT’S SMITH ST BISTROT OPENS IN COLLINGWOOD
Smith St Bistrot by the Scott Pickett Group has opened its doors at 300 Smith St Collingwood,…
FOOD NEWS: HER OPENS IN MELBOURNE AND SULBING DESSERT CAFE POP UP WITH FREE GIVEAWAY THIS WEEKEND AT CHADSTONE
HER OPENS IN MELBOURNE HQ Group (Arbory Bar & Eatery and Arbory Afloat) has opened their…
‘UNTITLED’ OPENS IN RICHMOND CELEBRATING THE BEST IN EATING AND DRINKING
After 3 years of design and development, David Abela, Andrew Ryan and Daniel Vid are very…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: SAINTLY HARD SELTZER’S SACRED VAULTS, SEAFOOD SESSIONS AT PRAHRAN MARKET AND ISHIZUKA BAKESHOP OPENS
SAINTLY HARD SELTZER LAUNCHES SACRED VAULTS AT RIVERLAND BAR Australian alcohol brand, SAINTLY HARD SELTZER have just launched their much…
WHERE TO WATCH THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Looking forward to a fortnight of tennis and can’t get there? Lucky for youYou can lift…
PERONI X 2022 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Peroni Nastro Azzurro is once again proud to be part of the world-class Grand Slam action,…
CANADIAN CLUB SWINGS INTO ACTION FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Canadian Club is ready to swing into action with two unmissable clubhouses popping up throughout the…
BLACK STAR PASTRY OPENS AT CHADSTONE
This December, Black Star Pastry embarks on its most significant month ever with the reveal of…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: THE CHAMPAGNE BAR AT QT MELBOURNE, INES WINE BAR WEEKEND OFFERINGS AND DAVID’S MASTER POT 1ST BIRTHDAY
THE CHAMPAGNE BAR AT QT MELBOURNE Something swanky has popped up at QT Melbourne. Bid adieu…
CHANDON’S GARDEN SPRITZ SUMMER SESSIONS IN THE YARRA VALLEY THIS SUMMER
This December, destination sparkling winery CHANDON will launch ‘Garden Spritz Summer Sessions’, a weekend outdoor activation…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: INDUSTRY BEANS COLD BREW COFFEE CONCENTRATE AND SORTED, THE NEW PREBIOTIC FIZZY DRINK FROM THE GOOD SEED
INDUSTRY BEANS RELEASE COLD BREW COFFEE CONCENTRATE Following the success of its cult-favourite Cold Brew cans,…
FOOD NEWS: GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN, COPYCAT OPENS IN ELSTERNWICK AND PIDAPIPO’S CHRISTMAS GELATO CAKE
GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN This November, Sand Hill Road’s Garden State Hotel will welcome…
PATIENT WOLF PINOIT NOIR GIN WITH 6FT6
They say that patience is a virtue – but when two of Victoria’s top independent producers…
MOON DOG BREWING’S FIZZER BRAND POST-MIX FIZZER COMPETITION
Moon Dog Brewing’s Fizzer brand is giving one lucky winner the chance to have a post-mix…
FOOD NEWS: ROYAL STACKS AT GOOD TIMES MILK BAR AND THAT’S AMORE CHEESE ITALIAN DINNER SERIES WITH PENTOLINA AND VINO BAMBINO
ROYAL STACKS X GOOD TIMES MILKBAR American-style burger joint Royal Stacks will be bringing a royally good time…
MAKE THE PERFECT COCKTAIL FOR YOUR DAD (OR YOURSELF!) THIS WEEKEND
Make Dad’s day a special one with some fabulous cocktails this weekend! We’ve asked our friends…
FATHER’S DAY AT HOME – TOP PICKS TO SPOIL YOUR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY
With Father’s Day likely to be in lockdown, let’s make it special with some beautiful treats…
PASTA POETRY – BRING A PIECE OF ITALY HOME
We can’t get to Italy but who says we can’t enjoy the best of Italy here…
FRANK GREEN GOES NEON
Move over Minimalism, Neon is Having a Moment! Cult reusables brand, frank green, launches limited-edition Neon…
SAUCERY – A NEW APPROACH TO CONVENIENT FOOD
The perennial question I always face is, can I get something quick that tastes good and…
DHUWA COFFEE, AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS-OWNED COFFEE MAKING THE PERFECT BREW
DHUWA – pronounced “Dee:Wah” and meaning to feel alive in Bidjara language – is Australia’s Indigenous-owned…
NESPRESSO X CHIARA FERRAGNI LIMITED EDITION RANGE
Nespresso is set to bring some stylish flair with its latest collaboration with world-renowned Italian digital…
MELBOURNE EAT TREATS IN LOCKDOWN
Well we’re here again Melbourne! Lockdown mark 4. But that doesn’t mean we have to give…
FOOD NEWS: PASTA POETRY NOW OPEN, BLACKSTAR PASTRY’S CELEBRATION CAKES AND CHEESY HIGH TEA AT THE WESTIN
PASTA POETRY BRINGING BOLOGNA TO MELBOURNE Pasta Poetry has opened its first flagship boutique store this…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: FEVER TREE LIGHT MEDITERRANEAN TONIC AND NESPRESSO LIMITED EDITION MASTER ORIGIN COFFEES
FEVER TREE LAUNCH HEALTHIER TONIC WITH LESS CALORIES The new Refreshingly Light Mediterranean Tonic (the bartender’s favourite) is…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: FOUR PILLARS x QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER, NIKKA WHISKY X SHANNON BENNETT FOR WORLD WHISKY DAY AND STARWARD GINGER BEER CASK WHISKY CELEBRATIONS
FOUR PILLARS X QT HOTELS ORDERED CHAOS GIN DINNER In partnership with Four Pillars Gin, May is…
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is creeping up on us with only two weeks to go! If you haven’t…
INDUSTRY BEANS OPENS AT CHADSTONE
From humble beginnings 10 years ago, the team at Industry Beans has opened the newest addition…
CHARLIE’S FINE FOOD GOES SAVOURY WITH MINI CHEESE BITES
There’s no need to decide if you’re on team ‘sweet’ or team ‘savoury’ with the…
MEAT FRANKIE, A REAL AMERICAN BURGER EXPERIENCE HERE IN MELBOURNE
Need a good burger? Then you need to make it to Meat Frankie, a retro burger…
‘GO NUTS’ WITH ALMOND MILK AS IT CELEBRATES IT’S 921 BIRTHDAY!
Almond Board of Australia has unveiled a new campaign urging people to raise a glass of…
MELBOURNE CULINARY DESTINATIONS THIS EASTER
Long weekend means more time to go and eat! Lots of Melbourne’s favourite eateries have some…
FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BBQ SMOKEDOWN AND NEIGHBOURHOOD ‘EAT STREET’ AT BURWOOD BRICKWORKS
ARBORY BAR & EATERY BBQ SMOKEDOWN Holy smokes it’s getting hot on deck. Melbourne’s iconic riverside…
GRAZELAND SET TO OPEN THIS FRIDAY OFFERING MELBOURNE’S FIRST PERMANENT FESTIVAL OF FOOD
Now ready to play host to Melburnians, Grazeland is set to reinvigorate the city’s food scene with a…
THE WESTIN MELBOURNE AND FOUR PILLARS GIN BRING HIGH SEAS HIGH TEA TO MELBOURNE
The Westin Melbourne is bringing a taste of coastal Summer to the CBD thanks to a…
FOOD NEWS: MOON DOG BREWERY LAUNCH SUBSCRIPTION BOX, $10 MONDAYS PIZZA PARTY AT JOHNNY’S GREEN ROOM AND MRS SINGH’S $20 THALI LUNCHES
MOON DOGGIE BEER CLUB The Moon Doggies Beer Club is your direct line to Moon Dog Brewery! Outrageously exclusive…
Q&A: FOOD FOR HEALTH FOUNDER NARALLE PLAPP TALKS HEALTHY FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD AND CONQUERING THE FOOD WORLD
Congrats on Food for Health’s new ranges. We’ve tried them and they’re delicious. You’ve worked hard…
FOOD NEWS: LINDT CARAMEL SQUARES,+39 x THAT’S AMORE CHEESE DEGUSTATION, GRILL’D HEALTHY BURGERS
LINDT LAUNCH CARAMEL SQUARES The Lindt Master Chocolatiers are at it again, this time filling their…
HOTEL FITZROY BRINGs A MULTI LEVEL DINING AND DRINKING VENUE TO THE HEART OF FITZROY
Melbourne is coming alive again with the launch of new restaurants and bars and the Ichi Group’s latest…
EMBLA ROOFTOP BAR IS EXTENDING SUMMER FOR JUST A BIT LONGER!
Embla Rooftop Bar is extending summer with its sky-high service of afternoon bites and beverages atop the…
VALENTINE’S DAY 2.0 – CELEBRATE LIKE YOU WERE MEANT TO
After a lockdown in Melbourne meant we couldn’t go out for Valentine’s Day, you can now…
PERONI X THE AUSTRALIA OPEN
In celebration of Peroni’s partnership with The Australian Open, Peroni is launching a range of Italian-style…
LAKESIDE AT CAROUSEL WILL SAY HELLO TO THE HOUSE OF PERONI THIS SUMMER
The place to be this summer, Lakeside at Carousel will say hello to the House of…
FOOD NEWS: DIANA CHAN’S LIMITED EDITION TOASTIE AT MAKER & MONGER, NORMAN CAFE SOUTH YARRA OPENS
DIANA CHAN BRINGS THE HEAT TO MAKER & MONGER WITH A LIMITED EDITION TOASTE MasterChef winner Diana…
FOWLES WINE, THE ONLY VICTORIAN VINEYARD WITH AN ENTRY IN THE TOP 100 LIST FOR 2020
Fowles Wine, a boutique winery in the Strathbogie Ranges, is putting Victoria’s wines on the world…
ARBORY AFLOAT X FOUR PILLARS BEACH HOUSE GIN LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE
Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant Arbory Afloat, and two-time awarded International Gin Producer of…
ALEJANDRO SARAVIA’S NEW GIPPSLAND INSPIRED FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT CONCEPT, FARMER’S DAUGHTERS, TO OPEN ITS DOORS
A passion project over 3 years in the making, Farmer’s Daughters, will officially open its doors…
FOOD NEWS: HOBSONS BAY HOTEL OPENS AND AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO MELBOURNE PUBS AND BARS HAPPIEST HOUR PROMOTION
HOBSONS BAY HOTEL Brenton Lang (with partners Drew Gibbs & Matt Cook) has opened the doors to…
BLACK STAR PASTRY RELEASES LIMITED-EDITION CHERRY CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE
Black Star Pastry has released a limited-edition Cherry Christmas Tree Cake – the perfect centrepiece for…
FOUR PILLARS GIN CHRISTMAS POP UP
Four Pillars Gin Christmas Pop-Up is back for another year in Melbourne from now until NYE. The…
FOOD NEWS: CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS AND FISHBOWL OPENS IN RICHMOND
CO-LAB PANTRY SESSIONS AND REGIONAL VIC PACKS To celebrate the end of lockdown and the start…
CELEBRATE THE GRAND FINAL AND SPRING RACING CARNIVAL AT HOME WITH DELIVERED TREATS
This time of year features the best events of the Australian Sporting calendar. From the AFL…
FOOD NEWS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFE OPENS AND URBAN FOODIES MEALS TO HAVE AT HOME
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NUTTEA CAFÉ LANDS AT NEW DINING PRECINCT ELLA Plant based? Check. Dairy Free? Check.…
LET THE YARRA VALLEY COME TO YOU WITH THE YARRA VALLEY SPRING GARDEN PARTY 3-4 OCTOBER
Usually springtime in the Yarra Valley is all about festivals and amazing spring blooms. Tesselaar Tulip…
TABLE OF PLENTY LAUNCHES VEGGIE ROASTERS, THE EASY WAY TO SPICE UP YOUR FIVE SERVES A DAY
Plant based diets are definitely on the rise, but sometimes inspiration can be tricky to muster…
TIRED OF YOUR OWN COOKING? WHERE TO GET A DELICIOUS MEAL DURING LOCKDOWN
Tired of cooking? I know I am! But often I’m scratching my head for what to…
PRAHRAN MARKET’S SAY CHEESE FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL THIS YEAR
Cheese lovers rejoice! Prahran Market is bringing back its Say Cheese Festival for the seventh year…
FATHER’S DAY FOOD DELIGHTS: WHERE TO FIND YOUR DAD THE PERFECT MEAL IN LOCKDOWN
Just because we’re in lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t spoil your special ones this Father’s Day.…
CO-LAB PANTRY BRINGS VICTORIA’S BEST FOOD AND DRINKS TO YOU IN LOCKDOWN OR AROUND AUSTRALIA
Newly launched Co-Lab Pantry is an online retail hub offering high-end pantry staples, meals, drinks and experiences from…
GO WITH YOUR GUT AND FEAST ON FODBODS, THE PERFECT SNACK FOR FODMAP FOLLOWERS
Finding a snack you can trust is no piece of cake for one in seven Australians…
NEW FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORM, PROVIDOOR, BRINGS RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES HOME
New food delivery platform Providoor will jump start Melbourne’s world-class restaurant industry, bringing meals from Melbourne’s…
MELBOURNE RESTAURANT REOPENINGS
Good news! Restaurants are reopening today for limited in-restaurant dining, a step towards returning to normality.…
FOOD NEWS: CHIN CHIN AND HAWKER HALL ULTIMATE HOME PARTY PACKS, CHEF MICHAEL LAMBIE OPENS SOI 10 AND MIGHTY DUCK FRIDAYS AT FIREBIRD
CHIN CHIN AND HAWKER HALL LAUNCH WEEKEND TAKEAWAY Chin Chin and Hawker Hall have just launched the ultimate weekend…
MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL WITH THESE GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS
We might be locked down but it doesn’t mean we can’t still make Mother’s Day a…
START YOUR DAY RIGHT WITH TABLE OF PLENTY’S NEW FUNCTIONAL PREBIOTIC BREAKFAST RANGE
Australians can give sugary breakfasts the flick and balance their body with a natural and nutritious…
CHANGE CHOCOLATE – HOT CHOCOLATE TO WARM THE SOUL AND CREATE CHANGE
As the weather turns and as we’re spending more time at home, why not do it…
CHATIME CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BUBBLE TEA IN AUSTRALIA WITH TEN BUBBLE TEA FACTS
Australians are going ga-ga for bubble tea, says Chatime, the largest bubble tea franchise in country,…
OPUS DINING, A HIDDEN GEM IN BALWYN
Opus Dining is a beautiful surprise in Balwyn. On the one hand, the look is luxe, modern…
FOOD NEWS: MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL’S THE CONVENIENT STORE PRESENTED BY 7-ELEVEN
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has announced The Convenient Store Presented by 7-Eleven. The Convenient Store will stock…
ASRC FEAST FOR FREEDOM
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s (ASRC) is holding its annual fundraising event, Feast for Freedom, this…
FOOD FESTIVAL NEWS: PROSECCO FESTIVAL, FROMAGE A TROIS AND MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Food lovers rejoice as there are an abundance of festivities on this month and next month…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: MRS SINGH WINE BAR OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD AND STARWARD AT ST. ALI
MRS SINGH WINE BAR AND STORE OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD Chef-Restaurateur Jessi Singh (co-owner of Daughter…
CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH GREY GOOSE RIVIERA ROOFTOP AT MELBOURNE’S CAPTAIN BAXTER
There’s no better way to welcome summer than with a refreshing cocktail in hand, so super…
THE PERFECT COCKTAILS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The festive season is upon us, and this means it’s cocktail season! We’ve teamed up with…
STELLA ARTOIS HEATS UP THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN AS OFFICIAL BEER SPONSOR
Premium International beer brand, Stella Artois, is putting a refreshing spin on the 2020 Australian Open…