Food & Drink

Chefs Danny Natoli (previously head chef of Neptunes) and Adrian Li (ex Saigon Sally) have joined forces to develop modern Italian fare at Rina's in Armadale. Having both met whilst working at Donovans, their...

RUSTICA OPENS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL Renowned bakery-café, Rustica, announces the opening of its latest humble abode located in the iconic Melbourne Central shopping centre. The Rustica empire, lead by...

Today is World Chocolate Day meaning that there is no excuse not to eat chocolate for the whole day! Here is some exciting ways to enjoy one of the world's favourite...

Windsor’s bar and restaurant playground along High Street has added Italian flair with Tipico now open for service. Joining the ever-growing precinct of dining destinations, Tipico will bring classic...

Master Den, the keeper of secrets at Melbourne’s Japanese dining and drinking destinations, Izakaya Den and Hihou, can finally reveal the hot secret he has been keeping a tight lid on. Master Den’s Poppu...

Good Food Month is in full swing with various events happening across Melbourne. One of our favourite events coming up is the epic event featuring two of Melbourne's star chefs, David Moyle (Longsong) and...

Baroq House will play host to a brunch unlike any other in celebration of Moët & Chandon Grand Day on Saturday 9th June. Select guests and friends of the Champagne House will come together at Baroq...

New research shows Melburnians spend more than an hour each day preparing meals instead of getting a good night’s sleep (42%), having ‘me’ time (44%) or getting outside more (34%)¹. To give people back...

Guests of HOYTS LUX now have the chance to enjoy the culinary creations of much loved celebrity chef, Manu Feildel, as part of their premium cinematic experience. An avid movie goer, and recently announced...

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne next month with festival favourites Let’s Do Lunch, presented by Peter Lehmann Wines of the Barossa, and Friends of Good Food Month now added to the...

Six years ago, Chapel Street institution Morris Jones changed the game in Windsor, setting the scene in a strip now populated by some of Melbourne’s hottest dining destinations. Redefining its...

Melbournians need not cross the border for the famed IPPUDO ramen because now you can find it right in the heart of the city. The cult global chain, created by the ‘Ramen King’, Shigemi Kawahara,  brings...

Need some help this Mother's day? We've rounded up some of our favourites so you can take your mum somewhere special! AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HOTEL WINDSOR Mums will receive the VIP treatment at The...

Vegetable lovers rejoice as burger institution Grill'd has created two new vegetarian options which will be sure to have your mouth watering. Whether you are a vegetarian or vegan, or just prefer a vegetarian...

CADDIE RESTAURANT + BAR IN SWAN STREET RICHMOND Chef Dylan Evans has opened his own bar and restaurant at 167 Swan Street, Richmond. Having worked at some of the best restaurants in the world including...

Easter is one of those celebrations that kind of creep up on you, even though it is a wonderful time of year to celebrate birth, growth and chocolate! This Easter we've picked out some of our favourite...

David Jones has launched its new premium food concept at Malvern Central unveiling an innovative food offering with an emphasis on freshness, convenience and exceptional quality. It is the department...

This month, TGI Fridays Bar & Grill restaurants in Victoria will rally together to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the annual Good Friday Appeal. TGI...

The Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch last Friday was the perfect way to kick off the  Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (16-25 March, 2018). This year the event left the city for the banks of the...

Following a successful debut last year, HeinekenSaturday will return on Saturday 24 March at the Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix with a stellar line up showcasing top Australian and...

BURCH AND PURCHESE LAUNCHES NEW LUXE DESSERT WITH THE CHANCE  WIN DOUBLE PASS TO GLAMOUR ON THE GRID Burch Burch and Purchese’s new and most luxe dessert to date created by Darren Purchese is a new...

Everybody loves good neighbours, and Adelphi Hotel is getting together with theirs to bring you a Flinders Lane Neighbourhood Pool Party for the 2018 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. On Friday 23 March,...

You may not know this, but we have one of the best markets in the world right on our doorstep. The Queen Victoria Market is considered one of the best markets in the world with its huge array of fresh produce...

Celebrate Australia Day with a true blue slice of Lamington but with a twist. Piccolina Gelateria is helping those with the sweet tooth celebrate Australia Day this 26th January with a limited edition single...

CELEBRATE THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WITH A NICE GIN & TONIC AT LONA So, it’s that time of the year… the time where all of your inhibitions are lowered as you watch fit, successful and wealthy athletes...

  Melbourne’s favourite wine retailer, Vinomofo has launched Click & Collect! Gone are the days of waiting by your mailbox for your precious delivery of vino. Now all you need to do is: Step...

  Stuck on ideas for NYE? Why not ring in New Years 2018 aboard Melbourne's favourite floating bar & eatery, Arbory Afloat? Drink Champagne, devour food and dance to tunes while you and your mates...

The final Sensorium initiative from Stella Artois was held exclusively at Shannon Bennett’s private residence. Chef, Guillaume Brahimi and his team from Bistro Guillaume took over the chef (and long time...

This December, dessert queen Christy Tania will pioneer Melbourne’s first sweet breakfast menu from her very own dessert store Glacé Frozen, which opened in Windsor in August. The highly acclaimed pastry...

Looking for a great casual place for a catch up with friends that has great food? Sporting Globe may not necessarily pop up in your list but  maybe it should. Not necessarily your quintessential pub, but it...

HUNGRY BEAR OPENS IN MELBOURNE'S CBD Hungry Bear has opened in Menzies Alley, at Melbourne Central. Open 7 days a week from 11am until 9pm, Hungry Bear is set to be an exciting addition to...

Get ready, Victoria. As the temperature rises across the state, Heineken is on a mission to cool everyone down with a refreshing campaign aimed at challenging VIC consumers to reconsider their drink of choice...

After two years located in one of Melbourne’s hottest destinations, Hardware Street, Hash Specialty Coffee has expanded with a new café in Camberwell. With a dedicated following of customers...

The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are back and better than ever, with the Menulog At Home Zone delivering some of Australia’s best street food straight to the seats of market-goers.   Bringing...

Melbournians listen up! Renowned bakery Rustica has recently opened their latest bakery-cafe in the iconic Rialto Towers. Located in the heart of the CBD, their menu is an explosion of colours and...

Stella Artois Sensorium made its third stop on its national culinary tour to Perth with celebrity chef Adam D'Sylva collaborating on the multi-sensory dining experience. The multi-sensorial, multi-course...

THE CRUX AND CO. DINE PINK INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA This November, renowned café and dessert connoisseurs , The Crux and Co. is hosting an intimate dinner in support...

Piccolina Gelateria has opened the doors of its  second location at 296 Smith Street, Collingwood just in time to satisfy all your gelato cravings this Summer. The new, purpose-built flagship store boasts a...

ELGEE PARK AND BALLIEU VINEYARD DINNER AT L'HOTEL GITAN Prahran’s own French gastropub, L’Hôtel Gitan will host the Elgee Park and Baillieu Vineyard wine dinner on Tuesday 31st October with a...

Pure South Dining is planning a night of Tasmanian ginspiration as they play to host to three premium artisan distillers from the pure south.   Curated and presented by 'The Gin Queen' Caroline...

When it comes to superfoods, you don't often think of broth, but Melissa Morphet, founder of Be Wellbeing Broth has set out to change that. Congratulations on the launch of Be Wellbeing Broth! What inspired...

PROVINCIAL HOTEL OPENS THE PROVINCIAL ROOFTOP Brunswick Street’s iconic Provincial Hotel opens Provincial Rooftop. The Provincial Hotel has long been known as the ‘grand old dame’ of  Brunswick...

GET TOGETHER, COME UNDONE at Melbourne CBD’s game changing hot spot The Mill House presents 'GIN CLUB" Thursday nights are being all shook up in Melbourne's inner-city drinking den the Mill House! Last...

GLACE     Internationally acclaimed pastry and dessert chef Christy Tania has opened her first permanent venue, Glacé, in Windsor. This stylish flagship store arrives in Melbourne off...

BIGGIE SMALLS FOOD TRUCK POPS UP AT FOUR PILLARS DISTILLERY TO CELEBRATE 'GIN AND JUICE COLLABORATION  Biggie Smalls – Windsor is due to open its doors this September. Expect Windsor to be bigger and...

WIN A YEAR'S WORTH OF BEER AND PIZZA AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL The Grosvenor Hotel is giving one very lucky guest the chance to win an entire year’s worth of beer and pizza, delivered straight to their...

FARGO & CO OPENS IN RICHMOND Swan Street’s State Bank has reopened! Make your deposit at the tellers to withdraw your drinks at Fargo and Co. at 216 Swan Street, Richmond. The two-storey Edwardian...

Sick of ordering the same vodka sodas or G&Ts? You're in luck. Around The World in 80 Cocktails gives you all the #inspo you need to spice up your drink order.   Covering recipes from the...

Want to enjoy cafe quality at home whilst being environmentally friendly? Introducing Pod & Parcel the Melbourne-based start up that has introduced completely biodegradable and compostable coffee post...

To celebrate the launch of the "Specialty Coffee Melbourne" book from Smudge Eats, get a FREE coffee at participating venues on Friday 28th July until sold out. There are 30 participating venues across...

The wonder of winter arrives in Melbourne at the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market so grab a woolly coat and get ready to embrace the chill! The Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market...

Campari is bringing a touch of Milan to Melbourne this winter. Campari’s latest experiential activation set to turn Melbourne CBD red for the month of July If Milan’s passion, style and...

We just found out that this Saturday is National Chicken Wing Day. Yes, that's right, these Aussie bbq favourites have their own day on the calendar, and what better way to celebrate than with wings, and lots...

Who says Rosé is just for the Summer?  Rosé is growing in popularity across Australia and whilst we're lucky to have a great range of local Rosé wines, we're also seeing a growing range...

MR. MIYAGI'S LIMITED EDITION MR. M'S GOON BOX Mr. Miyagi to launch a limited edition cask wine box, Mr. M’s Goon Box from this weekend 22nd & 23rd July 2017. From the team that...

Combine coffee and shopping to create the perfect experience at Country Road in Brighton with the opening of the newly refurbished Country Road Brighton store and the opening of The Brighton Buoy with...

We all know the old adage that red wine goes with steak but what red wine? Pepperjack Wines have come up with a way to help you find the perfect red for wine for your cut of steak with their #MadeForSteak...

UNCLE GIVES A UNIQUE TWIST FOR BASTILLE DAY his Bastille Day (14 July), executive chef and co-owner of Uncle, Dai Duong is dishing up Franco-Vietnamese fodder for Francophiles looking to celebrate the...

FANCY HANK'S MAJESTIC HAWKER POP UP The team behind Fancy Hank’s - Kent Bell, Mike Patrick, Daragh Kan and Myles Munro - will launch Majestic Hawker for one weekend only on Friday 14th July until...

Melbourne suburb of Chirnside Park welcomes Eastridge Entertainment Precinct (EEP), the first premium culinary hub for the outer north-east area, as it officially throws open the doors to three new...

Om Nom Kitchen have launched a remarkably innovative new set of cocktails for patrons to warm their palates and senses this Winter. Om Nom Kitchen Bar Manager and Mixologist Chris McDonald joins the...

ELEVENTH ANNUAL YOUNG GUNS OF WINE AWARDS - PEOPLE'S CHOICE EVENT The annual Young Gun of Wine Awards searches for, showcases and celebrates Australia’s young guns of wine. This year, the Top 12 of...

Melbourne's wintery Wednesday nights are about to get warmer with the return of the iconic Queen Victoria Market's, Winter Night Market, every Wednesday from 7 June - 30 August 2017. This...

Brighton hasn’t typically been recognised as a food and wine hotspot however Mr & Mrs P bucks the trend with its new Bay Street establishment, serving a wide variety of delicious morsels from head chef...

As someone who grew up in the outer south-eastern suburbs, the Dandenong Market is inextricably linked with my memories of childhood. Every Saturday morning my dad would drive there to do the weekly shop,...

Savoury or sweet? One or two? Champagne or sparkling? Questions that will cross your mind when you first arrive at Little Collins Kitchen at the Sheraton Melbourne. Their Parisian Afternoon tea will have you...

NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a neighbourhood institution. Residing on High Street, the multifaceted, two-level space...

Ever wanted to make your very own blend of wine? Well, at this year’s High Country Harvest Festival you can – with Brown Brothers Winery. The 2017 festival is headlined by the exclusive opportunity to...

Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50 Event for the first time where 50 of Australia’s best young and emerging winemakers will be revealed at an...

Mother's day is just around the corner and we're here to help with our top picks on where to take your mum this Mother's day.   Parisian Afternoon Tea at the Sheraton Melbourne Take mum to...

Introducing Melbourne’s newest mini-golf club – unlike any you’ve experienced before. It’s a putt-putt course crossed with a cocktail bar and karaoke – all rolled into one crazy and chaotic...

Two of Western Australia’s most highly regarded distilleries tied for Champion Australian Distiller in a historical Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) presentation last night in Melbourne, with a...

WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in the heart of the city. Built on a converted car park site, Whitehart is set to be one of the most...

The 2017 Rolex Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is this weekend and it's the perfect time to host a glamorous bash with your own with your family and friends. Chandon, has joined forces with the McLaren-Honda...

Bligh Place’s new Middle Eastern restaurant and bar Souk has opened at the end of the laneway.  Souk (in the space formerly occupied by The Deanery) will give diners the opportunity to experience the...

Did you know that the style and shape of a wine glass makes a difference to the taste of the wine?  The size, shape and quality of the glass directly impacts on how wine tastes and smells, as the wine to air,...

Armadale's newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals or destination drinkers can experience the best in wine and food. Unlike many other establishments, Wine...

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Queen of the South is the new Prahran restaurant and bar headed up by head chef Malcolm Williams (Senoritas, Rice Paper Scissors, Touché Hombre Melbourne and Bangkok),...

Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale Bar & Grill takes hotel restaurant dining to a new level, making it a destination for foodies around...

EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY   Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the humble steak sandwich, the unsung hero of our time. A champion of innovation, Empire Steak is also a loyal...

HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne's burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is your latest downbeat gathering place with a beer for every occasion, up to...

Get your Gin on! There is nothing better on a warm Summer's day than a nice glass of Gin and this Summer, Mist Wood Gin makes your world much easier with a new, light and refreshing spin on gin. Mist Wood Gin...

Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play host to a series of weekend pop-up pool sessions. Until the end of January,...

Forget santa knowing whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the wine-loving gods at Vinomofo believe every single mofo is on the nice list when it comes to devouring great wines. For adults,...

HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB It's Melbourne's turn to take part in a truly iconic experience as Heineken Saturday  makes its much anticipated return to Victoria. In partnership with Royal...

48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don't want to share with anyone because the food is excellent, but at the same time it's hard to tell everyone because you have such great food!...

The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and music to Birrarung Marr, Melbourne for it’s third year running. The 16-day festival will run from Thursday...

THE CRAFT & CO (TC&C) CHRISTMAS MARKET ON 11 DECEMBER One of the most innovative food enterprises – The Craft & Co (TC&C) is taking a passion for paddock-to-plate one step...

Let's face it, there are heaps of places in Melbourne to grab a fancy bite to eat, but there are very few that combine quality food with spectacular views of the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay. If ever...

Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon, has launched the nations first Baklava Bar this week. Those unfamiliar with the traditional Greek sweets...

Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in major Australian supermarket retailers earlier this month with a beautiful breakfast...

LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne luxury Parisian tea room in Chadstone’s new redevelopment. Founded in Paris...

Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho Fook (Victor Liong), Thirty Eight Chairs (Mirco Speri), Tokyo Tina and Saigon Sally...

QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. The menu is quirky and mixes both Korean and Japanese street food flavours that delivers a powerful punch to...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

Chan’s Yum Cha at Home - Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the mighty dumpling with Chan’s Yum Cha at Home launching three new delicious varieties that make it easy to serve up a little piece...

AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY   Italy's favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at Fitzroy’s newly reopened Rochester Hotel on Sunday...

MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of any restaurant in Melbourne, the Middle Brighton Baths has relaunched after an interior refresh of its...

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch of the designer hotel QT Melbourne brings four vibrant additions to the city’s famed...