Food & Drink

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RETURNS FOR 2019 SEASON Truffle Melbourne - a festival favourite on Melbourne’s culinary calendar - is back for its sixth consecutive year this winter. The largest weekend truffle...

CHEF HEAVYWEIGHTS SCOTT PICKETT, DAVE VERHEUL, SAM CHEETHAM  AND MORE COOK FOR A GREAT CAUSE - SECONDBITE 'WASTE NOT WANT NOT' GALA DINNER SecondBite will host their stellar Waste Not Want Not Gala...

GORMAN X HANDPICKED WINES In celebration of Gorman’s pop-up exhibition that was held at Melbourne’s Heide Museum - Gorman: Ten Years of Collaborating - Handpicked Wines has created two bespoke wines...

Long gone are the days of yoghurts drowning in sugar and a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, five:am has launched a new range that makes things simple. Introducing five:am SIMPLY. Yoghurt as it...

When it comes to dining experiences, Melbournians are some of the most adventurous in the world. We are willing to try almost anything, snails, frogs, the world's hottest chillis, you name it. But would you...

Easter is upon us and this year we're stepping it up a notch with some delicious food offerings for this special holiday! Hop to it!   PIDAPIPO AND HUNTER + GATHERED MAKING THIS EASTER A LITTLER...

Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events, consisting of exclusive dinner experiences and tantalising lunches held at this year’s Good Food Month...

There's a new name in Hawthorn East and it's definitely one to remember. East End Wine Bar is the area's newest establishment that brings together wine and good food in an elegant yet informal space. Co-owned...

Melbourne’s largest celebration of world street food and culture is here again with the eighth annual Dandenong Market World Fare on Sunday 24 March from 10am to 4pm. As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine...

YOUNG GUN OF WINE RETURNS FOR 2019 Following a sell-out event last year, Young Gun of Wine is on again at Prahran Market, bringing 50 of the best young winemakers for one epic evening of Aussie wine and...

BOMBA AND UNCLE COMBINE FOR THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL TO DELIVER UNCLE BOMBA Two CBD-located creative culinary geniuses join forces as Bomba's Jesse Gerner will meet Uncle's Dai Duong to...

FRIDAY 'OYSTER HOUR' AT THE UGLY DUCKLING Fridays in Richmond just got a whole lot better with The Ugly Duckling’s ‘Oyster Hour’. Every Friday for the month of March, The Ugly Duckling will be...

I have to say, Asian inspired dining places are becoming a dime a dozen but mostly they're a mish mash of dishes and flavours that don't always work together. So what to expect when you find yourself at...

VINOMOFO AND FAMED YARRA VALLEY WINERIES SUPPORT HOMELESS GRAPES PROJECT Hundreds of locals are descending on TarraWarra Estate on the 2nd of March to become a winemaker for the day and pick grapes to...

Sydney’s Observatory Bar at The Langham, Sydney is a sophisticated space where you will discover an inventive cocktail and inspiring food menu, with a focus on bringing the best of the world to...

Need some inspo for where to take your loved one this Valentine's Day?  We've rounded up a few of our favourites to help you out.   MR MIYAGI Miyagi is ready to celebrate another...

HARLOW OPENS IN RICHMOND Harlow, Richmond’s flavour-packed, good-times charged pub is now open. Bringing new life to what was the old Great Britain Hotel, the 300pax Church Street property has been...

Two of Australia’s best-loved brands, PETERS DRUMSTICK and GELATO MESSINA, have joined forces bringing the ice cream parlour to the supermarket with a delicious new cone indulgence – Drumstick X...

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Daylesford, Sault Restaurant is a dining experience every foodie should experience at least once in their life. The beautiful grounds draw you to a quaint...

Stella Artois celebrates its festive heritage with an intimate Christmas celebration in Melbourne. Originally brewed for the holidays, Stella Artois was crafted as a gift for the people of Leuven, Belgium and...

THE GREVILLE BRINGS DRINKS, FOOD AND DANCE TO GREVILLE STREET The much-anticipated and multifaceted venue The Greville at 132-134 Greville Street, Prahran has opened, just in time for Summer. The Greville...

IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK AT THE FATTO TERRACE A quintessential taste of summer has officially landed on the banks of the Yarra River as PIMM’S takes over the Fatto Terrace on Melbourne’s Southbank....

France's Champagne region is home to some of the most iconic and revered wineries in the world. Located around 100 miles east of Paris, EU laws and the laws of most countries state that only sparkling white...

THE LAST WEEKEND OF BAR SCHWEPPES  Schweppes has been bringing a bit of Schweppervescence to Melbourne, just in time for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the advent of Spring, with the premium Bar...

St Kilda’s epic seaside grandeur, Hotel Esplanade, will reopen its doors this Friday 23 November. Through the legendary curb-side beer garden, guests will be able to journey from The Basement stage and...

Melbourne favourites Piccolina Gelateria and Future Future have teamed up to create an Italo-Japanese hybrid dessert, the gelato mocha, which launched at the 2018 Lexus Design Pavilion at The Spring...

Melbourne’s favourite State of Grace has been resurrected and has opened on King street. The nocturnal hangout previously found on the New York end of Collins Street has been MIA since November 2016 with...

Brought to you by the team behind some of Melbourne's favourite South American establishments, San Telmo, Pastuso and Palermo, Asado is the latest instalment from the team bringing delicious South American...

PRAN CENTRAL LAUNCHES CONVENIENT $10 LUNCHES Pran Central is making lunch on Chapel Street even more convenient and affordable with a delicious selection of meals available for $10 and under. Hawker-style...

The Night Noodle Markets will once again transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling Asian street food festival from this Thursday and giving Melburnians eighteen balmy nights to embark on a vibrant flavour...

400 GRADI LAUNCHES AT ROCHFORD WINES In an exciting move, two celebrated brands, 400 Gradi and Rochford Wines, have come together to create a new offering in the Yarra Valley. Set to open in late...

Located in the heart of Fitzroy, newly opened Gabriel Cafe is set to become a quick favourite of locals and visitors from far and wide alike. After taking over iconic cafe De Clieu, Gabriel owner Andrew...

PICCOLINA GELATERIA TO OPEN ITS THIRD STORE ON ACLAND STREET, ST KILDA Bayside gelato lovers will be excited to hear that Piccolina Gelateria is opening their 3 rd store – this one located in Acland...

You launched Madame Flavour just over 10 years ago. What made you start the brand and what are the biggest lessons you’ve learnt since? Indeed, I took my ‘long-service leave’ last year, travelling the...

Dolci, With Love is not your average cookbook – it is a journey through the revitalising Italian way of life via the lens of sweet, sweet treats; because a cake is just a cake until it is shared with loved...

VINOMOFO IS HOSTING THE BETTY'S GAME ROSE WINE LAUNCH PARTY An epic new rosé is about to hit the streets of Melbourne - she’s prehistoric, she’s pretty in pink and she packs one helluva punch....

The eagerly awaited Night Noodle Markets will once again transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling Asian street food festival, this Spring. Over eighteen balmy nights from 8-25 November, Melburnians can embark...

Located on New York's iconic Madison Avenue, Michelin Star chef Jason Atherton's project The Clocktower is a lesson in fine dining. Taking inspiration from his UK heritage, Atherton and his team serve up a...

The Winter Trail program of the Southbank Progressive Dinner invites guests to venture out for a dinner experience worth sharing during August and September, where your tastebuds can travel between Germany,...

If you're looking a place where all your Italian food desires can be met then look no further than Crinitis. This Italian restaurant has one of the biggest menus I've ever seen which means you could easily...

St Kilda’s beloved Hotel Esplanade will reopen this November, when leading hospitality group, Sand Hill Road, unveils its landmark development of the seaside icon. Restored to its former grandeur and...

Following an extensive renovation and months of anticipation, acclaimed restaurateurs Christian McCabe and Dave Verheul can finally announce that their latest venue, Lesa will open its doors in early August....

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...