Food & Drink

Winter has officially arrived and one of Richmond's favourites The Ugly Duckling has revamped its repertoire of cocktails to warm up these cold nights. The bar’s new menu features an entire...

CAKE BAKE SHOW IN SYDNEY 3-5 JUNE Sticky fingers, sugar highs and defying gravity bakes will be just a few of the highlights at the acclaimed Cake Bake and Sweets Show. Returning to Sydney’s Olympic...

It might only be Monday but the countdown to the weekend has already started and we've got the latest and greatest place for you to head to once the clock ticks over to the end of your...

Attention Sweet Lovers- Nectar and Stone Pops Up at Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne for just four nights only from Monday 23 May until Thursday 26 May. Over 320 000 loyal followers of Nectar and...

SALLY'S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY Image by Simon Shiff Saigon Sally's head chef Adrian Li will host his very first vegetarian dinner, showcasing his passion for creativity, produce and Asian-inspired...

Good Beer Week kicks off this Friday 13th of May celebrating all things Beer until Sunday 22nd of May. There are many events on but we've rounded up some highlights over the festival. HOTEL...

UNTZ UNTZ has hit Hawthorn bringing a new level of entertainment to Hawthorn.  Formerly known as Cheers to Melbourne’s Gen X’s and Y’s) is now complete with Stage Two being HOLY MOLY (Pub...

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

Not sure where to take your mum this Mother's Day? Here are some of our favourites that might help!   SAIGON SALLY This Mother's Day, Saigon Sally invites you to bring mum and the...

MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Madame Flavour has created something special by releasing her first ever range of gift teas. The two limited-edition custom blends, Beautiful Breakfast and Lady Grey...

Feast of Merit takes its name from Naga culture in far North-eastern India.  There, when someone acquires wealth, they choose to hold a festival, a Feast of Merit.  The whole community including the poor and...

Sake Flinders Lane Opens this Friday   The latest addition to the famed Saké Restaurant & Bar family opens at 11am this Friday, 15 April and the launch weekend promises to be a blast....

Domain Chandon is synonymous with bubbles and a beautiful winery in the Yarra Valley. Whilst we enjoy the bottles at home or out, how often do we get a taste of the winery in the city? You can with the Chandon...

BARISTA-LESS CAFE HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVERYONE FREE COFFEE Launching in Sydney and Melbourne, experience Australia’s first Barista-less Cafe where, although barista-quality coffee is...

GOOD BEER WEEK Brew lovers can celebrate their love at beer with the sixth annual Good beer Week, happening from May 13-22. The program is now live and features 270 events that will run across 150...

It might not be easy being green according to Kermit, but for the team behind one of our favourite speciality tea brands, Matcha Maiden, everything is green. The wonderful team behind the organic matcha green...

Situated in the heart of Melbourne, The Langham Hotel is well known for their decadent High Teas. Served in the quiet surroundings of the hotel’s Aria Bar and Lounge, this renowned pastry kitchen serves up...

There are day time places and there are night time places, then we have places like Mjr Tom, which effortlessly combines the two. Mjr Tom, whose name pays homage to David Bowie's fictional astronaut has been...

  Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, but this year they’re stepping up their support by...

Easter is almost here and this year we're excited about the wonderful range of treats from one of our favourite chocolate makers, Cadbury. This year, Cadbury will again spread irrepressible joy...

To celebrate the arrival of Easter this year, Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar will be opening a pop-up shop filled with delicious take-home treats, perfect for sharing with family and friends this...

Chandon is igniting the spark at the 2016 Formula 1™ Rolex Australian Grand Prix, with the race marking the official launch of its partnership with the McLaren Honda Formula 1™ team. Led by British F1™...

THE HOTEL WINDSOR AFTERNOON TEA EVENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA The Hotel Windsor's upcoming Afternoon Tea event is a collaboration with Alzheimer's Australia Vic and Australian icon Ita Buttrose AO...

Häagen-Dazs is coming to Australia, setting up house at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD for five weeks from Friday 11 March, 2016. Häagen-Dazs House will be the only place in Australia where...

Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of Williams and Malvern Roads. A relaxed yet sophisticated space offering local and...

Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place to dine outside in gardens, sidewalks and rooftops means we're always on the look out for the next best place. Well, look...

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th year on 4 March, 2016, with a 10 day program of culinary activities and delights. Celebrating the culinary...

House of Crabs, the brand new seafood eatery sails into the Newmarket Hotel this Friday 4 March. It is a bibs on, eat with your hands, share-between-friends affair that pays tribute to...

FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Image by Renee Stamatis Photography Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast of Merit Rooftop’, an intimate and secluded bar which...

BIGGIE SMALLS' ORDERING APP Shane Delia's Biggie Smalls is now even more available with the launch of the app for in-store pick up! It means you can order your favourite Biggie Smalls kebab as well...

  For four fabulous Fridays, head up ten floors to Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop and enjoy poolside drinks at the end of the working week. From 5-8pm each Friday Melburnians can chase the last...

  Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with a stellar line up of wine-makers and distillers including Circe, Crittenden Estate, Montalto, Paringa Estate, and...

Melbourne's premier cheese and cider festival is on again Sunday 6 March 2016. Explore, drink, taste and discover cheese and cider at Fromage a Trois. Returning to the grounds of the historic Werribee...

DUTCHESS MELBOURNE'S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER Dutchess Melbourne is celebrating White Night with a special Supper on 20 February. With 10 percent of all sales going to White Ribbon Australia, the à la...

SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL ON 25 FEBRUARY The San Sebastian Summer Fiesta is the perfect way to say adios to the end of summer with Bar Nacional's endless paella, sangria and pintxos,...

If you haven't booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we've pulled together some suggestions for you and your Valentine! MR MIYAGI Mr. Miyagi Valentine’s Day Menu...

  LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Chinese New Year starts on 8 February and to celebrate, Melbourne is turning up the festive spirit with a few events on to celebrate the new Year of the...

Barcelona, pronounced BarTHelona, is the economical, cultural, gastronomical, alcoholical centre of España - a country already with major standing as one of the cultural centres of the world. When people...

Follow one of the best chef's in the world, Diego Munoz as he joins Lady Carolina to prepare for one of the most exciting events on the Melbourne culinary calendar, Good Food Month. Click here to watch...

After the huge success of its inaugural year, The Yaks Melbourne Barbecue Festival will be held at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 6 February 2016 for visitors to to eat barbecue and watch competitive...

We take you behind the scenes with one of the world's best chefs, Diego Muñoz. Follow his journey as he prepared for Good Food Month in Melbourne where he appeared exclusively for Latin American restaurant...

UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY Image by RENEE STAMATIS PHOTOGRAPHY Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “Smoke Joint”, retail deli and beer garden Up in Smoke,...

gg is one of those places you don't want to tell people because you want to keep it for yourself. A hidden gem in East Melbourne, gg has flown under the radar since its opening but that hasn't meant that...

Dani Zeini has done it again with the exciting launch of Royal Stacks, a new burger joint that focuses on delicious fast food that is made with fresh, quality ingredients in a modern environment. Dani, who has...

He's the man credited with shaking up the food scene in Sydney, so naturally we wanted to catch up with the enigmatic Jake Smyth to find out about his latest projects and what makes him...

Global phenomenon Dîner en Blanc returns to Melbourne, where 1,500 diners will descend upon a secret location on Saturday 27 February 2016. The annual affair for the second year running promises an...

Warm summer nights - we love them because of the warm weather, the long nights but now there is another reason to love them more with the start of the South Melbourne night markets every Thursday until 10...

Vietnamese eating-house St Cloud has arrived in Hawthorn, offering honest food with a focus on locally sourced seasonal produce and fresh, modern flavours. Located on Burwood Road in Hawthorn, St Cloud’s...

Milk, milk, milk & figs Macaron king Adriano Zumbo is kicking things off in 2016 with some noise! Commencing mid-January, on Friday and Saturday evenings Zumbo will transform his South Yarra high tea...

For those heading to the Jeep Portsea Polo this weekend keep your eyes peeled at the Peroni Nastro Azzurro marquee for a line up of stars expected for the day. As a major partner of the Portsea Polo,...

Frankie Says is the latest venture from the masterminds that have bought us Hoy Pinoy, The Meatball Company and Cafe Italia. Frankie Says is one of the new additions to the burgeoning food scene in...

Mr. Miyagi’s highly anticipated expansion into its neighbouring Chapel Street space will be unveiled on Tuesday 15th December; aptly named after his mistress, Yukie’s Snack Bar. The...

Not everyone has the time or the inclination to put on a feast on Christmas day so we've put together some helpful suggestions for those that are looking to have someone else cater their Christmas feast for...

Footscray’s most iconic burger, shake, fries and hotdog haunt 8bit, will get it’s grill on at a new CBD location opening today at 231 Swanston Street Melbourne. Brought to you by notable chef...

Chef Shane Delia is one very busy man. From fronting his fantastic food and cooking show on SBS, Spice Journey, to managing one of Melbourne's favourite restaurants, Maha, Shane has had the time to open up...

For bagels that really take it to the next level, look no further than Melbourne’s Schmucks Bagels. Schmucks is a tribute to founder and owner Jeremy Marmur’s Jewish heritage, offering distinctly European...

The Royal Croquet Club (RCC) is back this December bringing food, fun and croquet to Melbourne from 10 December until 20 December at Birrarung Marr by the banks of the Yarra! For anyone who went...

ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH   Transport yourself back to your childhood with Ice cream sandwiches. Ice-cream lathered between two chewy biscuits or heaped between a buttery brioche...

In every city there are always the "must do" and "must see" places. In Hong Kong, one of my "must do" places is Cafe Gray Deluxe at The Upper House hotel on Hong Kong island. Located on the top level of The...

STH CENTRAL SET TO OPEN IN SOUTH YARRA Trendy South Yarra is about to lay claim to a new hip local eatery, with the launch of dining and social venue, Sth Central, set to open in Yarra Street in...

Hot sauce has a new name. You can fire up your meal with Diemen, a new hot sauce range that will get the taste buds hopping! Spice up your life and take even the most basic dishes from mundane to...

Reclaiming its former name, Hawthorn’s newest gastropub, The Auburn Hotel, has reopened its doors. After operating as the Geebung Polo Club for 18 years, the space has received a facelift and now features a...

Introducing Hochi Mama, Melbourne’s latest laneway hotspot where Vietnamese street flavour collides with a vibrant 90s attitude. Co-owners Midawell Phal, Thai Ho and Raymond Phan were motivated by happy...

WOODY. P has revamped its mouth-watering Italian offerings with a new seasonal menu created by its new Executive Chef, Timothy Martin. With an impressive resume that spans over more than 15 years, Timothy most...

One of Australia's favourite brands, Carman's is bringing something special to breakfast lovers in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Carman’s have partnered with a selection of the country’s favourite...

  Renowned Chef Tobie Puttock has released a range of ready-made meals, MADE by Tobie Puttock, that brings together high quality produce, modern techniques and age-old recipes. The...

The Night Noodle Market is on again in Melbourne as part of Good Food Month. From today until November 29, you can get your fill of the tastiest delights from some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants all in one...

  With only a few days to go until Summer, Beer DeLuxe are getting a head start with the launch of the Summer Hop Up, the ultimate Summer playground. Dubbed the beer lovers’ playground,...

Florent Roques Boizel If you haven't heard of Champagne Boizel then it's because they have only just launched in Australia. With a 180 year history, Boizel is one of the world’s leading Champagne brands...

Hahn has unveiled their latest beer, Hahn Radler, just in time for the hot summer months ahead, with a special Friday night drinks event at Sydney’s Pablo & Rusty’s. To celebrate the new Hahn Radler,...

Find a pocket of Latin America in Richmond, with El Atino & Co now open on Bridge Road. Eat, taste and learn Latin America at this triple-threat complex, which includes a cafe (dubbed the Food...

No heading to the Melbourne Cup? Then consider these fun options for celebrating the race that stops the nation! Saké For  those  looking  for  a  sophisticated  event  away  from the ...

Feast of Merit has revamped its breakfast menu, with new seasonal items that showcase the best produce that Spring has to offer. The new breakfast menu stays true to Feast of Merit’s Middle...

Satisfy those pizza cravings at Church Street’s WiLO Pizza, serving up gourmet pizza with a unique spin. Opened by brothers Ollie and Will Thorn only 8 months ago, WiLO Pizza has already become a firm...

BELLROY Bellroy introduces the Card Pocket, the little wallet that holds a lot. This little companion is ideal for those who are travelling, like to keep their pockets light, or need a secure and handy...

Cold brew coffee brand, Minor Figures, was launched in London last year by two Melbournians & one Londoner. After a successful launch, winning the ‘Most Innovative Product’ award at the London...

Introducing memobottle: a slimline, premium reusable bottle that easily slips into your favourite bag. The memobottle combines environmental responsibility with ultra-convenience, and with its clever...

Melbourne welcomes Australia’s first ‘blend-your-own’ concept tea store, Royal Elixir. Backed by Sri Lankan’s third-largest specialty tea exporter, Imperial Teas Group, the bright, spacious store...

It's Wednesday night and the restaurant is full. Diners are happy, chatting excitedly and enjoying their evening meal. This is what it's like at Toko Melbourne on a busy night during its first month of trade....

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL For the month of October, 21 of Australia’s most exciting restaurants will celebrate the change in season with the 2015 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon...

This year the popular Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc celebrates its 30th anniversary and it launched its 2015 vintage with a special first season lunch at Melbourne's Botanical. The lunch showcased several...

The Melbourne Festival starts today, celebrating 30 years as a festival that brings international arts to Melbourne. The festival is one of Australia's flagship international arts festivals and one of the...

It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste of Melbourne in partnership with Electrolux has ever seen this November. This year's line up...

UGLY DUCKLING OPENS ON SWAN STREET  The newest addition to the bourgeoning dining and bar scene on Swan Street is Ugly Duckling. The Hecker Guthrie designed wine bar is the culmination of years of...

There really is nothing better than sitting back with a cold cider on a sunny deck in summer. With the spring sunshine finally creeping through the clouds, the big question looms: which cider brand will be...

ARBORY BAR & EATERY - YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH 27 SEPTEMBER On Sunday 27th September, Arbory Bar & Eatery will host a long lunch featuring:  Napoleone Ciderhouse, Tarrawarra Estate and Mount...

ARBORY BAR & EATERY'S NEW COCKTAIL LIST INCLUDING ESPRESSO MARTINI ON TAP Image by Simon Shiff photography To mark the anniversary of the first train that left the Sandridge line, Arbory Bar...

CADBURY BRINGS JOY O'CLOCK TO MELBOURNE 16-18 SEPTEMBER Federation Square will be the place to be from 16-18 September as Cadbury takes over one of Melbourne's centre and much loved attraction to bring...

Toko Melbourne is set to open tomorrow, Friday 11 September, 2015, bringing izakaya dining to Melbourne.  Located at 142 Greville Street Prahran, Toko Melbourne is founder Matt Yazbek’s fourth venture...

MADAME FLAVOUR RELEASES   Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence  with the beautiful new range of French style loose leaf teas from Madame Flavour.  The new blends...

This week, Wednesday shone bright in Melbourne with the launch of a special collaboration between Veuve Clicquot and leading Australian designer Adam Goodrum. The collaboration has created a...

In a world of mass production and commercial products, specialty items are often a breath of fresh air. With manufacturers competing neck to neck, people welcome something locally produced and different....

In this world, there are coffee lovers and there are tea lovers. I am of the latter. Mention the words warm beverage, and my hand automatically reaches out for a cup of tea. With a penchant for such, the words...

  The Pacha Mama Laneway fiesta hits Melbourne next Monday 24 August 2015 for a fun night of food, wine, entertainment and music. Pacha Mama, a South American inspired wine label launches their new...

In Melbourne, we love our cafes. There’s one in every corner and every laneway, but eventually, they really all start to blend into one tired, homogenous lump of coffee and avocado. It’s increasingly...

The reasons why every foodie need to eat at the Highline Restaurant in Windsor's Railway Hotel is not because of the food, although the award winning paddock to plate menu will more than satisfy even the...

Sake Restaurant and Bar at Hamer Hall has become synonymous with great Japanese food with just a bit of a twist. Sake Executive Chef, Wayne Brown has created a menu that embraces the best of Japanese culture...

As one of the brains behind successful Melbourne institutions Feast of Merit and Banff, Alby Tomassi certainly knows how to create a stand out eatery. When we heard he was working on a new restaurant, Lady...

PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25  The words ‘sexy’ and ‘pizza’ may not conventionally be used in the same sentence. But Remo Nicolini’s Italian creation, A25, delivers just that. Since opening...