Category: Food & Drink
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AT THIS SUMMER’S NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS WHERE ART, COCKTAILS AND THE 80s COLLIDE
Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series…
FOOD NEWS: PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED CHRISTMAS CAKE, GOTCHA TEA ASIAN HIGH TEA AND DOMAIN CHANDON PIQUE-NIQUE
PIDAPIPO X HUNTED + GATHERED FOR THE CHRISTMAS CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS Pidapipo Gelateria has once…
THE INSTA WORTHY PINCHY’S CHAMPAGNE AND LOBSTER OPENS WITH DELICIOUS MADE BY SEA TREATS AND CHAMPAGNE
Following successful pop-up activations at HWKR and Emporium, Pinchy’s Champagne and Lobster Bar has opened its…
LUXEBITE’S TASTY, EDIBLE EXHIBITION – SWEET, HOME, SWEET
An art exhibition and dessert? Yes, please. Melbourne’s tantalising and daring dessert café, LuxBite will be…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: JUNIPERLOOZA 2020, PROSECCO FESTIVAL POP UP & DAIRY FLAT FARM OPEN DAY
JUNIPERLOOZA 2020 Tickets for Australia’s original sell-out gin festival Juniperlooza are on sale with two days to choose…
FOOD NEWS: LEVI CAFE OPENS, MINOR FIGURES OAT M*LK FREE COFFEE MONDAY, FREE BUBBLE TEA FOR SINGLES DAY AT BOX HILL CENTRAL AND ROOFTOP REIMS AT THE EMERSON
LEVI CAFE OPENS IN MUREMBEENA Located in Murrumbeena, Levi is cementing their position in the community…
JACOB’S CREEK WINE TIPI AT THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS
The eagerly anticipated Melbourne Night Noodle Markets is starting this Thursday 7 November and this year Jacob’s Creek, Australia’s largest…
CHAMPAGNE POMMERY RELEASE ITS NEWEST BLANC DE BLANC, JUST IN TIME FOR A PERFECT SUMMER TIPPLE
Just in time for Spring Carnival and summer entertaining, Champagne Pommery unveils its newest Blanc de…
FOOD NEWS: FRANK’S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU, NEW SHANGHAI’S PEOPLE’S CHOICE DUMPLINGS, QT SYDNEY WINE PERSONAL TRAINING AND BASS & FLINDERS 10TH ANNIVERSARY BRANDY
FRANK’S RELEASE NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU All-time favourite cafe Frank’s welcomes a new Spring/Summer menu as we…
MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS RELEASE DELICIOUS MENUS AND ANNOUNCE A NIGHT POODLE MARKET
The eagerly awaited Night Noodle Markets presented by Citi has revealed the sizzling menus of this…
PLUMM GLASSWARE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW SOMMELIER SERIES RANGE, PLUMM THREE
After 10 years in business, Plumm, the Australian owned and operated glassware company that enhances the…
SSSHH! QT ROOFTOP’S SECRET GARDEN BAR
QT Melbourne has a secret; perched high above the city and nestled behind the iconic Rooftop…
FOOD NEWS: GING THAI DISHING UP FREE MENU FOR PASSPORT STAMPS, GOOD TIMES MILK BAR’S NEW SPRING MENU AND NEW RESTAURANT MARAMEO AND CHERRYHILL ORCHARDS CHERRY PICKING SEASON
GING THAI IS DISHING UP A FREE MENU FOR PASSPORT STAMPS Crown Melbourne’s newly launched riverside…
CHAMPAGNE STARS AS MORE THAN AN APÉRITIF IN WEB SERIES BY QT HOTELS AND MAISON PERRIER-JOUËT
QT Hotels and Maison Perrier-Jouët invites epicures, gastronomes and humble lovers of Champagne alike to relish in…
CHANGE THE WORLD WITH YOUR COFFEE
With 1.5 billion cups of coffee consumed a day, Change Coffee – World Vision Australia’s first…
MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS RETURN THIS NOVEMBER
The eagerly awaited Melbourne Night Noodle Markets return to Birrarung Marr from 7 to 24 November.…
FOOD NEWS: SANDWICH CHEFS NEW MENU, QT MELBOURNE’S EXPRESS LUNCH AND NEW SHANGHAI’S DUMPLING MASTER’S COMPETITION
SANDWICH CHEFS TICKLES YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH A NEW MENU AND A CHANCE TO WINE A TRIP…
PRETTY BOY ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, YOUR NEW GO TO FOR ITALIAN
There’s a new Italian in town and it has attitude. Named after an infamous NYC Italian…
FOOD NEWS: GRAZE & GRAINS BY STARWARD WHISKY, MENULOG’S MCG RUN AND STOKEHOUSE X HOGGET KITCHEN LANDE & SEA DINNER
GRAZE & GRAINS BY STARWARD WHISKY Alejandro Saravia’s Farmer’s Daughters pop-up will return to Starward Whisky…
FATHER’S DAY 2019 – WHERE TO TAKE YOUR DAD
QT MELBOURNE MAN TEA This Father’s Day, QT Melbourne is treating your old man to a (not so)…
GREEN & BLACKS LAUNCHING POP-UP CONSCIOUS CAFE IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE
Chocolate lovers rejoice! Green & Black’s has announced that they will be launching The Green &…
WHERE TO EAT IN MELBOURNE: MISTER MUNRO
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Mister Munro is redefining the art of dining.…
EXPERIENCE THE BEST IN AMERICAN BBQ AT TGI FRIDAYS
There’s no need to travel overseas for American BBQ as TGI FRIDAYS will be serving up…
WINE NEWS, ALL THE BEST DROPS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
There’s a lot happening in the world of drinks and we’ve rounded up our top picks…
MODERN JAPANESE EAZY PEAZY OPENS IN RICHMOND
Eazy Peazy, a modern Japanese eatery by the team behind Toji Sake, Shar and Yuta Kobayashi,…
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH STELLA ARTOIS AND PURE SOUTH KITCHEN
I’ve often envied the northern hemisphere Christmas festivities – big feasts of roasted ham, chestnuts and…
CADBURY INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S FIRST CADBURY DAIRY MILK 3D PRINTER
In a world premiere, Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched the very first Cadbury Dairy Milk milk…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: COBBLE & CO
If you are in the market for some traditional American fare, then a visit to Cobble…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: 10 CORSO COMO
10 Corso Como is one of the world’s most exciting retail models. Founded in 1991 in…
CELEBRATE NEGRONI WEEK WITH FOUR PILLARS GIN
To celebrate Negroni Week in 2019 and 100 Years of the Negroni, Four Pillars is releasing…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: OXOMOCO
Located in the heart of trendy Greenpoint in Brooklyn, Michelin-star restaurant Oxomoco brings a modern-twist to…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: ASKA
“Being challenged is not only what makes way for growth, but also keeps life interesting. It’s…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: KINGS COUNTY IMPERIAL
Kings Country Imperial has a reputation for serving up some of the best Chinese food in…
MELBOURNE GET READY FOR YOUR NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT HOT SPOT, JUKE’S KARAOKE BAR
Juke’s Karaoke Bar, a bold new 70’s-themed karaoke bar concept, will open at Crown Melbourne on…
THE OXFORD SCHOLAR HOTEL RELAUNCHES
Following a lavish renovation by March Studio the Oxford Scholar Hotel has now reopened to the…
FOOD NEWS: TIPICO’S 1ST BIRTHDAY REGIONAL ITALIAN LUNCH SERIES, ROCKPOOL BAR & GRILL MELBOURNE NATIVE DINNER
TIPICO’S REGIONAL ITALIAN LUNCH SERIES LAUNCHES FOR ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY Windsor’s stylish Italian restaurant, Tipico is…
GREEN & BLACK’S NEW SMOOTH CHOCOLATE RANGE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA
Green & Black’s is bringing it’s delicious new Smooth range to Australians – an exceptionally smooth…
FOOD NEWS: TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2019, STOKEHOUSE ALUMNI DINNER & MOONDOG BREWERY TURNS 5
TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RETURNS FOR 2019 SEASON Truffle Melbourne – a festival favourite on Melbourne’s culinary calendar…
FOOD NEWS: SECONDBITE GALA DINNER; STOKEHOUSE ‘WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER’, BREAKFAST AT JAMU
CHEF HEAVYWEIGHTS SCOTT PICKETT, DAVE VERHEUL, SAM CHEETHAM AND MORE COOK FOR A GREAT CAUSE –…
DRINKS NEWS: GORMAN X HANDPICKED WINES, GAME OF THRONES WHISKY AND FREE MOON DOG OLD MATE PALE ALE
GORMAN X HANDPICKED WINES In celebration of Gorman’s pop-up exhibition that was held at Melbourne’s Heide…
FIVE:AM LAUNCHES AN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST YOGHURT MADE WITH JUST YOGHURT AND FRUIT OR HONEY
Long gone are the days of yoghurts drowning in sugar and a long list of ingredients…
DINING IN THE DARK AT RYDGES HOTEL
When it comes to dining experiences, Melbournians are some of the most adventurous in the world.…
EASTER HAPPINESS
Easter is upon us and this year we’re stepping it up a notch with some delicious…
GOOD FOOD MONTH RETURNS TO MELBOURNE THIS JUNE
Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne in June with several incredible feature events,…
EAST END WINE BAR BRINGS A FRESH NEW SPACE TO HAWTHORN EAST
There’s a new name in Hawthorn East and it’s definitely one to remember. East End Wine…
THE VERY BEST OF STREET FOOD AND CULTURE RETURN FOR DANDENONG MARKET WORLD FARE 2019
Melbourne’s largest celebration of world street food and culture is here again with the eighth annual…
FOOD NEWS: YOUNG GUN OF WINE 2019, HALF ACRE MUSIC & COCKTAIL SESSIONS, TOKYO TINA X TIPICO
YOUNG GUN OF WINE RETURNS FOR 2019 Following a sell-out event last year, Young Gun of…
FOOD NEWS: UNCLE X BOMBA, PIDAPIPO LAUNCH NEW SUNDAE RANGE AND FROMAGE A TROIS FESTIVAL
BOMBA AND UNCLE COMBINE FOR THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL TO DELIVER UNCLE BOMBA Two…
FOOD NEWS: OYSTER HOUR AT THE UGLY DUCKLING, TIPICO’S PASSATA MASTERCLASS, KISUME HOSTS WOMEN IN WINE THIS IWD, TOORAK TRACKTOR OPENS IN ARMADALE
FRIDAY ‘OYSTER HOUR’ AT THE UGLY DUCKLING Fridays in Richmond just got a whole lot better…
JAMU DINING, A DESTINATION WORTH GOING TO
I have to say, Asian inspired dining places are becoming a dime a dozen but mostly…
FOOD NEWS: HOMELESS GRAPES PROJECT, WILLIAMSTOWN WINE AND CHEESE FEST AND GOOD TIMES MILKBAR’S NEW MENU
VINOMOFO AND FAMED YARRA VALLEY WINERIES SUPPORT HOMELESS GRAPES PROJECT Hundreds of locals are descending on…
THE OBSERVATORY BAR AT THE LANGHAM SYDNEY PRESENTS A NEW ELEVATED COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE
Sydney’s Observatory Bar at The Langham, Sydney is a sophisticated space where you will discover an…
WHERE TO DINE THIS VALENTINES DAY
Need some inspo for where to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day? We’ve rounded up…
FOOD NEWS: HARLOW OPENS IN RICHMOND, PROSECCO FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2019
HARLOW OPENS IN RICHMOND Harlow, Richmond’s flavour-packed, good-times charged pub is now open. Bringing new life…
PETERS DRUMSTICKS x GELATO MESSINA
Two of Australia’s best-loved brands, PETERS DRUMSTICK and GELATO MESSINA, have joined forces bringing the ice…
WHERE TO EAT IN VICTORIA: SAULT RESTAURANT
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Daylesford, Sault Restaurant is a dining experience every foodie…
STELLA ARTOIS HOSTS ITS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN MELBOURNE
Stella Artois celebrates its festive heritage with an intimate Christmas celebration in Melbourne. Originally brewed for…
FOOD NEWS: THE GREVILLE OPENS IN PRAHRAN AND SUSHI SUSHI EXPANDS MENU WITH AUTHENTIC JAPANESE SUMMER SALADS
THE GREVILLE BRINGS DRINKS, FOOD AND DANCE TO GREVILLE STREET The much-anticipated and multifaceted venue The…
FOOD NEWS: PIMM’S POP UP AT FATTO, THE ART’S CENTRE STOMPING GROUND LA BOCA POP UP, PICCOLINA X LUXBITE
IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK AT THE FATTO TERRACE A quintessential taste of summer has officially landed on…
WHAT WINERIES TO VISIT IN THE CHAMPAGNE REGION
France’s Champagne region is home to some of the most iconic and revered wineries in the…
FOOD NEWS: BAR SCHWEPPES, ALFRESCO DINING WITH NEPTUNE, LOVER WINDSOR’S NEW MENU
THE LAST WEEKEND OF BAR SCHWEPPES Schweppes has been bringing a bit of Schweppervescence to Melbourne,…
ST KILDA’S HOTEL ESPLANADE REOPENS IN GRAND SPLENDOUR
St Kilda’s epic seaside grandeur, Hotel Esplanade, will reopen its doors this Friday 23 November. Through…
PICCOLINA GELATERIA TEAM UP WITH FUTURE FUTURE TO DISH UP TO-DIE-FOR GELATO MOCHI
Melbourne favourites Piccolina Gelateria and Future Future have teamed up to create an Italo-Japanese hybrid dessert, the gelato mocha, which launched…
STATE OF GRACE BRINGS A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE TO A NEW MELBOURNE LOCATION
Melbourne’s favourite State of Grace has been resurrected and has opened on King street. The nocturnal hangout…
REVIEW: ASADO MELBOURNE BRINGS A SPANISH TWIST ON ARGENTINIAN GRILL
Brought to you by the team behind some of Melbourne’s favourite South American establishments, San Telmo,…
FOOD NEWS: PRAN CENTRAL LAUNCHES CONVENIENT $10 LUNCHES AND ISH OPENS CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ON GERTRUDE STREET
PRAN CENTRAL LAUNCHES CONVENIENT $10 LUNCHES Pran Central is making lunch on Chapel Street even more…
MELBOURNE: THE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET, SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT’S TO COME
The Night Noodle Markets will once again transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling Asian street food…
FOOD NEWS: 400 GRADI x ROCHFORD WINES, COCA-COLA BATCH BLENDS AND YAGIZ LAUNCHES LUNCH MENU
400 GRADI LAUNCHES AT ROCHFORD WINES In an exciting move, two celebrated brands, 400 Gradi and…
GABRIEL CAFE LAUNCHES IN FITZROY
Located in the heart of Fitzroy, newly opened Gabriel Cafe is set to become a quick…
FOOD NEWS: PICCOLINA GELATERIA TO OPEN IN ST KILDA, POP-UP AT GARDEN STATE HOTEL
PICCOLINA GELATERIA TO OPEN ITS THIRD STORE ON ACLAND STREET, ST KILDA Bayside gelato lovers will…
WE CHAT WITH MADAME FLAVOUR HERSELF, CORINNE NOYES ABOUT HER RANGE OF TEAS
You launched Madame Flavour just over 10 years ago. What made you start the brand and…
DOLCI WITH LOVE, NOT YOUR AVERAGE COOKBOOK
Dolci, With Love is not your average cookbook – it is a journey through the revitalising…
FOOD NEWS: VINOMOFO LAUNCH PARTY FOR BETTY’S GAME, ROCKPOOL AT ALFRED PLACE AND CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST AT MUNICH BRAUHAUS AND THE BAVARIAN
VINOMOFO IS HOSTING THE BETTY’S GAME ROSE WINE LAUNCH PARTY An epic new rosé is about…
MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER
The eagerly awaited Night Noodle Markets will once again transform Birrarung Marr into a bustling Asian…
WHERE TO EAT IN NEW YORK: THE CLOCKTOWER
Located on New York’s iconic Madison Avenue, Michelin Star chef Jason Atherton’s project The Clocktower is…
SOUTHBANK PROGRESSIVE DINNER, THE WINTER TRAIL PROGRAM
The Winter Trail program of the Southbank Progressive Dinner invites guests to venture out for a dinner…
CRINITIS, ALL THAT YOUR ITALIAN HEART DESIRES
If you’re looking a place where all your Italian food desires can be met then look…
THE ICONIC ESPY SET TO RETURN IN NOVEMBER BRINGING MUSIC, ART, DRINK AND FOOD TO ST KILDA
St Kilda’s beloved Hotel Esplanade will reopen this November, when leading hospitality group, Sand Hill Road, unveils its landmark development of…
LESA, A NEW PLACE TO GATHER AND DINE IN THE RAFTERS OF EMBLA
Following an extensive renovation and months of anticipation, acclaimed restaurateurs Christian McCabe and Dave Verheul can…
RINAS ARMADALE, THE LEGACY CONTINUES
Chefs Danny Natoli (previously head chef of Neptunes) and Adrian Li (ex Saigon Sally) have joined…
FOOD NEWS: RUSTICA OPENS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL, THE DUKE OPENS ITS ROOFTOP BAR AND WHISKY, WINE AND FIRE FESTIVAL
RUSTICA OPENS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL Renowned bakery-café, Rustica, announces the opening of its latest humble abode…
CELEBRATE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY WITH THESE EXCITING WAYS TO ENJOY ONE OF THE BEST DAYS IN THE YEAR
Today is World Chocolate Day meaning that there is no excuse not to eat chocolate for…
TIPICO BRINGS UNTYPICAL, TYPICAL ITALIAN FARE TO WINDSOR
Windsor’s bar and restaurant playground along High Street has added Italian flair with Tipico now open for service.…
MASTER DEN’S POPPU UPPU POP UP – JAPANESE HOT POT
Master Den, the keeper of secrets at Melbourne’s Japanese dining and drinking destinations, Izakaya Den and Hihou,…
Q&A: LONGSONG X EMBLA AT GOOD FOOD MONTH, OUR CHAT WITH CHEF DAVID MOYLE
Good Food Month is in full swing with various events happening across Melbourne. One of our…
THE GRAND BRUNCH AT BAROQ HOUSE TO CELEBRATE MOET & CHANDON GRAND DAY
Baroq House will play host to a brunch unlike any other in celebration of Moët &…
FOOD NEWS: MENULOG & SHANNON NOLL GIVE MELBURNIANS AN HOUR BACK IN THEIR DAY WITH FREE BURGERS
New research shows Melburnians spend more than an hour each day preparing meals instead of getting…
HOYTS LUX LAUNCH NEW MENU BY CELEBRITY CHEF MANU FEILDEL
Guests of HOYTS LUX now have the chance to enjoy the culinary creations of much loved…
MELBOURNE GOOD FOOD MONTH
Good Food Month presented by Citi returns to Melbourne next month with festival favourites Let’s Do…
MORRIS JONES REVAMPED WITH A NEW CALIFORNIA-JAPANESE INSPIRED MENU AND BAR EXPERIENCE
Six years ago, Chapel Street institution Morris Jones changed the game in Windsor, setting the scene in a…
IPPUDO ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE AND WE’RE RAMEN HAPPY
Melbournians need not cross the border for the famed IPPUDO ramen because now you can find…
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MOTHER THIS MOTHER’S DAY, OUR TOP PICKS FOR MELBOURNE
Need some help this Mother’s day? We’ve rounded up some of our favourites so you can…
GRILL’D INCREASES ITS VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
Vegetable lovers rejoice as burger institution Grill’d has created two new vegetarian options which will be…
FOOD NEWS: CADDIE RESTAURANT + BAR OPENS IN RICHMOND AND ARCHIE GREEN’S NEW MENU
CADDIE RESTAURANT + BAR IN SWAN STREET RICHMOND Chef Dylan Evans has opened his own bar…
TREAT YOURSELF THIS EASTER WITH OUR TOP EASTER TREATS
Easter is one of those celebrations that kind of creep up on you, even though it…
DAVID JONES FOOD LAUNCHES AT MALVERN CENTRAL
David Jones has launched its new premium food concept at Malvern Central unveiling an innovative food offering…
TGI FRIDAYS PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL WITH $10K DONATION
This month, TGI Fridays Bar & Grill restaurants in Victoria will rally together to raise much-needed…
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL – WORLD’S LONGEST LUNCH
The Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch last Friday was the perfect way to kick off…
HEINEKEN SATURDAY’S AMAZING MUSIC LINE UP AT THE AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX
Following a successful debut last year, HeinekenSaturday will return on Saturday 24 March at the Formula 1 2018 Rolex…
FOOD NEWS: BURCH AND PURCHESE’S NEW DESSERT TO CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, BREAKFAST PIZZA AT HUNGRY BEAR AND GODIVA’S 2018 EASTER COLLECTION
BURCH AND PURCHESE LAUNCHES NEW LUXE DESSERT WITH THE CHANCE WIN DOUBLE PASS TO GLAMOUR ON…