Category: Food & Drink
MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL – ADELPHI FLINDERS LANE NEIGHBOURHOOD POOL PARTY
Everybody loves good neighbours, and Adelphi Hotel is getting together with theirs to bring you a Flinders Lane Neighbourhood Pool Party for…
DISCOVER THE QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET ON THE ULTIMATE FOODIE TOUR
You may not know this, but we have one of the best markets in the world…
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY WITH A LAMINGTON LOG FROM PICCOLINA GELATERIA
Celebrate Australia Day with a true blue slice of Lamington but with a twist. Piccolina Gelateria…
FOOD NEWS: AUSTRALIAN OPEN G&Ts AT LONA, RATIO COCOA ROASTERS AND TANQUERAY GIN BAR AT THE BRIDGE HOTEL
CELEBRATE THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WITH A NICE GIN & TONIC AT LONA So, it’s that time…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: VINOMOFO LAUNCHES CLICK’N’COLLECT
Melbourne’s favourite wine retailer, Vinomofo has launched Click & Collect! Gone are the days of waiting…
SPEND NEW YEARS EVE AFLOAT WITH ARBORY BAR
Stuck on ideas for NYE? Why not ring in New Years 2018 aboard Melbourne’s favourite…
STELLA ARTOIS CELEBRATE THEIR FINAL SENSORIUM WITH AN EXTRA SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SENSORIUM
The final Sensorium initiative from Stella Artois was held exclusively at Shannon Bennett’s private residence. Chef,…
DESSERT QUEEN CHRISTY TANIA LAUNCHES THE SWEETEST BREAKFAST
This December, dessert queen Christy Tania will pioneer Melbourne’s first sweet breakfast menu from her very…
SPORTING GLOBE, NOT JUST ABOUT SPORTS
Looking for a great casual place for a catch up with friends that has great food?…
FOOD NEWS: HUNGRY BEAR PIZZA OPENS IN THE CBD AND PAFU APPLE PUFF LAUNCHES NEXT MONTH
HUNGRY BEAR OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD Hungry Bear has opened in Menzies Alley, at Melbourne Central.…
CHANGE THE TASTE OF SUMMER WITH HEINEKEN, TRY IT FREE!
Get ready, Victoria. As the temperature rises across the state, Heineken is on a mission to…
FOOD NEWS: HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE OPENS IN CAMBERWELL
After two years located in one of Melbourne’s hottest destinations, Hardware Street, Hash Specialty Coffee has…
SKIP THE QUEUES WITH MENULOG AT THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS
The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are back and better than ever, with the Menulog At Home…
Rustica Rialto redefines lunchtime for Melbournians
Melbournians listen up! Renowned bakery Rustica has recently opened their latest bakery-cafe in the iconic Rialto…
STELLA ARTOIS PERTH SENSORIUM
Stella Artois Sensorium made its third stop on its national culinary tour to Perth with celebrity…
FOOD NEWS: THE CRUX AND CO. DINE PINK INITIATIVE, YAGIZ BRINGS A TURKISH FLAIR TO SOUTH YARRA AND A NEW LEVEL OF MIXOLOGY AT OM NOM KITCHEN
THE CRUX AND CO. DINE PINK INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA This November,…
JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER PICCOLINA GELATERIA OPENS NEW FLAGSHIP STORE IN COLLINGWOOD
Piccolina Gelateria has opened the doors of its second location at 296 Smith Street, Collingwood just in…
FOOD NEWS: L’HOTEL GITAN HOSTS ELGEE PARK & BALLIEU VINEYARD DINNER; DESSERT DISCO AT SYRACUSE RESTAURANT AND BOOZY BRUNCH AT LONA ST KILDA
ELGEE PARK AND BALLIEU VINEYARD DINNER AT L’HOTEL GITAN Prahran’s own French gastropub, L’Hôtel Gitan will…
THE PERFECT DINNER FOR GIN LOVERS – THE GIN QUEEN: A ‘SPIRITED’ TASSIE DINNER
Pure South Dining is planning a night of Tasmanian ginspiration as they play to host to…
INTERVIEW WITH MELISSA MORPHET FROM BE WELLBEING BROTH
When it comes to superfoods, you don’t often think of broth, but Melissa Morphet, founder of…
FOOD NEWS: BRUNSWICK’S PROVINCIAL OPENS NEW ROOFTOOP, BEN & JERRY’S TAKES YOU BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD & NEW WINE BAR JULIET MELBOURNE
PROVINCIAL HOTEL OPENS THE PROVINCIAL ROOFTOP Brunswick Street’s iconic Provincial Hotel opens Provincial Rooftop. The Provincial…
GET TOGETHER, COME UNDONE WITH THE GIN CLUB
GET TOGETHER, COME UNDONE at Melbourne CBD’s game changing hot spot The Mill House presents ‘GIN…
FOOD NEWS: GLACE OPENS IN WINDSOR, SPORTING GLOBE’S CHARCOAL PARMA AND EMPIRE STEAK OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA
GLACE Internationally acclaimed pastry and dessert chef Christy Tania has opened her first permanent venue,…
FOOD NEWS: BIGGIE SMALLS X FOUR PILLARS, A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AT HIGHPOINT, SUMO SALAD X MENULOG AND VINOMOFO’S THE CLUB
BIGGIE SMALLS FOOD TRUCK POPS UP AT FOUR PILLARS DISTILLERY TO CELEBRATE ‘GIN AND JUICE COLLABORATION …
FOOD NEWS: THE GROSVENOR HOTEL’S YEAR OF BEER AND PIZZA AND SASH JAPANESE OPENS IN WINDSOR
WIN A YEAR’S WORTH OF BEER AND PIZZA AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL The Grosvenor Hotel is giving one…
FOOD NEWS: FARGO & CO OPENS IN RICHMOND
FARGO & CO OPENS IN RICHMOND Swan Street’s State Bank has reopened! Make your deposit at…
HEAD AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 COCKTAILS
Sick of ordering the same vodka sodas or G&Ts? You’re in luck. Around The World in 80…
CAFE QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY COFFEE AT HOME WITH POD & PARCEL AND STREAT
Want to enjoy cafe quality at home whilst being environmentally friendly? Introducing Pod & Parcel the Melbourne-based…
FREE COFFEE DAY TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF SPECIALTY COFFEE MELBOURNE
To celebrate the launch of the “Specialty Coffee Melbourne” book from Smudge Eats, get a FREE…
WINTER COMES ALIVE WITHE MADAME BRUSSELS LANE EUROPEAN NIGHT MARKET
The wonder of winter arrives in Melbourne at the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market so…
CAMPARI RED NIGHTS MELBOURNE
Campari is bringing a touch of Milan to Melbourne this winter. Campari’s latest experiential activation set…
MUNICH BRAUHAUS CELEBRATES NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY WITH LOTS OF WINGS
We just found out that this Saturday is National Chicken Wing Day. Yes, that’s right, these…
ROSÉ FROM PROVENCE, THE PERFECT ALL YEAR TIPPLE
Who says Rosé is just for the Summer? Rosé is growing in popularity across Australia and whilst…
FOOD NEWS: MR. MIYAGI’S LIMITED EDITION MR.M’S GOON BOX, WORLD UNCLE DAY AT UNCLE & ENJOY LIFE, ALLERGY FRIENDLY SNACKS
MR. MIYAGI’S LIMITED EDITION MR. M’S GOON BOX Mr. Miyagi to launch a limited edition cask…
COUNTRY ROAD LAUNCHES THE BRIGHTON BUOY WITH ALMOND MILK CO.
Combine coffee and shopping to create the perfect experience at Country Road in Brighton with the…
MADE FOR STEAK, PEPPERJACK WINES
We all know the old adage that red wine goes with steak but what red wine?…
FOOD NEWS: UNCLE’S UNIQUE TWIST FOR BASTILLE DAY & HOUSE OF LULU WHITE OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA
UNCLE GIVES A UNIQUE TWIST FOR BASTILLE DAY his Bastille Day (14 July), executive chef and…
FOOD NEWS: FANCY HANK’S MAJESTIC HAWKER POP UP, 360 COLLINS NEW EATS, THE UGLY DUCKLING WINTER COCKTAILS AND SYRACUSE’S BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS
FANCY HANK’S MAJESTIC HAWKER POP UP The team behind Fancy Hank’s – Kent Bell, Mike Patrick,…
EASTRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT BRINGS CULINARY DELIGHTS TO THE GATEWAY TO THE YARRA VALLEY
Melbourne suburb of Chirnside Park welcomes Eastridge Entertainment Precinct (EEP), the first premium culinary hub for…
OM NOM KITCHEN’S DELIGHTFULLY INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS FOR THIS WINTER
Om Nom Kitchen have launched a remarkably innovative new set of cocktails for patrons to warm…
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: YOUNG GUN OF WINE PEOPLE’S CHOICE EVENT & HEINEKEN 3 WINS MAJOR AWARD
ELEVENTH ANNUAL YOUNG GUNS OF WINE AWARDS – PEOPLE’S CHOICE EVENT The annual Young Gun of…
QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET WINTER NIGHT MARKET RETURNS 7 JUNE 2017
Melbourne’s wintery Wednesday nights are about to get warmer with the return of the iconic Queen…
REVIEW: MR & MRS P RESTAURANT
Brighton hasn’t typically been recognised as a food and wine hotspot however Mr & Mrs P…
DANDENONG MARKET DELIGHTS
As someone who grew up in the outer south-eastern suburbs, the Dandenong Market is inextricably linked…
A PARISIAN AFFAIR – HIGH TEA AT THE SHERATON MELBOURNE
Savoury or sweet? One or two? Champagne or sparkling? Questions that will cross your mind when…
FOOD NEWS: NEPTUNE WINDSOR, ST KILDA BURGER BAR AT THE ART’S CENTRE
NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a…
MAKE YOUR OWN BROWN BROTHERS WINE AT THE HIGH COUNTRY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Ever wanted to make your very own blend of wine? Well, at this year’s High Country…
YOUNG GUN OF WINE TOP 50 ANNOUNCEMENT
Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50…
TOP PLACES TO TAKE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s day is just around the corner and we’re here to help with our top picks…
PUTT AND SING YOUR WAY THROUGH HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB, MELBOURNE’S HOTTEST NEW VENUE
Introducing Melbourne’s newest mini-golf club – unlike any you’ve experienced before. It’s a putt-putt course crossed…
2017 CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN DISTILLERS FROM THE WEST
Two of Western Australia’s most highly regarded distilleries tied for Champion Australian Distiller in a historical…
FOOD NEWS: WHITEHART, HOGGET, HOLY MOLY
WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in…
THROW THE BEST GRAND PRIX PARTY WITH SOME CHANDON COCKTAILS
The 2017 Rolex Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is this weekend and it’s the perfect time…
SOUK, A MIDDLE EASTERN OASIS OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD
Bligh Place’s new Middle Eastern restaurant and bar Souk has opened at the end of the…
WHY THE RIGHT GLASS MATTERS FOR THE PERFECT GLASS OF WINE
Did you know that the style and shape of a wine glass makes a difference to…
WINE 1160, ARMADALE’S NEW LOCAL GEM
Armadale’s newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals…
FOOD NEWS: QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, MARKET ON MALVERN (MOM) CAFE, FRANK’S AND
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Queen of the South is the new Prahran restaurant and bar headed…
REVIEW: PASCALE BAR AND GRILL AT QT
Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale…
FOOD NEWS: EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY AND PIMM’S SUMMER GARDEN POP UP
EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the…
HOT NEW OPENINGS THIS SUMMER: HOPSCOTCH AND GRANGE ROAD EGG SHOP
HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne’s burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is…
THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME TIPPLE WITH MIST WOOD
Get your Gin on! There is nothing better on a warm Summer’s day than a nice…
ADELPHI’S PIMMS POP-UP POOL SESSIONS THIS JANUARY
Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play…
VINOMOFO POP UP SALE
Forget santa knowing whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the wine-loving gods at Vinomofo believe every…
FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SATURDAYS AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB, GOOD HEAVENS ROOFTOP BAR, BETTY’S BURGER MELBOURNE
HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB It’s Melbourne’s turn to take part in a truly iconic…
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF ITALIAN AT 48H PIZZA AND GNOCCHI BAR
48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don’t want to share with…
ROYAL CROQUET CLUB SET TO KICK OFF ANOTHER SEASON OF FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN
The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and…
FOOD NEWS: THE CRAFT & CO CHRISTMAS MARKET, POW SUNDAYS AT POW KITCHEN AND POINT BREAK POKE
THE CRAFT & CO (TC&C) CHRISTMAS MARKET ON 11 DECEMBER One of the most innovative food…
WHERE TO EAT: MIDDLE BATHS BRIGHTON
Let’s face it, there are heaps of places in Melbourne to grab a fancy bite to…
BLUE SPOON LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BAKLAVA BAR
Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon,…
LAVAZZA LAUNCHES PRONTISSIMO! INSTANT COFFEE 120 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in…
FOOD NEWS: LADUREE OPENS AT CHADSTONE, THE CORNER ROOFTOP REOPENS, #HIREMESIMON PICKS A WINNER,
LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne…
ENDULJ, A DIFFERENT WAY OF DINING
Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho…
HOT SAUCE, LANEWAY COOL IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE
QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce…
LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL
The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks…
QUICK AND EASY DINING, CHAN’S YUM CHA BRINGS YOUR FAVOURITE DELIGHTS HOME
Chan’s Yum Cha at Home – Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the…
FOOD NEWS: AMARO MONTENEGRO COCKTAIL PARTY, NEW SHANGHAI TO OPEN AT CHADSTONE AND QT MELBOURNE OPENS ROOFTOP BAR
AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY Italy’s favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive…
FOOD NEWS: MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS RELAUNCH, FRENCH PATISSERIE LADUREE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE AND SCOTT PICKETT’S NEWEST VENTURE
MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views…
SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE
Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited…
QT MELBOURNE OPENS
Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch…
NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY THIS SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we’re celebrating National Cheeseburger day…
FOOD NEWS: CIRCA, THE PRINCE HOSTS GASTRONOMIC GREATS, THE NORTH MELBOURNE HOTEL AND GROSVENOR HOTEL KIDS BURGER MASTERCLASS
GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon…
FOOD NEWS: SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA, SAINT LUCIA OPENS IN WINDSOR AND DUTCHESS’ NEW LATE NIGHT MENU
SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the…
HIGH TEA AT RUNYA’S ROOM
Think high tea and dainty chicken sandwiches, pretty petit fours and exquisite tea served in fancy…
EASY COOKING WITH CULINARY CARTON
As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after…
CAMPARI REDISCOVER ART EXHIBITION SHOWS ICONIC BRAND ARTWORKS
If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would…
FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SHAPER’S FESTIVAL, FRATELLI FRESH AND THE CUT OPENS AT THE ALFRED, RUNYA’S ROOM AT ST COLLINS LANE
HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER’S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper’s Festival is a new exciting event which will…
T2 X REYNOLD POERNOMO TEA INFUSED DESSERT RECIPES
Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with…
REYNOLD POERNOMO TEAMS UP WITH T2 TO CREATE TEA INFUSED DESSERTS
T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create…
FOOD NEWS: LIZARD ISLAND FOOD AND WINE EVENT WITH SHANE DELIA, GRUB FOOD VAN ALL DAY DINING & GO WEST EATERY & TUCKSHOP OPENS
FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second…
MPD STEAK KITCHEN BRINGS CBD DINING TO THE SUBURBS
Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant…
MADAME BRUSSELS LANE EUROPEAN NIGHT MARKET FLIES INTO TOWN FOR FOUR FRIDAYS
Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your…
FRENCH DELIGHTS AT L’HOTEL GITAN
From the outside, L’Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you’ll find…
PHILIPPE MOUCHEL RETURNS TO THE CULINARY SCENE WITH PHILIPPE
Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new…
COCKTAILS THAT WILL TREAT YOUR SENSES THIS WINTER AT OM NOM
Ever loved a cocktail so much you wanted to inhale it? Well, now you can –…
FOOD NEWS: WINE & CHEESE AT THE UGLY DUCKLING, GONTRAN CHERRIER OPENS BOULANGERIE AND MASSI OPENS
THE UGLY DUCKLING WINE & CHEESE NIGHT The Ugly Duckling is bringing together the best in…
ALWAYS HAPPY TIMES AT HAPPY PLACE, OUR Q&A WITH LOLA BERRY
Celebrated nutritionist Lola Berry has teamed up with coffee mastermind Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali to…
ADELPHI HOTEL UNVEILS LIVE ART STUDIO THIS JUNE
This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down…
FOOD NEWS: TOKYO TINA RA-MEN MONTH, WIN FREE DUMPLINGS AT NEW SHANGHAI AND THE FLOUR MARKET HITS MELBOURNE CENTRAL
TOKYO TINA’S RA-MEN MONTH THIS JUNE Windsor hot-spot Tokyo Tina commences its very first month of…
EMOJI’S BRING A NEW DAWN OF CONVERSATION, OUR CHAT WITH EMOJIPEDIA FOUNDER JEREMY BURGE
To celebrate the new friendship of Cadbury Diary Milk and OREO, a special survey was conducted…
SICILIAN DELIGHTS AT MISTER BIANCO
A few years ago I met a Sicilian girl who I lived with for a year.…