Food &amp; Drink

October 7, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS RELAUNCH, FRENCH PATISSERIE LADUREE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE AND SCOTT PICKETT’S NEWEST VENTURE

October 3, 2016

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...

SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

September 21, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Spring Racing

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...

QT MELBOURNE OPENS

September 19, 2016

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...

NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY THIS SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

September 16, 2016

The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we're celebrating National Cheeseburger day this Sunday 18 September at some of our favourite places across Melbourne. Huxtaburger fans...

FOOD NEWS: CIRCA, THE PRINCE HOSTS GASTRONOMIC GREATS, THE NORTH MELBOURNE HOTEL AND GROSVENOR HOTEL KIDS BURGER MASTERCLASS

September 5, 2016

GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon will prepare a feast to celebrate Laurent Rospars’ 30-year Australian anniversary,...

FOOD NEWS: SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA, SAINT LUCIA OPENS IN WINDSOR AND DUTCHESS’ NEW LATE NIGHT MENU

August 16, 2016

SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the site of one of Melbourne’s most famous gallery/café by artist Mirka Mora, will be given new...

HIGH TEA AT RUNYA’S ROOM

Leeyong Soo

August 15, 2016

Think high tea and dainty chicken sandwiches, pretty petit fours and exquisite tea served in fancy china come to mind. At Runya’s Room in St Collins Lane, high tea has all those things – but with an exotic...

EASY COOKING WITH CULINARY CARTON

August 4, 2016

As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is spend a long time in the kitchen making dinner. It could be that you are just too tired, can't decide what to...

CAMPARI REDISCOVER ART EXHIBITION SHOWS ICONIC BRAND ARTWORKS

August 2, 2016

If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would be Campari. Created by Maître Liquoriste , Gaspare Campari, the inimitable Campari recipe has...

FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SHAPER’S FESTIVAL, FRATELLI FRESH AND THE CUT OPENS AT THE ALFRED, RUNYA’S ROOM AT ST COLLINS LANE

July 28, 2016

HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER'S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper's Festival is a new exciting event which will be held in Melbourne on 4 August. Heineken fans can win their way into the festival for a worldly...

T2 X REYNOLD POERNOMO TEA INFUSED DESSERT RECIPES

July 27, 2016

Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with T2 to develop tea infused desserts. Today we're sharing the recipes for the two special tea infused desserts...

REYNOLD POERNOMO TEAMS UP WITH T2 TO CREATE TEA INFUSED DESSERTS

July 25, 2016

T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create tea infused desserts. Reynold has created two very unique, tea-infused winter dessert...

FOOD NEWS: LIZARD ISLAND FOOD AND WINE EVENT WITH SHANE DELIA, GRUB FOOD VAN ALL DAY DINING & GO WEST EATERY & TUCKSHOP OPENS

July 22, 2016

FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second Food and Wine Event with celebrated chef Shane Delia, island Executive Chef Mark Jensen and wines by Penfolds...

MPD STEAK KITCHEN BRINGS CBD DINING TO THE SUBURBS

July 19, 2016

Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant and bar has opened on the corner of Greaves and Clyde Roads in Berwick, Victoria, led by former Vue Group...

MADAME BRUSSELS LANE EUROPEAN NIGHT MARKET FLIES INTO TOWN FOR FOUR FRIDAYS

July 18, 2016

Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your beanie, mittens and coat and get ready to embrace the magic of winter when Madame Brussels Lane transforms into...

FRENCH DELIGHTS AT L’HOTEL GITAN

July 15, 2016

From the outside, L'Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you'll find that the spirit of the heritage art deco building is still there but this place isn't just your average watering...

PHILIPPE MOUCHEL RETURNS TO THE CULINARY SCENE WITH PHILIPPE

July 11, 2016

Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new restaurant Philippe, just off the Paris end of Collins Street. With a passionate clientele...

COCKTAILS THAT WILL TREAT YOUR SENSES THIS WINTER AT OM NOM

July 4, 2016

Ever loved a cocktail so much you wanted to inhale it? Well, now you can – as Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar launches its new theatrical cocktail menu encouraging quirky thinking when it comes to alcoholic...

FOOD NEWS: WINE & CHEESE AT THE UGLY DUCKLING, GONTRAN CHERRIER OPENS BOULANGERIE AND MASSI OPENS

June 27, 2016

THE UGLY DUCKLING WINE & CHEESE NIGHT The Ugly Duckling is bringing together the best in local produce and winemaking talent for a three-part ‘Local Series’. The first event in this series...

ALWAYS HAPPY TIMES AT HAPPY PLACE, OUR Q&A WITH LOLA BERRY

June 17, 2016

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Celebrated nutritionist Lola Berry has teamed up with coffee mastermind Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali to open up Happy Place juice bar and cafe at South Melbourne market, with the goal of delivering a sense of...

ADELPHI HOTEL UNVEILS LIVE ART STUDIO THIS JUNE

June 14, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down and paint the town red (literally) as its lobby transforms into a pop-up live art studio from June 14 to July 1. You...

FOOD NEWS: TOKYO TINA RA-MEN MONTH, WIN FREE DUMPLINGS AT NEW SHANGHAI AND THE FLOUR MARKET HITS MELBOURNE CENTRAL

June 9, 2016

TOKYO TINA'S RA-MEN MONTH THIS JUNE Windsor hot-spot Tokyo Tina commences its very first month of RA-MEN, featuring a different ramen special matched with a unique Japanese character (or RA-MAN)...

EMOJI’S BRING A NEW DAWN OF CONVERSATION, OUR CHAT WITH EMOJIPEDIA FOUNDER JEREMY BURGE

June 8, 2016

To celebrate the new friendship of Cadbury Diary Milk and OREO, a special survey was conducted to research Australian's emoji habits between friends and what it means for these relationships. Gone are the...

SICILIAN DELIGHTS AT MISTER BIANCO

Suzanna Zhang

June 3, 2016

A few years ago I met a Sicilian girl who I lived with for a year. She was a true Italian in the sense of being super animated with her hands, passionate, expressive, warm and inviting but most of all she was...

WINTER WARMING COCKTAILS AT THE UGLY DUCKLING

June 3, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: CAKE BAKE AND SWEETS SHOW, FREDDIE WIMPOLES OPENS IN ST KILDA AND MISS SAIGON OPENS AT BOX HILL CENTRAL

May 30, 2016

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...

SAKE FLINDERS LANE, YOUR NEW FAVOURITE NIGHT TIME HAUNT IN MELBOURNE

May 23, 2016

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...

NECTAR AND STONE POPS UP AT MELBA RESTAURANT AT THE LANGHAM FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY

May 16, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: SALLY’S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY AND A25 LAUNCHES SEXY PIZZA IN MELBOURNE’S CBD

May 11, 2016

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...

THE BEST OF GOOD BEER WEEK

May 10, 2016

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 BRINGING 24 HOUR ENTERTAINMENT TO HAWTHORN

May 9, 2016

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...

KIEHL’S X GELATO MESSINA

April 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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,...

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

April 29, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: MR CLAWS POPS UP AT 131 SMITH STREET, CAFE DE LA VILLE OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA, LOLA BERRY & SALVATORE MALATESTA TO OPEN HAPPY PLACE

April 28, 2016

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...

MADAME FLAVOUR X ALEXIA PETSINIS, A BEAUTIFUL BLEND OF FLAVOUR AND ART

April 22, 2016

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 ROOFTOP, A WELCOME ADDITION HIGH ABOUT RICHMOND

Jason Scully

April 15, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: SAKE FLINDERS LANE OPENS, 8BIT LAUNCH THE GALAGA, ROYAL STACKS OPENS IN BRUNSWICK WITH HALAL MENU

April 13, 2016

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....

CHANDON BRINGS A SPLASH OF THE COUNTRY TO THE CITY AT THE EMERSON ROOFTOP

April 12, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: FREE COFFEE AT THE BARISTA-LESS CAFE & CHANDON IN THE CITY AT THE EMERSON ROOFTOP

April 7, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: GOOD BEER WEEK, +39 OPENS IN TOORAK, NEW SHANGHAI LAUNCHES SPECIAL MENU

April 5, 2016

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...

THE BEST PLACE TO BE GREEN THIS YEAR IS AT MATCHA MYLKBAR. OUR Q&A WITH MATCHA MAIDEN

March 29, 2016

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...

SPOIL YOURSELF WITH HIGH TEA AT THE LANGHAM

Caitlin Hughes

March 24, 2016

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...

MJR TOM, TAKING DINING TO NEW HEIGHTS ON SMITH STREET

Jason Scully

March 23, 2016

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...

HUNKY DORY SUPPORTS THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL

March 22, 2016

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...

HOP TO IT THIS EASTER WITH SOME OF OUR CADBURY FAVOURITES

March 21, 2016

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...

OM NOM LAUNCHES A POP UP SHOP FILLED WITH SWEET TREATS FOR EASTER

March 18, 2016

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 SPARKLES THIS 2016 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

March 16, 2016

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™...

FOOD NEWS: THE HOTEL WINDSOR’S AFTERNOON TEA FOR ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA, ST ALI LIVE, MOUNTAIN GOAT MEET THE MAKER

March 14, 2016

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...

HÄAGAN DAZS POPS UP IN FEDERATION SQUARE, THE FIRST STOP IN AUSTRALIA

March 10, 2016

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...

505 WINE ROOM, THE PERFECT PLACE FOR WINE, FOOD AND RELAXATION

March 9, 2016

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...

ROOFTOP BREAKFAST AT ITS BEST AT SANTONI

March 4, 2016

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...

MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2016

March 3, 2016

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 HITS THE SHORES OF ST KILDA

March 3, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS, GARDEN’S BY TWILIGHT, WINDSOR & CO. BLOCK PARTY

March 2, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: BIGGIE SMALLS’ ORDERING APP, TOKYO TINA CELEBRATES ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY WITH FREE POKE, MARTINI IN A JAR WITH MELBOURNE MARTINI

February 26, 2016

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...

FAB FRIDAY NIGHT’S AT ADELPHI’S ROOFTOP POOL

February 25, 2016

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...

PICNIC FUN WITH THE PENINSULAR PICNIC

February 24, 2016

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...

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE FROMAGE A TROIS CHEESE AND CIDER FESTIVAL

February 22, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: DUTCHESS MELBOURNE’S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER, AMARU OPENS IN ARMADALE, MEATMOTHER RELAUNCHED

February 19, 2016

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...

FOOD NEWS: SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL, MR M TACO PARTY AT ST. ALI, SAKE FLINDERS LANE SET TO OPEN SOON

February 15, 2016

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,...

LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY DINING

February 10, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS, NATIONAL PISCO SOUR DAY, THE GREAT BRITAIN HOTEL’S NEW LOOK AND MILKSHAKES

February 4, 2016

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...

EXCLUSIVE: GASTRONOMY IS FREEDOM FEAT. DIEGO MUNOZ PART 2 (WATCH)

February 1, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Couturing TV, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

THE YAK ALES MELBOURNE BARBEQUE FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

February 1, 2016

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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...

EXCLUSIVE: GASTRONOMY IS FREEDOM FEAT. DIEGO MUNOZ PART 1 (WATCH)

January 29, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Couturing TV, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

FOOD NEWS: UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY, EATALIANO BY PINO OPENS IN WINDSOR AND TOKYO TINA BRINGS BACK THE THUNDERCAT BUN

January 28, 2016

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 RESTAURANT, ONE OF MELBOURNE’S BEST KEPT SECRETS

January 25, 2016

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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...

ROYAL STACKS – SHAKING UP MELBOURNE’S BURGER SCENE

Whitney Lian

January 21, 2016

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...

INTERVIEW WITH FOOD ENTREPRENEUR JAKE SMYTH

January 19, 2016

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...

DINNER EN BLANC, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINNER IN THE SOCIAL CALENDAR

January 15, 2016

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...

THE PERFECT THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER EVENT – SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET

Suzanna Zhang

January 14, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

ST CLOUD – HAWTHORN’S FRESHEST VIETNAMESE EATERY

January 11, 2016

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...

ZUMBO MAKING DESSERT DISCO THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER AT FANCY NANCE

January 8, 2016

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...

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO TO HOST A STAR STUDDED MARQUEE AT THE PORTSEA POLO

January 8, 2016

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, THE NEWEST KID ON THE BLOCK IN ABBOTSFORD

December 18, 2015

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 PRESENTS YUKIE’S SNACK BAR

December 15, 2015

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...

BEST PLACES IN MELBOURNE FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH

December 14, 2015

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...

8BIT OPENS IN MELBOURNE CBD

December 11, 2015

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...

BIGGIE SMALLS OPENS TODAY SERVING THE BEST KBABS IN TOWN, WE CHAT WITH FOUNDER SHANE DELIA

December 10, 2015

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...

SCHMUCKS BAGELS – DELIVERED WITH A CHEEKY SCHMIRK

December 8, 2015

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 PERFECT SUMMER EXPERIENCE – THE ROYAL CROQUET CLUB IS BACK IN MELBOURNE FROM 10 DECEMBER 2015

December 7, 2015

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...

FOOD NEWS: ST KILDA BURGER BAR ICE CREAM SANDWICH, FEAST OF MERIT OPENS ROOFTOP DINING AND THE FLYING DUCK FLIES AGAIN

December 4, 2015

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...

HONG KONG HIGHS AT CAFE GRAY DELUXE

December 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

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...

FOOD NEWS: STH CENTRAL BY TOMMY COLLINS, SAIGON SALLY’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AND LOT 1

December 2, 2015

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 – DIEMEN’S

December 1, 2015

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...

THE AUBURN HOTEL – HAWTHORN’S NEWEST GASTROPUB

November 27, 2015

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...

HOCHI MAMA – VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD WITH AN URBAN ATTITUDE

November 25, 2015

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...

INTERVIEW WITH WOODY. P’S NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, TIMOTHY MARTIN

November 24, 2015

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...

CARMAN’S BRINGING ‘THE BREAKFAST CLUB’ TO MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND BRISBANE

November 21, 2015

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...

HOME COOKING MADE EASY WITH MADE BY TOBIE PUTTOCK

November 20, 2015

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...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET

November 18, 2015

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...

SUMMER HOTS UP AT THE SUMMER HOP UP AT BEER DELUXE

November 18, 2015

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,...

Q&A WITH FLORENT BOIZEL FROM CHAMPAGNE BOIZEL

November 13, 2015

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...

CELEBRATING SUMMER WITH HAHN RADLER

November 13, 2015

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,...

EL ATINO & CO – SHARING HONEST LATIN FOOD

November 6, 2015

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...

OFF TRACK MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATIONS

October 30, 2015

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 UNVEILS NEW SPRING BREAKFAST MENU

October 28, 2015

Food & Drink, In Your Hood, Lifestyle

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...

WiLO PIZZA – A FRESHER TAKE ON PIZZA