Food & Drink

T2 INAUGURAL CHAI FESTIVAL Chai lovers will love the inaugural Chai Festival by our favourite tea brand, T2 this Sunday 21 June from 11am-3pm at T2's HQ. The festival, which is open to the public...

GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND One of Australia's favourite Gelateria's Gelato Messina opened its second Melbourne store in Richmond on 11 June. Located on Swan street, next to the new Dimmey's...

FREE PAN FRIED BUN WEEK AT NEW SHANGHAI Melbourne’s best dumpling house is turning one! New Shanghai, located in Melbourne’s prestigious Emporium is celebrating its first birthday in Australia’s...

One of the best things about the change in seasons is that menus across the city change their lineup to take advantage of the best seasonal produce available. This means we're lucky enough to get a new suite...

NEGRONI WEEK 1-7 JUNE, 2015 Running from 1st through to 7th June, 2015, Negroni Week will see bars and restaurants across Australia take part by taking $1 from each Negroni cocktail or Negroni...

Over two days in June, Prahran Market is set to experience truffle-mania when prestigious Australian food festival, Truffle Melbourne, transforms the food lover’s market into a fungi haven, complete...

Brooke from popular health and well-being blog A Conscious Collection, has launched her first e-book, Chocoholics. Not only including healthy recipes revolving around chocolate (yes, it is possible after...

Visiting the Footscray Fresh Food Markets is a market experience like no other. It bursts with a chaotic jumble of the most incredible sights, sounds and smells, with fresh produce just waiting to be whipped...

KERRIE HESS X LADUREE   Celebrated Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess has lent her hand to this sweet project for luxury French macaron house, Ladurée. Available now, a unique Kerrie...

Tea. It's something that I have everyday without fail. Whether it's a hot cup of English Breakfast first thing in the morning, or a green or even a peppermint tea in the afternoon, tea is something that is...

The Aussie beer-fest kicks off on May 16 with a whole week of celebrations during Good Beer Week. If you love beer then this week represents all your beer dreams in one. Beer Deluxe at Federation Square...

Melbourne's newest destination of desire opened over the weekend in South Melbourne. Bibelot, opened by the masterminds at Chez Dre, is your new destination for beautiful, luxurious and delicious...

  Melbourne's newest watering hole goes glam with a twist with the Glamp Cocktail Bar opening in the heart of the CBD. As it's name suggests, Glamp Cocktail bar takes drinking to a whole new level,...

Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't booked a restaurant to take her we've rounded up our favourite places for you. Saké Restaurant & Bar Celebrate Mother’s Day with an...

Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum chefs at New Shanghai, I definitely have a new found respect for how much effort goes into making those little...

May is one of those in-between months that doesn’t really get much attention. It’s cold, dreary, rainy, there are no long weekends, no festive holidays; everyone is still at work or stuck studying for uni...

To celebrate its new Autumn menu, Melbourne institution Cecconi's hosted an intimate media dinner to showcase its latest flavours. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Cecconi's has long been a favourite...

Having just celebrated its 20th birthday, Catalina Rose Bay is a Sydney icon which moves with the times, offering a fine dining experience with a casual feel and great service. The restaurant sits...

Any time is the right time to hold a dinner party. But so many of us struggle to host the prefect one. Many things need to be taken into account, such as the season, the day, and the time. How many guests?...

The humble takeaway coffee has been given an innovative uplift by frank green with the newly launched SmartCup. The new frank green SmartCup is an innovative, reusable and sustainable coffee cup that...

Weekend brunching has to be my favourite thing to do on the weekend next to sleep (and maybe shopping!). So it brings me great delight to just find a fellow brekkie buddy and drag them around the streets...

Previously an electrical transformer warehouse, the team behind Panama Dining, Rice Queen and Melbourne’s beloved Vegie Bar have transformed (forgive the pun) this huge space into Melbourne’s latest and...

BOND MELBOURNE REOPENS One of Melbourne's most iconic venues has been given the Midas touch, with the new Bond Melbourne set to shine as the city's newest and most glamorous event space and...

The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...

Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Cocktail? We sat down with Grey Goose brand ambassador, Andy Wren, to find out all there is to know about Cocktails and Grey Goose Vodka. Andy has been involved...

If you're stunned that it's already April (wasn't it just Christmas!?) then you won't be shocked to find out that tomorrow is Good Friday. Another long weekend spent with family and friends, it's also another...

The ST. Hotel in St Kilda opened late last year reinvigorating the Fitzroy street area and becoming one of the hottest places to visit for a tipple after work or on the weekend. The revived ST. Hotel...

Artisan baking has made a huge comeback in recent times with many artisan bakeries popping up across the country, sharing the love of the perfectly made Artisanal breads. Rustic Sourdough in Fitzroy has been...

OM NOM POPS UP WITH EASTER DELIGHTS From now until Thursday 9th April, Om Nom Dessert Bar and Kitchen has a pop up that features a specially curated selection of treats from the talented Om Nom...

It’s no secret that Melbournians love their food, so if you’re a new kid on the restaurant block, be prepared to be critiqued. Located on the banks of the Yarra on the now decommissioned Finders Street...

Photographed and styled by Katherine Ng STOCKIST DETAILS Adriano Zumbo Cadbury Fairtrade Australia Haighs Lindt Long Shot Paul Louis Rustica Sourdough Veuve...

It’s hard to construct a list of things to do in April without mentioning Easter, as naturally chocolate is constantly at the forefront of everyone’s minds. But for those of you who perhaps consider...

Baby x Pidapipo Easter Gelato Collaboration Pidapipo Gelato is making the trip south from Lygon Street to bring a six flavour gelato cart to the Baby al fresco dining area. Most importantly, Lisa...

As far as brand ambassadors go, there is no personality more perfect for Yellowglen than dynamic creative Samantha Wills. Since founding her own jewellery line at the age of 21, Wills has gone from strength to...

The Mornington Peninsula is the place to be this Sunday 29 March with the inaugural Peninsula Picnic bringing the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula....

Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...

The weekend is here and thanks to our friends at Vodka O, they've given us some fantastic cocktail recipes for us to test out and enjoy. Cheers to that!   Vodka O Strawberry   You will...

If you haven't heard of Mr Miyagi, then listen up. We've talked to the team behind one of the hottest restaurants in Melbourne, famous for the MFC, Miyagi Fried Chicken, about what's made Mr Miyagi such a...

The Arbory Bar & Eatery has officially opened marking a new era of dining on the banks of the Yarra. The urban renewal to the Sandridge Line and Yarra River precinct just on the banks of the Yarra...

The Swan Street Chamber of Commerce has popped up on Melbourne's iconic Swan Street, a food and cultural precinct that showcases a unique mix of Australian businesses in one collaborative and dynamic...

This Sunday morning I'm heading out to the Botanical Gardens to participate in 'Breakfast around the Tan' presented by Diabetes Australia - Vic in conjunction with the Melbourne Food & Wine...

Very rarely would you try for a table at the hottest restaurant with a reservation on Saturday night in Melbourne, but what about without even knowing the location? Melbourne's foodies, fashion fiends and...

Reopened after a huge renovation in late 2013, the Duke of Wellington has come synonymous as one of the CBD's best watering holes. The vibe is casual and cool, and it's a great place for catch up with...

To celebrate the launch of an exciting collaboration between One Hot Pilates and The Real Food Movement, One Hot Pilates celebrated this last week with an intimate hot pilates class followed by a pure and...

// When visiting new countries, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the culture is to try some of the local delicacies. If you are planning a trip to Singapore, your tastebuds will definitely get...

Did you know that all tastes we experience can be broken down to five categories? Grey Goose does, and invited us to experience a whole new world of flavours - all accompanied by delicious, bespoke Grey...

It's the Labour Day on Monday 9 March meaning we have an extra to enjoy time with family and friends! We've pulled together a list of things to do this long weekend. Moomba One of Melbourne's...

Yellowglen bought a touch of understated glamour to Caulfield on Saturday at Blue Diamond Stakes day with the Yellowglen Terrace. The beautiful terrace, one that has most recently graced the tracks...

Looking for an easy to make recipe with maximum appeal? Try this light pasta recipe with a gluten free option ready in under 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS 375g Penne pasta (Couturing prefers this Gluten Free...

Justice Crew Patron Tequila partnered with Rolling Stone’s for the 6th annual Rolling Stone Awards on Wednesday 25 February, at the Byron Kennedy Hall of the Entertainment Quarter. Celebrating the best...

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for food just got hotter with the arrival of Grill'd, the health burger experts. The iconic and Melbourne founded brand celebrated the new store and 10 years...

Food and wine lovers rejoice! One of Australia’s most celebrated festivals, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, is back and ready to fill our calendars with it’s culinary goodness. Kicking off on Friday...

Yesterday we told you about the amazing Flavours of Asia Market Festival that is happening this Saturday at Blue Diamond Day at Caulfield. As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, this amazing...

Melbourne’s renowned cheese and cider festival, Fromage A Trois, returns to the beautiful grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on 15 March 2015 with a bigger and better line up than ever seen...

Melbourne Racing Club has partnered with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to proudly present the Flavours of Asia Market Festival this Saturday February 28 at the Sportingbet Blue Diamond Stakes...

BROWN BROTHERS IMMERSION WEEKEND Brown Brothers is offering the ultimate VIP experience for anyone who has ever wanted to experience life as a winemaker first-hand – from tending the vines, to...

Valentine's Day is a day that some people dread each year. Not because it's a bad day but because it's hard to figure out what to do in the advance and sometimes working these things out can be daunting or too...

BON VOYAGE TO THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER It's hard to believe, but The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition closes this Sunday after a successful showing at the National Gallery...

This year Valentine's day falls on a Saturday and that means you can spoil your Valentine for the whole day! To help you planning the perfect day, we've put together a list of restaurants that might be the...

Hammer & Tong have applied their culinary expertise to an exciting new kitchen installation, located in South Yarra favourite Less Than Zero. Famous for their extensive drinks menu, Less Than Zero...

You can go around the world in 80 days with Trampoline Gelato who are celebrating the Flavours of the World for 80 days. Launching in stores nationally this month, Trampoline Gelato is calling...

Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne and the Australia Day long weekend has many treats in store if you're up for something interesting and fun! We've put together our top places to head to this long...

I love mid-week drinks, especially during Summer! After all, who doesn't love to unwind at the end of a long day at work with a crisp glass of wine enjoying the warm weather and the outdoors? Well if you're in...

They have one of the most exclusive and exciting marquees during the Spring Racing Carnival, and now Emirates are bringing their signature luxe customer experience to the Australian Open. Celebrating...

Are you one of those spectators who watch the tennis from your TV at home just because you dread the thought of travelling all the way into the CBD only to head home straight after a game of tennis? Guilty. My...

As twilight descends, Cecil street comes alive. The delicious aroma of paprika and chili wafts down the sidewalk, mingled with the sweet scent of caramel and baked goods. The sizzling of sausages can be...

The Royal Croquet Club hits town this week for some croquet, food, fun and music Birrarung Marr from this Friday. It was announced today that one of Melbourne's favourite food destinations, Gelato Messina...

I love Indian food. It's always a delight to have your taste buds buzzing with excitement from a perfect blend of herbs and spices that I admittedly could not replicate in my home kitchen. Upon entering...

One of Australia's most highly acclaimed sparkling wine labels, Pirie, is celebrating Summer with the launch of three new cool-climate premium Tasmanian sparkling wines to its range. This exciting new...

Choose It. Mix It. Smash It. Love It... and you could ‘POP’ around town in a brand new Fiat 500 Pop. Ringing in the new year in true Cold Rock style, the iconic Australian Ice Creamery is giving...

The Royal Croquet Club hits town at the end of this week and we can't wait for the festival to begin. We sat down and asked Grant Smillie, one of the people responsible for organising this event, what to...

The Peroni marquee at the Portsea Polo is definitely the place to be this Saturday with not only international supermodel and face of Peroni, Natalia Borges, present but also the talented Italian...

The Australian Open is almost upon us and we are giving you the chance to attend the party of the season at the hottest venue of the season, Club Aperol at Fatto. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLUB...

Melbourne comes alive this summer with the Royal Croquet Club lighting up the banks of Birrarung Marr this January with the ultimate summertime experience. After revelling in the ongoing success...

Aperol and Fatto Bar & Cantina join forces this summer to create 'Club Aperol at Fatto' – the perfect oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and will become THE place to head to...

So I have a secret to share. It's not one that I want to, but I think for the good of Melbourne foodies, I need to. It's called the Highline restaurant. Located on the deck level of the newly renovated...

Need some drink inspiration for this New Year's Eve? Our friends at Tequila Blu have put together some fun and fantastic drink recipes to make your NYE a bit more fun and frivolous! Grapefruit...

Looking for something interesting to do to celebrate the new year? We've got that covered with some of Melbourne's best New Year's celebrations. The Emerson This year, The Emerson is offering an...

Gelato lovers rejoice! Pidapipó Gelataria has opened up a new store in Carlton, serving up it's delicious range of freshly made gelato, just in time for Summer. The new store comes after a successful...

The recently transformed Railway Hotel in Windsor will be turning on a traditional Australian Christmas feast on Christmas Day. Head Chef Simon Tarlington (ex Quay, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Maze) has...

What's new in the world of food this week? Twisted Yoghurt  Summer is well and truly here and now you can find a healthier alternative to ice cream with delicious flavours of Twisted Frozen...

There are plenty of reasons why Lucy Liu has become the hottest name in food in Melbourne apart from having some of the best food around town, and it's what makes this place tick more than any...

If you're looking for a different type of present, why not consider Food & Drink gifts? We've put together a list of our favourite Food & Drink gifts that will be perfect for your loved one this...

Flavour Exchange is hitting Fed Square this Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December with a celebration of all things Summer. The quarterly event showcases the best wines, beers, ciders, spirits and foods from...

SSome things in the food world just make sense when they're together. Ham and cheese. Bread and butter. Lime and soda. So it's no surprise that when Superior Gold launched its new range of premium smoked...

To celebrate Summer and the launch of its new Flutterby range, T2 hosted a fabulous Summer Tea Festival at its beautiful headquarters in Melbourne. The festival brought together some of the best T2 teas in...

This week Como House South Yarra plays host to The Président Cheese Paris To Provence Festival celebrating all things French. Over the course of the festival, some of Melbourne's best French chefs and...

The Président Cheese Paris to Provence Festival is one of the exciting events coming up at the historic Como House 21-23 November, where guests can experience all things French. The festival has become one...

Jennifer Hawkins sizzles for Mount Franklin Sparkling This summer, Australia’s darling Jennifer Hawkins brings a fizz of fashion to ‘Mount Franklin’ Lightly Sparkling with the release of the Summer...

Friday marks the start of 16 days of food fun by the banks of the Yarra! Starting on the 14th of November, Melbournians will flock to the Night Noodle Market at its new home at Birrarung Marr, where...

It’s French. It’s Bubbly & now it’s PINK for a limited time only One of our favourite French bubblies has turned Pink, for a limited time only this Spring. The Paul Louis Limited Edition Pink...

There is no two ways about it. Melbourne is a food obsessed city. Diners are prepared to wait up to 2 hours to get their hands on a meal from some of the hottest places in town. Since it opened earlier this...

BOOST JUICE SHAKES THINGS UP FOR CHARITY WITH CELEBRITY SMOOTHIE RANGE Boost Juice has partnered with four loved Australian celebrities to launch a limited edition range of smoothies and juices just in time...

Fancy yourself a foodie? Then we have just the giveaway for you. We've got a double pass to giveaway to this year's Taste of Melbourne food festival which will be held from Thursday the 13th to Sunday the 16th...

Heading to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Carnival? Make sure you make a pitstop at the ultimate trackside location, the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar, for bespoke cocktails and music by Australia’s top...

Not going to the races this weekend? Don't fret, you can enjoy the fun atmosphere at our top picks this weekend. Italian favourites at La Svolta  Authentic Italian favourite, La Svolta is getting into...

It’s that time of year again. Prepare to gorge, graze and guzzle Melbourne, The Age Good Food Month is kicking off. Following the success of last year’s gastronomic venture, November will see a...

The Birdcage. Synonymous with fashion, beauty and celebrities during Melbourne Cup Carnival, the various marquees in this sanctuary play host to not only those that are best dressed, but feature the best food...

This month, the Veuve Clicquot Airstream rolls into summer, bringing with it Clicquot’s unique combination of luxury, food and design. The pop-up diner has kick-started parties all over the world, and, this...

Image by APL Photography Two Italian Boys launched their 2013 Vintage Prosecco at a stunning food event at Brunetti's in Carlton featuring beautiful Italian food and drink. The night, called Sogni d'Oro...