THE BEST OF GOOD BEER WEEK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
LIFESTYLE NEWS: BELLROY, #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS, LADY CAROLINA, & A SECRET GARDEN BY TOMMY COLLINS
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...
MINOR FIGURES RETURNS TO MELBOURNE, BRINGING BIG COFFEE FLAVOUR
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...
DRINK RESPONSIBLY WITH MEMOBOTTLE
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...
BREW IT YOUR WAY AT ROYAL ELIXIR
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...
TOKO MELBOURNE, BRINGING MODERN IZAKAYA DINING TO MELBOURNE
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....
FOOD NEWS: CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEAFOOD TRAIL, ARBORY’S NOTØBERFEST, THE STAR HOTEL OPENS
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...
CLOUDY BAY LAUNCHES THEIR 2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC
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...
2015 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL BRINGS ARTS AND FEASTING TO MELBOURNE
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...
WIN: TASTE OF MELBOURNE TICKETS
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...
NEWS: UGLY DUCKLING OPENS IN RICHMOND, REMEDY KOMBUCHA, CAFEPAY LAUNCHES
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...
BATLOW CIDER – YOUR SUMMER STAPLE
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...
FOOD NEWS: ARBORY BAR & EATERY YARRA VALLEY LONG LUNCH, FEAST OF MERIT SHOWCASE, BREWMANITY AT BEER DELUXE & LOVE&DYSFUNCTION ST KILDA
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...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: ARBORY BAR & EATERY’S NEW COCKTAIL LIST, CELEBRATE JACK DANIELS’ BIRTHDAY AT FED SQUARE, LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
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...
FOOD & DRINK NEWS: CADBURY BRINGS JOY O’CLOCK TO MELBOURNE, THE MILL HOUSE AND COCO RUM
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...
IZAKAYA DINING AT TOKO MELBOURNE
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...
FOOD NEWS: MADAME FLAVOUR, LIEFJE CHOCOLATE, MR MIYAGI EXPANDS, NIGHT TRIPPING AT THE ST. HOTEL
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...
VEUVE CLICQUOT AND LEADING AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER UNVEIL THE RIDDLING STOOL
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...
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW AT ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLING CO.
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....
TALES FROM THE TEAPOT: TÊTE-À-TÊTE ON TEA FORTE
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...
PACHA MAMA LANEWAY FIESTA HITS MELBOURNE ON 24 AUGUST
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...
NO #FOODREGRET HERE: #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS
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...
WHY EVERY FOODIE NEEDS TO EAT AT THE HIGHLINE HOTEL
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...
Q&A WITH WAYNE BROWN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SAKE
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...
WHY LADY CAROLINA IS ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED RESTAURANT OPENINGS OF THE YEAR
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...
FOOD NEWS: PIZZA IS SEXY AT A25, BEER DELUXE AND MOO BREW DEGUSTATION, LIVORNESE SEAFOOD FEAST AT LA SVOLTA
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...
SWEET DELIGHTS AT SAKE’S DESSERT MASTERCLASS
Making desserts is something that I've always shied away from. Unlike savoury dishes where I can generally throw things together, desserts require precise quantities and technique. So when I was invited to...
TOP 4 THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY
Sydney is only a short hour or two away from Australia's largest cities. Whether you are flying from Melbourne, Brisbane or feel like making the trek from Adelaide, Sydney is one of Australia's favourite...
WHERE TO EAT IN SYDNEY: SPICE TEMPLE
As one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, everything Neil Perry touches turns to food gold. He is behind some of the most celebrated restaurants in Australia, not to mention he works closely with iconic...
FOOD NEWS: HUXTABURGER HEADS NORTH TO SYDNEY, TRUFFLES AT THE ESTELLE, LE CREUSET OPENS AT CHADSTONE
HUXTABURGER POP UP AT HARPOON HARRY IN SYDNEY Get ready for the next “Friends of Harry’s” event! Hot off the heals of the most successful Belle’s Hot Chicken pop event, Harry’s have invited...
[STOKE] BAR & KITCHEN WHERE CITY MEETS GREAT FOOD
Following the move to the city last year, Stokehouse City has become a popular venue for enjoying a long lunch, dinner or special occasion. After being in the city location for the past year, Frank...
GET YOUR TASTE OF ASIA WITH A VISIT TO SAIGON SALLY
Sneakily hidden in Duke street just off Chapel street, Saigon Sally might not be the most obvious place to visit if you're just walking down Chapel Street but it's definitely a destination of choice for...