Food & Drink

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...

Cecconi's is a name synonymous with beautiful food and it's no wonder why the restaurant continues to be one of Melbourne's best places to dine. Consistently beautiful dishes, using the finest ingredients, and...

Marlborough wine label, Stoneleigh, has launched a hidden oasis in the heart of Fitzroy Street St Kilda, just in time for the warmer weather. Bringing the spirit of New Zealand to inner Melbourne,...

Making the perfect coffee is more than just filling up a basket, placing it into a machine and adding milk. The refined art that baristas do on a day to day basis is something I never really appreciated until...

Yellowglen are enlisting the help of ambassador Samantha Wills to bring a little Melbourne Spring Racing excitement to Sydney. To celebrate the race that stops a nation, the prestigious Melbourne Cup,...

If you are a lover of Italian food, then you can't miss out on Itali.co's La Domenica Italiana. Italian for The Italy Sunday, La Domenica Italiana brings the spirit and culture of Italy to...

MOJO Winemakers have launched its new look wines with the launch of Studio MOJO, a special collaboration with local Australian artists. MOJO Winemakers engaged artists Ghost Patrol, Kirra Jamison, Barbara...

It's safe to say, Melbourne is a city of foodies. Willing to wait for up to two hours to eat at some of the hottest dining spots in town, whether it's Italian, Japanese or Spanish food, Melburnians love it...

  For years we have seen this humble drink on our TV and Movie screens and only tasted it when overseas. Well no more Australia! Right now Snapple, the premium iced tea brand has arrived in...

The Melbourne Festival kicks off this week and along with the various Arts and Music activities, foodies are also spoilt for choice when it comes to the festival. The Foxtel Festival Hub will be located...

As you all might know by now, I love coffee and reading about it on dailyespresso.co.uk to keep up with its latest trends. But when I read that officially, Australians love coffee; it was hard to believe at...

Melbourne's hotspot, The Emerson turned 1 last week and celebrated the momentous occasion with a huge birthday celebration across the multi-level complex. The celebrations featured delicious sparkling from...

There is a lot to learn about Sparkling wine. More than I had anticipated after spending a lovely Spring morning learning from the best at the Brown Brothers Sparkling Masterclass held at Fatto Bar and...

Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be lining up for some of the finest food in Melbourne during the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival. I can attest that...

Twinings is hosting a dinner on Monday event (September 29) alongside Gourmet Traveller to launch two new blends as a part of their infusions range – Orange & Cinnamon and Camomile & Spiced...

The Emerson turns 1  The Emerson is celebrating its 1st Birthday this Friday 19 September and is celebrating this momentous occasion with a big birthday bash. Starting at 6:30pm, the Birthday...

In case you didn't know, September 13 is World Chocolate Day. A day for chocolate you say? Well everyday is  chocolate day for me but a world wide celebration for chocolate seems appropriate given the joy it...

This season VODKA O introduces your newest summer companion, their latest range of naturally crafted, premixed Vodka cocktails. Combining pure VODKA O carbonated filtered water, real fruit juices, fruit purees...

Calling all Sydney Wine Lovers! Vino Paradiso begins on 31 October with a three-day event taking place at the Australian Technology Park, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Australian wine and food...

I love Pizza and it gives me so much pleasure to eat it. So when I discover another place in Melbourne where I know I will get good pizza is something of a God send. Itali.Co is a beautiful restaurant...

In a world first, John Walker and Sons, unlocked the liquefied brilliance of its Diamond Jubilee Scotch Whisky at a special event last week, at the Sydney Opera House. No stone was left unturned in the...

  Tantalising tastebuds down under, Englishly good. The apt description of the new brand of chips that have hit our shores. Tyrrells Crisps are saying G'day to Australia by bringing their delicious...

The warmer weather is just around the corner, and Rekorderlig have their newest cider flavour just in time to help you celebrate. An Australian favourite, the pomegranate has become commonplace in many...

Forget the usual condiments at a typical Australian bbq - tomato sauce, mustard and relish. Welcome to the new taste sensation of savoury jams that are now becoming popular additions to the Aussie dining...

If you can't get enough of Australian celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, then make sure you check out the new range of affordable kitchenware he has designed as part of Target's 'Designers for Target' program....

Celebrated Australian Chef, Adrian Richardson, recently helped to launch the new Patissier Multifunction Processor by Magimix with the help of TV food celebrity Maeve O'Mara in Sydney. The new Patissier...

Winter came alive last Friday at The Emerson rooftop with the Veuve Clicquot Winter Party, a party held to celebrate all things Veuve Clicquot and all things winter. Bringing a bit of glamour to Melbourne,...

The Meet your Maker event is happening again at Hammer & Tong on Tuesday 12 August where food meets wine meets wine maker. The event features four of Victoria's finest winemakers who will host a four...

When I’m considering where to eat, how good the dessert is, is often the deciding factor. When I heard that the Adelphi Hotel was home to a restaurant which focused on desserts, l couldn’t get my...

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and close...

It's not often I'm left speechless after meeting someone, but this is what happened to me when I met renowned chef and TV personality Manu Feildel at a special event held at his hot new Melbourne restaurant,...

We recently featured an interview with the wonderful and inspirational Simmone Logue, the founder of Simmone Logue Fine Foods . We asked Simmone to share one of her favourite recipes and here below is the...

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my deluded romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and...

Simmon Logue has been in the food industry for over 16 years and is the creator of Simmone Logue Fine Food Company, a company that has two stores in Sydney and provides exquisite catering for some of...

Ok, hands up who hasn't quite got over the fact that summer seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, coupled with the fact we can no longer spend every Wednesday evening hanging out with friends and a...

When it comes to Italian cooking, it's good to learn from the best. And who better to learn from, than one of the best in the business, Olimpia Bortolotto, matriarch of one of Melbourne's best Italian...

Bastille Day is France's National Day that marks the day since the end of the French revolution. Around the world people celebrate this day with a bounty of French delights including one of France's...

This weekend, Melbourne truffle lovers will descend on Caulfield Racecourse to celebrate all things truffle related at the inaugural Truffle Melbourne. The two day event will showcase Truffle providores as...

Lovers of oysters rejoice. The Albert Park Hotel's annual Oyster Frenzy is back by popular demand. Prime oyster season means now's the perfect time to challenge yourself to see how many oysters you can...

Melbourne! Get ready for another culinary destination with the launch of Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar! The new restaurant is the brainchild of chefs Michael Lambie (The Smith), Zac Cribbes and Scott Borg and will...

Truffles are hot in the world of food this Winter. Many of us aren't au fait with the intricacies of this delicacy so we sat down with Nigel Wood, the founder and creator of Truffle Melbourne, happening...

There is nothing better than a warm chocolate dessert or drink this Winter and you can get both a Australia's leading  chocolate-based café, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. This Winter, Max Brenner is...

Champagne is one of life's true pleasures. The light and sparkling beverage is often the drink for celebration or just a nice and refreshing drink that you can just enjoy. But did you know that Champagne is...

Truffle lovers rejoice! No longer a decadent delicacy available to the rich, truffles are now being warmly embraced on our plates and our humble Aussie palate. To celebrate the increasing popularity of...

Melburnians, get ready to experience ice cream heaven with Magnum opening the Magnum Pleasure Store at Emporium Melbourne. The Pleasure Store is home to the 'Make My Magnum' where you can, in six steps,...

Hidden away on a little lane off Melbourne's iconic Smith Street in Collingwood, Bad Frankie is the new bar on the block. While this city is a melting pot of different cultures, with a some of the world's...

If you haven't heard about the latest foodie destination, Rue & Co, you have been seriously hiding under a rock (or maybe you've been out of town). The pop up eating quarter has been the latest and...

Olivia Bortolotto of Cecconi's Melbourne launched La Tavola Della Famiglia Cecconi's matriarch, Olimpia Bortolotto has launched her first cookbook, La Tavola Della Famiglia. A memoir of recipes and...

This recipe came about on Australia day - lamingtons are obviously an Australian staple and favourite for such occasions. My friend Dean has sever celiacs disease. It's so bad that one crumb of gluten can put...

This winter is all about Chai according to the wonderful team at T2. After all, they should know all there is about tea! The rich, spicy and worldly flavour of Chai has become a favourite winter brew and to...

Colourful cooking is easy with Le Creuset cookware; the brand launching its second stand alone store in Australia at Melbourne's Emporium. The cookware brand, a perennial favourite of professional and...

The English are known as a nation of tea drinkers (amongst other things) and that's particularly true of Yorkshire, England's largest county. Famous for its charming tea rooms and rolling countryside,...

Hosted annually in the Victorian region of Rutherglen, the winery walkabout attracts a large crowd from both Victoria and New South Wales, to taste a selection of wines and muscats from the wineries across...

Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy as we grab our black coats, a little part of us longs for the warmer seasons. This is where QV Melbourne comes...

Meet your Maker. An apt name for the unique dining experience Hammer and Tong 412 hosted last month. Meet your maker provided an innovative dining experience where executive chef Simon Ward (previously of Vue...

The La Máscara Beverage range launches with Dan Murphy's nationwide with its collection of premium, all natural and ready to serve cocktails, bringing a touch of class to any occasion. La Máscara is...

The Roast Collection This weekend sees the launch of The Roast Collection, brought to you by the makers of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by the Bank of Melbourne. With more than 100...

After teasing us with some of the delicious delights from the pop up at Rue & Co, Kong BBQ is opening this Friday night at 599 Church Street, Richmond. The much anticpated restaurant is brought to you...

Watch out Zumbo, there's a new name in the world of desserts and pastries! Christy Tania, Head Chef from Om Nom Restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel, showed why she's the hottest name in food with her Mango Alfonso...

There are times when you attend events you have the chance to rub shoulders with the stars. However, every now and then you meet someone unexpected who just inspires you. I met Penny, a retired food writer,...

Need some cooking inspiration this weekend? We asked the team at Vodka O to provide us with some inspirational recipes featuring not your usual cooking ingredients, Vodka! The versatile spirit can be enjoyed...

We're all so wrapped up with powering through the day that we don't take the time to enjoy a break and enjoy it with delicious delights. So reinvigorate your tea time by adding one of Bakers Delights' new...

Paul Louis. It's French and it's sparkling, and it's what Champagne offers without the heavy price tag, what else could you ask for? Paul Louis was launched this week at Chris Lucas' newest Melbourne...

Want a way to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Well Naturally is a range of sugar-free, naturally sweetened alternative to full-sugar chocolate. The latest product to tempt your taste buds are...

What's happening in the world of food in Melbourne? Couturing brings you the latest food news this week. Kenobi Bar launches in Melbourne Kenobi Bar is Melbourne's newest addition to the CBD bar scene,...

With Mother's Day fast approaching and if you still don't have the clearest idea on what to get mum, it's not too late. Why not try and give mum the night off? If you can't cook, we've got you covered. But why...

Some proclaim, everyday should be ‘Mother’s Day’, as mothers and indeed grandmothers, and if you’re lucky enough great-grandmothers, are the matriarchs of so many families. They are tireless, selfless...

Still looking for a gift for Mother's Day? Look no further than these Gourmet Gift ideas we've found just for you! Fabulous French Bubbles Mum will be super happy with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier...

Pop in to the new dining experience featuring three of Melbourne's most exciting restaurants. Rue & Co is the new destination for Melbourne food lovers featuring Jimmy Grants, St Ali and Chris Lucas'...

Think Tequila and think salt and a wedge of lemon? Well think again! Did you know that Tequila can be used in a variety of recipes to make a dish taste extra special? We spoke with the makers of Tequila Blu to...

Cecconi's Flinders Lane Restaurant & Cellar Bar has re-launched with a new look but don't worry, the same great range of rustic Italian delights are still on offer from the kitchens. The restaurant...