Category: Food & Drink
WINTER WARMING COCKTAILS AT THE UGLY DUCKLING
Winter has officially arrived and one of Richmond’s favourites The Ugly Duckling has revamped its repertoire of cocktails to warm up these…
FOOD NEWS: CAKE BAKE AND SWEETS SHOW, FREDDIE WIMPOLES OPENS IN ST KILDA AND MISS SAIGON OPENS AT BOX HILL CENTRAL
CAKE BAKE SHOW IN SYDNEY 3-5 JUNE Sticky fingers, sugar highs and defying gravity bakes will…
SAKE FLINDERS LANE, YOUR NEW FAVOURITE NIGHT TIME HAUNT IN MELBOURNE
It might only be Monday but the countdown to the weekend has already started and we’ve…
NECTAR AND STONE POPS UP AT MELBA RESTAURANT AT THE LANGHAM FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY
Attention Sweet Lovers- Nectar and Stone Pops Up at Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne for…
FOOD NEWS: SALLY’S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY AND A25 LAUNCHES SEXY PIZZA IN MELBOURNE’S CBD
SALLY’S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY Saigon Sally’s head chef Adrian Li will host his very…
THE BEST OF GOOD BEER WEEK
Good Beer Week kicks off this Friday 13th of May celebrating all things Beer until Sunday…
UNTZ UNTZ BRINGING 24 HOUR ENTERTAINMENT TO HAWTHORN
UNTZ UNTZ has hit Hawthorn bringing a new level of entertainment to Hawthorn. Formerly known as…
KIEHL’S X GELATO MESSINA
New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
SPOIL YOURSELF WITH HIGH TEA AT THE LANGHAM
Situated in the heart of Melbourne, The Langham Hotel is well known for their decadent High…
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…
HUNKY DORY SUPPORTS THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ROOFTOP BREAKFAST AT ITS BEST AT SANTONI
Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place…
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2016
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th…
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…
FOOD NEWS: FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS, GARDEN’S BY TWILIGHT, WINDSOR & CO. BLOCK PARTY
FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast…
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…
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…
PICNIC FUN WITH THE PENINSULAR PICNIC
Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with…
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…
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…
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…
LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY DINING
If you haven’t booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we’ve pulled…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “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…
ROYAL STACKS – SHAKING UP MELBOURNE’S BURGER SCENE
Dani Zeini has done it again with the exciting launch of Royal Stacks, a new burger…
INTERVIEW WITH FOOD ENTREPRENEUR JAKE SMYTH
He’s the man credited with shaking up the food scene in Sydney, so naturally we wanted…
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…
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…
ST CLOUD – HAWTHORN’S FRESHEST VIETNAMESE EATERY
Vietnamese eating-house St Cloud has arrived in Hawthorn, offering honest food with a focus on locally…
ZUMBO MAKING DESSERT DISCO THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER AT FANCY NANCE
Macaron king Adriano Zumbo is kicking things off in 2016 with some noise! Commencing mid-January, on…
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…
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…
MR MIYAGI PRESENTS YUKIE’S SNACK BAR
Mr. Miyagi’s highly anticipated expansion into its neighbouring Chapel Street space will be unveiled on Tuesday…
BEST PLACES IN MELBOURNE FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Not everyone has the time or the inclination to put on a feast on Christmas day…
8BIT OPENS IN MELBOURNE CBD
Footscray’s most iconic burger, shake, fries and hotdog haunt 8bit, will get it’s grill on at…
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…
SCHMUCKS BAGELS – DELIVERED WITH A CHEEKY SCHMIRK
For bagels that really take it to the next level, look no further than Melbourne’s Schmucks…
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…
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…
HONG KONG HIGHS AT CAFE GRAY DELUXE
In every city there are always the “must do” and “must see” places. In Hong Kong,…
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…
HOT SAUCE HAS A NEW NAME – DIEMEN’S
Hot sauce has a new name. You can fire up your meal with Diemen, a new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKET
The Night Noodle Market is on again in Melbourne as part of Good Food Month. From…
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…
Q&A WITH FLORENT BOIZEL FROM CHAMPAGNE BOIZEL
If you haven’t heard of Champagne Boizel then it’s because they have only just launched in…
CELEBRATING SUMMER WITH HAHN RADLER
Hahn has unveiled their latest beer, Hahn Radler, just in time for the hot summer months ahead,…
EL ATINO & CO – SHARING HONEST LATIN FOOD
Find a pocket of Latin America in Richmond, with El Atino & Co now open on…
OFF TRACK MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATIONS
No heading to the Melbourne Cup? Then consider these fun options for celebrating the race that…
FEAST OF MERIT UNVEILS NEW SPRING BREAKFAST MENU
Feast of Merit has revamped its breakfast menu, with new seasonal items that showcase the best…
WiLO PIZZA – A FRESHER TAKE ON PIZZA
Satisfy those pizza cravings at Church Street’s WiLO Pizza, serving up gourmet pizza with a unique…
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…
MINOR FIGURES RETURNS TO MELBOURNE, BRINGING BIG COFFEE FLAVOUR
Cold brew coffee brand, Minor Figures, was launched in London last year by two Melbournians &…
DRINK RESPONSIBLY WITH MEMOBOTTLE
Introducing memobottle: a slimline, premium reusable bottle that easily slips into your favourite bag. The memobottle…
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…
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…
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…
CLOUDY BAY LAUNCHES THEIR 2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC
This year the popular Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc celebrates its 30th anniversary and it launched its…
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.…
WIN: TASTE OF MELBOURNE TICKETS
It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste…
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…
BATLOW CIDER – YOUR SUMMER STAPLE
There really is nothing better than sitting back with a cold cider on a sunny deck…
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…
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 To mark the anniversary…
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…
IZAKAYA DINING AT TOKO MELBOURNE
Toko Melbourne is set to open tomorrow, Friday 11 September, 2015, bringing izakaya dining to Melbourne.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PACHA MAMA LANEWAY FIESTA HITS MELBOURNE ON 24 AUGUST
The Pacha Mama Laneway fiesta hits Melbourne next Monday 24 August 2015 for a fun…
NO #FOODREGRET HERE: #HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE & ROASTERS
In Melbourne, we love our cafes. There’s one in every corner and every laneway, but eventually,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SWEET DELIGHTS AT SAKE’S DESSERT MASTERCLASS
Making desserts is something that I’ve always shied away from. Unlike savoury dishes where I can…