Food & Drink

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

January 21, 2016

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 26, 2015

Food & Drink, In Your Hood, Lifestyle

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

October 23, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

October 21, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 15, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 13, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 12, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 12, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 9, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 7, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

October 5, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 28, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 22, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 18, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 16, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 10, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

September 7, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 28, 2015

Food & Drink, Home, Lifestyle

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.

Sarah Kensington

August 24, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Sarah Kensington

August 24, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 20, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 19, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 11, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

August 3, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

July 31, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

July 29, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Sarah Kensington

July 27, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

July 27, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel

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

July 23, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

July 23, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

July 20, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

NOT ALL STEAKS WERE CREATED EQUAL – Q&A WITH HOPKINS RIVER BEEF AND ENTRECOTE OWNER ADAM NORTH

July 15, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Congratulations on the success of Entrecôte! It has become one of Melbourne's hottest new restaurants. Why do you think Melbournians have embraced Entrecôte? Thanks very much. I think the building has...

CREATE YOUR TASTE WITH MCDONALDS (WATCH)

July 14, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Couturing trialed the ‘Create Your Taste’ concept as guests of McDonald’s. This post is sponsored by Nuffnang and...

FOOD NEWS: PERONI GOES PICCOLA, MONKEY KING BAR, BIBELOT HIGH TEA SALON OPENS, BASTILLE DAY & CHEZ DRE BAKERY

July 13, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

PERONI NASTRO AZZURO INTRODUCES THE ‘PERONI PICCOLA’ Smaller in size, yet equal in taste, the Peroni Piccola has arrived in Australia from Italy. The Peroni Piccola is the perfect size to enjoy...

Q&A – THOSE GIRLS, WARMING WINTER WITH BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES

July 8, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Congratulations on the success of Those Girls. Tell us a bit about how it all started? Thank you! We have always had a passion for tea and American inspired beverages. But our idea to turn our passion into...

WIN: BAKER’S DELIGHT LEMON AND BLUEBERRY SCONES

July 3, 2015

Competition, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Baker's Delight are celebrating winter with new limited edition Lemon & Blueberry Scones that will be available in bakeries nationally from 2 -29 July. A delicious treat, the new Lemon & Blueberry...

FOOD NEWS: WINTER AND JULY 4 AT ARBORY, CLOUDY BAY PINOT & DUCK TRAIL

July 3, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

WINTER AT ARBORY INCLUDING 4 JULY CELEBRATIONS This winter Arbory Bar & Eatery will warm the cockles of Melbournians hearts, amping up its heating facilities and introducing a new, warming menu....

2015 PEPPERJACK BATTLE OF THE STEAKS

July 1, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Food battles don't come any bigger than this. The 2015 Pepperjack Battle of the Steaks is happening from July 6 that will restaurants around Australia battle it out to become the best...

DENIS THE MENACE OPENS IN CREMORNE

June 30, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Shaking up the cafe scene is the new kid on the cafe block, Denis the Menace brining a playful persona and cheeky charm, paired with serious hospitality to Cremorne. Tucked away in a...

CREATING OUR TASTE WITH MCDONALDS

June 29, 2015

Features, Food & Drink

Melbournians are notorious for their love of all things burgers, and we’re a tough crowd to please. “Hold the tomato”, “Can I have extra sauce?”, “No pickles, please”…sound familiar? McDonald's...

MATCHA MAIDEN, THE GREENEST BRAND YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

June 26, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard about matcha, then listen up. This wonderful green tea product is the latest and greatest to hit our radar because of its amazing health properties and its ease for which we can...

T2 CHAI CHAMPIONSHIPS NAMES SECOND WINNER

June 25, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

T2 Chai Championship (L-R) - Runner up Daniel Dick, esteemed chef Christine Mansfield, Winner Michael Allen, T2 founder Maryanne Shearer and 2014 winner Chris Odrowaz On a chilly Melbourne evening on...

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO TRUFFLE MELBOURNE

June 25, 2015

Competition, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Get ready Melbourne. Truffle Melbourne is back for another delicious weekend of truffles and fun on 11-12 July 2015 at The Centre in Ivanhoe. If you love truffles or if you just love food then head...

MAKE A DATE WITH MR MIYAGI

June 24, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

One of the hottest places in Melbourne for foodies is Windsor. More specifically, Chapel Street in Windsor where some of Melbourne's hottest restaurants are located. If you haven't been here for a while then...

FOOD NEWS: T2 CHAI FESTIVAL, HANOI HANNAH AND BEER DELUXE

June 18, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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...

FOOD NEWS: GELATO MESSINA OPENS IN RICHMOND, THE ROVING MARROW, ST KILDA BURGER BAR

June 15, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

FOOD NEWS: FREE 1ST BIRTHDAY PAN FRIED BUNS AT NEW SHANGHAI, ITALI.CO YOUNG CHEF’S DINNER AND LUME PREVIEWS ITS MENU OFFSITE

June 4, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

TASTE THE FLAVOURS OF JAPAN AT SAKE

June 2, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

FOOD NEWS: NEGRONI WEEK, BROTHER BURGER OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA, THE ROAST COLLECTION AND ALL GOOD ORGANICS DRINKS

May 29, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

TRUFFLE MANIA TAKES OVER PRAHRAN MARKET 20-21 JUNE

May 25, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

A CONSCIOUS COLLECTION BRINGS A HEALTHY TWIST TO CHOCOHOLICS

May 22, 2015

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

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...

EXPERIENCING THE FOOTSCRAY FRESH FOOD MARKETS WITH MELBOURNE’S TOP CHEFS

May 21, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

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...

FOOD NEWS: KERRIE HESS X LADUREE, FETTLE FLECKS, WOODY.P AND T2 MATCHA

May 20, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

LESSONS IN TEA AT THE T2 AUTUMN EDITION TEA WORKSHOPS

May 19, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

GOOD BEER WEEK BEGINS

May 15, 2015

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

BIBELOT, A SWEET TOOTH’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION

May 10, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

TAKE A DRINK ON THE WILD SIDE AT GLAMP COCKTAIL BAR

May 5, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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,...

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN MELBOURNE

May 4, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

VIDEO: MAKING THE PERFECT DUMPLING AT NEW SHANGHAI (WATCH)

May 1, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH CECCONI’S

April 28, 2015

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

CATALINA ROSE BAY – A SYDNEY ICON

April 23, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY

Sarah Kensington

April 22, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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?...

FRANK GREEN TAKING SMART CUPS ANOTHER LEVEL

April 21, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

REVIEW: RUSTICA SOURDOUGH, THE PERFECT BREAD AND BREAKFAST

April 20, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS – BOND MELBOURNE, MOUNTAIN GOAT AT BEER DELUXE HAWTHORN AND THE HIGHLINE RESTAURANT

April 10, 2015

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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...