Food & Drink

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...

It's official, Australians love coffee. Did you know that 90% of our population drinks coffee? And that on average we spend $1,825 on takeaway coffee a year on getting our caffeine fix? These are some of...

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...

Healthy eating has just got a whole lot better with Yo-Chi, the latest brand to jump on the emerging frozen yoghurt trend. 98% fat free and using only the finest natural ingredients, Yo-Chi provides...

Celebrate this Easter with Australia's favourite chocolate brand, Cadbury, with a range including some of our old favourites like Mini Eggs and Creme Egg, but also some new products from the Marvellous...

Carlton’s The Town Mouse may only seat 42 diners but it is far from meek. The restaurant, which opened in early 2013, was previously home to the award-winning Embrasse. Housed in a Victorian Terrace with a...

The most southern part of the United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixieland, or simply the South—is an area comprising of 16 states including Louisiana, Kentucky, North Carolina...

Founded in 1849 and still going strong, family owned business La Maison Cointreau is back on the scene with Cointreau Noir, a new variant of Cointreau – the iconic square-bottled orange liqueur. With...

Innovative. Interesting. Indulgent. Not often words you associate with a High Tea, as the thought of such a food event conjures up thoughts of cucumber sandwiches and scones with jam. Definitely not a...

The most fashionable place to be seen outside of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is the Rekorderlig Fashion Lounge at Central Pier, Docklands from 17-23 March 2014. Drawing on...

Eau De Vie is quite frankly a place that can easily be mistaken for something other than a cocktail bar. With no sign to provide any hints or indications as to what it hides, it is subtly concealed behind...

It looks like Chapel Street is finally getting that much needed revamp with the new kid on the block, Zhou Zhou, an oriental drinking den with a difference. Situated in the heart of Chapel Street above the...

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Ernestine Ulmer Summer isn't over just yet so with a few warm days to come there is still plenty of time to enjoy tasty delights from some of our favourite ice cream...

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (28 February to 16 March 2014) now in its twenty second year is considered the premier culinary event of the year with activities and events featuring some of...

On a warm summer’s evening, Couturing had the pleasure of experiencing an ice cream degustation event held by Helados Jauja.  Calling Jauja ice cream is a bit like calling Beluga caviar, fish eggs - it's...

Looking for something interesting to see over the weekend and combine it with a tipple or two? Then make sure you check out The Zoo every Sunday afternoon at Trunk until end of March. Why you say?...

Not all those who wander are lost - JRR Tolkien Not a truer phrase said by those attending Domaine Chandon's annual Secret Garden Party.  With bubbles a plenty and delicious epicurean food, in the lush...

So it’s that time of year again where boys and girls put their love to the test and try to impress their other halves. For those who are single, this is probably the worst day of the year. Trust me, trying...

Discover your new favourite Fever-Tree product at Top Shelf , the new Boutique Drinks Festival this weekend in Melbourne. Fever-Tree’s range of premium natural mixers will be presented at their very own...

Melbourne's iconic art gallery and Auction house, Mossgreen, has opened a stylish new eatery in its High Street location. The Tearooms are in a heritage space, formerly the old Armadale Picture Theatre, with...

Looking for different places to try this weekend for a drink or two? Couturing has three great ideas for you to try this weekend. The Zoo at Trunk This Sunday, 2 February 2014, Trunk is launching...

Since moving out, I have had the ‘odd’ Vietnamese Food craving and the one thing I’ve missed the most is mum’s ‘Goi Cuon’. So every time it’s on the menu for family dinner, I am more than excited...

Thursday saw the launch of Brown Brother's Summer of Prosecco pop-up bar in Richmond. Melbourne personalities such as Scherri-Lee Biggs, Jo Stanley and Byron Cook from FoxFM, designer Toni Maticevski and...

Texas BBQ and burgers seem to be the food du jour as of late with food trucks devoted to burgers, restaurants claiming to have the best ribs, but where can you find one place that has all these foods together...

Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne. With consecutive 40 degrees plus weather, Melburnians are all looking for the perfect place to escape the heat. Whether you are looking for somewhere to catch up...

In a city that prides itself on fine dining and exquisite cafes and bars, it’s always hard for the optimistic newcomers to make their mark on Melbourne’s vibrant lifestyle. Located in a hidden alleyway...

A method spurred by history. A business inspired by family. Melbourne is well known for its love of gelato, so lovers of this authentic Italian dessert will be pleased to hear of the arrival of...

Melbourne's latest hot spot, The Emerson, has been setting tongues wagging as the latest must-visit place on the social scene. The multi-level Emerson plays host to a club, cocktail bar & lounge, and an...

Super Bowl Challenge I The Super Bowl is one America’s greatest events, showcasing the finest athletes culminating in the most tactical, brutal, and bizarre (to a foreigner) sport that is American...

Looking for a great drinking venue by the Yarra? Look no further than Veuve Clicquot's Airstream pop up bar by the banks of the Yarra. Veuve Clicquot starts  its country wide tour in the glamorous...