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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...

Zambrero is calling out for volunteers this 16th of October! Zambrero, the maker of flavoursome, fresh Mexican food, has partnered with Stop Hunger Now and Foodbank Australia in its efforts to...

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....

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...

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...

Fashion, thoroughbreds, social history, and the irresistible lure of the race that stops a nation are just some of the fascinating elements contained within an exhibition of historic cover art celebrating...

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...

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...

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! The footy season is done and dusted, its getting warmer, party season is kicking off and yes, rappers Drake and Future have dropped their highly anticipated mixtape titled after...

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...

Tried Thailand? Already visited Vietnam? If you’re looking for somewhere new to explore in Asia, head over to Laos. The country’s ancient royal capital, Luang Prabang, celebrates 20 years of World Heritage...

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...

It's Spring which can only mean one thing, it's Spring Racing season! Principal Partner of the 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival, Emirates launched their much anticipated marquee on Wednesday night...

Image by Jack Bennett   Land Rover Polo in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the largest national polo series in the world this November and December around...

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...

BRIGHT LIPSTICK DAY - FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Australia’s only preventative health charity, Pink Hope, is asking women and some brave men around the country to wear Bright Pink Lipstick on Friday,...

The Melbourne Fringe Festival kicked off on Friday and sees over 400 events by 6000 artists in over 160 venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria until 4 October. This year the Melbourne Fringe 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...

She has one of the most enviable bods in the business, making former beauty queen Rachael Finch the perfect ambassador for Impressed Juices, an exciting new range of cold pressed juices. We caught up with...

We fell in love with her in Season 2 of The Bachelor with her outgoing and down-to-earth personality, but now we have a whole new reason to love Chantal Hryniewski. As one of Melbourne's most exciting emerging...

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...

Yellowglen Terrace is back for the 2015 Spring Racing Carnival, launching last Saturday at Flemington’s Sofitel Girls’ Day Out. The Terrace has been given a ‘Hamptons-style’ makeover, bringing the...

Heading up to Falls Creek this school holidays? Renault Australia glides into school holidays on the slopes at Falls Creek with an opportunity to win one of two one day-lift passes. Renault Australia was...

Sometimes the journey to find out what you want to do with your life can come about in an unexpected way. Everyone's journey is different and some people are lucky enough to find out what their passion...

The 16th Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, will be launched by Megan Gale on Tuesday 15th September in Sydney and Wednesday 16th September in Melbourne, followed by 36 days of...

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...

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...

Globally 1 in 5 children are affected by violence before the age of 18. It's a scary statistic and one that is hard to ignore. We sat down with YGAP co-founder Elliot Costello and former Olympian and...

With only two days to go, Father's Day is almost here! If you haven't picked up a gift yet, we've put together a last minute list of gift ideas that will please your dad!   IN THE...

We take the hassle out of picking the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day with our exclusive curated gift guide just for...

Spring is my favourite time of year and all the new music going around is making it that much sweeter. If AFL finals, the Spring Racing Carnival and sundresses weren’t enough, there’s some great new...

Melbourne is currently in the midst of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, one of the most exciting times on this city's social calendar. To survive fashion week, it not only means looking your best, but feeling...

KX Cycle & Yoga Richmond have added an exciting class to their mix of classes. The Hip Hop Ride & Flow Friday night class run fortnightly and combine a 30 minute exhilarating and fun hip-hop...

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...

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....

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...

With streaming services such as Soundcloud, Spotify and Tidal becoming increasingly popular on the market, your favourite music is at your fingertips. To make the most of these new services, wireless speakers...

Antwerp is not typically a travel hot spot, and unless you’re on the hunt for diamonds, you may never think to venture there. But this quirky, little known, fashion forward city has defied its ‘boring’...

Prime location? Check. Huge swimming pool? Check. Faultless service with a smile? Check. Secret agent-themed restaurant and bar for indulging spy-like fantasies? Well, it may not have been on your must-have...

Crown Melbourne is not a stranger to some wow moments, and all this month they have been celebrating the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with star-studded entertainment and interactive attractions....

  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...

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...

If your personal preferences were the only factors that mattered in choosing a career, where would you be working right now? What kind of job would you have? What would your typical day look like? These...

When it comes to travelling, having your belongings organised, accessible and secure is an absolute must. Fortunately for us, Bellroy specialises in just that, offering a range of slimline leather accessories...

    The FitBit hits new highs with the Charge HR, the latest addition to the range of wireless activity trackers. The FitBit Charge HR is  an advanced tracking wristband that gives you...

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...

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...

Driven by a desire to create affordable, technical and stylish activewear options, Nimble Activewear was founded by Katia Santilli and Vera Yan in iconic Bondi Beach. The brand aims to empower...

glow comedy The streets of Stonnington will lighten up after dark, when Glow Winter Arts Festival returns for its second year, showcasing a diverse and contemporary line-up of comedy, cinema,...

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...

Hip-Hop still reigns supreme this month with Drake on the reggae tip for Hotline Bling; producers Skrillex and Flux Pavilion feature Pusha T and Riff Raff, respectively, on Burial and Who Wants To Rock;...

THE UPPER HOUSE IN HONG KONG COLLABORATES WITH CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN The Upper House, in collaboration with renowned French luxury fashion house, Christian Louboutin, has announced a unique and...

Let's face it, who isn't on their phones pretty much every minute of their waking day. Whether you are scrolling through your Instagram feed, online shopping, or watching viral videos on YouTube. I know I...

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...

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...

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...

Last year my mother moved to the South of France; In a mad mid-life revelation she shipped off the dog, opened her Melbourne house to an artist-in-residence, and settled in a provincial town named...

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...

Australia’s favourite online destination for babies and kids products is coming to life from 30 July to 2 August, with a special TiniTrader shopping event in Melbourne. Called the TiniTrader...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

With so many things to do on the beautiful island of Bali, it can sometimes be overwhelming trying to plan your trip. We've picked 6 of our favourites we think you can't miss! FIND OUT HOW JEWELLERY GETS...

Who doesn't love receiving a delivery of beautiful blooms? They instantly brighten your day and any room. We've teamed up with the fantastic team at Fresh Flowers to bring you our top tips to help your blooms...

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...

Located within walking distance of Japan's premium shopping district Ginza, The Peninsula offers luxury accommodation complete with sweeping views of Japan's bustling CBD. Famed for its world-class service,...

Last year my mother moved to the South of France. In a mad mid-life revelation she shipped off the dog, opened her Melbourne house to an artist-in-residence, and settled in a provincial town named...

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...

The influence from my trip to the US at the end of May is still apparent in what I’m listening to this month. Maybe a bit too apparent with all the hip hop/RnB and ex-Disney channel personalities.. I...

Nestled above the main street of Rye, Aquabelle Apartments is the perfect escape from busy, city life. Only an hour out of Melbourne, Aquabelle Apartments offers the ultimate hidden oasis in the heart of the...

As one of the hottest precincts in Tokyo, Ginza is the perfect blend of old and new Japan. This makes it the ideal home for Millenium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, one of the country’s newest hotels which...

On July 1, the Australian not-for-profit organisation YGAP held the opening of their inaugural Art for Change exhibition at JCP Studios which they call, “a gallery experience that will change the...

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...

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....

    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...

  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...

 YGAP's newest venture is Art For Change, an exhibition that showcases the works of Australian artists, including six-time Archibald finalist David Bromley, Demian Gibbins, jewellery designer Ele Miško, and...

It’s no secret, Singapore is a Dionysian food orgy; a city-state intent on satisfying every Eastern-food fantasy and hunger fetish. The perfectly manicured streets are littered with restaurants and hawker...

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...

Now that we have well and truly slipped into the depths of Winter, and it feels like the weather here hates us, it may feel like it’s time to become a hermit, permanently stationed in front of the fire,...

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...

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...

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...

Like many other hotels in the heart of Tokyo, the Park Hotel is situated on the top floors of one of Japan’s mammoth skyscrapers. Located in the Shiodome Media Tower, the Park Hotel stands out from other...

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...

We're in the midst of half yearly sales and this weekend two of our favourite brands have hot sales where you can find great buys! Here are two on this weekend.   DINOSAUR DESIGNS...

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...

When it comes to luxurious accommodation in Shanghai, you won’t find anything more high-end than the Mandarin Oriental. Located on the banks of the Hungpu River and tucked away in the heart of the city’s...

Rosewood Hotels around the world are based around the concept of “a sense of place.” Each location is tailored to suit the city it is based in and designed to add a touch of home while offering travellers...

Lorraine Lea is inviting everyone to party for a cause this June during their month-long Party for Kids with Cancer® fundraising appeal. The money raised through Lorraine Lea’s home styling...

As one of the oldest hotels in Beijing, the Raffles Hotel is steeped in tradition. For those looking for accommodation in luxurious, classic surrounds, then this is the hotel for you. The hotel is located...

Artist: Childish Gambino Song: Telegraph Ave (“Oakland by Lloyd”) Album: because the internet (2013) Telegraph Ave sets the scene for this month’s playlist, full of RnB, Hip Hop and a bit of...

Studio PP, a new health and fitness mecca has opened in South Yarra, Melbourne, the second opened by former Australian Winter Olympian and influential fitness coach, Stephanie Prem. Studio PP...

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...

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...

Couturing headed to Beijing to attend Lenovo's Tech World conference. As one of the biggest tech conferences in the world, Tech World presented an array of new and concept design technology products. We've...

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...

On May 21st, Women of Collins Square held their first lunch for inspirational women. Collins Square is a new business, retail and dining precinct which is currently home to national and international...