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Although we are approaching winter, it's important that we know that it's just as important to protect our eyes on a cold winter's day with the Best Daily Contact Lenses as much as those scorching sunny days...

Attention Sweet Lovers- Nectar and Stone Pops Up at Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne for just four nights only from Monday 23 May until Thursday 26 May. Over 320 000 loyal followers of Nectar and...

Kmart has launched their new Winter seasonal living collection bringing new designer living pieces for everyone. The carefully curated, locally designed collection of warm and textured winter living...

SALLY'S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY Image by Simon Shiff Saigon Sally's head chef Adrian Li will host his very first vegetarian dinner, showcasing his passion for creativity, produce and Asian-inspired...

Good Beer Week kicks off this Friday 13th of May celebrating all things Beer until Sunday 22nd of May. There are many events on but we've rounded up some highlights over the festival. HOTEL...

UNTZ UNTZ has hit Hawthorn bringing a new level of entertainment to Hawthorn.  Formerly known as Cheers to Melbourne’s Gen X’s and Y’s) is now complete with Stage Two being HOLY MOLY (Pub...

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

Not sure where to take your mum this Mother's Day? Here are some of our favourites that might help!   SAIGON SALLY This Mother's Day, Saigon Sally invites you to bring mum and the...

MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving...

For the fourth time, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May 2016. Building on last year’s record breaking...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Madame Flavour has created something special by releasing her first ever range of gift teas. The two limited-edition custom blends, Beautiful Breakfast and Lady Grey...

Tutu du monde is such a wonderful brand – turning every little girl’s dream of being a ballerina! Tell us a bit about how you started the brand? Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a tutu for my own...

Feast of Merit takes its name from Naga culture in far North-eastern India.  There, when someone acquires wealth, they choose to hold a festival, a Feast of Merit.  The whole community including the poor and...

Sake Flinders Lane Opens this Friday   The latest addition to the famed Saké Restaurant & Bar family opens at 11am this Friday, 15 April and the launch weekend promises to be a blast....

Domain Chandon is synonymous with bubbles and a beautiful winery in the Yarra Valley. Whilst we enjoy the bottles at home or out, how often do we get a taste of the winery in the city? You can with the Chandon...

BARISTA-LESS CAFE HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVERYONE FREE COFFEE Launching in Sydney and Melbourne, experience Australia’s first Barista-less Cafe where, although barista-quality coffee is...

GOOD BEER WEEK Brew lovers can celebrate their love at beer with the sixth annual Good beer Week, happening from May 13-22. The program is now live and features 270 events that will run across 150...

Australian artist and designer Cristina Re, has released her limited edition, High Tea Collection “To Paris with Love”, an ode to her one of her favourite cities in the world. The teacup and...

It might not be easy being green according to Kermit, but for the team behind one of our favourite speciality tea brands, Matcha Maiden, everything is green. The wonderful team behind the organic matcha green...

Situated in the heart of Melbourne, The Langham Hotel is well known for their decadent High Teas. Served in the quiet surroundings of the hotel’s Aria Bar and Lounge, this renowned pastry kitchen serves up...

There are day time places and there are night time places, then we have places like Mjr Tom, which effortlessly combines the two. Mjr Tom, whose name pays homage to David Bowie's fictional astronaut has been...

  Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, but this year they’re stepping up their support by...

Easter is almost here and this year we're excited about the wonderful range of treats from one of our favourite chocolate makers, Cadbury. This year, Cadbury will again spread irrepressible joy...

To celebrate the arrival of Easter this year, Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar will be opening a pop-up shop filled with delicious take-home treats, perfect for sharing with family and friends this...

House of Home – Australia’s leading online destination for the best in furniture, homewares, building and renovating products is coming to life for an exclusive Pop Up event in Melbourne. From...

Chandon is igniting the spark at the 2016 Formula 1™ Rolex Australian Grand Prix, with the race marking the official launch of its partnership with the McLaren Honda Formula 1™ team. Led by British F1™...

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid”  (formerly known as [email protected] at Crown) is taking trackside...

THE HOTEL WINDSOR AFTERNOON TEA EVENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA The Hotel Windsor's upcoming Afternoon Tea event is a collaboration with Alzheimer's Australia Vic and Australian icon Ita Buttrose AO...

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) has been kicking fashion goals this week with beautiful fashion on the runway. Off the runway, several of the sponsors of the Fashion Festival are...

Häagen-Dazs is coming to Australia, setting up house at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD for five weeks from Friday 11 March, 2016. Häagen-Dazs House will be the only place in Australia where...

  Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador?  Thank you so much. I’m so...

Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of Williams and Malvern Roads. A relaxed yet sophisticated space offering local and...

Melbourne based activewear label Talbot Avenue has launched their second season featuring model and influencer Brooke Hogan. The range utilises bold palettes with blocked colour ways and the garments have...

Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place to dine outside in gardens, sidewalks and rooftops means we're always on the look out for the next best place. Well, look...

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th year on 4 March, 2016, with a 10 day program of culinary activities and delights. Celebrating the culinary...

House of Crabs, the brand new seafood eatery sails into the Newmarket Hotel this Friday 4 March. It is a bibs on, eat with your hands, share-between-friends affair that pays tribute to...

FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Image by Renee Stamatis Photography Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast of Merit Rooftop’, an intimate and secluded bar which...

SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE Global payments technology company Square has invited Melbourne’s favourite small business heroes to join it for Square Market,...

BIGGIE SMALLS' ORDERING APP Shane Delia's Biggie Smalls is now even more available with the launch of the app for in-store pick up! It means you can order your favourite Biggie Smalls kebab as well...

It's hard to believe that The Daily Edited (tde) has been only been around for five years. What started as an idea turned two lawyers (go to this web-site to get more info. on how they started, or you...

  For four fabulous Fridays, head up ten floors to Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop and enjoy poolside drinks at the end of the working week. From 5-8pm each Friday Melburnians can chase the last...

  Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with a stellar line up of wine-makers and distillers including Circe, Crittenden Estate, Montalto, Paringa Estate, and...

There are many interpretations of success. Some would say that earning lots of money is a hallmark of success but I have to say that after a long career in the corporate sector, for me there is more than...

Melbourne's premier cheese and cider festival is on again Sunday 6 March 2016. Explore, drink, taste and discover cheese and cider at Fromage a Trois. Returning to the grounds of the historic Werribee...

DUTCHESS MELBOURNE'S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER Dutchess Melbourne is celebrating White Night with a special Supper on 20 February. With 10 percent of all sales going to White Ribbon Australia, the à la...

WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 20 FEBRUARY 2016 White Night is on again providing a unique night of music, film, food, art and light to the Melbourne CBD. Starting at 7pm and finishing at 7am, White Night is...

Bodhi & Ride is set to transform the wellness and fitness landscape, opening a premium boutique in Port Melbourne featuring a spin chamber with weights and offering unparalleled full-body workouts on...

SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL ON 25 FEBRUARY The San Sebastian Summer Fiesta is the perfect way to say adios to the end of summer with Bar Nacional's endless paella, sangria and pintxos,...

If you haven't booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we've pulled together some suggestions for you and your Valentine! MR MIYAGI Mr. Miyagi Valentine’s Day Menu...

Finding the perfect present can be difficult if your significant other is a beauty lover but you can’t tell the difference between a lipstick and a lip-gloss. But don’t worry, because we’ve got you...

When it comes to buying a Valentine's present for the main man in your life, a beauty-related gift may not be the first thing that comes to mind but that’s definitely not to say that he wouldn’t love one....

Chengdu luxury urban hotel The Temple House has teamed up with Luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to launch two new Romantic Stay Packages, effective from February 8 to March 8...

  LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Chinese New Year starts on 8 February and to celebrate, Melbourne is turning up the festive spirit with a few events on to celebrate the new Year of the...

Follow one of the best chef's in the world, Diego Munoz as he joins Lady Carolina to prepare for one of the most exciting events on the Melbourne culinary calendar, Good Food Month. Click here to watch...

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...

It's been almost fifteen years since the world was introduced to Blue Steel and Magnum and since then these looks have been synonymous with the one and only Derek Zoolander. When we left Derek...

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...

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 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...

If you're looking for a place to chill this Summer then it's always great to take the time out and pop into the cinema to see a film. The lovely team at HOYTS are making that experience more lux with HOYTS...

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...

If you have been following my series on Bali you would know I spent twenty days exploring the island and it’s nearby counterparts in search of all of the best adventures. After day fifteen, although I had...

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...

Whether as a destination in itself or a stopover en route to elsewhere, Bangkok is a city which attracts travellers from all over the world. Its extensive array of accommodation options make it a jetsetter's...

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 2016 Australian Open starts next Monday 18 January 2016 bringing the world's best tennis players to Melbourne to play for the coveted Asia Pacific Grand Slam. We've got it covered with what's happening...

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...

So Frenchy So Chic 2016 brought a touch of France to Melbourne last weekend with the first session held in the beautiful grounds of Werribee Mansion. The festival, sponsored by Renault, fused French...

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...

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...

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,...

So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on Sunday 10 January 2016 and then travelling to Sydney the following week on Saturday 16 January 2016. Bringing one of...

This January, the City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds, a series of live Sunday evening live music across the City’s beautiful parks and gardens. The three events are free and will combine...

When it comes to speakers, it's hard to beat Elipson's new Lenny for function and design as many a home theater speaker guide list them in their list of the best speakers. Created in collaboration with...

  The Adelphi Hotel’s Flinders Lane rooftop will host a pop-up poolside bar on Sunday afternoons through summer for the second year running. Until the end of February, Melburnians can...

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Pre-Christmas sales is one of the busiest seasons for retailers. It is expected to hit $46.8 billion this Christmas according to The Australian Retailers Association and Roy Morgan Research and in...

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’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...

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...

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...

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...

At this busy time of year, it's easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of work that needs to be completed before the holidays. Luckily, Productivity Expert Michelle McQuaid has partnered with Officeworks...

This Christmas, as retailers and consumers count down to one of the busiest times of the year, Cloud St store will pop-up on Little Collins St, Melbourne bringing small businesses to life. Powered...

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 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...

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...

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...

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. 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 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this morning made the announcement for the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2016 collection. The upcoming exhibition entitled ‘Degas: A New Vision’ will feature over two...

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...

Although hordes of Australian tourists visit Bali every year, most never make it beyond the stretch between the southern beaches and Ubud. While this crescent of the island is a great place to start, there’s...

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...

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...

BIGGIE SMALLS is set to become the hottest new Melbourne venture from award-winning chef & restaurateur, Shane Delia and set to open early December 2015. After two record-breaking series of his hit SBS...

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...

  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...

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...

  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,...