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Fancy yourself a foodie? Then we have just the giveaway for you. We've got a double pass to giveaway to this year's Taste of Melbourne food festival which will be held from Thursday the 13th to Sunday the 16th...

We are excited to announce that Couturing will be traveling to Dubai in December as part of Nuffnang’s Bloggerati getaway to experience first-hand, the wonders of this dynamic city. Not only...

Heading to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Carnival? Make sure you make a pitstop at the ultimate trackside location, the Schweppes Flemington Fling Bar, for bespoke cocktails and music by Australia’s top...

Not going to the races this weekend? Don't fret, you can enjoy the fun atmosphere at our top picks this weekend. Italian favourites at La Svolta  Authentic Italian favourite, La Svolta is getting into...

It’s that time of year again. Prepare to gorge, graze and guzzle Melbourne, The Age Good Food Month is kicking off. Following the success of last year’s gastronomic venture, November will see a...

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...

Mossgreen’s Spring Party, in celebration of the gallery and auction house’s 10 year anniversary promised to be a lavish affair and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Having spent the afternoon with a...

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...

What is the taste of Melbourne? Whether it’s the tang of Pedro Ximenez Sherry in Movida’s signature Slow Braised Beef Cheeks, the sweet/salty combination of Burch & Purchese’s Salted Caramel Tartlet,...

With only a few days to go until the Melbourne Cup Carnival, you might have your outfits planned but have you got your health sorted? We've pulled together a list of must-have items for your Spring Racing day...

Going travelling soon? Although some tips will have you dining at the best hidden spots in your favourite city, some tips for the modern age are rarely shared and can save your trip (and your wallet). If...

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...

Just because you’ve never dreamed of jeté-ing across a stage as Odette or Giselle, doesn’t mean you can’t look like you could. For her performance as a ballerina in Black Swan, Natalie Portman...

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,...

"These are the ultimate home entertainment devices." - Ashton Kutcher at the 2014 Lenovo Product Launch in London. Lenovo is the global #1 with over 20% market share, dominating the competition and selling...

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...

During the first half of the year, the abundance of public holidays can help us make it through the seemingly never-ending work weeks. However, after the Queen's Birthday holiday in June, the public holidays...

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...

DON'T MISS OUT! The Ballot for Golden Plains 2015 closes this Monday 13 October 2014 at 9.09am. Now in its ninth year, Golden Plains 2015 will be held on March 7-9 2015. Set up and run by “Aunty...

The running of the final horse at this year's Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day will not mark the end of the celebrations for the day, with the Spring Racing party set to kick on at the official Winners Circle Spring...

  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...

Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You enjoy a challenge under pressure? + You want an experience unlike any other? If you said yes to one of the...

Target Australia has partnered with iconic Italian design house, Missoni, to deliver its biggest-ever designer collaboration to Australian stores on October 8, 2014. An iconic fashion and lifestyle brand,...

As part of my travels over in the Southern Hemisphere and keen to get some sunshine before heading back to a UK winter (double winter yes) I booked a couple of bargain flights over to Bali for a ten week break...

Let's face it, in the depths of winter, it's too easy to roll over and press snooze when your alarm goes off for that early morning workout. Now the weather has gotten warmer and beach season seems to be...

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...

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s chic interior district, Jardan has staked its claim on our city’s design loving community launching its first flagship store on 25 September 2014. Set over 800...

Bar Schweppes returns to Flemington's Birdcage Enclosure for the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Saturday 1 November 2014, AAMI Victoria Derby Day. This year, Bar Schweppes takes its inspiration from one of the...

Toby's Estate hits the Melbourne Festival as the exclusive coffee sponsor of the 29th annual Festival, to be held from October 10-26. As Melbourne's CBD transforms into a celebration of all things arts,...

Love is in the air in Spring and that means lots of weddings in Spring too! For many Brides, the focus (and stress) is on the big day, however for Bridesmaids and friends of the Bride, the focus is on the...

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...

As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces to the stage. Straight from New York City, and enjoying a full...

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 2014 Lavazza Italian Film Festival kicks of this week bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your closest Palace Cinema screens until October. The Festival's 15th annual outing will screen 33...

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...

Rekorderlig Cider has announced that electro band PANAMA will be the  headline act at Sounds in the Snow, an exclusive alpine music experience held in Thredbo from 2pm on Saturday September 13th,...

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...

A weekend in Hobart is best spent outside the city limits. Sure, MONA is fantastic and Salamanca Place well worth the trip. But if you have just two days to spend in this gem of Australia’s south, rent a...

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...

Anorkelling off the beach at Gili island, sailing the picturesque coastline of Croatia or tearing up the snow on the alps in northern Italy.  For those of us lucky enough to be able to do some of these things...

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...

Haven't found a gift for Dad yet? We're here to help with our last minute gift ideas for Dad.   Lavazza EspressGo machine $199 The compact and sleek device works with 12V power supply,...

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...

Father's Day is upon us again this year (it's next Sunday if you haven't received the memo) and if you're in a conundrum as to what to get Dad, we've made it easy for you and selected some of our favourite...

Love/Hate, is a brand that is definitely more about Love than Hate. The Melbourne based design label was founded in 2003 originally producing jewellery and extending into homewares, clothing, shoes,...

In a Melbourne first, QV Melbourne, has stayed true to its unique and eclectic style by building the QV Melbourne Hideaway – an enchanting woodland sanctuary complete with lofty trees, vibrant tulips, an...

Mercedes-Benz Melbourne launched the new C-Class model in style with a soiree in the basement of Circa, The Prince to celebrate the new level of modern luxury. The new C-Class takes luxury cars to a new...

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....

What do you call someone who collects hotel stays? "Very welcome" according to Art Series Hotel Group CEO Will Deague. The Art Series Hotels have developed a reputation as some of the most vibrant places to...

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...

Recovery firmly under our belts, the next stop on our travels was the surf town of Coolangatta, a chilled out beach town brimming with surf beaches and upcoming cafes. The perfect spot to relax. Hotel Komune...

Known as the Australian version of Glastonbury, heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass was the only option for this festival lovin’ gal. Escaping the cold of Melbourne, Splendour in the Grass...

Byron Bay was originally a village until 1963 until surfers discovered the seven beachfronts along the most eastern stretch of Australia. Over the past few years Byron has become a hub for surfers, creatives...

It can be distressing to hear that 1 in 5 children globally experience violence before the age of 18 and that’s why YGap have devised their “Polished Man” campaign to drive awareness and fundraising. In...

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,...

Kaya Health Club guarantees the feel good factor giving visitors passion and support on their health and wellness journeys, through a combination of mind and body classes and therapies. Kaya was started...

After the success of their recent collaboration with The Lust List, Palm Beach Collection have once again teamed up with talented illustrator Sally Spratt to launch their latest scented candle Black Rose. A...

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...

Crème De La Crème is French for best of the best, which makes it a fitting name for Maison Balzac's latest venture, a luxurious cream, inspired by memories from the South of France. The brainchild of Elise...

The 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday 31 July, and brings with it a swag of brilliant and beautiful features, documentaries and shorts from Australia and around the world. Among...

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...

Discover the exciting and tragic story of the Aztec civilisation at Melbourne Museum this Winter. The temporary exhibition is currently showcasing over 200 cultural treasures that have come from some of...

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...

It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, and let life's daily stresses get the better of you. When you feel overwhelmed or simply are just having a bad day, the National Mind Shift Self Esteem...

Spring Fling Festival is a highlight of North Melbourne's Spring/Summer calendar and this year looks set to be bigger than ever! Into it's 37th year, the Spring Fling runs on the support of the local...

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...

While a night in on the couch in front of the heater after a long week at work might sound like a tempting offer in the middle of winter, Madame Brussel's Lane is bringing the spirit of a European night market...

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...

After attending the launch of Ygap’s 5 cent campaign Couturing have been closely following their progress and although final numbers are still being calculated, YGap announced on Thursday night that their 5...

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,...

After attending the launch of the Le Creuset store in Melbourne, a feeling of foodie inspiration has seeped into the Couturing skin. The array of brightly coloured casserole dishes, tangines and prestine...

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...

If the terms Lindy Hop, Charleston and East Coast Swing mean anything to you, then there’s a good chance you’ve already been introduced to the wonderful world of swing dancing. However, should the very...

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...

A city of students, students and more students. Leeds is a thriving industrial city with a fairly youthful population. I’ve been living here for the last 5 months and besides the typical dreary English...

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...