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Local press Time Out Melbourne news
The exciting Russell street newcomer specialises in dry-aged fish, sushi omakase and other "treasures of the sea"at Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Lauren Dinse
Local press Concrete Playground
Thought this local landmark had stopped for good? Think again — Melbourne’s giant wheel is ready to take passengers for another spin.at Concrete Playground
Hudson Brown
Local press Secret Melbourne
Melbourne Airport is changing the way travellers arrive and leave from Terminals 1, 2 and 3. From Tuesday, 6th October, free pick-up and drop-off moves into the new T123 Transport Hub, part of the airport’s Naarm Way Stage 2 project. The…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press The Age
Iron supports your immune function and your body’s ability to use oxygen. Here’s how much iron you need daily, along with some simple ways to get more of it in your diet.Good Food at The Age
Anahad O’Connor · Good Food
Local press The Age
Honouring his navy chef grandfather’s knack for baking shepherd and cottage pies, Norman’s Proppa Pies co-owner Dave Pannell has added a good ol’ fashioned pie shop to his St Kilda stable.Good Food at The Age
Dani Valent · Good Food
Local press The Age
There’s the generous Newtown favourite we love, a mostly standing bar that’s unlike anything else in Sydney and a stress-free inner-city spot with Kylie Minogue on the speakers.Good Food at The Age
Bianca Hrovat · Good Food
Local press Concrete Playground
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.at Concrete Playground
Jade Solomon
Local press The Age
Following the July arrival of a new high-calibre head chef, Jarrahdale’s Millbrook is back to its (homegrown) best.Good Food at The Age
Max Veenhuyzen · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
Melbourne has a deep, historic connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, championed for years by dedicated ensembles like the Melbourne Bach Choir, the Australian Bach Society, Genesis Baroque, and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Building…at Secret Melbourne
Katherine Notman
Local press The Age
Euro wine-cave meets St Kilda zip.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Where cocktails are as kooky as the collectables.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Chef Ravi Presser’s “wholesome” first venue.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
The house party vibes are bona fide at this northside newcomer.Good Food at The Age
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Local press Secret Melbourne
Just over an hour west of Melbourne, an old gold rush town is emerging from the bush as one of Victoria’s most atmospheric spring day trips. Hidden among the rocky gorges of Brisbane Ranges National Park, Steiglitz Historic Park is a…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
The heritage-listed hotel will open its doors this November – complete with new bars, private dining rooms and a solid line-up of late-night musicat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press Secret Melbourne
Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx is coming to Melbourne. Starring in the Amazon MGM Studios film, Deadlocked, Foxx play a grieving ex-Marine on jury duty, who is forced back into action when a high-profile trial turns into a deadly…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Secret Melbourne
It’s spooky season, and if you’re looking for something a little magical, there’s a witchy market and carnival coming to Melbourne. By day, the Seaworks precinct in Williamstown will be filled with over 60 stalls, bursting with…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Your daylight saving questions answered, plus our tips on the best ways to make the most of your evenings in Melbourne this springat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press The Age
A Chinese-inspired cocktail bar in the former Everleigh site.Good Food at The Age
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Gritty tunes and classic Brooklyn dive vibes.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Fresh from new cookbook Weeknights with Alice, it’s the best bits of mornay made better (and greener). Plus, spinach and cheese pan pies with hot honey drizzle and cheesy brocc smash burgers.Good Food at The Age
Alice Zaslavsky · Good Food
Local press The Age
Drinking den with Above Board and Bar Liberty DNA.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
A distillery and gin bar in one.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
A key player in the global craft cocktail game.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Minimum Wines, maximum vibes.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
For sleek sake sessions and small bites.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
A cosy city bar inside a resurrected bluestone cottage.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
The more casual sibling venue to hatted Mauritian restaurant Manze.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Cocktails and French-leaning snacks in an 1890s-era building.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Moody Flinders Lane bar for cocktails and share plates.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Delivering simple, creative food that speaks to the seasons.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Nothing says spring quite like a bright, light rustic tart, with seasonal veg like zucchini, asparagus and potatoes the hero of the show.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
A respectful wine bar remix that brings the fun.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
Chin Chin executive chef Benjamin Cooper talks supertasters, multi-sensory dining and crafting a menu that meets the moment.Good Food at The Age
Kimberly Gillan · Good Food
Local press The Age
You can make this blitzed green sauce using frozen peas, but fresh spring peas will taste sweeter.Good Food at The Age
Danielle Alvarez · Good Food
Local press The Age
Khachapuri is back in Melbourne in a big way, restored to hot, gooey glory at Tbilisi.Good Food at The Age
Frank Sweet · Good Food
Local press The Age
La Buvette is that kind of place, in tune with the ebbs and flows of Challis Avenue, inspired by a love of Paris and the core tenets of its restaurants: good wine, classic technique and an air of cultivated insouciance.Good Food at The Age
David Matthews · Good Food
Local press The Age
The competition has been stiff, but The Age Good Food Guide’s New Restaurant of the Year finalists for 2026 added spark and deliciousness to our state this past year.Good Food at The Age
Emma Breheny, Frank Sweet, Good Food Guide reviewers · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
Spring is here, and there’s so many marvellous garden and flower events to enjoy right now, such as the Blossom Festival and the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. And tucked away at the foot of the Macedon Ranges, you’ll find the Bolobek Garden…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Concrete Playground
The Sydney-born brand's first New York store pairs scratch-made soft serve with a gallery's worth of Jeremyville art on Orchard Street.at Concrete Playground
Eliza Campbell
Local press Concrete Playground
Want a creative fix without emptying your wallet? Here are 21 free things to see at the Fringe across the city this October.at Concrete Playground
Hudson Brown
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Keen to hack your holidays next year? Save this Victoria-specific cheat sheet and strategically book your annual leave for extra time off-dutyat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Melissa Woodley
Local press Secret Melbourne
A little over two hours from Melbourne, the remains of an old industrial settlement sit on a remote stretch of Gippsland coastline. At Walkerville South, weathered limestone kilns rise from the sand, surrounded by clear water and the…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press Secret Melbourne
Geelong Design Week More highlights Getting there: Geelong is just one hour away from Melbourne by car. If you’re taking public transport, it’s also about an hour away from Southern Cross. Just be sure to check the V/Line website for any…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Concrete Playground
ChromeFest is returning to The Entrance for its 18th year, offering classic cars, live music, vintage fashion, jive dancing and retro fun.at Concrete Playground
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Local press Concrete Playground
A Melbourne institution for steak and wine lovers that has stood the test of time for 20 years.at Concrete Playground
Gary Brun
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Stage 2 of the project will include a 500-metre rail bridge and will connect to Melbourne's Metro Tunnel – with the timeline for Stage 3 (including an airport train station) yet to be announcedat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press Secret Melbourne
The delightful Melbourne Donut Festival is coming back to Queen Victoria Market for its sweet spring edition. This sugary and ‘hole’-some event will feature delicious donuts of all shapes and sizes, such as classic jam donuts, French…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Here's how Melbourne is stacking up against other global cities when it comes to factors incl. economics, quality of life and the environment?at Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Melissa Woodley
Local press Concrete Playground
This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.at Concrete Playground
Hudson Brown
Local press The Age
The fine diner will be celebrated at The 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Peru next month. And it’s not even 12 months old.Good Food at The Age
Besha Rodell · Good Food
Local press The Age
In a win for vertical drinkers, the City of Sydney council has updated its outdoor dining guidelines, ahead of $20 million in reforms to expand outdoor dining spaces.Good Food at The Age
Erina Starkey · Good Food
Local press Concrete Playground
Expect bold colours and a nostalgic fit-out celebrating Marvellous Melbourne.at Concrete Playground
Jade Solomon
Local press Concrete Playground
Adore Beauty's largest store yet has opened at Melbourne Central, complete with a dedicated K-Beauty shop-in-shop and gift bags for the first 1,500 customers.at Concrete Playground
Eliza Campbell
Local press The Age
Plenty of pizza, Italian classics revisited and reimagined, where to eat in Yarraville village and discover smashing smash burgers in a corner store.Good Food at The Age
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Local press The Age
The popular Melbourne bakery, which landed in Double Bay in 2022, has finally announced its long-anticipated Sydney sequel.Good Food at The Age
Scott Bolles · Good Food
Local press The Age
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or snack – is there any meal the humble yet highly nutritious egg can’t make better? These delicious recipes prove not.Good Food at The Age
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Local press Secret Melbourne
We’re about to get a new sister city. Last night, councillors voted to formalise a partnership between the City of Melbourne and Chengdu the capital of Sichuan province in China. The framework for this was laid out in 2016, when Victoria…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Concrete Playground
Two years after filling the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with giant statues, strange creatures and some of Australian pop’s most enduring songs, Empire of the Sun are coming back, with an even bigger tour in tow.at Concrete Playground
Ned Tepper
Local press Concrete Playground
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.at Concrete Playground
Haymun Win
Local press The Age
Here’s why you need to head to this Fish Lane classic.Good Food at The Age
Matt Shea · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
Fans of Breaking Bad will soon get the chance to see two of television’s most recognisable characters reunited, this time without the Albuquerque desert, the RV or a batch of blue meth between them. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, the…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press The Age
Andrew Hearnden, better known by his social media handle Andy Cooks, shares an easy fuss-free frittata you can make in a rice cooker.Good Food at The Age
Andy Cooks · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
A new Northcote café Rogue Rabbit is serving bronuts, savoury stuffed French toast and steak and eggs from its spot just off High Street. The café opened on Monday, 28th September, and comes from hospitality veterans John Scardamaglia,…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press Secret Melbourne
The beloved Melbourne International Dumpling Festival is making a triumphant return, for the first time since 2019. Feast on delicious dumplings in all its shapes and forms, such as xiao long bao, pierogi and momo. This festival will take…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Secret Melbourne
The second stage of the highly anticipated Melbourne Airport rail link project has been revealed, with a new train station opening in Keilor East. This second stage comes as part of a $12 billion joint commitment from the federal and state…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Fontaines D.C., Paramore's Hayley Williams and Slayyyter are all on the line-up – here's everything you need to knowat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press The Age
There are more surprises in store too. From lamb shoulder to dolmades, the menu reads familiar but follows its own rules. This is your first look.Good Food at The Age
Tomas Telegramma · Good Food
Local press Concrete Playground
Tune up for race day — this mechanic-inspired pop-up brings community runs, new kicks, snacks and DJs to the Botanic Gardens.at Concrete Playground
Hudson Brown
Local press The Age
She may be famous for her colourful and creative cake creations, but when it comes to her own food tastes, simple things are often the best.Good Food at The Age
Jane Rocca · Good Food
Local press The Age
How one big move will have a ripple effect across the inner west, leading to new venues from Young Henrys, Ester Spirits and Plate it Forward.Good Food at The Age
Bianca Hrovat · Good Food
Local press The Age
The Melbourne food writer shares three chicken recipes from her new cookbook.Good Food at The Age
Julia Busuttil Nishimura · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
The next time you’re travelling along the Great Ocean Road, take a moment to visit Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Nestled between the coastal towns of Warrnambool and Port Fairy, just over three hours away from Melbourne, this fascinating…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Secret Melbourne
Port Melbourne has a new destination for one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, with Game4Padel opening a sprawling new indoor club on Plummer Street. The new 5,636m² venue at 437 Plummer Street marks Game4Padel Australia’s third…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press Concrete Playground
The $20 sessions at MECCAVERSITY run over three Thursday nights, and the ticket price is fully redeemable on MECCA products on the night.at Concrete Playground
Eliza Campbell
Local press The Age
The start of spring had us reaching for brighter, lighter dishes, sweet treats and downright delicious big match snacks. These are the 21 most popular.Good Food at The Age
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Local press Secret Melbourne
There’s something wonderfully fleeting about Melbourne’s peony season. For only a few weeks each spring, the extravagant blooms arrive in a riot of colour and lush, ruffled petals—before disappearing again until next year. From 30th…at Secret Melbourne
Arshia Anand
Local press Concrete Playground
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.at Concrete Playground
Concrete Playground
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Drifter has announced plans to open its biggest property here in Melbourne – complete with a co-working space, bar and super social 'leisure club'at Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press Concrete Playground
From sunrise runs to post-Tan coffees, content creator and four-time marathoner Renee Buckingham shares her favourite ways to experience Melbourne on the move.at Concrete Playground
Jasmine Wallis
Local press Secret Melbourne
If the mesmerising tunes of the Skye Boat Song from Outlander has played on a loop throughout your head, then this news is for you. After a tour across 75 cities around Europe and the United States, Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Concrete Playground
While you'll likely be focused on the hefty piece of meat on your plate, don't forget to look up to take in the immersive African Sky design concept.at Concrete Playground
Jade Solomon
Local press Secret Melbourne
See also: There’s a secret magic theatre hidden in a Melbourne laneway, and it only fits 32 guestsat Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press The Age
From the Ducks’ new farmhouse fine-diner in the Southern Highlands to a Chinatown favourite winning over a whole new generation of fans, catch up on all the hot, new and just-reviewed places around the city and state.Good Food at The Age
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Local press Concrete Playground
Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.at Concrete Playground
Jade Solomon
Local press Secret Melbourne
There’s nothing quite like FaceTiming a friend who lives a few suburbs over or sitting on a work call at home and having your Wi-Fi repeatedly drop out. If you’re anything like us, you may be wondering why all the other Melburnians on the…at Secret Melbourne
Ruby Harris
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
Melbourne CBD stalwart Society just took home the crown for Australia’s Wine List of the Year, and six other Victorian venues made the listat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press Concrete Playground
One of Fitzroy North’s favourite pizza spots is entering a new chapter, but the new owners aren’t planning to mess with a good thing.at Concrete Playground
Hudson Brown
Local press The Age
The Observer been reborn as an English-style boozer by the team behind The Duke of Clarence, with darts, chessboards and pints alongside British pub-style dishes.Good Food at The Age
Scott Bolles · Good Food
Local press The Age
For those who don’t have the patience and budget to book an omakase experience, the latest restaurant by the team behind Table Manners, with food by a former Sokyo chef.Good Food at The Age
Myffy Rigby · Good Food
Local press The Age
Chef Rosheen Kaul takes classic French dishes and interprets them through an unapologetically Chinese lens.Good Food at The Age
Besha Rodell · Good Food
Local press The Age
Almost half of adults in the UK now have their meals on trays as the celebrity chef warns of ‘impending death’ of communal diningGood Food at The Age
Ruby Cline · Good Food
Local press The Age
Like it or not, your oven really does needs a good clean once in a while. Here’s how to do it properly with as little pain as possible.Good Food at The Age
Debora Robertson · Good Food
Local press Secret Melbourne
Spring is here, and there’s so many wonderful parks and gardens to explore around Melbourne, filled with wattle, cherry blossoms, wisteria and more! And there’s one park in Melbourne’s south-east that is packed with over 1000 native and…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Time Out Melbourne news
The Outdoor Adventure Index assessed Australian regions on everything from hiking trails to national park access – here's how Victoria rankedat Time Out Melbourne news
Primary Author: Winnie Stubbs
Local press Secret Melbourne
Level crossing removals on the Upfield train line will be delayed, in favour of creating a much-needed second track. Earlier today, the Labor government announced that if they were re-elected in November, they would conduct an $80 million…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press Secret Melbourne
A huge celebration of Italian-Australian culture is taking over the Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding grounds. At the Italian Festa & Expo, you can look forward to plenty of Italian food, wine, music, entertainment and stalls, with…at Secret Melbourne
Nicole de Souza
Local press The Age
This version of rice cakes came about when – as the story goes – Ma Bok-rim accidentally dropped a rice cake into her father’s spicy noodles. It’s been loved in Korea ever since.Good Food at The Age
Adam Liaw · Good Food
Local press The Age
Smooth cottage cheese (paneer) is combined with a spiced spinach gravy in this northern Indian staple.Good Food at The Age
Adam Liaw · Good Food
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