Two figures in the darkness prowl around one another, their eyes locked in sensual combat. The violins start playing, followed by the unmistakable bandoneón (hand organ). They dance to the rhythm of the country’s renowned musicians of Tango from the Conservatorium of Music. The audience is transfixed and everything tells you this is just like...
When you take over a venue with as many past lives as 312 Drummond St in Carlton, you’ve got big shoes to fill. What did the team from The Town Mouse do? They didn’t add on, and go big and bold like the new Brunetti around the corner. They paired back, pulling out a faux ceiling...
Ruff. Meow. Calling all pet lovers! Let us introduce you to your animal’s new best friend – Paws for Life. Pooch and feline owners everywhere are chasing their tails with excitement at this pet-friendly website offering everything you need for your four-legged friends, all at the click of a button. Say goodbye to late night...
Word on the street is pastry king Adriano Zumbo is moving into Melbourne. His first bakery is breaking ground on Claremont St and is set to open very soon. The master of macarons and king of the croquembouche has taken Sydney over one sweet tooth at a time, expanding his sugary empire into locations around...
Everyone knows when the lights go out, the cool kids come out to play. Well, when the sun sets in Melbourne, the good times are just getting started. And on the 24th July, the creative sparks are going to have some fun. For one night, Upper Bourke St will be bursting with gallery openings and...
Some things are just more exciting in the dark. We’re sure you can come up with a few examples. But here’s another one – fashion shoots. And you’ll definitely want to leave any reticence at the door for this one. Blackout is the latest installation from artist and inhibition adversary Jesse Willesee, who will be...
If you’re over the age of 20, you’re gonna want to put on your humility hat for The Way, Way Back – because wow, adults can really suck sometimes. Though, if you’ve never given a 14-year-old a personality rating out of 10, you’re at least off to a better start than Trent (Steve Carell) –...
The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay has a glorious history of rugby viewing, craft beer and hearty meals with a carnivorous bent. Following a $4 million ‘manscaping’ by interior architect Paul Kelly, the Oaks Bar and Grill is certainly more handsome but underneath its dapper exterior, it’s still red-blooded, hairy and hungry. Think sandstone feature walls,...
There are two types of people in this world: Those who love coffee, and those who trail a heady air of suspicion. Stop even thinking about how the other half get out of bed on chilly Sunday mornings, and let your senses lead you towards the Quay. These are your people. The drip junkies behind...
Ah Mexican. Just when we thought Melbourne’s taco, burrito and tequila quota was close to overflowing, it turns out we just can’t get enough. Touché Hombre Eléctrica has arrived in South Yarra, moving onto Claremont St in the old Claremont Tonic digs. The new cantina is brought to us by Davis Yu, whose CBD eatery...
