Sometimes you don’t want to be a part of the action, but you want a front seat to it. That is exactly what Time Out in Federation Square offers Melbournians and travellers alike. Located smack bang in the middle of the square it offers diners somewhere to grab a drink and a bite to eat...
Month: January 2015
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Mr Whippy is so Last Summer, Hello Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hot sand, wild waves, and Greensleeves. That’s what summer is all about. Not anymore! No more Mr Whippy. Those generic soft serves are so last summer. This year it’s all about the ice cream sandwich. The Pop-Tarts ice cream sandwich that is. The Pop-Tarts #CrazyGood caravan is roaming the streets this summer, serving up free,...
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Your Guide to a Romantic Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. Yes, this year the most romantic day of the year falls on a Saturday. That’s an entire day devoted to you and your special someone. No rushed lunches or post work dinners. For those of you now freaking out about how to fill a whole freakin day with loved up activities, fear not....
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A Simple Morning of Brunching with Luxembourg Bistro
Melbournians love brunch. That is no secret. So this summer Andrew McConnell’s Luxembourg Bistro wants to serve up something a little different for the morning time. No avocado, no superfood smoothies. This is a no fuss, good quality offering. And the prices won’t break the bank. For all those times you’re looking for a simple...
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A Touch of the Meditteranean on Coogee Pavilion’s Rooftop
If Captain Cook and Joseph Banks decided to settle down and buy a posh penthouse by the seaside, the chances are it would be filled with botanist paraphernalia, have amazing views through the pine trees to the ocean and a killer rooftop terrace to host parties and watch all of Coogee’s wildlife of the four...
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The Skinny Duck Feeds Melbourne
If you’re living in Melbourne and don’t reside under a rock you’d know that Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck is opening in Melbourne. ‘Tickets’ are over $500 a head, and you need to win a ballot to purchase said tickets. A little insane, yes? We’ve been over in our heads all the things we could buy...
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Tokonoma is Toko’s New City-side Hideaway
Are you ready for Edo? It will take you back to a time of shoguns, imperial rule, artistry and social culture. This is Tokyo, but not as you know it. Edo is the historic embodiment of everything representing this ancient city. Whilst Tokonoma’s hipster big sister, Toko, continues to delight, the team have created a calmer...
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Pop Up Scroll Taking us Back to the Corner Bakery
It’s likely the word scroll makes you think of the good old days with Nan, or spending your last $2 at the corner bakery. Just as doughnuts, macarons, and everything in between have had their time in the limelight, Julian Chew, former owner of Lip Café in Ivanhoe and serious baker, believes it’s time for the...
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The Spice Room: Sydney’s New Indian Jewel
Suffering from a touch of the BBC’s (Bland Butter Chicken) Syndrome? It’s enough to make you pack your bags for the streets of London’s Brick Lane or follow the spice route from New Delhi, rather than suffer another dull dahl. In a secret spot just behind the elevated train lines at Circular Quay a little...
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One Pair of Denim Shorts for Every Day of the Week
Denim shorts are a staple in every Australian girl’s wardrobe. But if you’re anything like us, you’ve noticed that a good pair that caters to many an occasion can be hard to find. You might have the loose comfortable pair you wear to the beach, then you’ve got that high-waisted pair that aren’t so great to...
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