Melbourne diners are pretty open to any cuisine. We’ll give anything a go, especially if it’s new. But we’ve been huge fans of Japanese food for a long time now. Evident by the range of restaurants found everywhere you turn. From sashimi to sake, we round up some of our favourite places to get our...
It’s no secret we love American cuisine here in Melbourne. There was a time not so long ago, when the obsession with fried chicken got a little out of hand, but we think that’s under control now. With fried chicken no longer dominating completely, we can enjoy an array of American cuisine along with a...
Truffles have a weird and wonderful effect on people. It’s usually either a love or hate situation, but when it’s love, it’s true love. The rich, decadent ingredient can transform dishes from a standard meal, to pure indulgence. In all the right ways. Truffle Melbourne, the two-day festival on July 11 and 12 is about...
Japanese whisky and Japanese food. They’re a winning combo of finesse and flavour and they should be paired together more often. At least the people at Suntory Whisky certainly think so which is why they’re bringing us a pop-up experience like no other. The House of Suntory Exclusive Takeover is back for its second year after...
Small bars and Chinatown. Two excellent things for a solid evening on the town in Melbourne. Union Electric, a new bar from Huw Griffiths (The Royal Saxon, Madame Brussels, and Le Bon Ton) and Shane Whiteley, is combining the two. Tucked down Heffernan Lane just off Little Bourke Street, you’ll need to be looking out...
Flinders Lane is a place where good food is easy to come by, but hard to get a seat at. Some of the busiest restaurants from Coda to Chin Chin to Meatball & Wine Bar, and even Fonda have people pouring out the doors at all hours. Well too much of a good thing is...
Dinner with friends is excellent. Really, it’s as simple as that. But there are times when you’d really like to drink that special bottle you’ve been saving, without the hassle of cooking. Or, you’d prefer to spend your hard earned dollars on the food and bring the wine your mum gave you for Christmas....
When your job is to live and breathe healthy, always looking after your body to the max, you’re sure to find some hidden gems in this lovely city that make it possible while on the go. That’s why we waned the inside scoop from former Australian Winter Olympian and influential fitness coach, Stephanie Prem about...
The weather is getting colder, quickly. Right? Rooftop bars are less enticing and dark moody spaces that serve warming cocktails are topping your to-do list. But in a town like Melbourne it’s sometimes impossible to know where to go. We are spoilt for choice. So we’ve rounded up a list of cocktail bars we’re loving...
If you’ve ever had a deep desire to camp on the roof of Melbourne Central, Jerome Borazio has now granted your wish. We doubt you ever really thought about it, but now that we’ve suggested it, you’re totally into it right? Us too. You may recognise the name Jerome Borazio, he’s the man who opened...
