Opening a restaurant is taxing at the best of times – and 2021 wasn’t the best of times. The large number of exceptional openings this year is a testament to the tenacity of Melbourne’s hospitality industry. And while restaurants remain under immense pressure – now facing a widespread staff shortage – we raise a...
Read MoreOver the years, the hotel formerly known as the Prince of Wales has embodied the character of St Kilda in one building, somewhat absorbing the eclectic personalities of the area into one cohesive body. In a previous life, the top floor housed a seedy boutique hotel. Just below, the Circa Hotel’s restaurant was a...
Read MoreThe Queensland man has bought over 29 properties, but has spent a decade living in a two-bedroom apartment and insists money doesn’t make you happy. Despite a huge real estate portfolio of more than 29 homes with a combined value of $ 18 million, Luke Harris insists his huge batch of residences are “boring.”...
Read MorePosted: Nov. 18, 2021, 10:30 a.m. | Update: 18 November 2021 19:12:30 Melbourne pubs and cafes can have unlimited patrons from Thursday evening, while stadiums can return to full capacity as authorities lift nearly all remaining Covid-19 restrictions for residents vaccinated in the second plus large city in Australia, reports Reuters. Victoria, the home...
Read MoreRedevelopment plans for Melbourne’s Southbank Arts District continue at a steady pace, with the Victorian government this week announcing an additional investment of $ 241 million for major upgrades to the Melbourne Arts Center. The additional funding so far brings the Andrews government’s total investment in the redevelopment of the compound to $ 1.7...
Read MoreIt’s been a few laps around the sun since we were able to break into the timeless tradition of the summer music festival. With restrictions at ease, there are enough daytime boogies, warehouse parties, and out of town celebrations to rock a cat. Take out the calendar and start clearing the calendar, these are...
Read MoreAfter 18 months of menu refinement, construction work and ingredient research, Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall quietly opened the doors of their third restaurant, Di Stasio Pizzeria, on Saturday night in Carlton, serving what could be the the most “local” pizza in town in a setting that is both historic and fun. While...
Read MoreEstimated reading time: 4 minutes Fancy potatoes and pickles covered with a perfectly melted raclette? Or maybe a grilled raclette cheese toast? The Swiss raclette dish is the perfect meal to enjoy on a cold day or with a drink or two in a bar or virtually anytime and anywhere. Luckily for Melburnians, there...
Read MoreIn the October issue of News from the Docks, we asked you, members of the local community, to share some of your thoughts and ideas for the future of our post-COVID enclosure. As we emerge from the pandemic, we are inviting as many locals as possible to add their voices to the discussion by...
Read MoreTo celebrate our 10th anniversary here at Urban List, we ask that you tell us your top 10 lists on our Instagram, and we’re kicking it off with everyone’s favorite establishment, the good ol ‘pub. Some of Melbourne’s best pubs have fed locals for over 150 years. We may have a ways to go...
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