It’s only been four months since we last published a wrap of new Italian restaurant openings. But Melbourne’s love affair with all things Italian blazes (and on and on). Since then, we’ve welcomed 10 great new openings, so read on for our roundup. Nona’s houseNorth Fitzroy A Melburnian has converted his nonna’s Fitzroy North...
Read MoreMotorists traveling south of Melbourne CBD along St Kilda Road will no doubt be familiar with The Royce Hotel. It’s a local landmark – a former luxury car dealership turned luxury hangout, built in 1928 in a mix of Spanish Mission and Art Deco styles. After two years of restoration and refurbishment, Royce is...
Read MoreMelbourne may not have the weather, gorgeous beaches or a gay district like Oxford Street, but it was just named the fourth most LGBTQI-friendly city in the world. Sydney was dethroned as Australia’s most LGBTQI-friendly city and didn’t even make the top 10, in the study by Big 7 Travel website. “Victoria’s state capital,...
Read MoreYou never get bored at Southbank. Not with its waterfront location, slew of noteworthy bars and restaurants, and range of creative performances and shows – all a jumping hop from downtown. So it’s hard to narrow down the must-see events at Southbank this spring, but here are a few picks to get you started....
Read MoreThe Swans are in mourning after the deaths of club legends John Payne and Kenny Williams. ROB FORSAITH talks to John Longmire and Jude Bolton about Payne and Williams’ legacy. John Longmire compares them to “unofficial welfare managers”. Jude Bolton’s 21st birthday is one of countless examples that will be fondly remembered in a...
Read MorePontoon, the seafront venue on the ground floor of Stokehouse, will soon be relaunched as Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, a year-round offering for casual coastal dining. “We are uniting two teams under the Stokehouse banner to create one strong team,” said Chief Executive Jason Staudt. “It’s the return to simple hospitality with correct, good,...
Read MoreThe Halliday Wine Companion Awards are finally back. Gastronomic and oenological advice with Wine Bill After a two-year hiatus, the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards have finally returned – and what a night it was. Held at Melbourne’s Stokehouse Restaurant, overlooking St Kilda Beach, attendees were able to mingle, greet old wine friends and...
Read MoreIt has been described as the “jack of all trades” – and now that The Hotel des Princes emerged from its four-year renovation, which has never been so precise. The hotel has stood proudly in the St Kilda landscape since the mid 1800s and is known for its rich history, art deco hotel and...
Read MoreSequel to the popular Highett Pasta and Wine Bar of the same name, Olive-hued Barkly Street light spot Abbiocco is winning over a whole new group of followers. The moniker refers to an Italian phrase that loosely translates to “food coma,” and yes, that means you’re in for a bountiful feast. Familiar Italian flavors...
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve celebrations at Federation Square in 2002.Credit:Vince Caligiuri Mark Prentice, who managed the project for Multiplex Constructions, says: “This is not your typical simple commercial project. It is a monument. Nothing here is designed to be functional, it’s designed for looks and feel. At first, Victor Perton hated him. Today, the Liberals’...
Read MoreAfter developing a cult movement in Sydney, tokyo lamington has just opened the doors of its own operation in Melbourne. A joint venture between dessert connoisseurs Eddie Stewart (Black Star Pastry) and Min Chai (N2 Extreme Gelato), the developed his passion for the nostalgic square cake while performing it as a special at his...
Read MoreMurray cod is making a comeback on our plates thanks to ingenious improvements in commercial fish farming. Murray cod producers – 12 in New South Wales, three in Victoria and others in Queensland and South Australia – farm more than 600 tonnes of fish a year in an industry with sales of around 10...
Read More6. Cruising in the UK Explore the white cliffs and rocky coastlines that make up the UK’s 7,723-mile coastline, from the Scottish Isles in the north to the Jurassic Coast in the south. It is home to a rich variety of animals and plants, with turtles, whales and sharks occasionally sighted. Puffins are often...
Read MoreThe city’s sweetest beaks live in Abbotsford, where the No. 1 category was desserts. .Credit:Matt Golding “This data shows the breadth of international kitchens our customers demand,” said Rebecca Burrows, Managing Director of DoorDash Australia. “DoorDash is proud to support our local restaurants and shine a light on their offerings and commitment to serving...
Read MoreAlba Hot Springs and Spa This is undoubtedly Victoria’s most Instagrammable new two-in-one hot springs and spa, which will open in Fingal – on the Mornington Peninsula – on the 15th. But there will be a ‘digital detox requirement’, which means it’s a completely phone-free zone. Once you move into the reception area, there...
Read MoreAddress 1 29 Fitzroy Street st kilda, CIV 3182 See the map Opening hours Lunch Thurs-Sun; dinner Wed-Sun Features BYO, Groups Payments eftpos, Visa, Mastercard Call 03 7067 7600 Have you had foufou recently? Banku or kenkey? If you’re Ghanaian, you know those soft, teary dough balls. But if you’re unfamiliar with West African...
Read MoreThe next day, I meet Giannopoulos for lunch to talk about the third part of the trilogy after The Wog Boy in 2000 and Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos in 2010, which together grossed over $15 million at the Australian box office. Secretly, I was hoping for a tavern, but instead we settled...
Read MoreThere’s only one place you can find A-listers, festivities, fashion and food – and that’s the Carlton Draft Caulfield Cup Carnival. In October, the iconic series will kick off Melbourne’s infamous spring racing season and is not to be missed. We all know and love the classic race day outing, but the food on...
Read MoreIt’s grand finale weekend, the big one is here and it’s finally returning to hallowed ground at the MCG for the first time since 2019. If you (like many) couldn’t nab a ticket, your AV setup at home is less than desirable, or you’re just looking to get involved in the hype, we’ve rounded...
Read MoreFirst came the gigantic new public bar and beer garden. Then it was famed Melbourne chef Scott Pickett’s first regional fine-dining restaurant, Audrey’s, as well as the lavish late-night barlow. And what followed was an extravagant Intercontinental hotel. The final piece of the puzzle at Conti in Sorrento, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is Aurora...
Read MoreWhen former AFL star player and Fox Sport commentator Nick Riewoldt walked in Famous celebrity chef last year he made a bet with his American wife Catherine that if he won the competition he would relieve her of the family chores in the kitchen. Being crowned the winner saw the former St Kilda captain...
Read MoreThere are over 900 islands off the coast of Scotland, 88 of which are populated – with around 50% of those with fewer than 100 people living there. Containing everything from picture-perfect white sand beaches and jagged mountain ranges, to pristine lochs and some of the finest wildlife Scotland has to offer, each island...
Read MoreAcclaimed New Zealand chef and restaurateur Josh Emett travels across Tasmania to cook dishes from his Auckland restaurant – including crayfish eclair and burnt butter salmon – at St Kilda’s Pillar. One of New Zealand’s hottest chefs is coming to Melbourne for just one day. Josh Emett – of Auckland’s Onslow and The Oyster...
Read MoreFood, theatre, football and more. SCN reporter Shirley Sinclair knows how to make the most of a quick escape in Melbourne. You can’t help but be swept up in excitement when one of the world’s greatest cities celebrates all the good things in life on a daily basis. After an exhilarating short break in...
Read MoreSince opening in 2016, Peter Gunn’s Ideas has sat in the upper echelon of Melbourne’s dining scene, serving up a tasting menu that’s at least several years ahead of its time with every update. While Gunn is a true chef, the one thing that might be considered unattainable in his kitchen is locking in...
Read MoreAre you missing your nightlife a bit? We’ve all tentatively tipped our toes in social waters, ready to expect a lockdown at any moment. We say it’s time to dive in and make the most of the unmissable nightlife Melbourne has to offer. Essential preparation for a night out Wait Melbourne, we know you’re...
Read More• First Look: Pizza is anything but standard at Figlia, the third restaurant in Tipo 00 and Osteria Ilaria. Sit at the large bar and munch on duck bologna and barbecued king prawns, or reserve a table and share pizzas topped with Moreton Bay bugs, fermented cabbage and other center-left ingredients. • Could pioneer...
Read MoreGorman Allard Shelton agent Joseph Walton, who manages the international expressions of interest campaign, said: “This is truly a unique investment opportunity, given its particularly strong leasehold at a prime tenant. “ The move comes as St Kilda appears to be entering a new cycle, with a cluster of new hotels and apartments, as...
Read MoreDISCLAIMER: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a deceased person. Archie Roach passed away on July 30, 2022 and his family granted permission to use his name and likeness. At 9.20am today a roaring motorcade of Harley Davidsons descended on Smith Street in Fitzroy. ‘The...
Read MoreOWe may have been banned from Australia for years, but nobody told Melbourne’s ‘hospo’ industry (as the locals call it) to turn down the tools: new restaurants and bars sprung up appear almost daily. On my first visit since 2019, I was keen to try as many as time and physiology would allow. And,...
Read More• Need to line up a gift for Father’s Day? The Everleigh published a smooth cocktail pack with four ready-to-drink whiskey creations for the most demanding dads. • These are the dishes that 100 great Australian chefs have cooked to seduce their lovers. • Belles Hot Chicken co-founder Morgan McGlone hosts a “Partay Chicken...
Read MoreAli Mousavi’s father had owned Italian restaurants for over 40 years, so it’s no surprise that his new Chapel Street hotel business is continuing the family tradition. Stella, due to open in September, will be spread over four levels and offer an Italian culinary ethos with a modern Australian twist. Named after Ali’s daughter,...
Read MoreDespite opening amid the pandemic, Abbiocco has developed a strong local following since it began bringing its handmade pasta and hard-hitting wine list to Highett. So strong, in fact, that owners Glenn Mill and Jarrod Amos (Hampton Wine Co) have opened a second outlet in St Kilda. “We wanted to stick to that southeast...
Read MoreThe refurbishment of The Hotel des Princes was a four-year labor of love, and Little Prince Wine — part bottle shop, part wine bar — was the latest jewel in the crown. The hybrid hangout has quickly carved out a niche for midweek dining, last-minute wine runs and underground feasting all the way. Although...
Read MoreNegro says the police vice squad pressured the sites to ban the group for a year. So the band played at the Prince of Wales Hotel under different names. Loading “We didn’t really cause any problems. It was just a party band,” he said. “All punk bands were so serious. They were very political....
Read MoreThe Otways will be alive with live music, performances and food for the next two weekends as part of the WinterWilds Festival. Previously described as “dark, wild and a bit dirty”, this dark arts festival is the perfect way to celebrate the end of winter. We’ve compiled a list of 10 hedonistic events, concerts...
Read MoreThe Block 2022 is currently in full swing, and in a first season the show ditched city life in favor of a tree shift to beautiful Gisborne South in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. Teams Ankur and Sharon, Dylan and Jenny, Omar and Oz, Tom and Sarah-Jane, and newbies Rachel and Ryan each build a huge...
Read MoreRegarding The Oaks and other big-ticket hotel deals, Musca says these properties and businesses have benefited from decades of planning, licensing, gaming and capacity approvals in prime locations it would be nearly impossible to replicate as new developments. “Basically, the best hotels in the best locations are just going to enjoy perpetual, unfettered profit...
Read MoreAfter its $15 million redevelopment by Sand Hill Road in 2018, The Esplanade Hotel has changed hands again, with pubs giant Australian Venue Co buying the St Kilda icon in a deal that also includes Garden State Hotel in the CBD, the Bridge Hotel in Richmond and Abbotsford Terminal Hotel. The deal means Australian...
Read MoreAfter its two-year hiatus due to COVID, Firelight Festival returned to Docklands to resounding success last month with record crowds eclipsing the numbers most recently seen in 2019. Beginning Friday July 1 on a picture-perfect Melbourne winter night, the neighborhood buzzed from NewQuay to Victoria Harbor as fire twirls, roving performers, musicians and light...
Read MoreYachting, Amalfi Coast Novice sailors can explore the Amalfi Coast on this four-day yacht trip from Amalfi to Procida via Capri. There are swimming and snorkeling opportunities, including a dip next to Capri’s Blue Grotto, as well as time ashore to explore. Living conditions are quite cramped – eight people share four small cabins...
Read MoreLyrics by Ben Lamb The best new restaurants, bars and cafes opening in Melbourne: all the farm restaurants, eateries, must-see hotspots and the coolest new watering holes. We all know Melbourne is a great melting pot for different cultures, people and backgrounds – our nightlife scene is acclaimed for its dedication to multiculturalism. It’s...
Read MoreConstruction has begun on the Preston, Oak on High apartment project. Developed by M Property, the project is inspired by the heritage of the sites, combined with a modern and futuristic avant-garde design. ‘This is a first-class neighborhood that will enrich, enliven and complement Preston’s existing scene,’ notes developer M Property. Straddling the outskirts...
Read MoreFund manager Newmark Capital is pushing ahead with plans to redevelop the David Jones menswear store in Melbourne’s Bourke Street shopping centre. Redevelopment of the characteristic pink-hued 1930s building is due to begin in September after David Jones leaves. Work on the six-storey commercial block is expected to be completed by the end of...
Read MoreModifications to the original proposed by the tenant, including a helipad.Credit:City of Port Phillip Councilwoman Rhonda Clark said she had no problem with the helipad. “We have many examples of this in Victoria. No one has a problem with a being in Yarra River…it’s really not that drastic,” she said. The caveats included in...
Read MoreSTeph Catley says she’s seen her Arsenal team-mates get so excited about playing an international tournament at home, with Euro 2022 underway in the UK, and it excites her about the Cup FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia next year. “I can’t even imagine,” she said. “The World Cup is on such a grand...
Read MoreBrendan Fevola’s wife has slammed ‘derogatory’ rumors about her daughter, who has been mocked by internet trolls for her dating history. Alex Fevola has slammed “derogatory” rumors about his daughter Mia, who has been branded by internet trolls as a serial footballer. The 22-year-old, who is the stepdaughter of AFL great Brendan Fevola, has...
Read MoreFrom the outside, LOTI looks like a small café, occupying the ground floor of one of the winding buildings of Saint Moritz. You can walk past it without peeking into the floor-to-ceiling windows or paying attention to the low-key outdoor seating. That is, until you come to the giant sculpture of an ice skater,...
Read MoreThe Dandenong Ranges are full of reasons to get in the car and up the mountain: there’s the 1000 Steps, Puffing Billy, Emerald Lake and that bucolic scent emanating from towering gum trees and sprawling fern forests. One such place that has arguably become the crown jewel of The Hills, however, is The Paradise...
Read MoreAgents are keeping schtum on details, but it is understood the historic Presbyterian church sold for more than the quoted $14million at the start of the campaign. JLL agents Jesse Radisich, Nick Peden, Josh Rutman and MingXuan Li brokered the deal which drew 140 applications. The church and its buildings are situated on a...
Read MoreAgents are keeping schtum on details, but it is understood the historic Presbyterian church sold for more than the quoted $14million at the start of the campaign. JLL agents Jesse Radisich, Nick Peden, Josh Rutman and MingXuan Li brokered the deal which drew 140 applications. The church and its buildings are situated on a...
Read MoreCucina Povera Vino Vero, the CBD spot of Maurice Terzini and Joseph Vargetto, officially opens as a restaurant on Wednesday, with waiters in white jackets and bow ties and a Brutalist-inspired room contrasting simple, peasant Italian cuisine. After launching an introductory bar menu last week, Cucina Povera is ready to seat guests at dressed...
Read MoreCommercial buyers, undeterred by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s exchange rate hike last week, are bidding big at other local auctions. A 120 square meter 7-Eleven stratum at the foot of the Chevron building on St Kilda Road has fetched $3 million after a five-part bid – yielding 4.85% and a construction rate of...
Read MoreOver the past nine months, Alexander Hall has opened two new restaurants in Clive: Franka Pizzeria and St. Kilda Bakery & Cafe. Although Hall was able to find staff to work in the dining room of the two Clive restaurants and its three other locations, it was difficult to find and keep chefs and...
Read MoreIt’s a pub! It’s a hotel ! It’s a bar! It’s a restaurant! It’s basically the most versatile venue in St Kilda, as it takes up most of the block and contains The Prince Hotel, Prince Dining Room, Prince Public Bar, Little Prince and Prince Bandroom. You see, developers, we can all get along....
Read MoreMaurice Terzini’s highly anticipated return to Melbourne restaurants draws closer this week, with the opening tomorrow of the bar at Cucina Povera Vino Vera, his CBD venture with chef Joseph Vargetto. Before opening for full service the following week, they’ll be offering a concise bar menu in what Vargetto describes as “Cucina piccola.” The...
Read MoreDemons star Steven May allegedly confessed ‘how badly he behaves’ while drinking alcohol in the fallout from the AFL investigation into his fight with teammate Jake Melksham, according to veteran reporter Caroline Wilson. The league confirmed on Wednesday evening that it had concluded its investigation into the incident at the Melbourne restaurant Entrecote on...
Read MoreHealth bureaucrats have now decided there is little risk of COVID in airport terminals, but as soon as you cross the air bridge, it’s time to panic. This is madness. So the quote-unquote health advice now says we don’t need to wear masks at airports. Great. Medical professionals woke up to the realization that...
Read More“We want to be one of the first to bring a major office building to this market,” Gattino said at the time. Since then, the long-talked-about redevelopment of the neighboring Jam Factory project, which was to have 50,000 m² of office space, has been redeveloped with the office portion reduced by more than half....
Read MoreI managed to get to Toronto shortly before Christmas last year. I have friends in the city and lived there for a while. The trip was originally supposed to mark my 40th birthday in Feb 2020 but this happened just before Covid and the holiday was delayed. When I arrived in Toronto it was...
Read MoreThe men’s short format tournament is taking place for the first time…and here’s how you can balance your cricketing days with an exciting travel experience PROMOTIONAL CONTENT Travel down to watch England challenge for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia’s stunning coastal towns. Soak up the sun and cricket before exploring some...
Read MoreThis winter, live music will take over St Kilda’s foreshore for the inaugural ‘Southside Live’ festival, where all are welcome and music is what matters. Presented by the City of Port Phillip, as part of the Victorian Government’s On The Road Again initiative, south side live will offer the public a winter wonderland with...
Read MoreSILVER SPRING, Md. (WDVM) – 24- and 25-year-olds have been charged with numerous charges after an impromptu high-speed road race and crash resulted in a 4-year-old girl losing her life. A Montgomery County grand jury has indicted two drivers involved in an October 2021 fatal crash that killed 4-year-old Iliana Hernandez of Silver Spring....
Read MoreWhen smoke billowed from Carlton’s iconic La Mama Theater in 2018, it felt like Melbourne had stopped for a minute, grappling with the monumental cultural loss. The building was virtually destroyed by fire. But four years and a pandemic later, La Mama is rising from the ashes. The old print works have been redesigned...
Read MoreHorse SanctuaryIt looks like Racing Victoria has pots of cash to splash on land three times the size of Flemington Racecourse for its ″Project X″ development (″Racing plans new hub with land purchase″, 27/5). To enhance its horse welfare image, a better use of the land would be a horse sanctuary – called ″Project...
Read MoreA Toorak luxury house with an underground garage “Aladdin’s cave” hit the market with a price tag of $12-12.8 million. The garage has a James Bond-style entrance – a cantilevered door that opens upwards from the ground – which is invisible unless a car enters or exits. 7 Ottawa Road, Toorak VIC 3142 The...
Read MoreDo you like an Americano coffee but wish it had more Australian flavor? You are lucky for a limited time only thanks to Macca’s. The fast food chain has announced the launch of an intriguing new menu item, available only to Australians. The new coffee, called the Australiano, adds an unexpected combination of native...
Read More“The confinements also had an effect on them,” explains Lucas. “It was traumatic and nothing was normalized. I don’t hold anyone responsible. People did what they had to do.” With 500 employees at 80 Collins Street (including Society, Lillian and the lively Japanese grill Yakimono) and nearly 1,500 more at his other locations (the...
Read MoreBy Jonty Ralphsmith Ex-Haileyburian Hugo Hall-Kahan remembers running and having so much fun. What he didn’t realize when winning his Under-12 premiership for East Sandringham was that the day would act as an important memory for how much he loves football. A picture of Hall-Kahan with the premier’s haircut still hangs in his bedroom,...
Read MoreWith its magnificent views across Lake Albert Park and the golf course to Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne’s CBD, the Bayview Eden Hotel has become one of the largest remaining city center grounds in the precinct of St Kilda Road. Following the success of their recent sales campaign at nearby Bayview on the Park,...
Read MoreMelbourne’s reputation as the “world’s most locked-down city” during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming back to bite, with backpackers refusing to move to the formerly popular destination. The snub by overseas workers is contributing to serious staff shortages at hospitality venues across the city, with waiters, chefs and bartenders in hot demand. Watch the...
Read MoreDo you live, love and breathe everything related to food, drink, events, art and culture? Are you a creative writer who understands the value of having an online presence, lives for all things restaurants, bars, venues and events, and most importantly has a personality that shines through your writing ? Do you know the...
Read MoreStaff Writer’s Words ‘The Picasso Century’ will herald the return of NGV Friday Nights with 36 incredible concerts and Spanish bars and cuisine to ignite Melbourne’s winter masterpieces. The NGV is such an inspiring cornucopia of cultural events that no sooner is the Friday Night Summer Series supposed to end than it heralds Melbourne...
Read MoreWelcome to Finger Food, a Des Moines Register food column. Send news from your restaurant and bar to ewignall@registermedia.com. Hello and Happy Friday, Des Moines! We’re heading into a delightfully busy spring weekend with the return of the Downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market, Pella Tulip Time and Mother’s Day on Sunday. Fingers and toes...
Read MoreExperimental fine-dining restaurant Lume has named its third executive chef since the departure of co-founder and chef Shaun Quade in 2018. Diego Huerta Chabert, a 25-year-old of Mexican and French descent and a Michelin-starred pedigree, graduated from senior under leader to replace Elijah Holland. Holland left three months ago to lead the next Loti...
Read MoreJohn Attard is currently unemployed and living on his savings. The 48-year-old man from St Kilda has decided against getting a COVID-19 vaccination due to his pagan spiritual beliefs. John Attard was “doubtful” that government attempts to get the unemployed back into work would work.Credit:Chris Hopkins He was made redundant from two jobs, one...
Read MoreVassilieff brought his pupil into contact with artists such as Albert Tucker, Joy Hester, Sidney Nolan and others associated with patrons John and Sunday Reed. Young Whisson was a marginal member of the Heide Park circle while still learning his craft. He recalled that none of the Expressionists or Social Realists were taken seriously...
Read MoreWealthy auditor Gerry Ryan is shifting his focus from the regional town of Nagambia to developing a winery and hotel complex in the Yarra Valley. Ryan, who made his fortune manufacturing Jayco caravans in Dandenong, is expanding his hotel empire with the Friday launch of Hubert Estate in the historic St Hubert winery. Gerry...
Read More• First Look: The wildly popular Enter Via Laundry supper club transforms into an intimate 20-seat restaurant. The original pop-up at chef Helly Raichura’s house could only seat a handful of diners. Now, after racking up thousands of waiting lists, Raichura serves up 20-course Bengali banquets made with native Australian produce at his first...
Read MoreThe humble roast chicken has many fans across the country, but if you consider yourself a die-hard chicken fan, you’ll feel like a winner (winner) ordering your chicken dinner at this St Kilda restaurant. Chicken Korr Jee is a casual dining business of Will Tang (Vue de Monde, Bar Lourinha), a chef who once...
Read MoreAn outspoken Australian has pleaded with his fellow citizens to stop copying American tipping culture, saying hospitality workers are paid enough and food and drink are already among the most expensive on the planet. The frustrated customer took to Reddit to rant on Sunday and claimed tipping culture was trying to “sneak in” in...
Read MoreLentil as Anything’s Abbotsford. Source: Lens like anything. Pay-per-view restaurant chain Lentil as Anything – a Sydney and Melbourne foodie destination for vegetarians – may have broken the law by trading for three years when it was “likely” insolvent, administrators say. The social enterprise was founded 21 years ago by Shanaka Fernando, a Sri...
Read MorePay-per-view restaurant group Lentil as Anything may have been trading for three years while insolvent before the collapse of the social enterprise, which went into administration in February owing its employees at least $369,000. Lentil as Anything, set up 21 years ago by high-profile Shanaka Fernando, is in liquidation and in a recent report...
Read MoreAs Melbourne emerged from its final lockdown last spring, a different kind of revival was happening at an unassuming restaurant in Aberfeldie, a small suburb within a suburb in the city’s northwest. Eight months after the Cantonese institution of St Kilda Lau’s Family Kitchen closed, chef Yip Wu and three members of his kitchen...
Read MoreIf you’re staying in Melbourne over Easter instead of heading to the hills or the coast, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Starting with the basics – coffee and hot rolls – we’ve rounded up some of the open venues and events that will get you in the Easter spirit. CAFES &...
Read MoreSeafood delivery services have boomed in recent years, largely due to shutdowns in major cities. No longer content with the freshness of what is on the supermarket shelves, customers have started buying oysters, lobsters and prawns directly from aquaculturists and fishmongers. In addition to whole fish and fillets for Friday night dinner, these companies...
Read MoreThe smart way to play right before leaving a fancy hotel is to sweep up as many of these high-end amenities as you can. Put those shower gel bottles in your suitcase; if the mini-bar is open, take everything with you; extract as much value as you can from your staycation. Some may find...
Read MoreLetters from the readers: parties must work together for the common good Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An...
Read MoreMainly interested in states of mind in which his creations could immerse people, Allan Powell followed a unique path in architecture. He was delighted when he learned that visiting European architects, who sat in St Kilda’s Di Stasio restaurant (1988) shortly after it opened, took an hour to realize that the alluring interior had...
Read MoreAFL coach Damien Hardwick put pressure on Victorian Premier Dan Andrews with an out of the blue attack. Desperate Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has pressured Dan Andrews to scrap close contact restrictions. On Sunday, the PM’s award-winning mentor took aim at the Australian Health Protection Senior Committee’s recommendation not to relax isolation rules for...
Read MoreMaxine Carey-Gorey is part of the ever-growing army of food delivery people who cruise the streets of Melbourne on e-bikes. Key points: A startup founded by a former delivery man says it can pay food delivery people an hourly rate above minimum wage Menulog also formally tests the employment of a group of workers...
Read MoreSelina St Kilda Melbourne Selina announced today the signing of six new destinations in Morocco, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Israel as well as the opening of five new destinations in Israel, Australia and Brazil during the first quarter of 2022. Together, these new signings and site openings...
Read MoreClemenger takes 7,500 square meters of space, effectively all of the available office floors in the David Jones building, which is set to undergo a $22.55 million renovation that will add a rooftop terrace and balconies for office tenants on four upper floors, plus space for a 2245 square meter Supermarket in the basement....
Read MoreFremantle Dockers take on St Kilda this Sunday March 27 at Optus Stadium. The bounce is at 3:20 p.m. IMPORTANT ADMISSION INFORMATION – OPTUS STADIUM 2022 Please take note of the steps when entering the stadium on Sunday.1. Wear a mask2. Scan your QR code3. Proof of vaccination4. Scan your tickets LEVEL 2 GOVERNMENT...
Read More(23 March 2022, 14:46 +07) Marriott has signed an agreement with Sunnyland Investment Group to open the first Marriott Executive Apartments in Australia. Located on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, the 180-suite hotel will be part of a mixed-use development comprising around 244 fully residential apartments with high-end amenities and services. Construction on the $170...
Read More“Lucy, you have to go.” You will leave. You’ll also be leaving other things behind, like your family home, a few low-vibration friendships, and your career in marketing. All of this leaving will be difficult, but you will know that it is a necessary part of intentionally creating a life you love. One you’ll...
Read MoreHigh Street Armadale, with its mix of high-end fashion and general retail, drinks, restaurants and services, is ‘flying’ according to market analysts, with a store vacancy rate of around 10% , according to property consultancy Plan1, compared to 22 percent in the CBD. The commercial center has benefited from a large number of professionals...
Read MoreSP Setia, owned by Permodalan Nasional Berhad in Malaysia, is selling its 500-room hotel project in Shangri-La Melbourne for $500 million. The 4140 m² site at 308 Exhibition Street has been purchased by SP Setia in May 2016 from Telstra for $101 million. If SP Setia gets its asking price, it will translate to...
Read MoreHONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday that reducing the meteoric death toll in the latest coronavirus outbreak is the city’s top priority, laying out a plan to test the entire population waiting in the latest about-face of the government’s pandemic response. Lam said there was “no specific timeframe” for...
Read MoreMoonee Ponds just marked a new ramen haven, ramen park is the brainchild of famed Melbourne chefs, Federico Congiu and Manato Deleon. With the changing seasons, there’s never been a better time to find comfort in a hot bowl of ramen noodles. What started as Park projecta secret pop-up on Shujinko Back in lockdown,...
Read MoreLet’s cut to the chase. The sublime, sophisticated, whimsical, yet beautifully rock-solid vision that is 62 Park Street, South Yarra, is one of the loveliest places we’ve seen in some time. Come here to Askew House for the exquisite stonework, stay for… well, everything else. The property has been renovated by interior designer Julie...
Read MoreThis year, International Women’s Day is poised to shatter prejudice once and for all, and Melbourne’s event lineup is definitely poised to break the gender mould. With the city’s female talent at the forefront, numerous events highlight and celebrate women in Melbourne and Victoria. However you want to celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday,...
Read More“The difference between the stadium and what we saw the other day were the incredible audiovisual opportunities with this screen that was just around the perimeter of the indoor stadium suspended,” McGuire said on SEN. “Not so long ago, we used to be excited about maybe having a video screen...
Read MoreWith restrictions lifted and the best weather of the year in Australia’s most liveable city, why not escape the hustle and bustle and change your postcode to your heart’s delight? With restrictions lifted and the best weather of the year in Australia’s most livable city, isn’t it time to get out and explore? For...
Read MoreAn Australian vegan restaurant chain is closing its three Melbourne restaurants in St Kilda, Abbotsford Convent and Brunswick. Lentil As Anything was famous for its “pay as you wish” policy where customers could leave whatever amount they wanted for their food. The channel has been around for 21 years and sadly, it’s time to...
Read MoreNot all banh mi are created equal. Toppings can vary from charcuterie, to crackling roasted pork belly, to Chinese char siu barbecue pork. Mr Mallis said he tried to standardize prices by looking for any menu item that said ‘crispy pork’ or ‘roast pork’. Credit:Philip Mallis “It’s the one I’ve seen in almost every...
Read MoreThe content wheel keeps turning, and now we have new reality TV shows to try and squeeze into our already packed schedules. We’ll keep this updated as new shows are confirmed for our viewing pleasure, but let’s dive into what’s coming to Australian screens in the not-too-distant future. Modern dating australia First of all,...
Read MoreAfter 21 years, pay-what-you-can vegan restaurant Lentil As Anything will close its three Melbourne locations at the end of the month. The news comes after Sydney’s only store, which opened in 2014, suddenly closed in January. Chef and manager Nishat Merchant arrived at work to find the locks had been changed. “It’s like there...
Read MoreThe show’s cast is diverse and includes several trans and non-binary artists. “I’ve never experienced this before… This show has been helpful in playing a character that I feel more authentic in, it’s been really positive and the audience response to that, and trans kids and parents of kids trans who have just seen...
Read MoreA cycle to savorWill Wagner’s Ring cycle be staged in Bendigo? Bring it on! The Adelaide Rings of 1998 and 2004 worked so well because the city was large enough to capture the spirit of the event (relevant museum exhibitions, lectures, dining in cafes and restaurants adjacent to the theater etc.) and yet small...
Read MoreHouse prices in Reservoir are $310,000 cheaper than nearby Preston.Credit:Vince Caligiuri North of the city, shoppers could spend around $310,000 less buying in Reservoir, where the median is $840,000, rather than Preston, which is two stops closer to town on the Mernda Line and has a median of $1.15 million. Jellis Craig Inner North...
Read MoreTwo local entrepreneurs reveal their essential addresses. Melbourne, it’s time for some TLC. As we dust off the cobwebs of the past two years and our city (finally) begins to regain some of its shine, let’s take this opportunity to fall in love all over again. But local entrepreneurs Ruby Kannava and Emma Cutri...
Read MoreCovid-19 has returned to the South – almost 22 months since the last case of community transmission. Late last night health officials confirmed that someone in Dunedin had tested positive for Covid-19, and that during their infectious period they had also been in Wanaka and Cromwell. The announcement came just hours after it was...
Read MoreGo back to last year, and like Kanye West’s song, Melbourne was in Love Lockdown. This year we are free, but with Valentine’s Day falling on a Monday evening, many restaurants will not be commercial. Here are 14 suggestions for celebrating the 14th or thereabouts, at home or away. The contents of Pasta Poetry’s...
Read MorePloos – Sydney, New South Wales Nestled in a row of heritage-listed warehouses in Campbell’s Cove, and just three meters from the water, you’ll find Ploos. Chef and restaurateur Peter Conistis’ new venture, Ploos (which translates to ‘sails’ in Greek) is a take on South Aegean cuisine. Peter, who is the mastermind behind Alpha,...
Read MoreAddress 365 Buckley Street Aberfeldie, CIV 3040 See the map Opening hours Wed-Mon noon-10:30 p.m. Characteristics Licensed, Accepts reservations Prices Moderate (dishes $20 to $40) Payments eftpos, Visa, Mastercard Call 03 9337 1991 There is no business like show business, but a family business is better. Melbourne has dozens of must-visit restaurants to prove...
Read MoreNext month, the East Village gains another dining venue from a well-established Des Moines chef. The chef behind Table 128 plans to open 503: A Drink Lab & Tasting Room in early February. Here are five things you need to know about Lynn Pritchard’s latest restaurant. Who is Lynn Pritchard? Pritchard is the chef...
Read MoreHello everyone, this is Mathilde Boseley here today, and wow there is already a lot to say. australian tennis star Dylan Alcott is the 2022 Australian of the Year, receiving the title on the same day as his move to another Australian Open wheelchair final. But, he said in his speech, “winning Grand Slams...
Read Morein partnership with There’s nothing quite like summer in the city – warm days relaxing in the sun and balmy nights spent in the ocean air. From picnics and festivals to cinemas under the stars, there’s plenty to do outdoors. We have teamed up with White Claw Hard Seltzer to put together this guide...
Read MoreGame, set, match! The Australian Open kicked off and while tennis is the main event, the best of Australian hospitality comes together in Melbourne Park to create a unique Grand Slam experience. AO22 has progressed this year with menus curated by world-renowned foodies and pop-ups washed down by iconic liquor brands. Melbourne’s cuisine is...
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