Bridget Clarke

Now in its 27th year of operation, a much-needed revamp hasn’t compromised the lush aesthetics (or the spirit) of Melbourne’s iconic gin bar.

Swifties, rejoice. If you missed out on Eras tickets in Sydney or Melbourne, your Wildest Dreams have come true: there are more up for grabs from today, February 13 – with a catch.

Following a series of bad-luck events, including a break-in and a fire, co-owner and head chef Dave Stewart has called time on Ascot Food & Wine’s Moonee Ponds location. But it might not be the end for the beloved bistro.

“You have to have courage to build it, and courage to let it go.” After more than two decades in business, one of Australia’s most eminent cheese makers is calling time.

Nearly 20 years after Sunghoon Kim started baking professionally, the chef has opened a second bricks-and-mortar location of his popular Preston Market shop. Stop by for baguettes, loaves and laminated pastries shaped like Minnie Mouse bows.

At the brand’s second Melbourne boutique shoppers can pick up the famously flattering jeans that have been seen on Bella Hadid, Sofia Richie and Phoebe Tonkin.

It’s a win for transparency, one of the country’s top seafood chefs says. “Why would you pay $100 for a frozen crayfish when you could pay $100 for fresh crayfish?”