Jackie Zhou

Jackie Zhou is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne.

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First Look: Torori, the Osaka-Born Chain Famous for Warabi Mochi, Arrives In Melbourne

First Look: Torori, the Osaka-Born Chain Famous for Warabi Mochi, Arrives In Melbourne

It’s melt-in-your-mouth soft and covered in golden kinako (soybean flour), chocolate or premium matcha powder.

Nimbo’s Made in Japan Pop-Up Is All About Chewy House-Made Dango and Playful Matcha

Nimbo’s Made in Japan Pop-Up Is All About Chewy House-Made Dango and Playful Matcha

The team behind Nimbo and Matcha Mate spotlights sweet, chewy rice dumplings at a kissaten inside the South Melbourne homewares store.

What Young Designers Think About the Future of Australian Fashion

What Young Designers Think About the Future of Australian Fashion

Ahead of this week’s Melbourne Fashion Week showcase, designers from the Emerging Artists Collective talk about the industry’s challenges and opportunities. Plus, who the up-and-comers have their eye on.

Australian Fashion Rentals To Hire for Your Next Event

Australian Fashion Rentals To Hire for Your Next Event

New studies have shown that renting garments is one of the best ways to reduce your textile waste impact. Here’s a curated list of Australian businesses offering rental clothing.

Snack Bar: Six New Bakeries, Two New Cafes and More Local Food News This Week

Snack Bar: Six New Bakeries, Two New Cafes and More Local Food News This Week

Toddy Shop is closing, a Melbourne bar named one of the World’s 50 Best, and a 10th-generation tea master is hosting his first Australian tea ceremonies.

Step Out of the Shower and Into Bed Threads’ Soft New Towels

Home & Lifestyle

Step Out of the Shower and Into Bed Threads’ Soft New Towels

The Sydney-born homewares brand has introduced a new bathroom collection that promises to give your bathing ritual a glow-up.