First Look: Ancient Korean Culinary Skills and Fine-Dining Technique Meet at Sogumm

21 May 2025

Food & Drink A husband-and-wife duo quietly opened this ambitious spot on Church Street in Cremorne, serving a short menu rooted in temple traditions learnt from Jeong Kwan, and shaped by fine-dining experience gained under chefs including Alain Ducasse and Matt Moran.

Dessert Masters Winner John Demetrios Will Bring His Michelin-Level Skills to the Aussie Bakery

Food & Drink

20 May 2025

First Look: Find Custard-Filled Sicilian Fried Dough at Kobi Kafe

Food & Drink

19 May 2025

THE HOT LIST

The definitive guide to Melbourne’s most essential food and drink experiences – updated regularly. Learn more.

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Taverna

Restaurant · Greek · $$$ · Brunswick East

Marmelo

Restaurant · Portuguese · $$$ · Melbourne

Suze

Restaurant · $$$ · Fitzroy North

Soi 38

Restaurant · Thai · $$ · Melbourne

Maison Batard

Restaurant · French · $$$$ · Melbourne

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Jim’s Greek Tavern

Restaurant · Greek · $$$ · Collingwood

Minamishima

Restaurant · Japanese · $$$$ · Richmond

Supernormal

Restaurant · Japanese · $$$$ · Melbourne

Cutler

Restaurant · $$$$ · Fitzroy

A1 Bakery Brunswick

Cafe · $ · Brunswick

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Taverna

Restaurant · Greek · $$$ · Brunswick East

Maison Batard

Restaurant · French · $$$$ · Melbourne

Gimlet at Cavendish House

Restaurant · European · $$$$ · Melbourne

Le Splendide

Bar · French · $$$$ · South Yarra

Minamishima

Restaurant · Japanese · $$$$ · Richmond

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Two of Australia’s Most Hyped Breweries Become One

21 May 2025

Food & Drink It’s one of the biggest moments in local craft beer history.

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Restaurant
This follow-up to Good Times in Fitzroy North is just as affordable as its older sibling. But there's an even bigger menu, with even more options. Plus a drinks list that's local and fun (we'll be trying one of the boozy punches).
Calere
Cafe
A tiny daytime coffee nook, using beans from one of Australia's best roasters.
Pendant Public Bar
Bar
This new Fitzroy bar by a pair of Everleigh alums blends the comfort of a pub with the polish of a cocktail bar. Come for an ice-cold Martini, Guinness on tap, and copious packets of Samboy chips.

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Fashion

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Polka Dots, Barrel-Leg Denim and Crochet: Five Trends From Australian Fashion Week

20 May 2025

Fashion Plus, sheer isn’t going anywhere – and 2014 is dialling back in. These are the key looks we’ve spotted at AFW 2025 (and the current styles to shop).

Art & Design

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Tina Stefanou: You Can’t See Speed at ACCA

19 May 2025

Art & Design This major exhibition for the Victorian artist is an audio-visual experience that starts from the outside of the building and permeates the whole gallery – even the bathrooms.

Home & Lifestyle

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Mustard Made’s Signature Sale

21 May 2025

Home & Lifestyle Get up to 20 per cent off original colourways – like mustard yellow, olive green and blush pink – of the local brand’s signature lockers and storage solutions.

Entertainment

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Batshit at Arts Centre Melbourne

21 May 2025

Entertainment Leah Shelton’s award-winning one-woman show takes to the Fairfax Studio stage for one week only.

City File

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Sleep at the ‘G

09 May 2025

City File Rug up and camp out at the famous stadium to raise funds for youth homelessness. Plus, there’ll be live music, games and prizes up for grabs.

Travel

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Slow Down and Sink Into the Simple Pleasures of the Barossa at These Five Stops

07 May 2025

Travel There’s more than just (excellent) wine here – you’ll also find golden sunrises, pasta masterclasses, intimate farmhouse stays and other ways to relax. In partnership with South Australia, here are five must-visit spots in the Barossa Valley.