There's no cuisine that brings the sunshine quite like Spanish. From one-bite tapas wonders to a paella that demands a group of mates packing an appetite
Food & Drink
Don't fret about where to eat this week – we've rounded up the best of Melbourne's restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs that you've gotta try
Melbourne's best charcoal chicken
The unmistakable smokiness and charry, rendered skin are the best things about charcoal chicken, and we've rounded up our faves
Bistro Morgan Fitzroy
Northsiders, if you think you need to trek south of the river for the best doughnuts in town – think again
50 best restaurants in Melbourne
Too many restaurants, not enough time. Cut the fat with our guide to the best restaurants Melbourne has to offer
50 best bars in Melbourne
Whether you are imbibing a beer, sipping a sake or taking a shot of tequila, we have the right drinking spot for you
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Gimlet at Cavendish House
Gimlet continues to glimmer seductively on Melbourne’s dining scene, a stalwart destination for beautiful food and wine, and comforting old-world charm
Stokehouse
This seafood institution and fine diner's luxe beach house charms have had us spellbound for decades – and like a fine wine, it's only getting better with time
Gimlet continues to glimmer seductively on Melbourne’s dining scene, a stalwart destination for beautiful food and wine, and comforting old-world charm
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Gimlet continues to glimmer seductively on Melbourne’s dining scene, a stalwart destination for beautiful food and wine, and comforting old-world charm
Stokehouse
This seafood institution and fine diner's luxe beach house charms have had us spellbound for decades – and like a fine wine, it's only getting better with time
Lona Misa
Tucked away inside the Ovolo Hotel is a lively all-day diner for vibrant veg, Latin-inspired libations and conscious eaters
Amaru
Amaru is everything a contemporary fine diner should be – enigmatic, daring and engrossing at every turn
Serai
You’ll come for the lechon but stay for the smart modern introduction to Filipino cuisine
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Parcs
The sustainable wine bar, innovator and master of up-cycled ingredients returns to the scene bolder than ever
High Note
Transforming the street-front spaces of the historic Northcote Theatre, High Note will become a hive of live acts, events and workshops
Stokehouse
This seafood institution and fine diner's luxe beach house charms have had us spellbound for decades – and like a fine wine, it's only getting better with time
Central Club Hotel
A stone's throw from the Queen Victoria Market, Central Club Hotel gets a sleek eco-friendly makeover and refreshed menu offering pub fare at its finest
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Cute! Vending machines full of fresh handmade cupcakes are popping up around Melbourne
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How many of these pasta types are you saying wrong?
This Victorian distillery was just crowned the world's best gin maker for a record third time
What a gin-ormous achievement!
It's back! High-profile meal delivery service Providoor has relaunched in Melbourne
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Eat and drink like royalty in NSW
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Follow the Aperol Kombi Tour on its East Coast road trip
Follow the Aperol Kombi Tour on its East Coast road trip
You don’t have to say goodbye to that summer state of mind just yet, as Aperol’s kombi van has hit the road again for the ultimate tour along...
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A self-serve seltzer wall has been installed at the Provincial
A self-serve seltzer wall has been installed at the Provincial
Free-flowing Fizzer for all!
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Get ready to party all night long at Melbourne’s hottest new pub
Get ready to party all night long at Melbourne’s hottest new pub
Your Friday and Saturday nights are sorted thanks to Sarah Sands Hotel
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Enjoy cheese and bottomless drinks at this fancy Thursday supper club
Enjoy cheese and bottomless drinks at this fancy Thursday supper club
Get the gang together at the Smith Prahran for snacks and sips under a very photogenic wisteria
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Score yourself a summer job with Australian Venue Co
Score yourself a summer job with Australian Venue Co
Paid training and generous staff discounts are just some of the fab perks
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Spring is in full swing
The best al fresco dining in Melbourne
There’s something irresistible about dining or drinking outside, catching up with friends while soaking up fresh air and sunshine
Melbourne's best beachside restaurants
Take your dining experience up a notch with a view and the smell of fresh, salty sea air
There’s something irresistible about dining or drinking outside, catching up with friends while soaking up fresh air and sunshine
The best al fresco dining in Melbourne
There’s something irresistible about dining or drinking outside, catching up with friends while soaking up fresh air and sunshine
Melbourne's best beachside restaurants
Take your dining experience up a notch with a view and the smell of fresh, salty sea air
The best bubble tea in Melbourne
We have no doubt you've drunk plenty of the stuff, but how much do you really know about bubble tea?
The best beer gardens in Melbourne
Sun’s out, fun’s outdoors as winter-weary Melburnians emerge from hibernation for a pint in these leafy oases
Melbourne's bottomless brunches
Brunch is a beloved institution across Melbourne, but why stop at just one plate (or drink)?
Eat your greens: How to live sustainably
Bonny
Bonny is bringing sustainable and wild produce to Fitzroy
Good and Fugly delivers fugly but tasty produce straight to your door
This food waste startup is here to deliver cosmetically challenged fruit and veg across the city
Introducing the Good-Edi Cup, a takeaway cup you can eat
This biscuit cup is one step closer to saving the climate
Future Shapers: Bruce Pascoe, the author and farmer who's reexamining history
Bruce Pascoe talks to Time Out and shares his thoughts on bush food agriculture and the future of Melbourne