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Best ice cream and gelato
Here are our fave super-duper scoopers cooling us down this summer
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Best restaurants
Cut the fat with our guide to the best restaurants Melbourne has to offer
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Brae
More than a decade since Brae planted roots in the Otways hinterland, it remains one of Victoria’s loveliest dining destinations
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Ishizuka
Under the deft hand of new executive chef Katsuji Yoshino, this hidden Japanese fine diner continues to offer a next-level kaiseki experience
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Carnation Canteen
This small new Fitzroy restaurant thrums with life and keeps it fresh with a weekly-rotating menu
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Lagotto
Hankering for a long Italian lunch? This creative neighbourhood restaurant is serving up one of Melbourne’s best
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Lucia
Where haute cuisine meets honest comfort, Lucia strips away pretence while preserving excellence
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Goodwater
They say good whiskey needs good water, but Goodwater proves the real secret ingredient is good people
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American Doughnut Kitchen's new shop at Prahran Market goes beyond jam
It's the first new location for the QVM van in 70 years where there are even more fun flavours to enjoy
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This Melbourne restaurant was just crowned the eighth best pizza chain in the world
Italy's top judges have spoken, and a local legend has made the cut
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This Melbourne fine diner was just crowned the best restaurant in Australia (and fifth in the world)
A whopping 11 Victorian restaurants made the top 50 in the prestigious global guide's annual list
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Meet the unsung heroes behind the Australian Open and get in on the action in 2024
Every summer, the world’s top sporting stars head Down Under to compete in the Australian Open. This year’s tennis tournament is set to be a...
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Eat and drink like royalty in NSW
Reconnect with your favourite peeps over a glass of wine, a memorable meal in a special spot, or by plunging your hands into the earth or the ocean to gather...
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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
Free-flowing Fizzer for all!
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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
Get the gang together at the Smith Prahran for snacks and sips under a very photogenic wisteria
Summer lovin'
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Best fish and chips
From old-school chippies to colourful newcomers, we've rounded up our top picks
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Best rooftop bars
Now that the sun's out to play, take your tipples upstairs and enjoy the rays at one of these hip rooftop havens
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Best al fresco dining
Soak up the fresh air and sunshine while you nibble or sip on something delicious
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Best beachside restaurants
After a post-swim feed? Take your dining experience up a notch with a view and a fresh, salty sea breeze
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Best bottomless brunches
Brunch is a beloved institution across Melbourne, but why stop at just one plate (or drink)?
Sustainability superstars
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Maggie's Snacks & Liquor
This hot new bar is partnering with a community garden to grow produce it can use in-house
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Central Club Hotel
An eco-friendly pub revamp achieves an Aussie first, reaching the full Passivhaus Standard