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Grossi European Cocktail & Wine Bar ‘Arlechin’ Reopens

Tucked away in Mornane Place in Melbourne’s CBD, European cocktail and wine bar, Arlechin, is once again set to become Melbourne’s favourite late-night spot, the intimate 40-seat space to bring a touch of Italian flair to its updated food and drink menus. The latest venture from the Grossi family (Grossi Florentino, Grill, Ombra, Cellar Bar, Puttanesca), Arlechin […]

The Magic of ‘WICKED’ Arrives at The Westin Melbourne

From now through to August, The Westin Melbourne is offering an array of wonderfully WICKED-themed experiences, including bespoke stay packages, a decadent high tea, and a new cocktail menu of enchanting concoctions – sure to be ‘pop-u-lar’ with fans. The Westin Melbourne is bringing the magic of musical theatre into the heart of Melbourne’s CBD […]

Castlerose: South Melbourne’s New Underground Restaurant & Bar

Hospitality veteran Glen Bagnara (Hemingway’s Wine Room, Clementine & Bar Bianco) and developer, Fortis, have drawn back the velvet curtain to unveil the opulent underground restaurant and bar, Castlerose. A grandiose, dark yet dignified den that is a backdrop of elegance for all occasions, providing subterranean meals, snacks, late-night drinks and wild cocktail infusions in the heart of […]

Botanical Hotel Undergoes Evolution Into Premium Dining Destination

Since long-time Hotelier, Publican and Restaurateur Rabih Yanni took the helm at South Yarra’s Botanical Hotel in 2019, the hotel has quietly ushered in a new era reminiscent of its noughties heyday, reclaiming its place as a top south-of-the-river dining destination. With a sharpened focus on quality, seasonal food, warm welcoming service, and a considered […]

Star Brisbane Sets The Bar Sky-High Revealing Three Sky Deck Venues

Soaring 100 metres above the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct, three highly distinct venues will call Australia’s newest sky-high playground home, including The Star’s latest signature restaurant Aloria, where dry-aged beef and Queensland’s world-class seafood are the stars of the show; Babblers, a relaxed dining experience bringing together thoughtful handcrafted food with brave flavours; and […]

Ming Dining Brings New Cantonese Dining to Melbourne’s CBD

Ming Dining, an innovative hospitality establishment in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This exquisite venue seamlessly blends contemporary Australian cuisine with traditional Cantonese Chinese influences, resulting in a culinary experience that is second to none. Every dish is meticulously crafted with a profound passion for excellence, ensuring that every customer’s visit is unforgettable. The venue […]

The Opera House’s Popular Fish and Chip Eatery, The Harbour, Returns To The Opera House’s Northern Broadwalk For a Special Summer Series

The harbourside eatery will once again pay homage to the original seafood restaurant that operated in the same location from the late ‘80s to the early ’90s, for 4 weeks only from Tuesday 9 January, 2024. The pop-up promises to be a must-visit destination and will return with live entertainment, outdoor seating and retro checkered […]

Four Storey ‘Stella’ Restaurant & Bar Opens In South Yarra

Sitting on the corner of Chapel and Grosvenor Streets, across four sophisticated levels exuding understated elegance, Stella is a multi-storey hospitality establishment with an Italian flourish serving charm and tradition alongside a 200-strong, Italian-leaning wine list, Mediterranean-inspired cocktails and stellar rooftop vistas. From the basement to the rooftop, each level has been considered and designed […]

Bastille French Festival In The Rocks In Sydney

Bonjour! Get your inner French on in July and join the celebrations as the Bastille Festival heads back to Sydney’s Circular Quay and The Rocks in a party that is going to be bigger and more frenchy that ever. If that’s possible! This 4 day festival will ignite your passion for French food and wine, […]

House Canteen New Dining Destination at Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House has welcomed to its popular restaurant and bar line-up, House Canteen, a new dining destination on the Opera Kitchen site from Matt Moran and Solotel. An all-day, canteen-inspired dining venue with jaw-dropping views of the spectacular Sydney Harbour, the lunch and dinner menu will draw from Asian cuisines and feature poke bowls, […]

Degraves Street New Mexican Fusion Restaurant & Bar

Degraves Street Melbourne’s New Mexican Fusion Restaurant & Bar

Rosa Mexicano offers classic and experimental Mexican dishes in an authentic and engaging environment. Unlike their other locations and competitors within Melbourne, Rosa Mexicano’s convenient Degraves St location also offers an exclusive breakfast menu that puts a Mexican spin on the classics. Rosa Mexicano has undoubtedly created a contemporary CBD venue that is colorful and […]

New M Club & M Bar Unveiled at Melbourne Marriott Hotel

Melbourne Marriott hotel, located on the corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Street, has unveiled its stunning lobby refurbishment, including the new M Bar and sophisticated M Club lounge – a stylish sanctuary for travellers and city dwellers. Melbourne Marriott Hotel’s M Club is one of the first in Australia and is designed to reward and […]

Yūgen Opens on Former Q Bar Site In Melbourne’s South Yarra

Located in what was once Melbourne’s iconic Q Bar, Yūgen is directly below the group’s existing venue Yūgen Tea Bar. Guests descend in a glass-walled lift into an expansive concrete basement with six-metre high ceilings and bespoke installations – including a large suspended sculpture by artist Jennifer Conroy Smith and Random Spaces. Yūgen will be […]

New Leasehold & Refit For The Flying Duck Hotel

Following the new leasehold of ‘The Duck’ by the team behind Hobsons Bay Hotel, the venue is set for a refit comprising an 84-seat dining room in the open plan style, public bar and outdoor beer garden. Situated at 64 Bendigo Street, Prahran, the new venue plans to reopen its doors in September for functions […]

Melbourne’s Lofty Longsong Restaurant Reopens Its Doors

Located on level one of iconic Melbourne restaurant, Longrain, Longsong has reopened the doors. The expansive Thai-inspired cocktail bar and events space, stylishly set in a converted horse stable from the 1900s, is a sophisticated space and ideal spot for cruisy get togethers with tunes in the background. Overlooking Little Bourke Street and with flickering […]

400 Gradi Chain Expands to New Mildura Location

The 7th location for the 400 Gradi restaurant has opened on Deakin Avenue in Mildura. Celebrating Italian cuisine, the restaurant features the Zero Gradi Gelateria and Dessert Bar and Gradi’s Italian delicatessen concept Gradi Mercato. Johnny Di Francesco has partnered with co-owner and local resident Michael Sarrou in the venture, who previously ran Mildura’s Fasta […]

The Big & Bold Foodservice Expo Returns To Melbourne

Over 3 days – 27 February to 01 March, 2022 –  the Foodservice Australia expo will call the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre home. It returns bigger and bolder after a 24 month hiatus that saw the hospitality industry close down and endure months of continued lockdowns and restricted trading due to the impact of […]

Brisbane's First Outdoor Bed Cinema

First Outdoor Bed Cinema Event For Brisbane

Launching at Victoria Park on 27 March to 17 May, 2020, following set out seasons in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, Mov’in Bed has landed in Brisbane for 45 unique nights of cinema under the stars.     Taking movie going to a whole new level, the concept provides queen size beds, pillows, bed side tables […]

Holism Retreat Luxury Day Spa Opens at Hotel Chadstone in Melbourne

A new luxury spa and wellness sanctuary – Holism Retreat – has now launched at Hotel Chadstone, located on the mezzanine level of Melbourne’s stunning new 5 star hotel complex. Within this exciting and state-of-the-art luxury destination that combines accommodation, conference and event facilities, rooftop bar, restaurant and multi-level retail destination, Holism Retreat is set […]

Shadow Play by Peppers Opened By Lord Mayor Sally Capp

Nestled in the heart of the city and within walking distance to the Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Arts Centre, the National Gallery of Victoria, Crown Casino, the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, and the city’s finest shopping and dining precincts, Shadow Play by Peppers offers a stylish urban retreat for travellers. Officially opened by the Lord […]

Melbourne AFL Demon Opens East End Wine Bar in Hawthorn East

East End Wine Bar, co-owned by Melbourne Demon Max Gawn, opens the day of his 100th game. Hawthorn East’s newest establishment, ​East End Wine Bar, is co-owned by Demon’s ruckman Max Gawn​, ​Saint James owners ​Rich Donovan & ​Craig Tate ​and ​Burnley Brewing operator ​Phil Gjisbergs​. The team of four will officially open the doors […]


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