Brunswick East’s neighbourhood bar and bistro, 98 Lygon St, welcomes summer with the opening of its newly refreshed courtyard. To celebrate, the venue has launched a European-inspired Aperitivo Hour (4–6pm daily), where guests who purchase two cocktails receive a complimentary snack - perfect for starting with a drink, sharing a bite, and lingering into dinner, the European way. We were invited to a media preview and have been raving ever since about the style, the service, the generosity and quality of dishes, and the authentic neighbourhood feel.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Lygon Street, Da Guido La Pasta recently hosted “A Branch of Olive,” an intimate evening of superb dining that felt like a heartfelt celebration of the best of produce. Marking the restaurant’s tenth year in Australia, the sold-out event celebrated the liquid gold of the Mediterranean - Ranieri extra virgin olive oil - alongside the silken flours of Molino Pasini, woven through five unforgettable courses by chef Mirco Cossavella and guided with grace by sommelier Emanuele Luzi.
A new era has begun for one of Prahran’s most recognisable corners, with the reopening of High St Hotel, a revitalised, community-driven local pub that promises to reclaim its place at the heart of the neighbourhood.
Located in the heart of Caulfield on Glen Huntly Road, a new beacon of culinary brilliance has just opened its doors, and it’s already rewriting everything Melbourne thought it knew about fine dining. Shelly, the dazzling sister restaurant to the beloved Shelanous, isn’t content to simply serve exceptional food. No, Shelly demands you feel it, hear it, live it. This is dinner as theatre, a ten-course sensory spectacular orchestrated by the irrepressible Chef Rony Parienty, a man who conducts flavour like a ringmaster conducts the big top.
Champagne, Canapés, and Caviar Bumps: Evoqé Unwind Ushers in a New Era of Event Glamour. In the heart of Melbourne, Evoqé Events - freshly rebranded from Q Events - threw open its doors for Evoqé Unwind: A Thursday Escape, a dazzling afternoon where sophistication danced with sin and every indulgence felt earned. Guests stepped into a reimagined venue, sleek and versatile, its refreshed interiors glowing under soft light and whispering endless possibilities: bold brand activations, lavish weddings, intimate parties, and corporate spectacles that reshape the city skyline.
Located in the pulsating heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Kan Eang Thai Bistro emerges as a vibrant fourth chapter in the culinary saga of siblings May and Nat Pongvattanaporn. This family-run gem pulses with neon-lit energy, blending the soulful essence of Thai heritage with audacious global influences.
This November, Melbourne’s acclaimed Cutler will host An Unhurried Christmas with Glengoyne, an exclusive whisky masterclass led by Glengoyne’s Global Brand Ambassador, Gordon Dundas, who will be visiting Australia from Scotland to guide guests through an evening of tasting and storytelling.
Few culinary books have captured my imagination quite like Mali Bakes by Patti Chimkire, the creative force behind the beloved bakeshop and cake studio of the same name. Set to release on November 4, 2025, this cookbook is a vibrant, heartfelt ode to cake-making that blends nostalgia with innovation, offering a delightful journey for bakers of all skill levels. Inspired by the vintage cake decorating books of the 1970s, Mali Bakes transforms Patti’s lockdown side hustle into a stunning collection of recipes, techniques, and visual artistry that promises to elevate your baking game and fill your kitchen with colour and flavour.
