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Tasting New Express Menu at Red Spice QV

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Red Spice QV is a perennial favourite of ours and we visited recently by invitation to sample the new Spring menu. For many including myself I often crave for Asian flavours when in the Melbourne CBD. Red Spice QV delivers the best of Asia consistently right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. What strikes us is the quality of the food, its freshness, and also big Asian flavours across the dishes. We think the Express menu is perfect for say city workers who have time constraints and want something extra above the norm, and at a reasonable price.

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Bistro Morgan Opens New Store in Chadstone

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Bistro Morgan is now serving it's stunning world class gourmet doughnuts in Chadstone Shopping Centre. The brainchild of 17 year old Morgan Hipworth, Bistro Morgan is sweeping all before it. With a popular store in Windsor, the Chadstone store is an exciting development for doughnut lovers. The World Loves Melbourne attended the new store launch and enjoyed a fabulous array of amazing doughnuts.

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Support Great Australian Curry Cook Off With Opportunity International Australia

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Curry lover? The 2017 MasterChef champ Diana Chan went head-to-head with MasterChef guest judge, Ian Curley, recently in an Opportunity International Australia curry cook-off at Canvas House in South Melbourne. And Australians have now been given the opportunity and challenge to support this cause and cook curry at home (hold your own event) to end poverty! A popular fundraiser last year, this year is even bigger.

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Ceylon Blends World Best Sri Lankan Teas in Melbourne

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Ceylon Blends is a Melbourne business that imports fine teas from choice plantations in Sri Lanka and we believe this is the best tea supplied in Melbourne. The World loves Melbourne was invited to sample the teas by the owner Nilanka Nanayakkara (this is not a sponsored post). We concluded Ceylon Blends teas are super premium and affordable with stunning aromas, flavour, authenticity and freshness. Being coffee freaks we've actually shifted some of our allegiance to tea - because it's that good!

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Burnley Brewing Beer Joy in Richmond

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Burnley Brewing is making waves in what has become a beer lovers precinct in Richmond.  Great craft beer plus top notch food menu to match, a top German brewer Michael Stanzel, excellent service and a sensational vibe make Burnley Brewing a highly rewarding destination. 

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Lamaros Hotel Hits Gastropub High Notes

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Lamaros Hotel in South Melbourne has undergone change in recent times and it's for the better. We previously visited when it was a bodega, with mixed success, but the trajectory is upward since Geoff Lindsay and Paul Dimmattina took over the iconic South Melbourne pub in 2017.

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Pembroke Bar and Kitchen in Surrey Hills

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Pembroke Bar and Kitchen is a top notch foodie haven and a revelation in Surrey Hills. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to experience Pembroke and its menu and we were highly impressed. The story for us is the advent of top quality foodie destinations in the burbs. In other words you don't have to travel into the city for a first class foodie experience of inner city quality! 

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Garçon Paris Steakhouse New Direction

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It’s time to dine with the new kid in the neighbourhood and let Garçon Paris Steakhouse show why they’ve taken over the reins of Entrecôte to create one effortlessly cool atmosphere that celebrates food, fashion and France in the ‘80s. Garçon is a meeting place for regular and spontaneous gatherings and celebrations. The World Loves Melbourne (David and Mario) were invited along to experience the new direction!

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Australian Grand Prix 2019 Catering Launch Party

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The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has officially unveiled Atlantic Group, food&desire and GEMA Group as hospitality partners for the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix 2019. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to the launch event at Carousel at Albert Park Lake. The event was inspirational, creative and a taste of what is to come.

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Halloumi Dinner at Epocha

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Cyprus halloumi cheese is the best and The World Loves Melbourne was invited to experience this first class halloumi with a series of standout dishes. The Panagrotikos Farmers Union of Cyprus invited their importers, important media & influencers and cheese buyers to join them for a sit-down dinner at Epocha in Carlton, owned by Restaurateur Angie Giannakodakis. 

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Best Wineries Close to Melbourne

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Where are the best wineries close to Melbourne? Sometimes you are time poor or you just don't want to travel 3-4 hours to a wine region. Here are some great wineries relatively close to Melbourne.

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Fabulous Lunch at Coombe Estate in Yarra Valley

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Coombe Estate is a must visit destination in the Yarra Valley as you can step into the life and times of legend Dame Nellie Melba. The World Loves Melbourne was invited for some wine tasting and a top notch lunch in the Clock Tower Restaurant under the auspices of impressive chef Neil Cunningham.

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"Kick Butt" Lamb Korma Curry with Keen’s Chilli Blend

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Curry - we love it! And we've discovered the amazing ingredient of Keen's Chilli Blend available from the supermarket. Check out our “Kick Butt Lamb Korma Curry” with Keen’s Chilli Blend at the following link. Recipes feature from influencers around the world. Delicious and loads of fun! 

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David's Restaurant Yum Cha

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David's Restaurant in Prahran is a Melbourne institution for modern Chinese cuisine and offers top notch Yum Cha on weekends. The World Loves Melbourne was invited to visit David's for a meal but also to help celebrate their 20th birthday. In this super competitive foodie environment David's should be congratulated for 20 epic years of service and contribution to the Melbourne culinary scene. I've visited several times over the years and have always enjoyed my visits to David's Restaurant.

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We Feed You Healthy Meals

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We Feed You Healthy Meals are an excellent ready made meal service designed by a chef and dietician, delivering meals around Melbourne. The World Loves Melbourne was invited to try a selection of We Feed Me meals over a week.

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Tasmania Showcase Dinner at Pure South

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Pure South Dining at Southbank hosted a Meet the Makers of Pure South Dining showcasing the best of Tasmanian produce.  This fabulous event was attended by The World Loves Melbourne (David and Mario) and was hosted by Josef Chromy Wines and two of Tasmania’s most sought after ethical farmers. With top notch Executive Chef David Hall in the kitchen, the produce was showcased in the best possible way. 

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Premium Getaway at RACV Cape Schanck Resort

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RACV Cape Schanck Resort on the Mornington Peninsula is a first class experience! The World Loves Melbourne was invited to spend a couple of days at the newly re-launched RACV Cape Schanck Resort (around $160 million development), located at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. The location is rare and raw with views over Port Philip Bay or the Bass Strait. And yet it's not that far from Melbourne - just over an hour! We were highly impressed with the whole experience - a shining light on the Peninsula and world class!

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Victoria's Best Bacon Revealed at Australian Pork Launch

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Victoria’s Best Aussie Bacon has been revealed ahead of International Bacon Day and Father’s Day this weekend. Australian Pork Limited General Manager of Marketing, Peter Haydon, said the Australian Bacon Awards were held annually to celebrate the very best bacon made from 100% Aussie pork. The World Loves Melbourne attended the media launch in Sydney at hot restaurant A1 Canteen.

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Hell of the North A French Gem in Fitzroy

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Hell of the North is a highly impressive French style bistro and bar tucked away in Fitzroy (just off Brunswick Street in Greeves Street). The World Loves Melbourne was invited (met up with journalist Paul) along to experience the menu and connect with Mark the owner. Sometimes you get a feel for a place early on and within seconds of arriving I could tell this place is a joyous foodie haven.

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Best Tiramisu Desserts in Melbourne

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Tiramisu is a celebrated Italian dessert that is popular all around the world, and extremely popular in Melbourne. The best Tiramisu is a trifle style dessert with sweet and creamy mascarpone, coffee-dipped sponge cookies, and a dusting of rich chocolate, preferably chilled. Here are some of our favourite renditions of Tiramisu in Melbourne -

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Qantas Winter Wine Festival

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Qantas Winter Wine Festival was an awesome event  where Qantas Frequent Flyer members and their guests were able to enjoy unlimited tastings of more than 250 different wines, spirits and Champagnes. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along (we are Qantas Frequent Flyer Memebrs also). We were also delighted to receive a goodie bag and a Riedel wine glass to use on the day and take home. (Cover image Four pillars Instagram).

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Exclusive Interviews & Lunch at Frank Camorra's Home with Electrolux

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Lunch at Frank Camorra's home? The invite was compelling. An insight into cooking with top chefs and the use of the Electrolux steam oven was an exciting event. A convivial lunch in the home was irresistible. The World Loves Melbourne was transported in a limo to Frank Camorra's (MoVida, MoVida Next Door, MoVida Acqui, Pacos Tacos and a Spanish bodega) house for an unforgettable afternoon with chefs and influencers.

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