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Hwadam BBQ – A Hidden Korean BBQ Gem in Melbourne CBD
If you love Korean BBQ and think you’ve tried them all in Melbourne… Hwadam BBQ might just surprise you. Tucked away upstairs on Level 2 at 500 Elizabeth Street, just a couple of minutes from Queen Victoria Market, this slightly hidden spot delivers one of the best Korean BBQ experiences we’ve had — and we…
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The Heart of Carlton
In a city where eating out keeps getting more expensive, The Heart of Carlton feels like a quiet act of kindness. This much-loved Carlton café does something almost unheard of in today’s world: everything on the menu is just $4. From baguettes and pasta to curries, smoothies and coffee – all freshly made, all the…
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A True Old-School Icon: Alex’s Fish and Chips
If you’re craving fish and chips the way it used to be – simple, honest and done properly – Alex’s Fish and Chips in Altona is a local institution well worth the drive. Established in 1982, this family-run takeaway has barely changed over the decades, and that’s exactly why locals keep coming back. Run by…
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Wharf on Cloud 9 – Hot Air Balloon Dining Pods on the Yarra.
A playful summer dining experience on the Yarra, Wharf on Cloud 9 combines Australia’s first hot air balloon dining pods with family-friendly vibes, free kids’ activities on Sundays and a location just minutes from Seafarers Rest playground.
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Nijuusan – A Cosy Tokyo-Inspired Café in Carlton
Tucked away on Faraday Street in Carlton, Nijuusan brings a taste of Japan to Melbourne with its cosy atmosphere, late-night vibes, and a menu that perfectly balances comfort food and playful desserts. It’s the kind of spot that feels like a Tokyo backstreet café – colourful, quirky and brimming with Japanese pop culture charm. If…
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La Nuvola: Melbourne’s New Italian Dessert Haven
Melbourne has a brand-new Italian dessert haven! La Nuvola at Melbourne Central is serving up dreamy maritozzi filled with cream, handcrafted crepes, gelato and decadent Italian chocolate. We tried the strawberry and pistachio maritozzi – pure heaven!
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Oxi Tea Room’s New High Tea & A La Carte Menu
Step into a flavour time machine at Oxi Tea Room in Carlton! Their new “Palate Through Time: Before & Beyond” menu takes you on a multi-sensory food journey – from the herb flatbreads of Ancient Egypt to futuristic, climate-conscious creations. Perfect for families, it’s an immersive high tea and a la carte experience where you’ll…
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Blackbird Lands in Melbourne
Blackbird has landed in Melbourne! Opening at Collins Place, the Brisbane icon brings three levels of modern Australian dining, a luxe cocktail bar, and premium event spaces to Flinders Lane. Think wood-fired Wagyu, fresh WA honey bugs, oysters with finger lime, and scampi tartare with wild scampi caviar — all paired with inventive cocktails like…
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🚂 Thomas the Tank Engine Kids’ Afternoon Tea at The Langham Melbourne
🚂 All aboard for a tea-riffic school holiday treat! Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into The Langham Melbourne this September for a special Kids’ Afternoon Tea. Expect train-themed treats, sweet surprises, and a magical setting the whole family will love – but be quick, tickets are expected to sell out fast!
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