Category: MELBOURNE

There’s a new Rumble Coffee espresso bar at Kensington, Melbourne opening up

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Updated: 18/03/2021

Rumble Coffee Roasters are known for making waves in the world of Melbourne drinkers – the coffee capital – and have long been causing a rumble from their Kensington roastery. Up until now, they’ve commanded attention in the wholesale market and now, they’ve opened up a cafe! Originally from New Zealand, Matt Hampton and Joe Molloy have spent decades running award-winning cafes and espresso bars (Octane Espresso, The Truffala Seed) and developing profound, lifelong passions for both hospitality and specialty coffee. In doing so, they felt that there was so much more that coffee roasters could, and should, be doing to support both the cafes they sold their coffee to, and the producers and farmers from whom they purchase their beans. Find it at Rumble Coffee Roasters is located at 8 Thompson St, Kensington VIC 3031.

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Melbourne Design Week 2021: Design the world you want

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Posted: 07/03/2021

Melbourne Design Week is back and the full program for its 2021 festival – the largest iteration to date – is out! Now in its fifth consecutive year, the festival features 11 days of more than 300 exhibitions, talks, films, tours and workshops across Victoria and online exploring the theme ‘design the world you want’; a positive message after the last year of hell. With big-to-small names of the design industry, the Melbourne Design Week will celebrate the diversity of Australian design and architecture and offer both industry professionals and design enthusiasts alike the opportunity to engage with local, national and international practices at the vanguard of design world-wide. For more of what to expect and to book your visits, head over to the designweek.melbourne website.

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Australia’s first non-alcoholic bar is opening this April: Brunswick Aces Bar

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Updated: 27/02/2021

There’s a new bar opening in Brunswick East, Melbourne and they’re not serving alcohol. To a seasoned drinker, this is quite shocking, but to those who aren’t into it, can’t drink it, or just fancy not writing themselves off on a first date or casual catch-u[ with friends, it’s been a long-time needed. It’s called Brunswick Aces Bar, is by Brunswisk Aces Distillery and is set to open late April 2021. A 150-person capacity venue on Weston Street in Brunswick East, it’ll be the first of its kind in Australia, offering a dedicated space for non-drinkers to enjoy an extensive list of specially curated drinks and cocktails. Every section of the drink menu will be designed to cater for non-drinkers, from beers and wines, to the distillery’s signature 0% alcohol gin alternative, Brunswick Aces Spades Sapiir and Brunswick Aces Hearts Sapiir. The menu will feature a host of sober takes on classic cocktails, like the Negroni, Espresso Martini, Tom Collins and the simple G&T, as well as a range of premium beers and wines from around the world. With Brunswick Aces being stocked at premium bars and restaurants nationwide, and with domestic travel not returning to normal any time soon, the team will also be looking to bring a taste of these venues to Brunswick East by recreating the drinking experience from venues including Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel and Firedoor. Find out more at the Brunswick Aces website.

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Where to watch the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this year

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Updated: 17/02/2021

Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is going to take on a different look in 2021. The parade’s put on a new look, the venues are hosting different levels of events (none) and the people won’t be as thick on the ground as they have been over the course of the past 40+ years. But that doesn’t mean you can’t watch the festivities from a safe and semi-responsible distance! Here’s where to get your bookings in to enjoy with friends on a screen in quality venues. Where to watch Mardi Gras in NSWThe Bank Hotel, NewtownThe Bearded Tit, RedfernBitter Phew, DarlinghurstBurdekin Hotel, DarlinghurstCafé Fredas, DarlinghurstThe Colombian Hotel, DarlinghurstDaniel San, ManlyDarlo Bar, DarlinghurstHome The Venue, SydneyHonkas, Potts PointThe Imperial Hotel, ErskinevilleThe Lass O’Gowrie Hotel, WhickhamOxford Hotel, DarlinghurstThe Oxford Tavern, PetershamPalace Hotel, Broken HillLansdowne Hotel, SydneyThe Rainbow Underground, WoonoonaThe Shakespeare Hotel, Surry HillsStonewall hotel, DarlinghurstRex Tamworth and Forum 6 Cinemas, TamworthTaylors Rooftop, SydneyUniversal, DarlinghurstQue Bar, Wagga WaggaThe Wickham Hotel, NewcastleThe Winery, Surry Hills Where to watch Mardi Gras in QueenslandEast Brisbane Bowls Club, East BrisbaneCrystalbrook Flynn, CairnsClub Southport, Southport Where to watch Mardi Gras in VictoriaPiano Bar, BendigoPiano Bar, Geelong For more information on the parade viewing events head to mardigras.org.au

Category: CITIES, LGBTIQ, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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South Yarra Melbourne’s newest cafe: Norman

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Updated: 16/02/2021

After the mess that was 2020, Norman is now open in South Yarra! A visually pleasing space to drop-in to or stay a while, it’s complete with a two-level tranquility, that can hold up to 100 guests. It’s a sleek and sophisticated joint with brushed brass tones, baby blue hues and leafy greens throughout.  And the food? Think a mix of classic cafe dishes with a twist as well as entirely new creations, giving cafe goers every reason to try something new. Whether it be an all-Aussie breakfast dish like Norman’s Vegemite avo toast or something more left of field like zucchini and corn waffles, Norman really has something for every hungry tummy. The brekky board really does have it all with a variety of bite-size sweet and savoury dishes that feature on the menu, and if you’re still hungry, dig into the brekky burger. Find it at ?Shop 2/300 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141 Monday – Saturday – 7am-4pm Sunday – 8am-4pm

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11 Melbourne restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day at in 2021

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Updated: 05/03/2021

So, Valentine’s Day as a concept is super divisive. Some love it, some not so much, others just use it as an excuse for dinner. That’s where this comes in handy. Here’s a list of 11 of Melbourne’s trendiest and top-notch places to smash a romantic dinner with a special someone – or group of them – you need to book before Sunday. Mejico Melbourne Spice things up this Valentine’s Day at Melbourne’s newest Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, Mejico. Sip on all kinds of margaritas and celebrate with a special set menu including oysters, Mejico’s signature tableside guac, salmon ceviche, Yucatan style BBQ empanadas, porterhouse steak with chimichurri and a margarita cheesecake to finish.Mejico’s Valentine’s Day set menu is available or dinner for $75 per person. Bookings online at Mejico’s website Chin Chin Melbourne Lock yourself and the one you love in at Chin Chin with its special ‘Love Me, Feed Me’ menu. The delicious set menu includes all the dishes you know and love from the CBD favourite including kingfish sashimi, grilled king prawns with Chin Chin papaya hot sauce and more. To finish with something sweet, lovers can indulge in a special Valentine’s Day heart-shaped chocolate and coconut mousse with chilli caramel and raspberry sorbet. Couplers can sit back and relax while they sip on liquid loving cocktails including the ‘Easy Lover’ with Aperol and elderflower and ‘Two’s Company’ with gin, raspberry and rhubarb flowers.  The Love Me, Feed Me menu is available for $89 per person and bookings are available at Chin Chin’s site Bomba  Treat your… Read More

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Melbourne’s Hawthorn Hotel is back in 2021

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Posted: 06/02/2021

The Australian Venue Co and Swinburne University of Technology have joined up with the Hawthorn Hotel in Melbourne to bring it back to life. Listen closely enough and you can hear every student of the nearby University cheering! After closing its doors in 2020 due to the impacts of the coronavirus, the 152-year-old venue will undergo a renovation to provide a mix of dining, socialising and event spaces for The Hawthorn Hotel regulars, as well as a dedicated space for Swinburne alumni, industry partners, staff and students. The University’s carved out a spot in the pub and licences the first floor of the venue, which will be transformed into a dedicated space for its alumni, industry partners, staff and students. Meanwhile, the ground floor will be operated by The Australian Venue Co, a world-class hospitality group delivering exceptional food, drink and entertainment experiences across more than 150 venues nationally. So you know it’ll be good.

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An experience with a difference – surviving the zombie apocalypse at Zero Latency

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Updated: 15/12/2020

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Experiences are always fun but if you’re looking for something a little different from the standard cheese-making session, then look no further, because you probably haven’t experienced anything like Zero Latency.  Zero Latency VR Sydney has just opened its doors and it’s the perfect time to gift your zombie-killing mates an experience they won’t forget. It’s a free-roam, virtual reality experience that takes place in a 200 square metre arena (about the size of a tennis court). There are no annoying cables or wires and you can play with up to groups of eight friends. After a thorough briefing from the friendly staff, you’ll then strap on your backpack, pop on your earphones, VR goggles, grab your gun, and then attempt to survive a reality TV show set in the zombie apocalypse in Undead Arena. If zombies aren’t your thing, your team can have a crack at escaping a stranded space station taken over by robots in Singularity. Both are guaranteed to elicit screams of excitement, fun, and fear! You’ll be drawn into a world where all that matters is survival – and it’s serious fun and a great way to escape the real world for a little while.  As you roam the arena killing zombies or robots, you’ll be guided to elevators, moving platforms and spaces where enemy robots or zombies appear out of nowhere, so you’ll want to have a team that watches each other’s backs.  More games will become available over time, including Far Cry VR which… Read More

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Lake Club summer pop-up coming to Albert Park in Melbourne

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Updated: 05/12/2020

Lakeside bars around the world, eat your heart out; there’s a new pop-up in town. Melbourne’s newest lakeside social, Lake Club by The Smith Prahran X Power House is the summer destination Melburnians didn’t know they were missing! It’ll launch this 9 December and can be found right above Albert Park Lake. Open seven days a week, Lake Club is the perfect destination for casual cocktails and delicious snacks – whether it is drinks with friends while enjoying the sun-drenched deck, or grabbing some favourite dishes to-go for the ultimate lakeside picnic. The menu is full of fresh, summer inspired food from Local Calamari to Red Coral Lobster and Prawn Rolls, Cape Grim Wagyu Katsu Sanga to Plant Based Burger and Charcuterie to salads. Contactless ordering will be available via Mr Yum to encourage safe social distancing. Find the Lake Club at Power House Deck, 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park and at the website

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Bellboy cafe is opening in Melbourne East Brunswick Village this December

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Brunswick in Melbourne is getting a new cafe this December: Bellboy, your friendly neighbourhood venue that’ll bring to life the East Brunswick Village development and will offer a brunch style menu with dedicated bagel section and coffee roasted on site. The menu’s quality brunch items created from nice produce, including house-made sourdough crumpets and flat bread. Complete with its own bagel section, Bellboy offers a refreshing break from the low-quality standard Instagram café dish norm with delicious fillings ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a mid-afternoon feed. Supplied by Savion and available in plain or sesame, the bagels will be great for both eat in and take away. Menu highlights include Muffuletta Bagel $15 (with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, red pepper, olive salad and mustard), Eggs Cacio e Pepe $17 (soft scrambled eggs, pecorino, guanciale and zucchini pickle on seeded sourdough) and Chop Chop Salad $17 (wild rice, seasonal greens, avocado, tomato, beetroot, sweet corn, house pickles, soft boiled egg, everything bagel seasoning and buttermilk ranch dressing, with the option to add chicken, haloumi or salmon). Contactless ordering and payment is available. Of course, coffee is roasted on site by former Golden Bean winner Mark Leo. The café’s ‘Penthouse’ blend is called Ding Ding and the filter blend is called Wake Up Call. Check out more and plan your first visit at the Bellboy website.

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