Category: MELBOURNE

A new Mexican restaurant lights up Pink Alley in Melbourne

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Updated: 19/11/2022

Life’s back to (almost) normal and now, it’s time to get back into the groove. Melbourne’s Pink Alley is welcoming a new resident: Meijco Melbourne! Think: tableside gauc, late-night margaritas and over 260 varieties of tequila and mezcal – the largest selection in Melbourne – all while open until 3am on weekends. You’ll find it in the courtyard and glasshouse space of the existing Collins Quarter Building right in the middle of the city. Mejico is a place inspired by a love of life, flavour and festivity, bringing the streets of modern Mexico to Melbourne with colour, music, aroma and of course, margaritas. With courtyard dining and an upstairs tequila bar and margarita lounge, Mejico is serving delicious market-to-table lunch and dinner daily, uniting regional flavours and techniques from the city with influences from coastal towns. And it wouldn’t be a new Melbourne restaurant without an artistic collaboration, so the Sydney-cum-Melbourne foodmasters have opted to team with Ash Keating, who’s created a large neon pink and black, hand-painted mural in the entryway and other artworks entire two-storey space. Find Mejico Melbourne at 1 Pink Alley, Melbourne.

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE

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Chin Chin Melbourne lives on with their Make Me Feed Me packs

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Posted: 24/09/2020

With lockdown ruining our lives, there’s officially a silver lining: We can still go to Chin Chin on Friday 2 October. Well, not “go to” in the pre-Covid sense of the word, but they’re now doing delivery boxes to your place for just $75pp. In conjunction with their other incarnation, Hawker Hall – packs available for $65pp – , your weeknight meals are officially sorted. Appetite need whetting? Think wagyu brisket, butter chicken curry and cauliflower with curry spiced yoghurt cream – and heaps more. We’ve got the Chin Chin menu and Hawker Hall menu for your enjoyment. Pre-orders for delivery on Friday 2 October will cut off on Wednesday 30 September at 12pm, unless sold out prior. Delivery on all orders is a flat fee of $15 and SMS tracking is provided for all orders.

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE

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Celebrate World Chocolate Day with limited-edition lamingtons from Koko Black x Tokyo Lamington

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Posted: 06/07/2020

Could there be a better way to celebrate World Chocolate Day than with a packet of limited-edition lamingtons from Koko Black and Tokyo Lamington? All we can say is, thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing this incredibly decadent offering to chocolate lovers for one day only.  One of Australia’s favourite chocolate brands, Koko Black has collaborated with Tokyo Lamington, which was co-founded by Eddie Stewart, the mastermind behind Black Star Pastry, the creators of the famous Strawberry and Watermelon cake.  For one day only, you can get your hands on these delicious lamingtons on World Chocolate Day, which is on Tuesday 7th July. But be quick, as there is a limit of one pack per person (which contains three lamingtons) and they will only be available for one day only for $21 per pack at the following Koko Black stores: VICTORIA: Carlton, Chadstone, Como Centre, Doncaster, Highpoint, Town Hall, Royal Arcade, The Glen. NSW: Strand Arcade & QVB While Tokyo Lamington is based in Tokyo and Singapore, there are plans for more collaborations on the horizon in Australia, so hopefully, we’ll see more of Tokyo Lamington in the near future.  Here’s some more mouth-watering details about each lamington: Caramelised Coconut Lamington: Celebrating a Koko Black favourite, the Caramelised Coconut Praline, this decadent lamington features almond and caramelised coconut cremeux coated in delicious white chocolate with a caramelised coconut finish. Davidson Plum and Sao Thome Lamington: This unique lamington delivers an exquisite sweet and sour flavour, combining Australia’s native, sour Davidson Plum, with Koko… Read More

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, DESSERTS, FOOD & DRINK, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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Arbory Bar and Eatery Melbourne is open again!

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Posted: 13/06/2020

As life comes back to the city, so does everyone’s insatiable desire to eat at trendy Melbourne cafes, so Arbory is heeding their call. They can host 94 guests and will reinstate 90 staff, so it’s a big yay for the economy. Open daily from 12pm ’til 10pm, they’re doing bookings and walk-ins, even with a special on offer to get the people in: burger and ale for $25 between 12-6pm, seven days a week. With other tasties like a double cheeseburger with bacon, pickles, tomato relish and crinkle cut chips, chilli dog of spicy beef, onion, cheese, mustard and jalapeño, salt and pepper fried calamari and Sicilian chilli aioli and a 250g Great Southern Pinnacle Sirloin, baby spinach, onion rings & pepper sauce, there’s enough on offer for all. Microsoft Word – Arbory Bar & Eatery opening_Media Release_June 2020_Final.docx Bookings and can be made online via arbory.com.au and are available up to 30 minutes prior to arrival. Minimum spend of $15 per person.

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Anna Polyviou’s famous cookie dough is back and we’re so happy about it

Anna Polyviou cookie dough

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Updated: 18/08/2021

Chargrill Charlie’s and the ‘Punk Princess of Pastry’, Anna Polyviou have joined forces once again for the latest instalment of ‘Local Flavours’, a community initiative assisting chefs and businesses during the COVID-19 government restrictions.  As a result of the restrictions, many hospitality workers and businesses have felt the brunt of the crisis as venues have had to close down and let employees go.  By launching the ‘Local Flavours’ initiative, Chargrill Charlie’s extends a helping hand by allowing businesses to sell their delicious food via their online platforms and in-store. So you can do your bit by supporting this great initiative and buying some mouth-watering cookie dough. Yes, you heard right!  The latest offering is one you don’t want to miss out on – as many did the last time round – with Chargrill Charlie’s once again selling Anna Polyviou’s famous cookie dough. And check out the new edible cookie dough flavours – Fairy Bread Confetti and Brownie Beats! Cute, right! Plus, you’ll be glad to hear the OG Triple Choc Blast will also be available for purchase.  The 600g tubs will be available for $15 from all Sydney and Melbourne stores until sold out. Also on the menu are cookie dough thickshakes for $6.90, so get on down to your local Chargrill Charlie’s before it’s too late!  Visit them in-store or order ahead using their app. 

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, COLLABORATION, FOOD & DRINK, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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Learn to draw during COVID-19 lockdown with the National Gallery of Victoria

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Updated: 16/11/2022

With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic taking over the world, we’re in this for the long haul. So, why not learn to draw? Chances are you haven’t since high school, so, with plenty of time ahead of you and nothing but still life objects to focus on right in front of you, join some leading Australian artists in relearning how, all in collaboration with Melbourne’s greatest gallery, the NGV. They’re launching a new four-part virtual series for the Drop-by Drawing program, putting pencils back into the hands of many. At a safe distance. This virtual iteration of the program invites audiences to watch a video tutorial of a Drop-by Drawing class, which features tips and tricks on how to draw from some of Victoria’s most engaging contemporary artists. It features Victorian artists Minna Gilligan, Lily Mae Martin and Kenny Pittock giving a step-by-step guide on how to draw, whilst taking inspiration from some of their favourite artworks in the NGV Collection.  It all comes in three parts, the first of which starts this weekend! Here’s a run-down… PART ONE: PRESENTED BY LILY MAE MARTIN ON NGV CHANNEL SUNDAY 5 APRIL The first virtual drawing class hosted by Lily Mae Martin, takes viewers into the NGV’s 19th Century European Paintings Gallerywhere she takes inspiration from the life-size marble sculpture Musidora, 1878 by Marshall Wood. Musidora was a mythological ancient Greek goddess, who inspired all forms of literature and the arts and is the striking centrepiece of the gallery. Martin encourages at-home participants to focus on simple drawing exercises, including observational drawing and mark making,… Read More

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Words do hurt: Why we need to stop the hate with #LoveSpeech

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Watch the video above (below on mobile). Triggering, right? There are, on average, 43 hateful anti-LGBT words posted a minute around the world. The time for that to end has long since passed. With the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras taking over the city of Sydney in March, it’s a timely reminder and firm shove in the right direction of acceptance, diversity, inclusion and people. And it’s good. There was some new research recently, which had some shocking findings, though. And all of this, despite how cosmopolitan Australia’s city centres wholly are. Here are some stand-out bits. Check it out: 74% of the Australian LGBTIQ+ community believe hurtful language directed at members of their community is a major issue in Australia today 26% of Australian LGBTIQ+ adults say the first time they were the victim of hurtful language specifically about their gender or sexual identity, it was from a friend or family member Online abuse has affected 40% of LGBTIQ+ millennials and 43% of LGBTIQ+ Australians under the age of 24 What the fuck?! The sad reality is that, though marriage is legal, equality is on the rise and acceptance is growing, the sad reality is that acceptance is still a major are for growth. Just look at the stats. That’s why, this Mardi Gras – and just throughout life in general – the #LoveSpeech campaign has such a powerful message. “Hurtful language can have a negative impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ people, and that’s why ANZ has launched this powerful and… Read More

Category: CITIES, FEATURES, LGBTIQ, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

Melbourne: The Prince Public Bar is open again

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Posted: 17/02/2020

Late nights, Sunday mornings, bayside debauchery and live music shenanigans are back at the gateway to the southeast: The Prince Public Bar. St Kilda’s legendary local Prince Public Bar is calling first drinks again with the legendary pad flaunting a new look since closing in April to undergo a major overhaul. Remodelled by IF Architecture’s Iva Foschia, a long-time collaborator of the corner locale, the new design pays homage to its Art Deco heritage reimagined through a modern lens. The entire ground floor has been opened up to create light, roomy spaces, with an internal staircase allowing a more free-flowing connection to the hotel lobby and Prince Dining Room. At the heart of the venue is a large oval island bar, reinstated to its original orientation and grandeur. With breakfast-to-lunch at the hands of Chef Dan Cooper’s approachable, seasonal menu, there’s no reason to not check him out at the Prince website.

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Lumas does street art: Haring and Basquiat join what's on offer

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Posted: 09/02/2020

Lumas Australia have stepped it up a bit, putting on new additions by established and emerging new artists, amongst them Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose works are being exhibited at the National Gallery Victoria later this year. Why? Well, their decision’s inspired by responses to the urban street culture of the 1980s, Haring and Basquiat are celebrated for the social commentary their artworks provided for their time. And now, LUMAS galleries are known for their edition pieces by Pop Art icons including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, alongside some of the 20th century’s most classic artworks at a fraction of the cost. Think colour, compositions of movement, energy, excitement and street culture, all combined into the canvases that live on the gallery walls. Oh, not to mention Damien Hirst being added to their portfolio. In his medical and pharmaceutical inspired series “The Cure”, the soft pastel colours and uniform patterns of coloured pills are contrasted against the subject of individual control. Hirsts’ intriguing and colourful art is ambivalent, revolving around a central focal point in his thinking: managing to give death a smile by celebrating life through his art. It’s all worth a look. Head to Lumas in Australia or their website.

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Pride Melbourne: Midsumma turned up the rainbow in St Kilda

Midsumma Melbourne Pride

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Posted: 01/02/2020

Twenty-five years on and with nothing but the joy and campness of what it is to be LBGTIQ in the 21st century to fuel it, Pride is overtaking Melbourne again. With the annual Pride March heading down Fitzroy Street to Catani Gardens, over 10,500 people are expected to march with spectators and crowds expected to reach over 45,000. With all the regulars like Dykes on Bikes, and the march being lead by Boon Wurrung Elders and a Rainbow Aboriginal Float, it’s an inclusive celebration of equality that you want to be apart of. Find it all on 2 February from 11am – 4pm at Catani Gardens for the Summa Pride Stage hosting performances by Laura Imbruglia, DJ Semi Precious and Porpoise Spit, food and beverages and plenty of entertainment. Find out more at Midsumma.

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