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First Look: Mediterranean Restaurant Onda Opens Inside Sorrento’s Grand New Ferry Terminal
Take in panoramic bay views and watch the ferries roll in as you enjoy a menu of great local seafood, thin-crust pizzas and Mornington Peninsula wines.
Food & Drink
First Look: Nico’s Deli Has Installed a Retro-Futuristic Automat for Late-Night Sandwiches
Taking cues from Amsterdam, the Fitzroy sandwich shop has 1900s-style hot sandwich vending machines, meaning you can now get hot chips and sandwiches until 11pm.
Food & Drink
The Angel of Malvern To Reopen After Three Years
The heritage-listed pub – formerly Angel Tavern – reopens this April, followed by a Mediterranean restaurant and a moody cocktail bar.
Food & Drink
Godby Hotel and Nightbird Transform South Yarra’s Old Train Station
The pub and secret Japanese-inspired listening bar, from Julien Moussi’s Only Hospitality, are designed to transport you back to the 1920s for the night.
Food & Drink
First Look: The Pinnacle Is Back In Fitzroy North
Michael Bascetta (Bar Liberty, Capitano) and Scott Eddington (Arnold’s) have taken over the beloved pub, reviving it with a simple menu, local taps and refreshed courtyard.
Food & Drink
The Best Drinks for Keeping Cool When It’s Just Too Damn Hot Outside
It's been a hot summer – and BOM says there's more to come. In partnership with KeepCup, here are the best drinks to make sure you're well and truly hydrated during hot days.
Food & Drink
First Look: Huzzah Opens in the Former Deeds Brewing Site, Led by a Stomping Ground Founder
Steve Jeffares has brought life back to the Glen Iris spot. Find Roman-style pizzas, a massive open-air beer garden and 15 tap beers.
Food & Drink
Three To Try: Craving Katsu? These Three New Spots Are Dedicated to the Dish
Melbourne’s love affair with crispy, golden katsu is far from over.
Food & Drink
South Yarra’s Bar Carolina Reopens With Celeb Chef Karen Martini at the Helm
The little slice of Venice has a new gondolier. Expect a reinvigorated menu and wine list alongside fresh cocktails and snacks. But loyal locals can rest easy – the restaurant’s soul remains intact.
Entertainment
For the Culturally Curious and Creative: Music and Screen Highlights at SXSW Sydney 2025
Whether you’re catching the next breakout artist before they blow up or hearing from a Hollywood icon in an intimate setting, you won’t want to miss these events, gigs and people in SXSW Sydney’s music and film line-ups.
Entertainment
“It’s Pivot or Perish for Us”: Live Music Venue Shotkickers Is Expanding – but It Needs Your Help
The popular bar and bandroom has acquired the building next door to turn into a 400-capacity pub. But due to unforeseen costs, the owners have launched a crowdfunding campaign to get the project over the line.
Food & Drink
Now Open: Collingwood’s Jollygood Diner Marries the Melbourne Wine Bar With American Counter Culture
Raphael Exton Pery expands his pandemic sandwich business with a new venue getting you from morning to night. Drop in for a batch brew or a Bloody Mary and stay for the cheeseburger and key lime pie.
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