Lifestyle

THE KITCHEN COLLECTIVE POPS UP AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL

October 10, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, To-Do List

It's safe to say, Melbourne is a city of foodies. Willing to wait for up to two hours to eat at some of the hottest dining spots in town, whether it's Italian, Japanese or Spanish food, Melburnians love it...

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE 2015 GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL BALLOT

October 10, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

DON'T MISS OUT! The Ballot for Golden Plains 2015 closes this Monday 13 October 2014 at 9.09am. Now in its ninth year, Golden Plains 2015 will be held on March 7-9 2015. Set up and run by “Aunty...

CELEBRATE SPRING RACING AT CIRCA

October 9, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

The running of the final horse at this year's Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day will not mark the end of the celebrations for the day, with the Spring Racing party set to kick on at the official Winners Circle Spring...

SNAPPLE HITS OUR SHORES FOR A DELICIOUS DRINK

October 8, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

For years we have seen this humble drink on our TV and Movie screens and only tasted it when overseas. Well no more Australia! Right now Snapple, the premium iced tea brand has arrived in...

ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL

October 7, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You enjoy a challenge under pressure? + You want an experience unlike any other? If you said yes to one of the...

TARGET AUSTRALIA X MISSONI LAUNCHES THIS WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER

October 7, 2014

Fashion, Lifestyle

Target Australia has partnered with iconic Italian design house, Missoni, to deliver its biggest-ever designer collaboration to Australian stores on October 8, 2014. An iconic fashion and lifestyle brand,...

INDEPENDENT INDONESIA

Heather Kipling

October 7, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

As part of my travels over in the Southern Hemisphere and keen to get some sunshine before heading back to a UK winter (double winter yes) I booked a couple of bargain flights over to Bali for a ten week break...

GIVEAWAY: GET YOUR SUMMER BODY READY WITH NIKE

October 6, 2014

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Let's face it, in the depths of winter, it's too easy to roll over and press snooze when your alarm goes off for that early morning workout. Now the weather has gotten warmer and beach season seems to be...

2014 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL FOOD & WINE

October 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Festival kicks off this week and along with the various Arts and Music activities, foodies are also spoilt for choice when it comes to the festival. The Foxtel Festival Hub will be located...

JARDAN LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE

October 3, 2014

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s chic interior district, Jardan has staked its claim on our city’s design loving community launching its first flagship store on 25 September 2014. Set over 800...

GOING TO THE DEEP SOUTH WITH BAR SCHWEPPES

October 3, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Bar Schweppes returns to Flemington's Birdcage Enclosure for the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Saturday 1 November 2014, AAMI Victoria Derby Day. This year, Bar Schweppes takes its inspiration from one of the...

TOBY’S ESTATE HITS THE MELBOURNE FESTIVAL WITH A SHOT OR TWO OF COFFEE

October 3, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Toby's Estate hits the Melbourne Festival as the exclusive coffee sponsor of the 29th annual Festival, to be held from October 10-26. As Melbourne's CBD transforms into a celebration of all things arts,...

TOP HEN’S PARTY IDEAS

October 3, 2014

Love is in the air in Spring and that means lots of weddings in Spring too! For many Brides, the focus (and stress) is on the big day, however for Bridesmaids and friends of the Bride, the focus is on the...

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY

September 29, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

As you all might know by now, I love coffee and reading about it on dailyespresso.co.uk to keep up with its latest trends. But when I read that officially, Australians love coffee; it was hard to believe at...

THE EMERSON TURNS 1 WITH A BIG CELEBRATION

September 26, 2014

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Melbourne's hotspot, The Emerson turned 1 last week and celebrated the momentous occasion with a huge birthday celebration across the multi-level complex. The celebrations featured delicious sparkling from...

BROWN BROTHERS SPARKLING MASTERCLASS AT FATTO BAR AND CANTINA

September 26, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There is a lot to learn about Sparkling wine. More than I had anticipated after spending a lovely Spring morning learning from the best at the Brown Brothers Sparkling Masterclass held at Fatto Bar and...

FOCUS ON FOOD AT THE CROWN GOLDEN ALE CAULFIELD CUP CARNIVAL

September 24, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be lining up for some of the finest food in Melbourne during the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival. I can attest that...

ESCAPE INTO BRILLIANT TRACES

September 24, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, new theatre group Humanitas Howl bring their debut play Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces to the stage. Straight from New York City, and enjoying a full...

TEA IS NOT JUST FOR DRINKING WITH TWININGS

September 23, 2014

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Twinings is hosting a dinner on Monday event (September 29) alongside Gourmet Traveller to launch two new blends as a part of their infusions range – Orange & Cinnamon and Camomile & Spiced...

THE 2014 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS A TASTE OF MEDITERRANEAN TO OUR SCREENS

September 15, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The 2014 Lavazza Italian Film Festival kicks of this week bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your closest Palace Cinema screens until October. The Festival's 15th annual outing will screen 33...

NEWS: THE EMERSON TURNS 1, HAMMER & TONG’S FOOD TRUCK AND IL FORNO OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA

September 15, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Emerson turns 1 The Emerson is celebrating its 1st Birthday this Friday 19 September and is celebrating this momentous occasion with a big birthday bash. Starting at 6:30pm, the Birthday...

REKORDERLIG CIDES PRESENTS SOUNDS IN THE SNOW AT THREDBO

September 11, 2014

Rekorderlig Cider has announced that electro band PANAMA will be the headline act at Sounds in the Snow, an exclusive alpine music experience held in Thredbo from 2pm on Saturday September 13th,...

CELEBRATE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY WITH CADBURY

September 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

In case you didn't know, September 13 is World Chocolate Day. A day for chocolate you say? Well everyday is chocolate day for me but a world wide celebration for chocolate seems appropriate given the joy it...

A WEEKEND IN THE TASMANIAN OUTDOORS

Maddison Capuano

September 11, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

A weekend in Hobart is best spent outside the city limits. Sure, MONA is fantastic and Salamanca Place well worth the trip. But if you have just two days to spend in this gem of Australia’s south, rent a...

WELCOME SUMMER WITH VODKA O

September 10, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This season VODKA O introduces your newest summer companion, their latest range of naturally crafted, premixed Vodka cocktails. Combining pure VODKA O carbonated filtered water, real fruit juices, fruit purees...

BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

September 10, 2014

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Travel

Anorkelling off the beach at Gili island, sailing the picturesque coastline of Croatia or tearing up the snow on the alps in northern Italy. For those of us lucky enough to be able to do some of these things...

VINO PARADISO – A WINE LOVER’S PARADISE

September 8, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Calling all Sydney Wine Lovers! Vino Paradiso begins on 31 October with a three-day event taking place at the Australian Technology Park, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Australian wine and food...

ITALI.CO A HIDDEN ITALIAN GEM

September 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

I love Pizza and it gives me so much pleasure to eat it. So when I discover another place in Melbourne where I know I will get good pizza is something of a God send. Itali.Co is a beautiful restaurant...

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

September 5, 2014

Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

Haven't found a gift for Dad yet? We're here to help with our last minute gift ideas for Dad. Lavazza EspressGo machine $199 The compact and sleek device works with 12V power supply,...

JOHN WALKER AND SONS CELEBRATE THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SCOTCH WHISKY

September 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

In a world first, John Walker and Sons, unlocked the liquefied brilliance of its Diamond Jubilee Scotch Whisky at a special event last week, at the Sydney Opera House. No stone was left unturned in the...

TYRRELLS CRISPS HITS OUR SHORES WITH A BIT OF ENGLAND

September 2, 2014

Beauty Team Diary, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Tantalising tastebuds down under, Englishly good. The apt description of the new brand of chips that have hit our shores. Tyrrells Crisps are saying G'day to Australia by bringing their delicious...

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY

August 31, 2014

Gift Guide, Lifestyle

Father's Day is upon us again this year (it's next Sunday if you haven't received the memo) and if you're in a conundrum as to what to get Dad, we've made it easy for you and selected some of our favourite...

LOVE/HATE – THE DESTINATION BRAND FOR FASHION AND LIFESTYLE

August 29, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Love/Hate, is a brand that is definitely more about Love than Hate. The Melbourne based design label was founded in 2003 originally producing jewellery and extending into homewares, clothing, shoes,...

QV BUILDS A FOREST SANCTUARY IN THE MELBOURNE CBD

August 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Events and Runways, Fashion, News, News, People & Parties

In a Melbourne first, QV Melbourne, has stayed true to its unique and eclectic style by building the QV Melbourne Hideaway – an enchanting woodland sanctuary complete with lofty trees, vibrant tulips, an...

MERCEDES-BENZ MELBOURNE LAUNCHES THE NEW C-CLASS WITH STYLE

August 27, 2014

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Mercedes-Benz Melbourne launched the new C-Class model in style with a soiree in the basement of Circa, The Prince to celebrate the new level of modern luxury. The new C-Class takes luxury cars to a new...

GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH REKORDERLIG

August 27, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News, Recipes

The warmer weather is just around the corner, and Rekorderlig have their newest cider flavour just in time to help you celebrate. An Australian favourite, the pomegranate has become commonplace in many...

GOURMET JAMS NO LONGER FOR THE SWEET TOOTH WITH SPOONFED FOODS

August 25, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Forget the usual condiments at a typical Australian bbq - tomato sauce, mustard and relish. Welcome to the new taste sensation of savoury jams that are now becoming popular additions to the Aussie dining...

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CURTIS STONE X TARGET COLLABORATION

August 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you can't get enough of Australian celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, then make sure you check out the new range of affordable kitchenware he has designed as part of Target's 'Designers for Target' program....

WHAT DO YOU CALL SOMEONE WHO COLLECTS HOTEL STAYS?

August 14, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

What do you call someone who collects hotel stays? "Very welcome" according to Art Series Hotel Group CEO Will Deague. The Art Series Hotels have developed a reputation as some of the most vibrant places to...

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MAGIMIX IT WITH CHEF ADRIAN RICHARDSON

August 13, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Celebrated Australian Chef, Adrian Richardson, recently helped to launch the new Patissier Multifunction Processor by Magimix with the help of TV food celebrity Maeve O'Mara in Sydney. The new Patissier...

RETRO RELAXING ON THE GOLD COAST

Heather Kipling

August 13, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Recovery firmly under our belts, the next stop on our travels was the surf town of Coolangatta, a chilled out beach town brimming with surf beaches and upcoming cafes. The perfect spot to relax. Hotel Komune...

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SPLENDOUR SHINES FOR 2014

Heather Kipling

August 12, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Known as the Australian version of Glastonbury, heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass was the only option for this festival lovin’ gal. Escaping the cold of Melbourne, Splendour in the Grass...

WINTER SUN AND SURF – BYRON BAY

Heather Kipling

August 11, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Byron Bay was originally a village until 1963 until surfers discovered the seven beachfronts along the most eastern stretch of Australia. Over the past few years Byron has become a hub for surfers, creatives...

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YGAP PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON CHILD ABUSE WITH THEIR POLISHED MAN CAMPAIGN

Heather Kipling

August 11, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

It can be distressing to hear that 1 in 5 children globally experience violence before the age of 18 and that’s why YGap have devised their “Polished Man” campaign to drive awareness and fundraising. In...

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VEUVE CLICQUOT WINTER PARTY

August 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Winter came alive last Friday at The Emerson rooftop with the Veuve Clicquot Winter Party, a party held to celebrate all things Veuve Clicquot and all things winter. Bringing a bit of glamour to Melbourne,...

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THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR WITH PASSION AND SUPPORT AT KAYA HEALTH CLUB

Heather Kipling

August 8, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Kaya Health Club guarantees the feel good factor giving visitors passion and support on their health and wellness journeys, through a combination of mind and body classes and therapies. Kaya was started...

PALM BEACH COLLECTION LAUNCHES LATEST COLLABORATIONS

August 8, 2014

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

After the success of their recent collaboration with The Lust List, Palm Beach Collection have once again teamed up with talented illustrator Sally Spratt to launch their latest scented candle Black Rose. A...

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MEET YOUR MAKER AT HAMMER & TONG

August 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Meet your Maker event is happening again at Hammer & Tong on Tuesday 12 August where food meets wine meets wine maker. The event features four of Victoria's finest winemakers who will host a four...

LIFE’S SHORT. EAT DESSERT FIRST (AT OM NOM)

August 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

When I’m considering where to eat, how good the dessert is, is often the deciding factor. When I heard that the Adelphi Hotel was home to a restaurant which focused on desserts, l couldn’t get my...

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 2: CATALONIA

Aleczander Gamboa

August 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and close...

THE WORLD OF FRAGRANCES CAPTURED IN WAX – MAISON BALZAC ON THE ART OF CANDLES

August 4, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Crème De La Crème is French for best of the best, which makes it a fitting name for Maison Balzac's latest venture, a luxurious cream, inspired by memories from the South of France. The brainchild of Elise...

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ADVANCED STYLE AT MIFF

Maddison Capuano

July 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday 31 July, and brings with it a swag of brilliant and beautiful features, documentaries and shorts from Australia and around the world. Among...

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UNDER THE BIG TOP AT LE GRAND CIRQUE WITH RENAULT AMBASSADOR, MANU FEILDEL

July 28, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

It's not often I'm left speechless after meeting someone, but this is what happened to me when I met renowned chef and TV personality Manu Feildel at a special event held at his hot new Melbourne restaurant,...

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SIMMONE LOGUE’S VANILLA CUPCAKES

July 24, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

We recently featured an interview with the wonderful and inspirational Simmone Logue, the founder of Simmone Logue Fine Foods . We asked Simmone to share one of her favourite recipes and here below is the...

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GODS, HUMAN SACRIFICE AND ART – THE #AZTECSMELBOURNE EXHIBITION HAS IT ALL

July 22, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Discover the exciting and tragic story of the Aztec civilisation at Melbourne Museum this Winter. The temporary exhibition is currently showcasing over 200 cultural treasures that have come from some of...

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 1: BASQUE COUNTRY

Aleczander Gamboa

July 21, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

I spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time in the country, and like many tourists, my deluded romantic notions sprang from a combination of home-made sangria and...

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FOOD INSPIRATION WITH SIMMONE LOGUE

July 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Simmon Logue has been in the food industry for over 16 years and is the creator of Simmone Logue Fine Food Company, a company that has two stores in Sydney and provides exquisite catering for some of...

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LOOKING AT THE GLASS HALF FULL

July 17, 2014

It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, and let life's daily stresses get the better of you. When you feel overwhelmed or simply are just having a bad day, the National Mind Shift Self Esteem...

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SUPPORTING SPRING FLING FESTIVAL

Heather Kipling

July 16, 2014

Spring Fling Festival is a highlight of North Melbourne's Spring/Summer calendar and this year looks set to be bigger than ever! Into it's 37th year, the Spring Fling runs on the support of the local...

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A TASTE OF WINTER WE CAN ALL EMBRACE – LUNA NIGHT MARKET

Heather Kipling

July 15, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Ok, hands up who hasn't quite got over the fact that summer seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, coupled with the fact we can no longer spend every Wednesday evening hanging out with friends and a...

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MASTERING ITALIAN FOOD WITH OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO FROM CECCONI’S FLINDERS LANE

July 14, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

When it comes to Italian cooking, it's good to learn from the best. And who better to learn from, than one of the best in the business, Olimpia Bortolotto, matriarch of one of Melbourne's best Italian...

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A TOUCH OF EUROPEAN NIGHTLIFE AT MADAME BRUSSELS LANE

July 13, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, To-Do List

While a night in on the couch in front of the heater after a long week at work might sound like a tempting offer in the middle of winter, Madame Brussel's Lane is bringing the spirit of a European night market...

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CELEBRATING BASTILLE DAY WITH OUR FAVOURITE CHAMPAGNES

July 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bastille Day is France's National Day that marks the day since the end of the French revolution. Around the world people celebrate this day with a bounty of French delights including one of France's...

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MASTERCHEF STAR SAM GANT TALKS TRUFFLES AHEAD OF TRUFFLE MELBOURNE

July 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This weekend, Melbourne truffle lovers will descend on Caulfield Racecourse to celebrate all things truffle related at the inaugural Truffle Melbourne. The two day event will showcase Truffle providores as...

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GET YOUR PALETTE READY FOR THE ALBERT PARK HOTEL OYSTER FRENZY

July 10, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Lovers of oysters rejoice. The Albert Park Hotel's annual Oyster Frenzy is back by popular demand. Prime oyster season means now's the perfect time to challenge yourself to see how many oysters you can...

LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR – MELBOURNE’S NEWEST CULINARY DESTINATION

July 10, 2014

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne! Get ready for another culinary destination with the launch of Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar! The new restaurant is the brainchild of chefs Michael Lambie (The Smith), Zac Cribbes and Scott Borg and will...

YGAP CLOSES 5 CENT CAMPAIGN WITH A BANG

Heather Kipling

July 9, 2014

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties

After attending the launch of Ygap’s 5 cent campaign Couturing have been closely following their progress and although final numbers are still being calculated, YGap announced on Thursday night that their 5...

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUFFLES WITH TRUFFLE MELBOURNE FOUNDER NIGEL WOOD

July 9, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Truffles are hot in the world of food this Winter. Many of us aren't au fait with the intricacies of this delicacy so we sat down with Nigel Wood, the founder and creator of Truffle Melbourne, happening...

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WARM UP THIS WINTER AT MAX BRENNER

July 8, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There is nothing better than a warm chocolate dessert or drink this Winter and you can get both a Australia's leading chocolate-based café, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. This Winter, Max Brenner is...

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CHAMPAGNE – LIFE’S SPARKLING!

July 7, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Champagne is one of life's true pleasures. The light and sparkling beverage is often the drink for celebration or just a nice and refreshing drink that you can just enjoy. But did you know that Champagne is...

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GET YOUR TRUFFLE ON AT TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 12-13 JULY

July 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Truffle lovers rejoice! No longer a decadent delicacy available to the rich, truffles are now being warmly embraced on our plates and our humble Aussie palate. To celebrate the increasing popularity of...

FIND YOUR PLEASURE AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

July 3, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melburnians, get ready to experience ice cream heaven with Magnum opening the Magnum Pleasure Store at Emporium Melbourne. The Pleasure Store is home to the 'Make My Magnum' where you can, in six steps,...

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WINTER WARMERS – A VEGETABLE CHILLI FROM OUR FRIENDS AT LE CREUSET

Heather Kipling

July 3, 2014

Lifestyle, Recipes

After attending the launch of the Le Creuset store in Melbourne, a feeling of foodie inspiration has seeped into the Couturing skin. The array of brightly coloured casserole dishes, tangines and prestine...

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A TOUCH OF AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT AT BAD FRANKIE

July 1, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Hidden away on a little lane off Melbourne's iconic Smith Street in Collingwood, Bad Frankie is the new bar on the block. While this city is a melting pot of different cultures, with a some of the world's...

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MIXING IT UP THIS WINTER AT RUE & CO

June 30, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

If you haven't heard about the latest foodie destination, Rue & Co, you have been seriously hiding under a rock (or maybe you've been out of town). The pop up eating quarter has been the latest and...

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GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS

Maddison Capuano

June 27, 2014

Face Behind The Space, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

If the terms Lindy Hop, Charleston and East Coast Swing mean anything to you, then there’s a good chance you’ve already been introduced to the wonderful world of swing dancing. However, should the very...

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NEWS: OLIMPIA BORTOLOTTO LAUNCHES HER NEW COOKBOOK, THE URBAN KITCHEN OPENS AT EMPORIUM AND ASAHI AT MONA

June 24, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Olivia Bortolotto of Cecconi's Melbourne launched La Tavola Della Famiglia Cecconi's matriarch, Olimpia Bortolotto has launched her first cookbook, La Tavola Della Famiglia. A memoir of recipes and...

EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE LOCAL’S GUIDE TO LEEDS

June 24, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

A city of students, students and more students. Leeds is a thriving industrial city with a fairly youthful population. I’ve been living here for the last 5 months and besides the typical dreary English...

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GLAMINGTONS, A NEW TAKE ON AN OLD FAVOURITE

Catalina Miguel

June 22, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

This recipe came about on Australia day - lamingtons are obviously an Australian staple and favourite for such occasions. My friend Dean has sever celiacs disease. It's so bad that one crumb of gluten can put...

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CHET FAKER – MESMERIZING MELBOURNE

Heather Kipling

June 19, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

With a dashingly good beard, a voice that made every woman in the crowd swoon and new found respect, Monday night at The Forum with Nick Murphy’s alias was wonderful. Hitting back from laryngitis two...

CHAI CHAMPIONSHIP WITH T2

June 18, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This winter is all about Chai according to the wonderful team at T2. After all, they should know all there is about tea! The rich, spicy and worldly flavour of Chai has become a favourite winter brew and to...

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SHINING A LIGHT ON PHOTOGRAPHER CAITLIN WITHERS

June 16, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

'What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.' - Karl Lagerfeld While you can teach someone the technical skills for using a camera, there's...

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COLOURFUL COOKING WITH LE CREUSET

June 12, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Colourful cooking is easy with Le Creuset cookware; the brand launching its second stand alone store in Australia at Melbourne's Emporium. You will see a lot of their products being reviewed on...

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ENJOY AN AUSTRALIAN PROPER BREW WITH YORKSHIRE TEA

June 11, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The English are known as a nation of tea drinkers (amongst other things) and that's particularly true of Yorkshire, England's largest county. Famous for its charming tea rooms and rolling countryside,...

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EXPLORING ENGLAND: THE CHARMS OF OXFORD

June 10, 2014

Lifestyle, Travel

Even in the pouring rain, Oxford truly is breathtaking. Arriving in the city for the first time, I audibly emitted a gasp as I took in my surroundings. Grandiose buildings seeped in history, students from...

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A TASTING IN THE COUNTRY – RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT

Heather Kipling

June 8, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Hosted annually in the Victorian region of Rutherglen, the winery walkabout attracts a large crowd from both Victoria and New South Wales, to taste a selection of wines and muscats from the wineries across...

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ESCAPE TO THE TROPICS WITH QV MELBOURNE

June 7, 2014

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Now that June is here, winter has truly set in. While this fills most Melbourians with joy as we grab our black coats, a little part of us longs for the warmer seasons. This is where QV Melbourne comes...

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HAMMER AND TONG 412, A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE

June 5, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Meet your Maker. An apt name for the unique dining experience Hammer and Tong 412 hosted last month. Meet your maker provided an innovative dining experience where executive chef Simon Ward (previously of Vue...

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LA MASCARA LAUNCHES ITS READY TO SERVE COCKTAIL RANGE

June 4, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The La Máscara Beverage range launches with Dan Murphy's nationwide with its collection of premium, all natural and ready to serve cocktails, bringing a touch of class to any occasion. La Máscara is...

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1000 STEPS – A HIKE AWAY FROM THE CITY

Heather Kipling

June 2, 2014

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Melbourne is a beautiful city, every week a new restaurant, bar, coffee shop, clothing store will pop up with a launch event or three. Every now and again the urge to escape takes over, to get away from...

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2014 ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Heather Kipling

June 1, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Australia’s short film festival, St Kilda Film Festival last night awarded Director Dave Wade and Producer Alexandra BlueBest Short Film for Welcome to Iron Knob at the Closing Night...

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MELBOURNE FOODIES REJOICE THIS WEEKEND WITH THE ROAST COLLECTION AND THE GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

May 30, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Roast Collection This weekend sees the launch of The Roast Collection, brought to you by the makers of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by the Bank of Melbourne. With more than 100...

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GO CRAZY AT KONG BBQ

May 28, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

After teasing us with some of the delicious delights from the pop up at Rue & Co, Kong BBQ is opening this Friday night at 599 Church Street, Richmond. The much anticpated restaurant is brought to you...

CHEF TANIA CHRISTY FROM OM NOM SHOWS HER PASTRY GENIUS ON MASTERCHEF

May 26, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Watch out Zumbo, there's a new name in the world of desserts and pastries! Christy Tania, Head Chef from Om Nom Restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel, showed why she's the hottest name in food with her Mango Alfonso...

FEAST OR FAMINE

May 26, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

There are times when you attend events you have the chance to rub shoulders with the stars. However, every now and then you meet someone unexpected who just inspires you. I met Penny, a retired food writer,...

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OPENING NIGHT AT THE 31ST ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL

Heather Kipling

May 24, 2014

Event, Lifestyle

Known as St Kilda’s night of nights, on Thursday the iconic Palais Theatre opened its doors to more than a thousand, voyeurs, press, film buffs and film makers to open the St Kilda Film...

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WEEKEND FOOD INSPIRATION WITH VODKA

May 22, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Recipes

Need some cooking inspiration this weekend? We asked the team at Vodka O to provide us with some inspirational recipes featuring not your usual cooking ingredients, Vodka! The versatile spirit can be enjoyed...

THE PERFECT TEA TIME WITH BAKERS DELIGHT ORANGE POPPY AND ORANGE CHOC SCONES

May 20, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

We're all so wrapped up with powering through the day that we don't take the time to enjoy a break and enjoy it with delicious delights. So reinvigorate your tea time by adding one of Bakers Delights' new...

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KEEP IT SPARKLING WITH PAUL LOUIS

May 19, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Paul Louis. It's French and it's sparkling, and it's what Champagne offers without the heavy price tag, what else could you ask for? Paul Louis was launched this week at Chris Lucas' newest Melbourne...

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LOVE CHOCOLATE? LOVE WELL NATURALLY SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT THE GUILT!

May 15, 2014

Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Want a way to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Well Naturally is a range of sugar-free, naturally sweetened alternative to full-sugar chocolate. The latest product to tempt your taste buds are...