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MR EARL TEA

Because life's too short for average tea. As a Melbournian, it might be an offence to admit that I don't drink coffee. The coffee culture in Melbourne is so strong, with many a self-confessed...
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THE OLSEN POOL CLUB

Summer is officially here, and to celebrate, The Olsen, one of Melbourne's top boutique hotels, has launched their very own Pool Club which is set to become this city's first urban retreat. This oasis is...
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FENIX EVENTS LAUNCH

When it comes to buying and selling property, it's all about location, location, location. Arguably, the same can be said about restaurants, and when it comes to location, it doesn't get much better than...
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GALLIANO AT TASTE OF MELBOURNE

I recently braved the cold to go along to the Taste of Melbourne at Albert Park. I was in for a treat when I heard that the likes of Paolo Masciopinto (Sarti), Andrew Logan (Mamasita), Benjamin Cooper (Chin...
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RICE WORKSHOP: LAUNCH NIGHT

As far as launches go, the opening of Rice Workshop resembled something more of a cosplay convention than a restaurant opening. The spectacle of Harajuku Girls (and Boys) originates from Harajuku district of...
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ART + SCIENCE = TIA MARIA

In much the same way that you wouldn't expect a coffee liqueur and ginger beer to make much of a drink but end up pleasantly surprised, the re-branding of Tia Maria could be best described as a collaboration...
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THE BLUE ROOM BY ABSOLUT

Absolut put the 'Art' into party last week as it transformed new Melbourne hot spot, The Manhattan Lounge, for an Australian first initiative called The Blue Room by Absolut. The Blue Room saw influential...
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STARRY STARRY NIGHT GALA BALL LAUNCH

The Starry Starry Night Gala is the main fundraising event for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating impact. The Alannah and Madeline...
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STATE OF GRACE

In a city where the bar and restaurant culture is among the best in the world, it is hard for a new comer to stand out. State of Grace, Melbourne's latest entry into the food and drink scene, left a...
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REVIEW: THEIC TEA BAR

Tea lovers rejoice! The opening of Theic Tea Bar in Collingwood has brought speciality tea to the fore of Melbourne's cafe scene, with an establishment dedicated to the wonders of tea. Opened by Nathan...
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WHO’S YOUR SHANDONG MAMA?

Dumplings have become an institution in Melbourne for the young and old – from the cheap and “dirty” dumplings of Shanghai Dumplings which caters for the masses of hungry uni students, to the elegant...
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THE FLEMINGTON FLING COCKTAIL

An iconic cocktail that can be recreated at home, the signature Schweppes Flemington Fling is the perfect drink trackside this year during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Created by Dave Kerr of Melbourne's The...
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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER CAMPAIGN

Cancer is unfortunately a disease which has affected everyone in some shape or form. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, it is something which is having a real impact on...
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ON THE (GREAT OCEAN) ROAD

Winter is dealing its last chills and the road trip season is getting nearer. Usually this would mean ice-cream sundays and Four'N'Twenty pie wrappers lodged under your seat but it doesn't have to be that...
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A TOUCH OF… HIGH TEA

Do you yearn for a simpler time when people swanned about drinking tea, eating sweet things and generally enjoying a luxuriously lazy Sunday afternoon?  Well then you have not yearned in vain good people,...
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WINTER WONDERLAND

Like some sort of budding annual event the Queen Victoria Market's Luna 1878 Night Market is back again this year, and this time it’s personal.  Just when you thought there was absolutely no reason to go...
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WINTER CLEANSE

During the cooler months we crave hot food, soups, stews and all things warm and filling. What we often don’t think about is doing a detox or a cleanse during the winter months; cleanses are often associated...
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LEAFY ELWOOD

Elwood locals enjoy that the secrets of their beautiful neighbourhood stay hidden - but where's the fun in that? Join us as we uncover the surprising delights of Ormond and Glen Huntly Roads, with fashion,...
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POK POK ON THE DOCK

To the majority of Melbournians, Docklands might as well be antipodean to where they lay their heads. It is in fact a mere block away from the CBD and thanks to a few clever cooks, there's a new reason to...
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PILATES

When I tell other guys that I do Pilates, I watch their faces scrunch as they imagine me eating nuts and seeds whilst doing the splits.  It’s lucky for me that I don’t have any friends that use terms such...
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THE SPIRIT OF WINTER

If, like most warm-blooded mammals, you have been suffering through the recent icy blasts - so cold they could extinct a dinosaur - then it’s high time you warmed yourself up with a stiff drink.  However,...
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STRETCH IT OUT

For anyone who is health conscious, stretching is a wonderful way to get in touch with your body. Whether it’s the long, fluid stretches of a mindful yoga session, or the break from an intensive cardio or...
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L’HEURE DU THÉ 2013

  From L to R: Shay Stafford, Kerrie Hess, Colette Werden and Pierrick Boyer One of the most renowned idioms is the French expression “Qu’ils mangaent de la brioche” or as we know it,...
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JUNE 17TH- JUNE 23RD

MONDAY JUNE 17TH QV Hotham Lodge This June QV has rustled up a fake winter lodge to keep Melbournians warm, hosting free meals and fun events. Monday munchies? It's free curry lunches. Then check in for a...
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COOL RUNNINGS

Winter: it's dark by 5:30 and you spend your evenings wishing you had one of those power guzzling, fan-heaters. And as glorious as hibernating in front of a full season of streamed tv sounds, it's not...