Looking for a standout Lebanses dining experience in Melbourne? In the quiet suburban embrace of Fairfield, where Melbourne's inner north unfolds with unpretentious charm, a new star has risen. Sama Grandview, nestled within the storied walls of The Grandview Hotel - a heritage-listed pub dating back to 1888 - opened its doors in late 2025, and it already feels like a destination worth crossing the city for.
Lacoste, the iconic French brand and pioneer of fashion-sport with a rich tennis heritage, is bringing its celebrated LE CLUB LACOSTE experience to Australia for the very first time. We are excited to attend the launch of this exciting and historical experience! (Check out our social media later in the week).
Lexy Melbourne, the Asian-fusion restaurant anchoring Flinders Lane’s dining scene with its modern pan-Asian approach, has a vibrant new summer menu. As the temperature continues to soar, Lexy Melbourne is stepping up again with innovative fusion dishes to suit the season. With the exciting new dishes and drinks, Lexy Melbourne is the perfect place to visit before or after a visit to the Australian Open!
Following a record-breaking 2025 edition with almost 199,000 attendees, the Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF), Australia’s largest national film festival and the biggest festival of French cinema outside of France, has announced its 2026 return. Ahead of its arrival the festival has revealed a trailer and teases an “avant-goût” (“foretaste”) of seven bold new films set to screen from 3 March - 26 April, 2026 nationwide, including Melbourne from 4 March - 8 April.
For a long time now we been adopting high grade olive oil as part of our healthy food choices. And especially in this season. Summer is all about fresh salads, BBQs, long lunches and visiting friends but it’s also the season when people are looking for ingredients that feel lighter, healthier and genuinely good for them, without sacrificing flavour. Enter Cobram Estate.
Global pantry icon Lee Kum Kee has partnered with one of Australia’s busiest Korean restaurant groups, Seoul Garden, to launch a new national signature menu celebrating bold, modern Korean flavours now available permanently across all Seoul Garden locations. The collaboration introduces a curated selection of hot, flavour-forward dishes that reimagine Korean classics through the depth, aroma and versatility of Lee Kum Kee’s most loved sauces.
Looking for a Melbourne bar that delivers on vibe, drinks, but also in terms of elevated small dishes? In the labyrinthine laneways of Melbourne’s CBD, where the city’s pulse beats loudest yet its secrets hide deepest, there exists a bold red door at the end of Mill Place that feels like a portal to another time. Push through it, and you leave the clamor of modern life behind, stepping into Mill Place Merchants - a speakeasy so perfectly realized that it feels less like a bar and more like a private indulgence preserved from the 19th century. Housed in a heritage-listed merchant building from the 1840s, this is not a contrived theme park of prohibition nostalgia but a genuine immersion into old-world elegance, executed with such conviction that it has swiftly become one of Melbourne’s most essential drinking and dining destinations.
Located in the industrial heart of Dandenong South at 7/134 Logis Boulevard, Pearl by P&D emerges as a radiant beacon for lovers of Sri Lankan cuisine in Melbourne. Named after Sri Lanka's enduring moniker as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" - evoking its teardrop shape, lush beauty, and precious gems - this relatively new restaurant transforms authentic island flavors into an elevated dining experience. Born from a family's 15 years of catering expertise, Pearl masterfully balances timeless traditions with modern refinement, delivering bold, layered heat and addictive complexity that captivates from the first bite.