Markets & Food Events

If there’s one guarantee in this life, it's that there's always something to do in Melbourne—even when the temps start dropping offensively low.

When a stiff winter breeze whips at your ankles as soon as you step outside, the decision to stay indoors is a no-brainer.

Round up the crew because Christmas in July Festival is back, bringing a decadent slice of European Christmas down under. 

Some of the best meals in Singapore aren’t plated in fine-dining restaurants. They’re dished out on plastic trays in bustling hawker centres. From fragrant chicken rice and smoky char kway teow to Michelin Bib Gourmand bites under ten bucks, these are the best hawker centres in Singapore for cheap eats that seriously slap.

Redfern’s pumping new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, is marking the winter solstice with a bold, pleasure-focused festival running between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 June.

Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema is making its highly anticipated return to Tanjong Beach from 8 to 25 May 2025.

Winter just got cheesier. From 15 May to 22 June 2025, Fed Square transforms into a snow-dusted French alpine village for Fondue Chalet—the city’s most indulgent winter pop-up from the team behind Melbourne’s cult-favourite Raclette Igloo.

Embracing the essence of Euro summer, we’ve partnered with the grazing board gurus at Sandhurst to add a dose of la dolce vita to your arvo plans this month.

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Expect a three-course meal, inventive minty cocktails, wine and conversation cards to get to know your new mates.

Though long viewed as a luxury destination—cue over indulgence and splashing of cash—Waiheke is literally awash in great options to have you out and about and enjoying the land in many different ways, all without breaking the bank.

We sent Lucky Dragon Supper Club’s Stephanie Feher on her first trip to Singapore—to pick up top tips and tricks for navigating the bustling hawker scene. 

We wanted to really find out what constitutes a good burger, so we asked the masterminds behind some of our faves. It turns out that there’s a bit of a theme—a secret ingredient if you will—to all of the burgers we know and love.

Hosting the perfect get-together needn't be a stressful gig

A four-day feast with some of the country’s best winemakers and chefs is pouring, playing, popping and cooking its way into our cals this November. 

Plus, win an adventurous Aussie holiday worth up to $3.5K.

We’ve found the ultimate foodie festival for you to hit up this spring

Fire up the group chat, here’s your action-packed hit list of everything you need to do at The Star.

We’ve teamed up with Red Rock Deli to curate six perfect snack and sip pairings to suit whatever favourite drop you’ve had cellaring or sitting on your shelf waiting to be savoured.

If you’re after for a stay that’s as eclectic and exciting as the city you’re in, Hotel Indigo’s latest instalment in Brisbane’s North Quay is the perfect basecamp for exploring the best of the city. 

In a city that’s buzzing with bars, boutiques, galleries, theatres and high-end restaurants, you need a high-end hotel to match. Enter Hotel Indigo, Melbourne’s new laneway hotel smack bang in the middle of the action on the iconic Flinders Lane. 

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the Mornington Peninsula.

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

From the finest Japanese sashimi to seafood feasts that will live rent-free in your mind forever, book a table at these unmissable RWS restaurants. 

At the core of all good family feasts are good ingredients. Inspired by the experts in fresh and easy and authentic Asian, Asian Inspirations, we spoke to four Australian creatives about what LNY means to them and asked them what their favourite dish is to eat at home during the festivities. 

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

From a Gelato tour to taking it slow with your fave hobbies, there are plenty of options to leave the hangover at the pub. 

This month, the gang at AVC have launched The Pass, a fabulous new loyalty app which will earn you big points and perks at over 190+ restaurants, pubs and bars so you can enjoy the best of what our country’s hospitality scene has to offer. Better still, you’ll get $10 credit to use on your first order for free when you download the app, along with a heap of birthday gifts and exclusive offers all waiting  for you. How good is that?

From cool DIY nuptials to extravagant ceremonies with all the trimmings.

Here's how you can book Christina Laker, Wynona Davies, Sabina Newton, Sarah Clare, and Huda AlSultan as your own private chef for the night. 

Rather than wait for the New Year's resolution we know won't stick, we're all about habits to get more good on your plate.

During Melbourne’s lockdown, some people baked sourdough, and others burnt their retinas to a crisp playing video games for six months straight. A select few, however, committed to a cause—a cause that mattered—and a cause that would benefit the greater good of the country. One of these people is known only by her Instagram moniker, Mip’s Chips; she’s the one-woman show who spent almost the entirety of 2020 reviewing each and every frozen chip available in Australia.