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The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across all of the food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings. 

And if you're chasing Melbourne's best cheap eats right now, best restaurants, best cafes, best bars or basically anything else you need a rec for, we've got you covered. 

Keep up to date with all of Melbourne's food and drink news right here, hot and fresh out the kitchen as of November, 2025:

Hecho En Mexico’s Exclusive 12th Birthday Fiesta Is Setting Sail This December

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If a Mexican fiesta is what your soul craves, consider this your sign to enter Hecho en Mexico’s anniversary ticket raffle for a cruisey night out with a guest of your choice.

To celebrate their 12th anniversary, Hecho en Mexico is dialling things up with the ultimate river-cruise fiesta with live entertainment, next-level eats, and of course, their famed margs.

Departing 11 December at 6.30pm, the cruise will sail the Yarra with a DJ and a roaming Mexican warrior.

If you can’t score yourself a spot, don’t fret. Hecho is celebrating its birthday at all of its 25 locations on December 11, with food at 2013 prices and $12 margs.

Entries are accepted from 7 November to 5 December, with winners announced on December 6. To enter, just visit any of their locations, spend $40 and fill in your details for the chance to win a cruisey night with you and a guest of your choice.

More details this way.

The Scoop on Balwyn North’s Newest Gelato Spot: Meno Zero’s Grand Opening

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Meno Zero Gelato & Dessert Bar is scooping its way into town, and it’s bringing the sweet vibes hard! Opening its second store on Saturday, 6 December, this little Italian gem is all about authentic, small-batch gelato and yummy artisan desserts made fresh daily, straight from traditional Italian recipes.

To kick things off, Meno Zero is throwing a celebration at 115 Bulleen Rd from noon till 10PM—basically, like the pearly gates opening on a Saturday. Drag your bestie because there’s a Buy One Gelato, Get One Free deal that's basically screaming ‘double the scoops, double the fun.’ Plus, there’s live DJs spinning tunes, face painters turning kids (and adults) into mini works of art, balloon artists creating epic shapes and all the complimentary gelato tastings your heart desires.

The Meno Zero crew put it best: every scoop is packed with passion, flavour and a sprinkles of fun. So, die-hard gelato fans in search of a sweet day out (and some seriously good company), this new haven promises to be the scoop of the season. 

Meno Zero Gelato & Dessert Bar will be open from Saturday, 6 December at 115 Bulleen Road, Balwyn North from From 12pm-10pm

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This Backstreet Bakery Has Finally Answered Our Flat White-Related Requests

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Our favourite Carlton North backstreets bakery has answered our (bleary eyed) cries for espresso-based bevs with a giveaway set to start your heart.

Monforte Viennoisserie, renowned for its leatherwood honey and sea salt croissant—yes the one we’ve all lined up for and quietly benchmark all other croissants against—has fired up a partnership with Melbourne roaster Everyday Coffee.

“Our loyal customers have been crying out for espresso based drinks and after five years we’ve finally managed to rejig the space to squeeze in a machine,” founder Giorgia McAllister Forte explains.

“The installation of a La Marzocco machine means our customers can rely on a true gold standard across all our food and beverage offerings.”

And to say thanks for enjoying filter coffee, rather than espresso, for such a long time the crew are giving away free coffee all day on Saturday, 15 November.

There’s a few Ts&Cs of course; one per person, per order with chai and ho-chos available as well, etc.

On offer they’ll have their signature classic leatherwood number, milk chocolate, almond and salted caramel bostock, a peach shrub and melon cream tart, a white bean, spring radish and curry leaf oil danish, a salt beef, kraut and fontina with hot mustard pastry and last but not least a mango and mountain marigold fruit sando. 

Find our other fave 12 croissants in Melbourne over here, and check out or top recs for bakeries this way.

For more info hit up their Instagram over here, or head over to 585A Canning Street, Carlton North on Saturday to see what it’s all about. 

Morning Market & SAMU’s Limited Danish Has Captured The Art Of Matcha

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For a limited time only, Morning Market is showcasing an exciting new collaboration: the matcha Danish. This pastry is filled with a luscious SAMU matcha and white chocolate crémeux, and finished with a dusting of pure matcha powder.

SAMU supplies the highest caliber matcha, shipped directly from Japan, with a focused blend of tradition and contemporary craftsmanship. The project is led by Matt Bax, known for Bar Americano and the SAMU pop-up at Supernormal—a space that felt something like a serene blend of tea house and meditation room.

Bax is serious about matcha, selecting only the finest tea from the Mizoguchi family in Japan, whose 400-year history reflects a deep dedication rarely seen in Melbourne’s matcha scene.

Morning Market is well known for its exceptional pastries, so this collaboration offers a perfect chance to experience tradition with a contemporary spin.

This special pastry is available at both Fitzroy and Prahran stores until Sunday 16 November, priced at $12 each.

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Vintec Is Giving You The Chance To Host The Ultimate Dinner Party

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Think you were born to entertain? Here’s your shot. To celebrate the launch of their new Luxe and Noire wine cabinet ranges, Vintec is giving one lucky host the chance to throw the dinner party of their dreams—no washing up required.

The prize? A professionally catered dinner in a stunning Sydney or Melbourne home, with a menu designed around your tastes, perfectly paired wines chosen by Vintec’s sommelier, and your own curated guestlist. All the hosting glory, none of the stress.

To enter, simply share in 25 words or less why you’d love to host a dinner party with Vintec between 20 October and 2 November. The winner will also score a Luxe Dual Zone wine cabinet—a sleek, Swedish-designed beauty that keeps your reds, whites, and mixers perfectly chilled with dual temperature zones and telescopic shelving.

It’s stylish, functional, and guaranteed to level up your home entertaining game. Because life’s too short for warm wine and boring dinners. Here's how to win.

Aussie Natives & A Taste Of Spring In Limited Tarts Anon Special

Need a mid-morning sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up? Look no further than cult favourite Tarts Anon. Chef Gareth Whitton has taken a trip down memory lane, revisiting a stint cooking in the Netherlands and summer in Sweden, and mixing the memories with a uniquely Aussie ingredient: zingy lemon myrtle. 

The result is a tart that’s sweet and tangy in equal measure, with Tarts Anon’s signature paper-thin pastry shell adding a buttery base. Throw in a large, piping hot cup of Joe, and your day will improve significantly. 

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Surf & Turf Doesn't Get Much Better Than This, Plus There's Handcut Fries

When Love Letter says surf and turf, they don’t mean your usual pub grub. At Richmond’s semi-fine diner, Chef Matthew Perry has taken the humble steam-and-prawn duo and given it a first-class upgrade. We're talking a whopping 600g roast prime rib, whole lobster tail, Skull Island prawns and a generous pile of fries, all made for sharing between dates, mates, carnivores and crustacean comrades. 

Indulgent, nostalgic and dripping with decadence, it’s a love story between land and sea. Add a splash of chilled red and prepare to fall hard and fast. And when the night inevitably stretches on, with Amex you can use Cover Charges with Points²​ to take care of your bill. That way, the only thing you need to worry about is how to fit in the next secret dish.

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The Night Is Calling: Apollo Inn Debuts A New Night Cap Menu

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As the evening winds down, the Apollo Inn is just warming up. The moody, candlelit laneway bar has unveiled its new Night Cap menu, a curated trifecta of cocktails designed to be the perfect finale to a night of indulgence.

From 9pm until late, choose your closing chapter. Seek pure decadence with the ‘Midnight Over Madeira’, a rich blend of Boal, rum and cream. Find a soothing digestif in the ‘Braulio Shakerato’, a shaken Amaro from Northern Italy. Or, inject some pep with the ‘Caffé Frappé’, a vodka and cold brew reviver.

Served alongside a classic of chocolate profiteroles—crisp choux, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce—these new creations are the ultimate excuse to claim a corner and while away the late hours. Last call has never been so inviting.

For more of Melbourne's best bars, head this way.

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This Riff On A Fillet-O-Fish Just Won Australia's Best Burger

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That's right, in what might be one of the biggest upset wins in history, a fish burger has been awarded Australia's best burger for 2025.

Jonathon Donovan from CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne won the highly coveted Best National Burger award dished out by Foodservice Australia. 

Chef Donovan was applaued for his unique twist on the Macca's classic Fillet-o-Fish burger featuring shrimp, panko crumb with a ranch and Japanese mayo sauce.

The inaugural Australia’s Best Burger and Best Pizza Awards formed part of Australia’s most anticipated foodservice trade show: Food & Hospitality Week, which took place at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 18-20 May 2025.

For more of Melbourne's best burgers, head this-a-way.