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As if our winter belly wasn't already in peak condition, Ballarat goes and puts on a potato festival which is surely just teasing us at this point.

Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses isn’t always easy. More often than not, they’re either too generic (*cough cough* ray bans), don’t sit on your nose right, not available in a shade that matches your skin tone, too expensive, just plain awful… the list goes on. Well guys, this is the part where we save your sun-glass-hunting butts (you can thank us later). Allow us to introduce you to Poms, founded and created by Melbourne’s local boss-woman, Adriana Giuffrida.

It's not too late to book that spontaneous trip to Europe.

We always like to keep up to date on the latest in dog news, and this is some dog news you really need to know about.

Jeans. We all buy them, wear them, and hell, some of us even stick them in freezers.

If you’re after good times and—of course—good food, you’ve come to the right place. Located in the heart of Collingwood, The Gem Bar & Dining is a local with rock’n’roll flare. 

If you had to sum up Rocomamas in a word, the word would be ‘juicy’. This is Chapel Street’s new rock n’ roll burger bar, fresh outta South Africa. A neon orange diner, full of meat, flame, swagger and condiments. 

Recently opened—and very Insta-friendly—Bentleigh café Good Times Milk Bar are taking their burger obsession to a whole new level as they launch ‘Good Times Burgers’ from the Patterson Road window of the store.

​Something wicked this way comes...and it’s not Wicked | The Musical. It’s Harry Potter & The freaking Cursed Child, the world’s most exclusive theatre experience (outside bloody Hamilton).

Here are 33 thoughts we had during last night’s episode of Love Island.

Whatever the weather, it’s perfect for hummus. Hummus is God’s gift to man. Fortunately, a good one is bloody easy to make, and we’ve tracked down the best way to do it. Here’s how to make a legit good hummus at home.

You may have noticed, but ramen is kinda having a moment right now. By which we mean you seriously can’t escape its soupy, noodley grasp. We’re almost drowning in umami broth. Okay so maybe that’s pushing it (but also, what a way to go). It’s not just new joints popping up, some of Melbourne’s institutions are making their presence known. This is no passing coincidence.

Team Timbuktu is a line of activewear, leggings and crops, and raincoats, all made from recycled single-use plastic bottles, discarded fishing nets and other ocean nasties.

We already know you’re slippin’ up.

Word on the street is this sh*tshow’s only got a good week and a half of life left in it, so if there’s ever been a time to hold your breath, close your eyes and power through, it’s now.

Boy howdy, Americans really know how to enjoy cereal. It’s kind of like cartoon food – insanely sweet, garishly colourful and mostly fake. But it’s FUN! While us Aussies are over here eating Weet-Bix and Sultana Bran like a bunch of nerds, Americans are crunching into Reese’s Puffs – a cereal version of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup chocolates. You’re offering me actual lollies for breakfast? Aw yeah, pass the milk!

Another month which means another line-up of movies that we need to get on to ASAP! 

How can you not love a good rock solid Melbourne winter? It gives you the opportunity to wear enormous coats, scarves, and it’s acceptable to drink mulled wine/cider at any time of the day. At least that’s what I’m going with.

Kiss those hefty parking fees goodbye, because Chinese mega transport platform, Didi Chuxing, has just launched its ride-sharing service Didi Express in Melbourne, starting today.

Jaxon's constant battle to claw out of the friend zone continues.

Hello again, friends. If you’re reading this then you’ve come to check out what this week has in store for you. And it’s all very, very accurate. As usual. We’ve rubbed our voodoo crystals together and thrown some magic sh*t into a cauldron to really stir the pot for you this week. Here are our predictions.

While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book. Whether you’re struggling with money, motivation, relationships or just keeping your room tidy, here are some of our favourite books to help instantly make your life better: 

So yesterday was the Winter Solstice, officially the darkest, shortest day of the year (which is probably why your toes froze off in bed last night). And, as usual, Port Fairy are getting in on the action.

Only like three of which are NSFW.

Open House Melbourne are giving all of us PTV users the opportunity to take a walking tour through the buzzing Metro Tunnel worksite. Forget those dinky viewing platforms, this is the whole she-bang. 

Sugar Republic is the latest, greatest interactive candy museum you never knew you needed in your life.

Bye kween!

The weekend is vastly approaching us, fam. Hallelujah! If you’ve not been able to keep up with this week’s antics, as always, we’ve got your back.

Let’s be real, Melbourne is bloody cold once it gets its winter groove on. Fortunately, some of our favourite bar and dining hot spots tend to agree and have decided to make nights out in our CBD more appealing by adding a certain heated beverage to their menus.

Here’s me eating chilli tuna and rice for lunch, but apparently there are people out there getting themselves sorted for a big European summer holiday—and the team at Skwosh have just launched a new range which would be perfect for that.

Brunswick Aces smells like gin, and it tastes like gin, but it won’t get you sloshed like gin. It’s technically a ‘botanical drink’—the same floral notes, triple distilled, just hold the ethanol. You can nose it in a glass, mix it with tonic or drink it neat. The idea is to provide a frictionless alternative for gin-lovers who (for whatever reason) can’t drink booze.

Sensitive skin sucks. Nothing’s worse than having a night on the town wearing a bomb make up look, only to wake up the next day with an itchy, rashy face. A lot of makeup on the shelves today make it seem like they’re going to your best option – they all read ‘hypoallergenic’ or ‘dermatologist tested’. 

ICYMI, Instagram just released a new app in what is the latest step in their ongoing campaign for complete digital world domination. 

We might actually have to vote to save Cass...

We’ve all had that moment watching Jurassic World where we’ve wanted, just for a second, to really be able to visit that theme park. You know, at least for the bit where the dinosaurs are being charmed by Chris Pratt’s dashing good looks...less so after they eat everyone.

You didn’t ask for it, but here it is. The newest phase in the evolution of the bum bag: the belt bag.

It’s time for the latest cheesy edition of “Melbourne vs. free food”.

We have some sad news: Long Story Short over in Port Melbourne are closing their doors, and it’s going down this Sunday. Better to rip off the bandaid, we guess.

You can now enjoy the *real* perks of the snow without the 200km drive.

Sex yoga happens. Yes, really.

Well, he’s done it again. After landing at #32 in last year’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Ben Shewry has climbed up 12 spots with Attica hitting #20 in the 2018 awards ceremony.

Random Tuesday night and the place is pumping. There’s a big fire crackling away, squishy mismatched vintage couches, stuffed with chatty locals. There’s old couples up at the bar, digital nomads doing freelance work on Macbooks and tattooed twenty-somethings swigging craft beer and talking politics. It’s like some scientist distilled the essence of Fitzroy in a lab.

These are the best day trips to take on your next London holiday.

Alright, we hope everyone has been practising their deep thinking and downward dogging, because it’s that time of the year again – International Yoga Day.

Dust off the oldest pair of pants you have because we’ve just unearthed the best Melbourne itinerary for our city’s biggest history buffs.

Hopeless Ramen-tic’s listen up. The Japanese staple of ramen reigns supreme in Toyko. 

Look, we’re well aware of how cold it gets in Melbourne, we bloody well own it. Characters from other cities are always asking how we deal with the cold, and it’s an easy answer. Puffer jackets, and mulled wine. Job done.

Sure, I call them biscuits. But whether you’re into throwing down the word cookie, or biscuit; either way, we can all come together to enjoy these delightful baked goods in the comfort of good friends.

Truffles are often touted as the most expensive ingredient in the world. The “black diamonds” of the earth retail for about $3,000 bucks a kilo. Avo’s are going for about $10 a kilo at the big supermarkets, so truffles must be prettay, prettay, prettay special.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. We’re deep into winter, the puffer jackets are out, the mulled wine is being consumed, and the Reclink Community Cup is back once again to pit the Silver Jubilee Rockdogs against the Megahertz.

This June and July Docklands is bringing a mammoth 15m ice slide to District Docklands. 

Cass just blew this thing WIDE OPEN.

Japan is one of our favourite places on earth. Fact. So, when we found out there’s a festival going down that has the potential to snatch the crown from our festival right off Coachella. If you’ve been to Japan before, chances are you done all of the usual tourist offenders, so use this occasion as the perfect excuse to discover Gion, a tiny pocket of history just outside Kyoto.

Paris is potentially the tourist capital of the world. It can be hard to truly immerse yourself in the city when everywhere you look someone is bumping into you with their selfie stick or shouting awful French at a local as they struggle to find the nearest Maccas—not exactly the vibe all of the saved snaps of paradise in your Insta feed gave you. But fear not, because we’ve teamed up with experts on all things Parisian, L’OR Espresso, to bring you five things you didn’t know you could do in Paris. 

Melbourne is turning its grey skies gold.

100 per cent muggle-friendly.

Didn’t get to escape for a European summer like the rest of bloody Melbourne? Yeah, us either. But we’ve got the next best thing: prepare your best Instagram filters and get ready for a day of sweet, Greek culture, because Oinofilia is returning to Melbourne this month.

So far there’s been about as much romance as there’s been clothing with sleeves, and we’re about as close to witnessing true love as we are to seeing Grant solve the gender pay gap.

We’ve got our crystal ball out again this week, and what we’ve seen for some of you isn’t pretty. But if you’re reading this, then you asked for it. #Sorrynotsorry. Without further ado, here are the teeth-clenching predictions of your week ahead. Run and hide, people. 

Rainbow Beach has three neighbours: Fraser Island, Cooloola National Park, and the Pacific Ocean. There’s an excellent chance you’ve never heard of it before.

Heads up, guys. Johnston Street’s much-loved Spanish Club, Hogar Español, are hosting their huge Spanish Block Party next weekend. And you can bet your bottom dollar that you’re invited.

Yes, you read that right. 2018’s trendiest animal the Alpaca is getting a whole weekend festival dedicated to them—and it’s all just a 3 & ½ hour drive away from Melbourne.

It’s time to tell all of those beauuuutiful full-priced boutique homewares stores giving you the eye in Fitzroy to get stuffed because we’ve tracked down all the best warehouse sales hitting Melbourne this month. And we’re not just talking two-for-one sales, we’re talking up 90% off cutlery, glassware, furniture, kitchen gadgets, mirrors, bedding and basically anything you’d find in your mum’s home that you haven’t already stolen under the guide of ‘borrowing’ it.

Spent the week recovering from your Queen Lizzie’s Birthday hangover? Couldn’t peel your eyes away from more Cassidy drama on Love Island? Not to worry, friends. We’ve got you covered with a quick list of what you missed this week. 

Someone slept in jeans and we are shook!

Thinking small? Here’s just a few tiny houses we love, that you will desperately want to live in.

If your eyes are glued to your screen right now and your palms sweaty with excitement, join the club. You’re clearly familiar with Frank Body—you know, that delicious coffee scrub that cleanses and purifies your skin (and your soul). 

Whether you love it, or you hate it, we can all agree on the fact that coriander certainly exists.

It’s already mid-year people. We know, we know—it feels like only yesterday we set our out of offices for the Christmas break and now it’s EOFY, and we’re officially ready for a holiday. Chances are you are too, so if you can relate to any of the below, we suggest booking a holiday, stat.

​It’s that time of the year again, folks. Chuck on your green and gold and get ready to show off some serious Aussie spirit for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The melanomas are growing, the romance is dying and the respect for each other as anything more than incubating fetus vessels was never even there to begin with.

When it comes to eyelashes, we want them big and we want them fat—minus the clumping and the flaking. We want to get the lushest lashes possible: the most volume, the most curl, most definitely high def.

No travel bucket list would be complete without an appearance from the USA. And—newsflash—there’s so much more to America than New York. 

Baiii Bintang.

You remember that weird meat you’d see in royal blue cans on the shelf at Woollies? The one that seemed like it could quite possibly out-live us all, staying tip-top fresh in a ketchup sandwich? Maybe add some mustard, if you were feeling fancy. Yup, we're talking about SPAM. 

Melbourne has already done its best to outdo itself this winter, but now we’re going one step further—a 12-hour Nicolas Cage marathon at one of the city’s most loved cinemas.

Winter has hit, so building a giant wall and camping inside for the next three months with a dragon (or two?) sounds awfully appealing.

Melbourne's the best city in the world, and you'll never hear us say otherwise. However, our Victorian regional towns don't get enough credit. Wheelie bin races, potato festivals, top-notch vanilla slice at every second bakery and some seriously cool art galleries—sometimes it's worth getting out of the big smoke.

It took about a week for Mr. Crackles to realised they might have miscalculated. Not to put too fine a point on it: but the restaurant actually ran out of pork. That’s how much Melbourne frothed over this opening. We actually ate the poor guys out of pigs.

All of a sudden, it’s morning and Justin’s warning everyone of Schnauzer-sized butterflies attacking hot people in the backyard.

Screw three-tiered matcha cruffins, it’s time to get back to basics. One timeless dessert that never fails to get the thumbs up from the neighbours/friends/in-laws/mum/yourself is the good old choccie mousse. This bad boy has breathed life back into countless awkward dinner parties, revived dull family lunches and re-ignited numerous year nine cooking classes. And we’ve formulated the most delicious recipe possible. And the best news? It’s ready in minutes, not hours, so you can satisfy that calorie craving right here, right now. You’re welcome.

​We’re going to hit you with the hard truth first—if you want to be healthy AF well into your grey nomad days, regular exercise is a must. But before you go clicking away, we’re here to tell you about a new approach to fitness and health that will have you happy to come back for more, day after day (after day). We’re serious, read on…

If you’re an absolute fiend for a souvlaki at any time of day—and yes, of course, we are including the classic 3am souvlaki run—then no doubt you’ve snuck off on the odd lunch break to down a Mr Papadopoulos from Jimmy Grants like I have.

As far as Australian cities go, Melbourne takes the forty layered vegan lasagne cupcake when it comes to showcasing creative foods that probably belong in museums instead of in your gob. The last six months, in particular, have produced some outstanding food items that have received their fair share of ‘OMG SMH’ comments on the internet. But sometimes they take it that one step too far...

Wine for social good. 

Gin may be having a moment right now, but whisky enthusiasts—this one is for you. Thanks to Alchemy Distillers, you now have the chance to make your very own cask of the good stuff. For those wondering, that’ll bring you 60 half-litre bottles whisky. So you know, just a couple.

Back for its fifth glorious year, Truffle Melbourne is snuffling its way to Queen Vic Market, bringing truffles in any and every way you could imagine. They’re certainly not pretty, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Particularly when the insides taste as good as this.

Game of Thrones was always destined to have a finite number of episodes, so any fans desperate to stave off the inevitable withdrawals from the harrowing bloodbath will be thrilled to hear that HBO has put the green light on a prequel to the most brutal goddamn sage that ever hit the mainstream.

Holey sh*t. Melbourne’s favourite mini-golf-club-come-cocktail-bar has had a face lift.

Your favourite daily sixty-minute dose of unadulterated swimwear modelling is here to suck a few more years of pre-tertiary education out of your brain hole.

Hands up who’s addicted to shopping. And keep ‘em up if you're that co-worker whose desk is littered in online shopping deliveries pretty much five out of five working days? Yup. We’re all guilty. But if we’re being honest, we’re a little over the whole online shopping fail thing—there’s only so many times a gal can show her face at the post office with an armful of returns.

Keto’s a pretty hot topic at the moment with old Paleo Pete and the whole ‘The Magic Pill’ documentary causing a stir.

It’s official! Kensington Palace has just announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their first visit to Australia later this year.

As it happens, low budget and loosely moraled reality TV don’t stop for no queen—not even on her 92nd birthday. And, on this particular weekend we’re nose diving straight into a cesspool of side boob, stray cats and slow-motion bikini shots just to shake things up a bit. Because this (spoiler) is Love Island, not Inception.

The Urban List has used their astrological powers to give you a *highly accurate* prediction of what you can expect from the week ahead, and it’s some That’s So Raven sh*t. Deep breaths, guys, here’s what you’re in for:

Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.

We understand if Glen Waverley isn't quite on your radar yet. However, you're missing out. Good coffee? Check. Succulent burgers? Check. Cheap, tasty Asian eats? Check and check. What more could you ask for? It's not that far out of the city, promise.

An entirely doable two-hour drive from the CBD and totally worth it, in our opinion, here are the best places to grab a mouth-watering bite to eat.

Loch is one of country Victoria’s truly great surprises. Technically it’s Loch Village, at least on the detour signs on the A440 (our inner cynic thinks they added the ‘village’ as a clever marketing ploy. Nothing called ‘village’ can be crap).

A modern take on the classic Hawaiian vacay, The Modern is a sanctuary just off the tourist strip.

It’s finally here, Melbourne. One escape room to rule them all. We covered Ukiyo’s The Crumbling Prince a while ago, when the launch was still a few months away and all we had to go on were pictures of people standing around in creepy looking robes.

Science can’t agree on much, but there’s no doubt the ultimate pasta-cheese-combo is still macaroni. They’re bendy pleasure tubes of al dente potential, no two ever quite alike. And if mac n’ cheese is your poison in Melbourne, there’s no shortage of places to get it. Mac n’ cheese balls, rac n’ mac, mac burger patties, fluoro orange Cheezel dust—if it’s bad new for arteries, it’s good news for us.

You know us. We’re a sucker for the brunch classics. Nothing fancy—a little smashed av’ with chilli and lemon, poached eggs and mushroom...mountains and mountains of pork spare ribs. Wait—what?

If you’re anything like us, you’re due for a weekend away. 

Down in this beautiful pocket of the world we’re blessed with some of the most incredible beaches and marine life, but it’s on us all do our bit to ensure the next gen can enjoy and appreciate that big, beautiful blue and its inhabitants.

Somehow we’ve made it to the end of another week in the land of sweet ‘tapitatopos’ with ~most~ of our brain cells intact. While the fellas are filling the empty hole that topless bathroom Instagrams left behind with weight lifting and audibly giving ‘the chicks’ looks-based rankings, the girls are busily crimping their hair for an important day of floating in the pool and ‘learning yoga’ from Elias.

Congrats, you’ve successfully made it through the first week of winter. Here’s all the news you missed this week in Melbourne:

It’s time to turn up the heat, Melbournians because your favourite city is re-booting the Hot Sauce and Chilli Festival for another year! The weekend-long event will be hosted by the folks at Welcome to Thornbury, with quite a hot line-up to be had, if we do say so ourselves.

​We’re back, you gluttonous culture vultures. Ready to tear into another month of art, theatre, dance and nude bike rides (we’ll explain below). There’s actually a lot going on in June. Melbourne’s kicking off its huge NYC Festival, Sydney’s still rocking Vivid, and Auckland is celebrating something called Winetopia. The mind boggles.

The team at The Lucas Group never stop. Not far from revamping Chin Chin, and opening Kisume in the CBD, their next project is well in the works—and it will take the form of a French bistro on the site of an old Flight Centre.

By now, you’re no doubt more than well aware of the majesty of food that is Mr Miyagi on Chapel Street.

Winter is here, guys. And we couldn't be more excited to rug up, switch our iced lattes for a cappuccino, and live in comfy knits and chic coats. Which is exactly why we've teamed up with the kweens of chunky kits and chic coats—Sportsgirl—to bring you this list of Melbourne only events to check off with your girls this winter. Check out their winter collection right here and stock up your cart so you're dressed to kill when you and your girls take on this list. 

Welcome to another day in the life of what is ultimately a dozen amateur weightlifters sharing an Airbnb in Mallorca. So far this week we’ve been joined by Franswahz, whose parents found a Lonely Planet France edition in Kmart during their third trimester, and half a dozen stray cats who are collectively stealing the heart and attention of the island’s most sort after fourteen year old—Elias.

Travelling with kids is never easy.

Broccoli lattes are a thing in Melbourne now. Or at least they will be soon, once the team at Common Folk café in Mornington perfect their recipe.

This is a soup-er realistic personality guide, promise. Whether you believe soup is a ‘real meal’ or not, it’s a winter staple. But which soup speaks to your soul?

What’s inside a lunchbox in 2018? Date and tahini protein balls with activated buckinis? A mason jar full of bircher muesli and low-fat yoghurt? A can of oxygen?

You should be well acquainted with The 5TH by now, their range of watches has been adorning wrists around Australia—and the world—for a while now, and this week they’re launching a whole new range of small leather goods.

It’s the hump day equivalent of the Love Island week, and yes that phrase has a double meaning that’ll make you blow chunks on your plush bathrobe. This week is proving slightly more eventful than the steaming pile of autumnal bikinis that was last week, but in terms of quality viewing, I wouldn’t put it much higher than a Shaun The Sheep marathon.

Fact: the perfect getaway includes sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and an abundance of palm trees. Sounds like a total dream, right?

Finding good brunch in Northcote isn’t hard. You can jump off the tram just about anywhere on High Street and stumble upon a winner. But Northcote extends far beyond High Street, and when it comes to easterly bit of the ‘burb bordering Fairfield, you might be a little bit more stuck for Eggs Benny.

Long Summer days may be over for us Melburnians, but the Queen Vic Market is throwing a Taste of Portugal Festival this weekend that will transport you to a country where sunny days truly never disappear. I'm not in denial, you are.

Cue childhood nostalgia.

Millennials, rejoice! For too long your hard-earned cash has been spent on avocado toast. Lucky for you, we’ve found something new to splurge on­—avocado toast chocolate.

FYI it’s pronounced ‘fran-swah-z’.

​Gingers have had a lot of hardship in their lives, but this week will see the end of one of our many fought battles. That’s right—ginger emojis are about to drop and we can’t be any. More. Excited. 

If you’re anything like us, you will have had a trip to Paris on your bucket list for years. And why wouldn’t you? Croissants for breakfast, endless servings of cheese, and a city so pretty you won’t ever get tired of the view. Well, stop that day-dreaming right now and consider this a sign: Bastille Day is fast-approaching and it’s the absolute best time to visit Paris if you want the full French experience.

It’s hard being a millenial, and it’s even harder if you don’t have rich parents. We’re the HECS loan generation, the no Youth Allowance for you generation, the congratulations-you’ve-been-approved-for-a-home-loan-lol-jks generation. Without that cushy trust fund to fall back on, you’ve had to work hard, play hard, and then push through that hangover to work even harder.

If we’re being honest, the only saving plan we have in our lives is for our next holiday—houses, who needs ‘em?! Since we’re sure we’re not the only ones, we’ve teamed up with Bendigo Bank to bring you this nifty little guide for saving for your next holiday, without having to live off Mi Goreng. You’re welcome!

Melbourne goes into temporary hibernation over winter. But just a few hours out of the city, snow-coated fields and silvery landscapes turn our national parks into fairytale getaways (think: Disney Frozen levels of jaw-dropping gorgeous).

Take a bow Tony Ellwood. Not only did you smash all terrestrial hype records with the NGV Triennial exhibition, you’re backing it up with another scorcher: 200+ works from New York’s Museum Of Modern Art. 

AKA the night it got (kind of) good. 

It's getting chilly, ain't it. Don't fall into the trap of the winter blues, we're here to make the stars align. June could bring happiness in the form of smashed av' or a new home (wait, what even is rent?) or could be a bit of a debbie downer - read on, if you dare. 

Nikki Webster is one of those stars that you just wonder “where has she gone?” – Supersmall are resurrecting Nikki W’s super (sickly) sweet hit, Strawberry Kisses in a once-in-a-lifetime event with the song playing every hour on the hour

These days, all it takes to turn your phone into a bona fide fitness coach is a double tap and swift download from the App store. With the boom of digital fitness, there’s no shortage of fit-tech designed with the sole focus of helping you get active and sweaty. Whether you’re an endurance runner, testing out the waters with your first HIIT session or looking for new ways to get bendy on the mat – you can bet, that there’s a fitness app for that.

Okay guys, Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend is coming up next week. And you have to decide whether you’re gonna spend it sitting on the couch eating Nutrigrain out of the box (let’s call that your backup plan), or road tripping country Victoria like a professional badass.

​The sugary rollercoaster continues...just months after the business collapsed like a flan in a cupboard, Doughnut Time is back from the dead. It’s coming for you, Melbourne, and it’s bringing the gluten-free.

Marshmallows are an excellent balanced choice every day of the year.

​We’ve been riding a rollercoaster of powerful emotions over the last few weeks. First Brooklyn Nine-Nine was cancelled, then it was saved, then that comet narrowly missed Earth... Suffice to say, we need heroes right now, and those heroes are the guys at Jaws Events.

​Been spending your week ogling the new hunk on Neighbours? His name’s Cassius. Like seriously, what even is that show anymore. Sorry, we’re getting distracted. It was another cracking week in Melbourne. Some bloke reckoned the Mercury cleared 12-degrees (probs a lie), Maccas decided to auction off its Big Mac sauce, a puppy tram took over the CBD and we ate our first Butter Chicken Burger. Life goals, right?

Week one, done and dusted.

Spoiler; no one likes a long-haul flight. Don’t get me wrong, I love the fact no one can contact me for upwards of 12 hours—actual bliss—but the effects of being 30,000 ft in the air has on my skin? Not so much.

We are so very happy to declare that this Friday June 1 is National Doughnut Day. Is it a necessary day? Absolutely not. Are you going to hear us complaining about it? Not a chance. Here's where to go to celebrate this deep-fried ball of dough in all its glory. Prepare for the sugar rush.

You may have heard, but gin is kind of a big (see: massive) thing right now. The folks over in Collingwood at The Craft & Co have cottoned on to this trend and blissed us with a new event next Thursday—a Gin Night Market.

Are you having a rrrrruff day? Get ready to die inside. Social Enterprise Dialogue In The Dark are teaming up with Guide Dogs Victoria to host a paw-some tram party, and you’re invited.

You might talk a big ‘gourmet burger’ game, Melbourne. But we know in your heart of hearts you’d sell your Grandma for one more bite of a BigMac. Doesn’t matter how much chipotle aioli and caramelised onion is out there—come 1am you’ll be standing beneath those buzzing florescent lights like some crazed evangelist.

Welcome to day four on Nice-Bum-What’s-Ya-Name-I’ll-Snog-Ya-Anyway Island! After another tumultuous sixty minutes of watching a dozen mature adults grapple with the social and environmental injustices of the modern world (flat chests and wind) it’s about fair to say that Australia’s next generation is fully f*cked if these people procreate. If you can, throw a coin in a fountain and say a small prayer for our country today.

So, doing this job in Melbourne you have to be prepared for some pretty wild food combos to come across your desk.

It’s been a long time coming, but the station designs for the new Melbourne Metro stations have just been released—and they’ve got a bit of everything.

​Windsor in the 1930s was a very different place. All-day brunch was still a twinkle in the sous chef’s eye, flannel hadn’t yet come into vogue, and you could buy a terrace house by trading either four Jersey cows or a handful of magic beans.

This Saturday is our chance to do some Uber good. For the third year running, the Red Cross is teaming up with Uber and encouraging us to clear out our closets of pre-loved-but-no-longer-worn items for their clothing drive.

That’s right, sh*t’s about to get real and your arteries about to explode. We’ve tracked down the biggest life expectancy culling beverage on the Australian bar scene at the moment and it promises to be nothing less than a heart attack in a glass. While Golden Gaytime everything has basically enveloped this country over the last 18 months, crawling its way into breakfast dishes (Golden Gaytime french toast anyone?), lunch menus and dessert cafes. But this year it went one step further and landed it’s way on the bar scene, perfecting a total food scene takeover.

We are the truth bringers! Send us your PIN numbers...is what we would be saying if we started our own cult. And speaking of cults, have you guys SEEN Wild Wild Country yet? It’s cracked our must-watch docos this month, and we highly suggest adding it to your binge list. In fact it’s all solid gold this June: high-end design, a new true crime banger, and Michael Moore’s new political doco (he’s got Trump in his sights).

Craft beer is everywhere these days. It hasn't exactly sprung up overnight, but the sheer amount of new breweries, bars and beers can be pretty intimidating to wade through. Fortunately, no matter where you are, you're never far from quality refreshment, so find yourself somewhere local and settle in.

​Put down the Nescafe Blend43 and step away from Moccona Classic Medium. For the love of all that is holy, just do it.

See how the other half lives, put these on your bucket list or, if you’re lucky enough to have the big bucks, plan your next getaway to one of these beauties ASAP!

If you’re going to thank one suburb for two decades of Melbourne’s bar scene boom, thank Fitzroy. Draw a red line around Victoria St, Smith St, Alexandra Parade and Nicholson St, and you’ll catch most of the city’s best bars—everything from cheap brew pubs and candlelight wine bars to schmancy cocktail lounges where you can blow a week’s wages on a single martini.

 You thrill-seeking homebodies, you. 

Come on in, the water’s warm.

They're everything we’ve been hoping for TBH.

Fresh from her appearance on Bachelor In Paradise Australia and her trip to the US to make it work with Grant—rumours are flying about that your girl Ali Oetjen is going to get the boot as Australia’s next Bachelorette.

It’s been a while since the humble reusable coffee cup got an upgrade beyond colours (and trust us, we have plenty of funky colours). That was, until the STTOKE cup came onto the scene.

What did we just watch?

The weather's getting colder, and so is our patience. However, even though our New Years' resolution of 'I want to get fitter" and "I don't want to spend my money on avocado on toast" hasn't pulled through, we're here to lift your spirits and tell you that it's all going to be a-okay. For the most part. Strap in for a wild ride, Listers - we're almost halfway through the year! 

Duh. 

Being sick isn’t fun. But it can be more enjoyable with a shot glass of cough syrup. Cough syrup has a boldness and depth of flavour which is underappreciated. The taste can vary depending on region, botanicals and general mood of the artisan distiller who made it.

June is set to be a biiiig month for blockbusters, with brand new Universal Pictures and Disney flicks hitting our shores. We really mean it when we say there is something for everymovie go-er this month from action packed CGI, to a decade-long awaited animation, and a supernatural thriller that will make your hairs stand on end. So take your pick, pass the popcorn and treat yourself to a night of indulgence with a trip (or two, or three) to the movies! 

​Elsternwick runs in a leafy swathe between Kooyong Rd, Glen Eira Rd and the Nepean Highway. It’s full of important things like the Hopetoun Gardens, Ripponlea Estate (they throw the best teddy bears picnics) and most importantly, good food. If you want to find the best restaurants in Elsternwick, just head down to Glen Huntly Rd, near Elsternwick station—that’s where you get the good grub. Bring your wallet...and an appetite.

Every now and then an event comes along that sounds truly wild, but when you dig a bit deeper it sounds a bit amazing and extremely wholesome—the Ballarat Apron Festival is exactly that.

Packed with flamingos, yellow towns and hidden cenotes

Life is just like a chocolate milkshake—only crunchy. And that’s the same way you’re going to describe the latest martini from the legends at South Yarra bar Supersmall Club.

We have some pretty rad food over here in ‘Straya. Vegemite? Classic. Spending our savings on smashed avo? Religion. A 24k gold burger? Necessary. But with only seven states, food trends are pretty much the same across the nation.

Orange isn’t the new black... yellow is. 

We’re just about to head into winter, and you know what means—time to pile on some winter weight.

​Melbourne is quickly becoming the wellness capital of the world. With a new fitness studio opening every week, our ‘yoga and brunch’ culture is on the rise and with good reason. Melbournites love to move and with the weather cooling down, running The Tan ain’t exactly the most pleasant way to start your day. Keep the motivation levels high (your future summer self will thank you) by checking out these new studios.

Our inner 12-year-old is screaming. 

Well that escalated quickly. Due to some crazy high demand, the Melbourne run of the Broadway hit Bring It On musical has been extended. In fact The Athenaeum has just added three new shows.

Our favourite bit about this holiday is the fact that it’s not even the Queen Lizzie’s birthday—that’s in April. Any opportunity for a public holiday, right Australia? To make the most of this very special day, we’ve rounded up all the events going down over the long weekend to make it a birthday bash to remember.

Another day, another round of food news. Whilst we’ve been weeping over the fact bad-boy turned good Prince Harry wed Suits’ star Meghan Markle over the weekend (yep, she’s now a royal)  – we’re here to keep you up to date with all the food news that you may have missed whilst you were tucking into scones and jam + a G&T.

Come on, 2018. Give us a freaking break. First you burn down Bimbos, and now you’re taking Pope Joan from us. What’s next, huh? 

The Good Food & Wine Show is essentially the culmination of what happens when you give Australia’s foodie community the best produce and permission to create whatever the hell they want, really. Picture a bunch of local foodies going mad in Willy Wonka’s factory for a few days and you’re on the right track. So you can throw those misconceptions of it being a boring exhibition out the door, then. 

Yeah…eating healthy and controlled portions is fun and all (it’s not, we’re lying) but sometimes you just can't go past a good old fashioned cheat meal. They might not be great for your health but they’re damn good for the soul. And besides, living in Melbourne and not getting stuck into some of the delicious greasy/sweet meals on offer would almost be considered a crime.

The Laylow Waikiki has turquoise hues and pastel pink tones aplenty.

Travelling to America? We’re super jealous. You’ll be in the land of Oreos, massive portions of food and Beyoncé. But while you’re bouncing around the states, don’t forget one majorly important thing: tipping.

Melbourne’s much-maligned Docklands Stadium has had a few names in the past—Colonial Stadium, Telstra Dome, and, of course, currently known as Etihad Stadium.

Melbourne’s favourite pooch parade is back on this weekend, with Barkly Square throwing open its doors for the third annual ‘Barkly Barks’ Festival.

While it might seem crazy to some, lovers of running and masochists alike will travel great distances to run great distances. Like laughter, running is universal, and marathons have a history that goes way back in time. When you run a marathon, you aren’t just running a race—you’re contending with distance and with your own mind. But you’re also running in the footsteps of millions of people who’ve run these distances before you, for reasons spanning from necessity to insanity.

Finding a good flick in Melbourne isn't difficult. Twenty years ago it was a choice between Hoyts and Village (and there's nothing wrong with those), but now you've got dozens of boutique and indie cinemas popping up all over the city. It feels like anyone with a rooftop, a projector and a King Size bed sheet can be a theatre owner.

Calling gardeners of all skill levels—Greener House are throwing an Indoor Winter Market this weekend meaning you can shop for plants, ceramixs and home wares to your hearts' content. And at a discounted rate.

It’s a rainy Melbourne night when we swing by Ines, Windsor’s ultra-stylish new wine bar.T he rain’s bucketing down, and Jane Bunn didn’t give us any heads up, so Chapel St is full of bedraggled hipsters running for cover, hands sheltering well-oiled beards, collars turned up against the cold.

Have you been tasked with putting together a ripper afternoon with your work team but can’t seem to string together anything better than beers and bowling? No worries, we’ve done the hard work for you and rustled up a list of of thangs to do that’ll get more ‘shit yeah!’s than yawns.

Ohhhh, winter. You’re so close we can feel it (literally).

Here at the Urban List, we’re all for furry friends of every shape and size. Dogs, cats, rabbits—ferrets, if that’s what you’re into.

Okay, guys. If you really want to see this you have to get in quick. Due to insanely popular demand, the MSO has added new performance dates for their Star Wars concert series. And this time it’s flipping Empire.

​Werribee gets overlooked by a lot of Melbourne tourists, which is a shame. There’s an excellent Maccas...and The Mynt Lounge...and The Commercial Hotel (mostly old men and old carpets), plus who could forget the Centrelink carpark on a Friday morning?  

People are becoming more aware of the impact consuming animal products has on our bodies and our planet and are gradually reducing their intake. With so many ways of doing this, you can hardly blame us for feeling a little lost when it comes to understanding what all these diets actually mean. We set out to discover what the differences between veganism and plant-based eating really are, and this is what we found.

Opa till you pop-a. 

Solo: A Star Wars Story is one of the most eagerly awaited flicks of 2018, and Melbourne, we know the best way to celebrate its cinematic release on 24 May. We’ve whipped up a go-to-guide for experiencing Australia’s sauciest city based on your favourite Star Wars character.

​It’s enough to warm the cockles. Welcome To Thornbury’s famous Mulled Wine & Hot Cheese Party is taking over the food truck park this weekend (27 & 28 May).

​Do you guys remember this from last year? In 2017, Dandenong Market chucked the biggest burger party we’ve ever seen for National Burger Day. There were sushi burgers, doughnut burgers, burger passports, and one guy even won 100 free burgers (he had a year to eat them, so we guess he’s ready to go again?)

Start practising your bonjournos, Melbourne. Melbourne’s extra cheesy Italian Food & Wine Festival is back next Sunday at the Royal Exhibition Building.

Winter may come with a lack of visits to awesome rooftop bars or weekend boozy picnics, but we can do you one better. During June and July there are a ton of awesome gigs on to keep you toasty and satisfy your dancing feet. Not to mention a ton of Splendour In The Grass sideshows, big kick ass arena spectaculars and your classic corner hotel type stuff. Here’s where all your favourite artists are playing this winter.

Winter in Melbourne may be dark and full of terrors, but at least it gives you an excuse to eat as much soup, laksa, ramen, slow-cooked meats, gnocchi and carb-heavy stodge as you want. 

She was the poster girl for 90s misfits. Little Women, Girl, Interrupted, Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...)—Winona Ryder was the shiz for a while there. And she’s had a bit of cult resurgence lately, thanks to stealing the show on Stranger Things.

The stars have aligned and the universe has dealt us some absolute doozeys this week. Will it be luck, love, happiness or some srs hardships this week?

Hands up who likes a bit of Mexican?

Those familiar with Sarah and Sebastian’s aesthetic know their designs are ultra-minimal and foxy in the extreme, which makes them perfect investment pieces if you need an excuse to splash out.

Having some mates over this weekend? Or maybe you're trying to impress a date with your sub-par cooking skills?

Yes, $1 oysters exist in Melbourne. In fact, no less than six of our fantastic dining institutions boast them on various days throughout the week. And, to save you all that precious Googling time you can be spending scoffing molluscs, we’ve popped them all in a tidy little list so you can enjoy one-buck oysters all over the city.

Hold on to your face masks, kids! Just when you thought we’d reached peak beauty obsession levels, along comes another skincare ritual *guaranteed* to make your noggin shine like Meghan Markle’s finger (note: life is unfair etc).

Only Fish Creek could make a tea cosy party last nine days. But that’s what’s kicking off this weekend—an entire calendar of events that celebrate humble tea cosy (that woollen thing that goes over your Nan’s teapots, just FYI).

Last year we got some truly epic wine bars added to the Melbourne scene (Willows & Wine was probably our fave, if you’re asking). And the not-so-humble vino lounge isn’t going away.

Our favourite new restaurants, updated weekly, so you can keep your finger on the pulse.  

There’s no denying it, buying condoms can feel super awkward, particularly for young women. All you want is to get in to the store, shove that receipt into your annoyingly-little-why-are-they-so-small-coin purse, avoid eye contact, and get out.

Let’s face it, most of us are probably living in a rental at the moment and will continue to do so for years to come – even if we cut back our so-called outlandish spending on life’s very important necessities like smashed avocado on toast.

We've designed this quiz to help you get out of your career rut and find the job of your dreams. 

​It was another loaded week in our freezing city, so you’re forgiven if you missed a few things. Maccas launched a new burger, about 517 new bars opened up, and CBD shopping centres outdid themselves getting ready for Shop The City.

It may have slipped your attention (you know, if you’ve been living under a rock) but the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is on its way. Protest all you want, but we know you’re excited for it. You and us both. The peeps over at Market Lane Bar are showing all the important moments on the big screen and serving cocktails fit for a queen so you can catch every second in style.

Most people think yum-cha and they think pork buns, har gow dumplings and enough shumai to choke a rhinoceros…but one of our favourite Fitzroy venues is mixing things up. Yep, Rice Paper Scissors is unleashing a very special vegan yum cha this month. 

Melbourne trains are home to some of our city’s most eclectic peoples, and each line seems to offer up a more unique and memorable experience than the last. Naturally, we’ve decided to personify each and every one of them. And regardless of what you’re thinking, this was a very important article that needed to be written. Here’s what Melbourne’s train lines would look like if they were people.

GABS (formerly the 'Great Australian Beer Spectacular') is our favourite part of Good Beer Week. For one glorious weekend (Friday to Sunday) the REB plays host to brewers from around the world, showing off outrageous one-off brews. 

Desperate sprints to the bottle-o in sub-arctic temperatures just dropped off your 2018 to-do list thanks to a brand new alcohol delivery service called Jimmy Brings. This sweet new service is set to be the saviour to your pre-drinks, the hero to your boozy brunches and the un-caped crusader to your ritzy dinner parties.

In a galaxy far, far away (also known as Coburg) the latest Star Wars blockbuster is hitting a big screen in the tastiest way possible.

Let’s be honest, the Italians have really killed when it comes to doing life right.

There ain't no party like a royal wedding party.

We'd sell our left foot to attend.

Armadale's newest wellbeing retreat may have you too relaxed to leave—fortunately they've got a cafe next door. Actually you might never leave that one either.

Did you know this Friday is National Marshmallow Day? Probs not, because Australia is set to celebrate it for the FIRST TIME EVER. And it’s all thanks to Shop The City.

#TeamLaurel for the win. 

Like a Big Mac, but bigger.

Winter is here, folks! Seriously though, how did that happen?!

Sad news, pizza lovers. Bimbo Deluxe has been damaged by fire—no word yet when they'll reopen. 

Whisky lovers, you may or may not be aware that World Whisky Day is fast approaching. And look—if you’re anything like us, you’ll have had plans to celebrate in place since last year, but if not, don’t worry: you can celebrate by showing some TLC to your whisky collection with these hacks. 

Sick of ordering Thai takeaway and eyeballing your phone for an hour while they ‘prepare your order’? Made a promise to yourself to eat less Boost Bars and more bean sprouts? Turning on the charm this weekend and making that someone special more than Mi Goreng? This is your recipe.

What is it about Port Fairy? It’s a tiny town miles from anywhere that fills its yearly calendar with events that make no sense to rational human beings. If it’s not chicken bingo (don’t ask) it’s speed potato peeling. Port Fairy is basically Victoria’s answer to The Vicar of Dibley.

ICYMI Solo: A Star Wars Story is being released in cinemas real soon and we feel like little kids anticipating Christmas as we (not so) patiently await its arrival on 24 May.

Sometimes it’s hard to let our beloved furry best friends know how much we love them. But all of this can be quickly sorted by having them dressed up in a sailor outfit and have their photo taken.

​Are you looking to give back to the community? Interested in squeezing in a bit of purpose-searching in your weekly timetable? Or simply want to stretch your tax dollar that little bit further? Then investing your time and/or money into a local Melbourne charity is the way to go. Luckily, our city is home to a number of worthwhile charities that are always open to a helping hand or a donation.

One thing that’s great about Melbourne is its trams. While other cities around Australia, and the world, tore up their tram lines in the 60s and 70s, Melbourne held strong and continued to run trams night and day.