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Melbourne, you have spoken! The Round 1 battle of The Great Urban List-Off is done and dusted, leaving us with 16 of the greatest things to do in Melbourne - as voted by YOU!

Combi Coffee has moved and expanded, and the community is rejoicing. Since opening its doors in Elwood last week, Combi has already become the place to be, serving up house-roasted brews and delicious superfood eats.

Searching for Melbourne’s best laksa requires dedication, a huge appetite and whole lotta slurping. We’ve done the hard yards for you – now go forth and slurp the popular Malay-Chinese noodle soup to your heart’s content.

Kemi Nekvapil walks the talk, advising on – and living by – a life more raw.

Get ready to rummmbble! Street Feud, a street eats battle of epic proportions, will see Melbourne’s culinary kings battle it out for the title of ‘Melbourne’s Street Food Specialists’.

Señors and señoritas, the Spanish Film Festival is back for another year! This year’s program of 30 films boasts the very best contemporary Spanish-language cinema, with emotional road-trips, raucous comedies and suspenseful thrillers.

Erika Heynatz will soon star in Richard O’Brien’s infamously risqué, high camp musical The Rocky Horror Show. We talked to the stunner about living the high school dream, meeting O’Brien and rocking some space age hair.

When Matteo Bruno opened his first Meatball & Wine Bar on Flinders Lane in 2012, it was ostensibly to provide himself with a local joint to eat comfort food in stylish surrounds. He never expected to be opening a third venue within two years.

We took two with Grown’s co-founder, Keston Mujis, to discuss the benefits of non-toxic skincare, and running the Grown Alchemist empire alongside his brother and co-founder, Jeremy.

It's finnnnally Easter! I think we can all agree that there's nothing on this earth better than a four-day weekend that encourages the consumption of copious amounts of chocolate and fruit-laden buns. Don't have anything planned? Fret not; we've got the ultimate guide to the Easter long weekend in Melbourne, with everything from Easter egg hunts to long Sunday lunches. Here's your guide to an egg-scellent Easter, complete with awful holiday puns. Hop in! 

Fonda co-owners Tim McDonald and Dave Youl are fond of a challenge. They've quietly opened their third outpost in the cavernous spot next to Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane, a spot that has seen both Mercy Bar and Virginia Plain throw in the towel in rapid succession.

Kids movies that can be enjoyed by the taller set have become a genre unto themselves, and the new Lego Movie — hyped as the best movie of the year, earning a ridic' 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — is the pinnacle of the genre, with the film's creators clearly counting on the fact that there are at least three generations of Lego fans out there who want to like this movie.

We catch up with style and synth guru Touch Sensitive, aka Michael Di Francesco. A man of many musical and sartorial talents, Michael fills us in on the man behind the Memorymoog. 

Despite the multitude of public holiday pros, there is one significant downer. Where the heck is open for brunch??

The Easter long weekend is almost upon us, and we at The Urban List are very much in favour of any holiday that allows us a rare moment of chocolate gluttony unimpeded by guilty conscience. Everyone else is doing it, after all, and you can barely walk down the supermarket aisle without upending a towering display of edible bunnies or causing an avalanche of lolly-filled eggs.

Carla Oates is a former beauty editor who stepped away from the computer to deliver her message on natural food and products via books, blogs and beauty products.

Ah, Australian Fashion Week. That annual event which brings together the country's most fashionable—where the heels (and anxiety) are high and attention-seekers pose and play before a slew of street-style photographers.

Grab Billy Bob and Sally Sue…we’re heading to Trashed BBQ Pop-Up, y’all! The American trailer trash themed bar and restaurant will feature Southern fare, loads of booze and redneck activities. Yeehaw!

Amidst the cornucopia of colourful confectionery in Chapel Street's fabulous Burch & Purchese sweet studio, the Easter range is particularly enticing, with freshly hatched bright blue edible Easter chicks, a fried egg hat for regular Pablo the penguin, and double-layered eggs in bright red and sunflower yellow.

For most, fruit or choc chip is the biggest decision, but for the gluten intolerant, hot cross buns are a delicacy that only become available in the month before Easter Sunday. Here's where to find Melbourne's best!

In the ultimate cross-city tune-off, Northside hipster rockers will go head-to-head with Southside’s trendiest DJs to answer the age-old question of which region reigns supreme.

This week we hosted an epic battle of the buns at TUL HQ. We devoured close to our collective bodyweight in butter-laden Easter treats, all in the name of crowning Melbourne’s best hot cross buns. Read on, honey bunnies, for our top 10.

Come one, come all, to the opening of a new Fitzroy local with balls. Brunswick Street’s first meatball-dedicated restaurant, Meatballs & Sons, has just opened its doors, serving up the cult classic dish with a global twist. 

Here we are, day four of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and some of our biggest fashion exports hit the runways.

With everything from arty workshops to boozy lunches, free film festivals to glow-in-the-dark fun-runs, there’s an event on for just about everyone this weekend in Melbourne. So rug up, gather your mates and don’t even think about staying at home in your 

Along with the gloomy skies, delightful torrential downpours, and arctic winds that are hallmarks of winter, comes skin enemy #1 – dull, dehydrated winter skin. Here is the only skin treatment you'll need to beat it + a super exclusive offer.

Holy croissant, the Flour Market is back!

Day three of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brought with it stunning collections from Toni Maticevski, We Are Handsome, Christopher Esber and Romance Was Born. We were backstage and front row in order to bring you all the sartorial highlights.

Imagine a world divided into groups based on virtues. Now imagine if you had to choose one of those virtues, and therefore one of those groups, to live by and with for the rest o

Easter is just a bunny hop away, which means one thing – CHOCOLATE! And lots of it. To help you prepare for the obligatory Easter egg hunt and long Sunday lunch, we've checked out what the local chocolatiers have on offer to tantalise the taste buds. Behold our pick of the best boutique chocolate companies for Easter – the list is so good you will have to try and hide your purchases from yourself!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is in full swing bringing with it refreshingly diverse sartorial offerings from Australia's best.

Here at The Urban List, we like to think of ourselves as Melburnians’ very own personal concierge, working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you the answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Here are our hot spot suggestions for a day out on 

Being residents of Melbourne, we can sometimes take for granted the amazing restaurants, world's best coffee, and local markets we frequent. Vote for your favourite thing about Melbourne and win a trip to Noosa!

These five super-fun Melbourne hangs may pertain to be aimed at pre-teens, but actually make a cracker of a day out for your inner-kid, no matter how old and long-out-of-school you are.

Soak up the sunshine, breathe in the fresh air and feel rejuvenated and escape to the surf coast for the weekend. But make sure you pack our tips for the best places to wine, dine and relax along the Great Ocean Road!

In the 1960s, soy sauce was only available at specialty Chinese grocers in the city. Now, you can buy Asian ingredients at most supermarkets. But here's our list of Melbourne's best Asian grocers, where you can find a range of unique and hard to find items!

There’s a heap of school holiday activities on this April, and we’ve got all the best events, exhibitions and programs right here, rolled into one comprehensive guide!

There are simply way too many awesome cafes in Melbourne, but here are our top ten picks of Melbourne's best breakfasts.

The good news: we’re a quarter way through the year. The even better news: it’s almost the weekend (hellllls yeah!). We’ve scoured the diaries of Melbourne’s best event planners to bring you the ultimate guide to this weekend.

While looking after your skin needn’t be a complicated task, adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare, among a host of other common skincare mistakes, can put you on the path to epidermal disaster. Cue the expert advice!

Fitness fanatics, gym junkies and clean eaters of Melbourne, you'd better prepare your protein powder because the Australian Health & Fitness Expo is finally coming to Melbourne!

Sara Donaldson is one heck of a stylish girl – we stole two minutes of Sara's time to talk blogging, fashion, and why she's so excited about Uniqlo's arrival.

Look Oprah. I really respect you and all you've accomplished. I also believe that if anyone is going to set Lindsay Lohan on the straight and narrow it's going to be you.

Australia's largest dinner party of its kind, Camp Quality's Supper Club will bring together more than 1800 people across 150 of Australia's finest restaurants for one fabulous evening—all in support of children living with cancer. 

Heavily pregnant, newly published and freshly minted as founder of Go-To skincare, Zoe Foster Blake talks to The Urban List about life in Melbourne, impending motherhood and her love-affair with all things salted caramel.

​Urban Listers, the rumours are true…Heston Blumenthal is coming to Melbourne! 

With everything from farmers markets to vintage hauls, we’ve got the best markets in April covered!

Fun-run loving friends, it’s time to gather your finest glow-in-the-dark gear, because Electric Run is coming to Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 12th April! Ready, set, GLOW!

Coinciding with Prince William and Kate Middleton's visit to Australia in April, Month of the Prince will include a spate of exclusive events, with everything from five-course degustations to street food feuds. 

Melbourne's long been a fool for food and drink, so with April 1st rapidly approaching, we take a look at the best new restaurant and bar openings on the horizon for the next month, with some exciting new names and a few familiar faces branching out.

Bánh mì devotees of Melbourne, listen up! Ba’get, a food store devoted to the humble Vietnamese roll, has opened its Russell Street doors today, serving up delicious street eats for under $10.

**Editor's Note: Le Grand Cirque will close in August 2014.**

The weekend's almost here and we’ve got the ultimate guide to what’s happening around Melbourne. With everything from restaurants and bar openings, to burlesque revues and comedy shows, to a boot-scootin’ Southern BBQ, we've got your weekend covered! 

Whether you prefer sightseeing or shopping, live music or museums, we’re here to guide you through the places where New Yorkers eat, drink and play—an insider’s guide to the city that never sleeps.  

Ms Collins will welcome fools gladly as she throws open the doors to her kooky mansion on Friday 28th March, promising a celebration of all things music, food, art, design and fashion in one big party.

Located at the side entrance of the ever popular Oriental Teahouse on Chapel Street, a pink fluoro sign leads the way to Zhou Zhou – the latest venture by restaurateur, David Zhou.

The brains, beauty and biceps behind global activewear label Lorna Jane, Lorna Jane Clarkson is every bit the Australian fitness and fashion icon.

Street style blogging has transformed the way we consume fashion, and thanks to some very talented ‘first tier’ bloggers, a new generation of talent has risen to the sartorial fore. We strongly recommend you check out these street style snappers.

Move over hamburgers and other meaty treats – make way for the meatball! Here is your go-to list of where to find the best meatballs in Melbourne. 

Being health loving folk at TUL, we searched high and low for Melbourne's best superfood smoothies – for a delicious and nutritious meal on the go.

Prepare your potting mix and get those green thumbs at the ready – the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is about to bloom for its 19th year, from 26th - 30th March! 

Forget the stock standard eggs, bacon and sausages with our guide to the top 10 vegetarian breakfasts in Melbourne. From breakfast burritos to scrambled tofu and trifle, here’s all you need to know ahead of your next morning meal.

Shu Restaurant in Collingwood is out to change the preconceived notions of Chinese cuisine with its stellar offering of organic Chinese degustation. Everything you eat is locally sourced, sustainably grown, and 100% delicious!

The TUL team has a serious style crush on Michael Lo Sordo, so we were chuffed to grab two minutes with the main man to visit his sleek inner-city studio and chat caffeine, trends and the capsule wardrobe every woman should own.

With everything from food festivals to ‘Shop The Show’ fashion, vintage markets to preppy polo matches, here’s everything that’s happening around town this weekend in Melbourne. 

Bondi-based naturopath and business owner of The Last Resort Organic Detox Spa, Saimaa Miller is walking, talking proof that super foods are the modern day equivalent to a cape and tights.

The smart set don’t freeze their asses off post-April, they sweat them off in overseas yoga, pilates and bootcamp retreats that don’t cost the earth, but sure get you in touch with it.

The newest kid on the burger block is The Royale Brothers, a pumping burger bar brought to you by the team behind Brighton stalwart, The Pantry. We stopped by to check out what is possibly Melbourne's best burger.

Fact 1: Melbourne native Lola Berry lost 20 kilos in 20 weeks. Fact 2: This spurred her on to blog, film and write about the simple dietary adjustments – think unprocessed fo

Chinese or Mexican? Why can’t we have both! Here to fulfil everyone’s cross-culinary dreams, La Chinesca has set up stumps in Melbourne CBD.

Savvy online shoppers of Melbourne – listen up! River Island and THE ICONIC are teaming up to bring us a not-to-be-missed runway show as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. Get. Excited. 

From U2 to Dylan Moran to Guinness, we have plenty to thank Ireland for! Here’s our round up of everything you need to know about celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Melbourne.

Savvy online shoppers of Melbourne – listen up! River Island and THE ICONIC are teaming up to bring us a not-to-be-missed runway show as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. Get. Excited. 

While some may have had their eye on the clothes coming down the A/W '14 runways, others - those of us of the leather goods-obsessed variety - only had eyes for the accessories.

Enter the latest and greatest power duo on the Fitzroy food scene, Mo Wyse and Shannon Martinez, with their first and formidable restaurant venture – Smith & Daughters. We chat to the ladies about making their vegan dream come true.

Foodies, listen up! Autumn Flavour Exchange is taking over Fed Square for a two-day showcase of Victoria’s finest producers. Chat to the experts and get a lip-smacking taste of what they have to offer. 

We’ve all been there. Firmly ensconced with a liquid glow in our fave drinking hole when the tummy rumbles take hold. So, we’ve done the hard yards & sipped our way around town to bring you a selection of our fave bars you can BYO food to.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines….Melbourne has a big weekend in store for you all!

To stay in the fashionable loop, here's our pick of the best events during Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) 2014. 

We've squat jumped, sumo deadlifted and swung our kettlebells all around town to bring you the very best CrossFit studios in Melbourne.

South-east siders, listen up! It's time to take a leaf out of Macklemore's book and get thrifty with our guide to Melbourne's best op shops in your area. 

The Autumn/Winter shows have finally drawn to a close, so now it's time to get nit picky as we deconstruct the stand-out beauty trends from the season. Lipstick lovers, this was not your year. The eyes really had it this season, with owl-like brow bone embellishments at Alexander McQueen, lusty lashes at Rochas and liquid latex lids at Dior. As we've seen for a few seasons now, the laid-back, pared-back look is still going strong, with a slightly more masculine version of barely-there nudes taking the stage at some of our favourite shows. 

A sleek and chic new hair salon has arrived on Greville Street in Prahran. That’s right, UVA Salon – the new home of award-winning colourist and hairstylist Marie Uva – is here.

Melburnians, prepare to have your Friday night drinks taken to new heights. On Friday 14th March, Eureka 89 will be hosting the highest pop-up bar in Melbourne. 

Any Instagrammer is well aware that when it comes to collecting likes and new followers, pets do it best.

Sorry hipsters and bargain hunters; real vintage fashion is going to cost more than spare change. Here's our handy (me-down) list of Melbourne's best vintage fashion stores.

Fashion fiends, hold on to your designer hats…Jean Paul Gaultier is coming soon to the NGV! Opening on 17th October, The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier is set to be Melbourne's next blockbuster exhibition.

It’s time to fish out the loudest boardies from the bottom of your wardrobe – head to the office in your finest boardshorts on 28th March to raise vital funds for Surf Life Saving. 

One of Australia’s busiest fashion stylists, Jolyon Mason fills us in on his upcoming fashion week shows, style inspirations and icons. Meet the talented Mr Mason.

Say farewell the food court; Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s annual Restaurant Express Lunch is back! More than 70 of Melbourne's top restaurants will be showcasing special menus at just $40 a pop. Bargain!

Not one to sit back and take it easy, the city of Melbourne has really packed in the activities for this Labour Day long weekend! Here are our top picks - enjoy!

Last week, The Urban List team put our tastebuds and waistlines on the line to trial the best detoxes and cleanses, from Urban Remedy to Eat Fit Food, Pressed Juices and Schkinny Maninny. 

Conscious consumers and yogis of all bendy abilities – this one’s for you! Australia’s newest holistic festival, Wanderlust in the City, hits St Kilda’s South Beach on Monday 10th March.

While all eyes might have been on the gowns, the gaffes, and the little gold men, we were scoping out the best beauty looks from the red carpet, and Oscars after-parties (because sometimes they don

So, to rescue you from the brink of ordering a sanga or steak, we've scoured the streets to bring you 11 of the best salads in Melbourne, which will leave you guilt-free and sufficiently sated.

If you're a fashion fan and always have one eye on the red carpet, I'm guessing yesterday was your idea of heaven.

Meet Deborah Sams and Mary-Lou Ryan—the stylish duo behind Australia’s go-to label bassike. We get the inside word on their new collaborations, just why their jersey feels so amazing, and all about the upcoming 90’s-inpsired pre-collection!

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2014 rolls into town next month with more than 450 Australian and international acts set to tickle the city’s collective funny bone. Here are the must-book events!

When asked what beer you fancy, it’s been a long time since the acceptable answer was a three-way bet between Carlton, Melbourne Bitter and VB. We've come to the rescue with our pick of pubs & bars selling craft beer in Melbourne. 

Located on Franklin Street, opposite the Queen Victoria Market, Francis Coffee is the latest venture from owner Gerrick Numan, the man behind Collective Espresso, Willim Espresso and Hobba.

Getting a great feed at a decent price while helping folks less fortunate than yourself without even thinking about it – that’s the idea behind brand new Swan Street eatery, Feast Of Merit.

We spent two minutes with Trevor Simmons, one of the brothers behind Industry Beans and Penny Farthing Espresso.

Can you believe 2014 is already two months down? Neither can we. Then again, Melbourne keeps throwing jam-packed weekends at us (just like this weekend!), so really, it should come as no surprise!

Want to get healthy? From laptop to larder, inspiration for healthier living, cleaner diets and reinvigorated cooking routines is coming at ya thick and fast online. But who is the best?

We’ve all heard about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil — but did you know it also has a number of surprising uses? Irene Falcone, founder of toxin-free health and beauty website, Nourished Life, tells us how to make the most of this miraculous substa

The Alliance Française French Film Festival is set to touch down in cities all across Australia this March. Celebrating its 25th year, here are our picks from the Festival. 

Venturing over the Westgate? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of Melbourne’s best western suburbs cafes to check out on your next journey across town.

Described as “the ultimate online edit for the modern man”, Luc Wiesman's blog D’Marge is the place to visit for everything to do with men’s style and fashion, along with technology, interiors, grooming, and motors.

Three years ago, with the help of her vintage carry tin, reserves of dry ice & a bunch of creative friends, Michelle Luckman brought forth into the world her fragrant, exotic artisan icypoles – Lucky Pops. 

Sick of not having a backyard to call your own? 3000acres is here to help, connecting the community with gardens to call their own. 

Queensbridge Square will be transformed into the vibrant hub of 2014's Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Playing host to several of Victoria’s best eateries as part of The Immersery: Festival Kitchen, Bar & Raingarden, this is the place to be.  

Here are eight of Melbourne's best second-hand bookstores, where you can flick through dusty and dog-eared novels to your heart's content.

Saturday 22nd February sees the launch of Craft Beer Rising - a whole day showcasing the best locally made craft beers at a series of events around Melbourne.

Collingwood’s newly opened bar & eatery, Le Bon Ton, is a high capacity smokehouse that also features an oyster & absinthe bar & an incredible selection of craft beer. In other words, a one-way ticket to flavour town.

The creation of BurgerMary's Jess Pryles, the Carnivores Ball returns to Melbourne in April 2014. Steak knives at the ready!

From a degustation with a difference, to a light-filled all night party, Melbourne has really got it going on this weekend. Here’s our guide to the best of the best events around town!

Long gone are the days when men's grooming involved mouthwash and a quick splash of aftershave.

We take two minutes with the writer of The Burger Book, Ethan Jenkins, to get the juice on Melbourne's best beef and buns. Are you ready to get your drool on?

Acai bowls have well and truly come roaring onto Melbourne’s breakfast scene. If you search the hashtag #acaibowl, there are over 49,000 photos on instagram alone! For your brunching pleasure, here are Melbourne's best. 

FebFast. Sometimes fizzy water just won’t cut it, so we’ve rounded up a few satisfying virgin drinks and mocktails to see you through triumphantly until Parched March.

We chat to Aimee Marks, creator of TOM Organic, about living a healthy and organic life, as well as her favourite spots around Melbourne.

Move over Kenzo sweaters, colour-blocking and box clutches. These are the trends you'll be wearing in 2014.

For the gluten-free folks out there craving a delicious and satisfying slice of pizza, we present to you the truly great gluten-free pizzas of Melbourne.

Movie addicts, these are the films that you cannot miss. From Wall Street to love and artificial intelligence, expand your imagination with these cinema gems.

Head to Happy Palace every Thursday night, for the all-new 'House of Flying Teacups' TEAgustation, hosted by DJ MzRizk.

Craving fish and chips, but not the grease and guilt? Fear not friends, for there are a plethora of delicious options when it comes to low-guilt fish and chips around Melbourne this summer. 

Middle Park Hotel’s annual street festival of constant carnivorous cravings, Meatopia, returns to Canterbury Road on Sunday, 2nd March.

Chef Adam Liston and his team at Northern Light Bar & Eatery – the recently opened Japanese and Chinese inspired bar and eatery on Collingwood's Smith Street – have achieved the ultimate combo of texture and flavour.

White Night Melbourne is back bigger and better this year - dousing the city in a cornucopia of colourful projections & contemporary art & live music.

Shine the light on your unhip friends, and you’ll go in the draw to win the ultimate night out in Melbourne for you and 3 friends including dinner, drinks, luxury transport, and accommodation!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are our picks of what's happening around Melbourne!

Australian jewellery designer and sculptor Jordan Askill’s star is continually on the rise. His stunning jewellery collections are sold via the world’s top boutiques and his sculptures immortalised at the Museum of London. We catch up with the talented Mr. Askill.

We put on our floral forager caps, and rounded up 10 of the best florists in Melbourne, perfect for stocking up on bouquets for your girl, your guy, your BFF, your mum…or even yourself!

Recently opened in Balwyn North, Bar Sur Loup is a French revelation in crepes, coffee, baguettes & beyond.

Blow dry. Blow wave. Blow out. Wherever you hail from, and whatever you call it, one thing's for sure – it's the secret to a killer do. Here's our selection of hairdressers in the running for the title of Melbourne's best blow dry.

There is a new breed of online store servicing your shopping needs, whether it be gift, craft, personal indulgence or homewares. We have round up six of the most stunning and unique online boutiques that you really should check out!

Held across three days at the Royal Exhibition Building, the inaugural Supergraph Contemporary Art Fair will showcase the best in illustration, contemporary design, print and graphic art. Here are our top picks!

The frozen yoghurt revolution has arguably been the biggest thing to hit Melbourne since the news that Snoop Dogg (or should I say Snoop Lion) is now allowed to enter our fine shores.

With The School of Life setting up permanent stumps in Melbourne, we learn the art of having a great conversation. 

What does Melbourne have that Sydney and Brisbane don’t? The Urban List has put together 25 things that confirm Melbourne to be better than Sydney and Brisbane, once and for all.

Today marks the start of the 2014 Antipodes Lonsdale Street Festival, and like any Greek celebration, it's going to be huge. So head down, have a shot of ouzo and join in on all the fun!

The Top Shelf Boutique Drinks Festival has arrived in town, bringing the very best in the drink biz together for two days of sipping, seminars and demonstrations at the Royal Exhibition Building.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are our picks of what's happening around Melbourne!

Get ready to impress the pants off your date this Valentine’s Day, with our list of the most romantic wining and dining spots around Melbourne.

We're just about over our crippled bank account-induced hibernation post-party season, and thought it was time to round up some of the best food and drink spots in Melbourne. 

This round up of the best gluten-free dinners in Melbourne isn't exhaustive, but, in my humble opinion, it's a selection of the very best our city has to offer.

Here’s our roundup of some low calorie, waistline and heart friendly albeit delicious snack ideas you may not have thought of yet.

There’s no need to stress if your other half happens to be vegetarian. From buffets to banquets, degustation to fine dining, here’s our ultimate guide to the city’s best spots for a meat-free Valentine’s Day.  

Jess & Stef Dadon are the power duo behind How Two Live. They take two to share their fave Melbourne haunts for a coffee, a cocktail and a spot of shopping. 

Do you want to have your cake and eat it too, but can't for some reason? Read on for 9 of Melbourne’s best healthy desserts.

Set in Preston’s prestigious Excelsior Building, Mad Cowgirls Vegan Grocery is a one-stop vegan shop – everything sold in the store is cruelty free, organic and in many cases, gluten free.

Kicking off on 14th February, the three-day Grape Grazing Festival will showcase the very best food, wine, cider and ale producers in the Yarra Valley. Here are the must-book events of the festival!

The St Kilda Festival kicks off today and with over 150 local artists, 50 participating venues and 350,000 people in attendance, there’s a reason we’re all bursting with excitement for the start of Australia’s largest and longest annual music event.

Melbourne's beer gardens – we drink in 'em, we sit in 'em, we complain about the weather in 'em. The Urban List has pooled its collective drinking and dining experience to bring you 11 of Melbourne's best beer gardens.

Missed out on tickets to Laneway Festival? Lucky for you, we've put together the ultimate mixtape that'll make you think you're there!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are our picks of what's happening around Melbourne!

Stop the press! It’s just been confirmed that Hanoi Hannah on High Street, Prahran will be expanding and opening Hanoi Hannah Express Lane, a second site only three doors down.

The Urban List spent two minutes with fashion illustrator and expat, Kerrie Hess. On the agenda? Fabulous clients, life in Paris and what she misses most about Melbourne.

The latest venue to open on High Street, Prahran is Charlie Dumpling – a hip and happening space focusing on Asian Fusion and serving some of the best dumplings in Melbourne.

Loop Roof is one of Melbourne's new breed of drinking establishment, a sky-high drinking paradise found in the CBD.

For those who are, sadly, unaware, Yum Cha is the Cantonese act involving drinking Chinese tea and eating dim sum dishes. Bountiful amounts of dim sum dishes. So without further ado, here are the 11 best Yum Cha restaurants in Melbourne

The biggest celebration of all things yummy, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, returns at the end of February, and tickets to some of the best events are selling out fast. Buy these NOW!

Whether you decide to back the Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks, plan your day with one of the best Super Bowl parties in Melbourne. American sports guernseys and a love of deep fried food are optional...

We're calling it - The Wolf of Wall Street is our favourite movie of the year. Here's why. 

Although some may chastise and call it a cliché, sitting in a cafe solo, journal in one hand and coffee in the other, is a uniquely gratifying experience.

Whether you're a fanboy/girl who can't get enough of superheroes in spandex, prefer grittier indie comic book fare, or want to check out Australia's own graphic novel publishing house Gestalt, we've got the skinny on Melbourne's best comic book stores.

The Domaine Chandon Secret Garden Party, held on February 8th, combines delicious wine, fabulous food and live music in the Yarra Valley.

Young professionals. Yummy mummies.

With just four days to go, it's time to start thinking about where to watch the Australian

In honour of Australia Day, here are the places selling Melbourne's best lamingtons, pies, pavlovas, anzac biscuits and other Aussie classics. 

From Triple J’s Hottest 100, live entertainment, and amazing fireworks, here are the top things to do on Australia Day in Melbourne.

From Melbourne's best burgers, to hot dogs, meat pies and kebabs, we've got the blokes covered with our pick of top dude food destinations.

January 30th marks the glamorous debut of the Royal Botanic Runway, a fashionable and philanthropic affair raising funds for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Water Strategy Project. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I have a bold statement to make – Smith Street is the new Brunswick Street. There, I said it. With a bunch of cool new places opening up weekly, a long standing reputation as a hipster hub and of course, the greatest Northside location, Smith Street is a melting pot of cultural greatness and a definite must on any Melburnian's list of places to explore. Here's a helpful guide of the best places to eat, drink, and shop on Smith Street – perfect if you're new to the strip, or even just looking for a bit of variation from your ol' faithful. 

What's on this week in Melbourne!

Fancy some pumping tunes with your meal? Here are Melbourne's best restaurants with in-house DJs.

Can you believe we're half way through summer already? Here's what to do and where to go!

There's nothing like a coffee and snack in the sun... Here's our pick of Melbourne's best cafes with courtyards.

Free wifi – the two words guaranteed to pique the interest of any creative type or freelancer that slaves away in front of a laptop every day. Here are some of the best Melbourne cafes dishing up the wifi goods. 

From bars and clubs to restaurants and bakeries, here's where to spot a super star tennis player during the 2014 Australian Open.

The Urban List has created a special guide full of heat wave survival tips and tricks for summer in Melbourne.

Paleo is slowly making its way into the mainstream dining scene, whether it’s promoted as paleo, or not. If a restaurant has notable allergy-friendly and organic options, there’s a good chance there will be at least a couple of paleo-friendly dishes available.

Get excited, ice cream enthusiasts, we're bringing you the Ultimate Gelato Messina Flavour Guide - everything you need to know about every flavour to eliminate your crippling indecision and ensure your ordering success!

The Urban List's guide to the best of men's fashion, tailors and suit makers in Melbourne. 

Here's The Urban List's picks of what's on in Melbourne from Monday 13th January through until Sunday 19th January.

It's Australian Open time and Melbourne Central are providing us with an escape from the chaos of the tennis centre, via their Rooftop Tennis Club. 

From Friday to Sunday, here’s our jam-packed itinerary for a brilliant weekend in Sydney.

Pull your finger out of the peanut butter tub and get holistic about your health; here are the best health shops in Melbourne.

Where can you combine sport with ice cream, sunstroke and green and gold facepaint? Here's our essential guide to the Australian Open 2014.

Huxtaburger and Madame Brussels have joined forces to launch HuxtaBrussels, Melbourne's latest Sunday Session. Runs 12th January - 23rd February.

So Frenchy So Chic will be held at Werribee Mansion in Melbourne on Sunday 12th January 2014.

Last month Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt opened up shop on Faraday Street in Carlton, and we’re giving you the chance to win a summer of froyo with a $250 Yo Chi voucher just by completing our insider survey.

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne, artist Luke Jerram's performance piece Street Pianos 'Play Me, I'm Yours' will be held around Melbourne from 9th - 27th January.

The Jeep Portsea Polo is back for 2014 and is being held Saturday 11th January at Point Nepean National Park.

Melbourne has some fabulous fish and chipperies lurking round the suburbs, so we thought we'd share the best places to grab a slab of grilled barra and some sweet potato curls this summer. 

We've done the hard yards and found Melbourne's best breakfasts – from scrambled eggs & smashed avocado, to green juices, hangover cures, indulgent sweet treats, gluten-free & healthy options.

Cider is the drink of summer so we've compiled a list of Victoria's best apple ciders. Cheers!

When the New Year rolls around, we completely understand your craving for vegetables and sudden urge to detox to within an inch of your life.

To help you earn cool points and get Kate Hudson’s legs, we’ve put together a list of next year’s hottest workouts, fitness classes and training schemes. 

The cultural hub of Bali, Ubud is home to some of the most delicious and creative restaurants in the region. Here are our top picks for foodies!

Sparks are going to fly this year. We go star gazing to see what 2014 has in store.

There is no denying we Aussies love a good drink, and the silly season brings out the hedonist in all of us. So to help you counter the post New Years’ hangover state, we have outlined your go-to guide of hangover cures.

New Year's Resolutions are always made with good intentions however they never seem to pan out. Here are our top five resolutions that are doomed to fail.

No more frayed faded beach towel and boring rubber flip flops – it's time to up style your beach bag and its contents this summer!

SPFs are an absolute, 100% must when it comes to skin protection and antiaging—particularly under Australia’s harsh sun. We have road tested a range of facial SPFs to help you find the perfect fit for your skin.

Fact – reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Fact – dipping into reading matter when there is water within strolling distance is life’s GREATEST pleasure. Here's what Team TUL will be chucking in the beach bag.

As a follow-up to our Christmas Day leftover recipes by Mike McEnearney, chef and television personality Ben O’Donoghue presents his go-to for Boxing Day cooking: roast pork and tea egg congee.

Boxing Day kicks off Australia’s official Season of the Leftover and so Mike McEnearney, of the hugely popular Kitchen By Mike in Sydney, and formerly of Rockpool and London’s Pied à Terre, lets us in on his favourite Christmas leftover recipes.

Here are the best Christmas movies of all time. Enjoy!

Whether your style is hair of the dog or health kick, here's our guide to the best New Year's Day parties and activities.

Don't get stuck in the same-old makeup rut…it's time to change things up a little! We've turned to the stars to inspire three hot new makeup looks to ensure you always look picture perfect.

Oh what we wouldn't give to have Guy Grossi cooking our Christmas lunch this year! We may not be that lucky, but with any luck we (and you!) can master his mouth watering porchetta at home.

Here's Matt Dawson's mouth watering Suckling Pig Glazed Ham, perfect for Christmas lunch or Christmas dinner.

A haven for devotees of white sandy beaches, sleepy seaside towns, gourmet food and wineries—we take you on the road, up and down our glorious East Coast.

Jess Pryles, from the food blog BurgerMary, is an expert in all things related to burgers, barbeque, and Southern food.

Another year is coming to a close, and we know just what you need. A summer filled with froyo! And because we're intuitive like that, we're offering just that. A $250 voucher to spend at Yo-Chi in Balaclava or Carlton.

It's time for a Christmas dessert recipe! Here's a delicious Rejuvenated Christmas Pudding from Matthew Butcher of Morris Jones.

Alex Drobysz, head chef at Bar Nacional, has put together this lemon herb brine turkey recipe. It's perfect for Christmas lunch or Christmas dinner!

This week, we've been bringing you a series of Christmas recipes from our favourite chefs. But what to drink on this most festive of days? Long Shot's Shaun Quade reckons his ginger & kaffir lime soda is just the thing!

Fashion author Mitchell Oakley Smith reviews the top Spring Summer fashion trends from the international runways of 2014.

Welcome to our second Christmas day recipe! Hammer & Tong's Simon Ward has come up with this mouth watering yellow fin tuna recipe that is as delicious for the eyes as it is for the tastebuds.

We've saved the very best Christmas pressie suggestions until last, and have put together what we think is the best gift guide EVER. The best part? YOU. CAN. WIN. IT. ALL!!!! Yep, we’re giving all this loot away to one lucky Urban Lister!

Run out of Berocca and coconut water? The Urban List has hustled the best hangover cures in all of Melbourne. Don't say we don't do anything for you!

This week, we're letting you in on what Melbourne's best chefs will be cooking on Christmas Day. Today, we have a sashimi and stuffed salmon recipe from Saké's Shaun Presland. 

Here's The Urban List's picks of what's on in Melbourne from Monday 16th December through till Sunday 22nd December.

Our picks for the best books of 2013. 

The Urban List has compiled the best Christmas gifts for guys - perfect for your father, brother, boyfriend, best friend, or co-worker!

Running from Northcote to Thornbury, High Street has some of Melbourne's best bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops.

It's past 10pm and your tummy is letting out an ominous rumble. Perhaps you've had one too many mint juleps and need to make a pre-emptive attack on that hangover. But where to? Easy – here are our top picks for late night dining around Melbourne.

With Batch Espresso, Balaclava’s much-loved kiwi outpost, coming up on ten years in the business, co-owner Jason Chan decided it was time to build a new cafe from the ground up. Settling on Windsor, Chan has dubbed the new place Plenty Food.

Greville Steet is hosting their annual pre-christmas party - Greville Up Late - featuring live music, booze, food, amazing discounts and an almost unreasonable amount of fun. 

The Urban List has compiled the best Christmas gifts for girls - perfect for your mother, sister, best friend, or co-worker!

The Urban List Melbourne rounds up the best BYO restaurants in the northern suburbs. 

Who wants to slave over a hot stove on the 25th, when it’s high on the Christmas cards you’ll only end up with a dry ol’ bird. Check out our selection of Melbourne's best seafood suppliers.

Ruyi Dumpling & Wine Bar has swung opens it's sleek and stylish doors on Liverpool Street in the CBD. What to expect? Authentic Chinese cooking and a peaceful, zen-like space.

Six weeks ago, we called on you to help us shape The Urban List by voting for your favourite local and independent businesses. Here are the results!

What do you get when you blend one super blogging, stylishly spirited Southside-dwelling Mamma with a whole lot of green smoothies. (Literarily, not literally).

We have scoured the best businesses in Melbourne to find 20 superb Kris Kringle suggestions all under $20! From guys to girls, for a little bit of pampering or for the decoration of one's abode, our list has something for everyone.

Need a fried chicken fix? We've eaten so much bird we're starting to squawk, so we think you'll be happy with our well-researched handful of go-to's, putting their own southern spin on American fried chicken and giving the Colonel a run for his money in the secret herbs and spices stakes.

Here's The Urban List's picks of what's on in Melbourne from Monday 9th December through till Sunday 15th December.