Time flies when you’re frolicking 'round town enjoying the last few sunny days before Winter. Between sun-baking and working that dreaded 9–5, you haven’t had time to keep up with the hap’s around Melbourne. Not to fear: we’re here to keep you up to date.
Here's all the news you missed in Melbourne this week.
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The menu over at Poke Me has been revamped into a spiffy Health Bowl Bar. It sounds too good to be true…you better poke me.
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A new ‘Hair of The Dog’ menu at Pontoon has blessed us with breakfast cocktails and a recovery brunch. It's running every Saturday and Sunday. Good for what ales ya.
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Get your sustainable on with Sttoke’s new sleek reusable, shatterproof cup for your morning caffeine fix. This thing is le sex. Think of it as KeepCup meets Porsche 911.
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To celebrate the launch of their new dinner menu, The Spot is offering 20% off all sandwiches and meals RN. They've even unleashed a new range of Philly Cheesesteaks. The launch kicks off Friday 27 April, and the offer's running for two weeks.
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The wine garden at FLATIRON Side Door is now heated to cool you during the coming winter months. Plus, some new autumn cocktails and a cheeky blue cheese pizza have been incorporated into their already awesome menu.
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Wine lovers, attention please. Prahran Market is hosting the epic Young Gun Of Wine event, showcasing over 100 wines for you to taste! Wine not?
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A new menu launch by Fatto Bar & Cantina brings with it $10 all day pizzas and burgers and $5 Peroni’s to slosh it down.
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Fashion legends Manning Cartell just opened their new flagship Melbourne store. Guess where—on High St, Armadale. Of course. Go and splash some plastic.
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Forget your HSP, and grab a Pork-Crack Pack or Shiit Pack from Uncle. It's part of their new secret meny (you'll have to wink and ask the staff). Who can turn down a Vietnamese snack pack?
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Hold up… Kendrick Lamar has launched a new Australian tour. Get on it.
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An almighty burger showdown is about to go down this weekend at The Ascot Lot food truck park. They’re battling it out for the People’s Choice Burger Award.
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Speaking of battles, there's a karaage fried chicken showdown on its way to Melbourne. Japan's best vs our very own Morgan McGlone—and you get to judge.
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Season 2 of the Handmaid's Tale dropped yesterday, and we're already hooked. Here's everything you need to know if you wanna catch up.
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We checked out Chapel St's new Art Deco Chinese cocktail lounge. Seriously, some of the best fried chicken we've had all year.
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Last but defs not least, Gelato Messina announced they're launching their first EVER CBD VENUE next week. It's popping up in the HWKR food hall.
Image credit: Uncle