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Nerds, comic book lovers and anime fans—all your dreams have officially arrived in the form of a humble burger. Based east of Melbourne in Balwyn, One Plus Piece is themed around the popular Japanese manga of the same name. And the team do not take the theme lightly.

Not many things rival the sweet satisfaction of the post-beach fish n' chips binge. And that's pretty much the concept behind Barwon Heads new chippery, Jetty Road Fish n' Chips. 

The sign out the front of Shinoki says ‘Modern Japanese’, which makes sense when you know the man running the pass.

A contender for ‘Best Looking Yoga Studio In Melbourne’? Yeah, we’re calling it.

On your bike, Melbourne. We just found a super-cute cycling cafe in Abbotsford. It’s called Rouleur Espresso, and you’ll find it out the back of Johnson Bicycles on Victoria St. Yep, that’s right: bike shop and espresso bar, all in one.

Cremorne’s industrial backstreets are like the Narnia of Melbourne. You’re walking along, minding your own business, turn a corner and then—BAM—a giant chocolate warehouse that smells like your Nan’s hot coco.

You can tell Elwood is all over this joint. When we stop by on a random Sunday morning, the crowd is spilling out into the street. People are giving up the queue and overflowing down to Combi and Bunker Spreckles nearby. They’re not the hot new cafe on Ormond Rd, but what are you gonna do?

Gimme some Gami! We craveeee your crispy, yet juicy chicken. (How do they do it?!)

Lifting and dropping heavy things might not seem like the most efficient workout. But the newest gym in Richmond, Core Strength Fitness Centre, is keen to change that perception.

The word ‘eclectic’ doesn’t really do The Hub General Store justice.

Quentin Berthonneau wants you to eat better bread. In fact, he’s a little obsessed about it...

How to describe The Roy...

If you’ve ever made the trip down to the Red Hill wine region you’ll know that there is a plethora of great wineries to choose from, and if you’re looking for a winery that encapsulates the feel of summer, Tuck’s Ridge is that place.

You might miss Inward Goods the first time you drive past. It’s a hole-in-the-wall cafe—just a warehouse space behind a roller door, really. At 6am on weekdays, the roller door creeks open, and out pops an awesome suburban coffee bar.

Looking for a new lunchtime workout sesh? We might have found just the ticket.

Strewth! Just when you thought Windsor couldn’t get any cooler, this place opens up. It’s called Galah—an Aussie gin bar and watering hole, with a bottle shop out front. The sort of place Blinky Bill would relax with a good cocktail, some melted raclette and the soothing beats of in-house DJs.

We try not to play favourites when it comes to bars, but it’s hard not to fall in love with this place. Low Key is High St’s newest watering hole. A super-chilled, laid-back beer bar that does neither cocktails nor bullsh*t.

Keeping it simple and focusing on flavour is the mantra of this homely Italian eatery. Situated in the leafy surroundings of Fairfield, their authentic style has made it a must-visit for locals. Sitting right on the corner of Station Street, Flour + Salt welcomes you in with an infectiously laid-back atmosphere. Flour + Salt is the second brainchild of John Kanellakos who joined the Fairfield renaissance when opening Fifteen Pounds back in 2012.

The son-in-law you wished you had—Son In Law offers seasonal dishes in addition to their permanent menu (usually, the specials are only available for a few months). Expect the most creative, Insta-worthy culinary feats (because folks, these plates practically style themselves).

Roadtrippers, we’ve got a new one for you. Remember the old Markdel racecourse and stables in Fingal? Well it’s just been turned into a gorgeous family-friendly craft brewery. Write this name down: St Andrews Beach Brewery.

It’s really hard to find justtttt the right flowers for an event. Like, how are we supposed to pick between deep red roses or brightly coloured daisies? And does it really matter? (Yes, actually it does.) Seriously, the struggle to be a functioning adult is very real.

It’s official, Smith St’s Meatball & Wine Bar is no more. So long, old friend. We’ll miss your meaty, ball-shaped goodness.

Little did you know: one of the most Melbourne pubs in Melbourne sits on Bridge Road skimming along the Main Yarra Trail. The Bridge Hotel is split by a European-style cobblestone laneway and combines Victorian architecture with new-school design touches.

We’re pretty excited about this place. Partly because it does some of the best pasta we’ve ever eaten, but mostly because it’s about 100m from Urban List HQ. Carbs come at us.

Melbourne’s obsession with the perfect cacao bean isn't a new phenomenon. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more chocoholic city going around. And if you're a fan of the dark stuff, this Sydney Rd newbie is definitely something you should check out. Welcome to Ratio Cocoa Roasters, the new masters of bean to bar chocolate. 

This is one of those pop-ups you HOPE is going to stick around. An urban cellar door at the top of Bourke St—#1 Bourke St, actually. Very money address. And it’s serving up a rotating mix of local wines beers and bar bites, all on tap. Hence ‘The Tap Project’.

Get your 'gram finger ready, guys. This place is doing some pretty freaky stuff.

There seems to be something happening down the Mornington Peninsula...More and more venues are popping up. And not your typical country pub-style venues either. We’re talking cutting edge dining and banging cocktails that wouldn’t miss a step in Port Melbourne.

Ever get the feeling your dog could be more stylish than you? (It’s okay, we’ve all been there.) Well heads up, you’re gonna like this place.

In the old days, an apothecary was the guy you saw when your leg was falling off, or you needed a mysterious potion to help with stuff like, you know, the plague. These days it’s a little less hard-core...

Swan Street, you big beautiful thing. You've just been graced with yet another butchery and burger bar. And this one ticks all the boxes for ethical sourcing, attention to detail and juicy (read: mouthwatering) meat.

There aren’t many places left where you can get free soft drink refills. But we’re happy to report Neil Perry’s new Burger Project goes one step better.

Stationery nerds, your time has come. Australia’s biggest online stationery retailer, NoteMaker (now known as Milligram), has opened their first bricks and mortar store in Melbourne Central.

Mr West Bar & Bottleshop is one of the newest additions to Footscray’s thumping bar scene. And trust us when we say—this place stocks everything. Like, everything. 

Cake, coffee and cocktails. That’s the holy trifecta being served up at Cake Bar, Geelong’s brand new, err, cake bar.

'F* It' pretty much sums up our enthusiasm for a 6am workout sesh. But this place could change our minds. It’s a high-intensity fitness club in Ascot Vale that looks and sounds—basically—like a nightclub.

Billy van Creamy has an origin story to rival Wolverine. It started with brothers Alex and Mitch Wells, making ice-cream by hand in the kitchen of the Thornbury Bowls Club, slinging cups from a self-fitted food truck at Rucker’s Hill in Northcote.

Bayside locals, you’ve just been handed a gift from the summer gods—a classy 1920s Spritz bar, with a leafy gin garden out back.

Mt Eliza couple Melissa and Martin Goffin have had a while to polish their BBQ skills. They’ve been running Red Gum BBQ at pop-ups and markets all over the Mornington Peninsula for 12 years, dishing up brisket and mac n’ cheese by the truckload.

When you’re cruising down the beach this summer and those buttery, sugary cravings kick in after a solid stint in the salty seas—you'd be mad not to head up to Johnny Ripe.

The latest addition to the Brighton food scene needs very little introduction. George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic has been keeping the masses fed in Brunswick East, Kew and Williamstown for many years, and now the restaurant has set up shop on the well-to-do Church Street strip in Brighton.

North Walls in Brunswick is the primo spot for hanging off some walls, run by Sam Percy (a Brunswick local for over 15 years). Sam envisioned a climbing spot in the northern suburbs with a chilled out community vibe and a focus on catering to a variety of climbers. From your regular Joes to seasoned veteran climbers. North Walls is an environment where people can climb, hangout, listen to some sweet tunes, and have a good time.

The brand new kid on the block in Glen Waverly isn’t one you can easily miss. In fact, we're struggling to think of a more beautiful opening all year. It’s a smoky Korean BBQ joint with the most oooh and ahhh architecture you’ve ever seen.

Man this cafe is pretty. Like Pinterest-level pretty. If Small Graces is a little window into the future of Melbourne’s foodie aesthetic, we’re bloody excited for the future.

Bahh, Oink, Cluck! It might sound like a farmyard when you hear people ordering at Greek Street Food, but that’s just all part of the fun.

It’s one of the wedding traditions we don’t talk about. Get the bridesmaids to wear hideous dresses so that, by direct comparison, the bride looks like some luminous alien brought down from heaven.

If you’re a resident of Ringwood, you’d be pretty happy with the foodie developments taking place at Town Square in Eastland. First came burger pros Huxtaburger, then 400 Gradi, slinging cocktails and those epic pizzas into the wee hours.

The original hunk. This is the place Hunky Dory began, back at the dawn of time. Bay St Port Melbourne was a simple place in those days. But although cafes have come and gone along the trendy strip, Hunky Dory has stuck around, and it’s still as popular as ever.

Picture this—it’s a balmy night in Melbourne, you’re sitting on the balcony overlooking Bourke Street, sipping on a Sakura Collins cocktail and feasting on some sashimi that literally looks too good to eat. Welcome to Yokochō, the brand new Japanese venture by Benny Lui, the brains behind Seoulja Boy.

Takeaway Pizza’s motto is “no fuss...just pizza, beer and good times.” What else would you expect from a place whose logo is a slice of pepperoni holding a martini.

You can never have too many Argentine BBQ restaurants, that’s our motto. Palermo is the latest project from the guys behind San Telmo and Pastuso—a classy, subterranean, asado-powered Argentinian steak joint.

Traditionally, an izakaya bar is a place to knock off after work and enjoy a few quiet sakes (...and then a few extremely rowdy sakes). But there’s not really anywhere to do that if you live in Melbourne’s far north...until now, baby.

There’s something interesting happening down the Yarra end of Bridge Rd...One by one, cool little venues are popping up, turning this once sleepy strip into a craft beer bonanza. And the latest wolf to join the pack is this guy—Burnley Brewing.

Heads up, Chocoholics,  our Belgian buds just upgraded their status from friends to soulmates thanks to some menu updates. 

When it comes to food trucks these days, it takes a lot to make Melbourne sit up and take notice. We like to think we’ve seen it all before. Well we just found something you haven’t seen: a vintage Italian three-wheeler, driving all over town serving cups of homemade tiramisu.

There’s a certain feeling you get at the new Village Belle. We don’t know what it’s called, but it happens around 4pm, when the sun’s out, and you’re sitting at the courtyard sipping your third mojito, tucking into a giant pizza.

Melbourne isn’t short of Italian restaurants, but what it’s missing is a traditional salumi and formaggi bar...until now. FIGO Cantina, an Italian dine-in deli, just opened in Elwood, and we're frothing at the mouth.

No doubt about it, this was the year of the sandwich shop. First, we got Big Dog’s Deli, then Hector’s Deli, and now Eastside, the CBD’s new American-style sandwich joint.

In a Collingwood backstreet, behind a dark curtain, there is a cafe with a very strange barista. This barista has no face, hair, pulse or eyes (apart from a slightly Terminator-esque glowing red orb, which seems to follow you ‘round the room).

While we all love to treat ourselves to a little facial here and some hair removal there, the struggle can definitely be real trying to find that perfect unicorn of a beauty therapist: one that's both high-tech AND affordable.