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This 140-seater wine bar sources and stocks top quality boutique wines, craft beers and spirits. Whether you're looking for a bottle to go or you'd like to stop in for a tipple, Valley Cellar Door is the perfect bar. A BYO food venue, be sure to bring along some tasty eats to pair with your brews. 

There's always a bit of a focus on the ladies concerning skincare and treatment clinics, but Mankind is here to treat the lads. Offering face and body skin treatments, remedial, sports and relaxation massage, and packages specifically tailored for groomsmen and the groom-to-be or to perk you up after a big night out - Mankind sure know how to deliver. 

Popping up last December on the famous Chapel Street shopping strip, Uncommon is setting a new trend in healthy eating. This trend, you ask? It's all about sustainable, unprocessed foods that are super good for you—but you don't feel like it's health food. That's right up our alley.

It seems that Johnny Di Francesco's 400 Gradi empire just continues to grow, one delicious margherita pizza at a time. The latest addition to their family is an Essendon restaurant, complete with cocktail bar and gelateria inside the handsome 200-seater space. While you'll find their famous wood-fired Napoli-style pizza at the new venue, you will als find an incredible selection of antipasti, pasta dishes, mains and seasonal specials, each one bursting with Italiano flavours. 

A new Japanese offering has arrived at Melbourne's Emporium, and is fast becoming our go-to for casual CBD dining. With a large range of options on offer, Tetsujin not only fulfills our craving for a great, high-end sushi train in the city, but also delivers a contemporary Japanese BBQ space that feels a whole lot sexier than the Teppenyaki grills of days past.

Andy Smith has transformed his Seddon cafe Le Chien into a new modern Vietnamese diner called Luxsmith. Collaborating with friend and colleague Denis Lucey, the new Vietnamese hot-spot is set to showcase the delicious flavours and tastes of our favourite South-East Asian cuisine.

St Kilda newcomer United Kitchen Dining & Tapas is stunning fusion venue that's serving up incredible house-infused cocktails, delicious bar snacks and some cracking seafood and meat dishes to boot. The new bar-restaurant puts a focus on relaxed drinking and dining, fresh, authentic flavours and twists on classic cocktails, making it a welcome addition to Fitzroy Street's buzzing strip. 

Situated in Moonee Ponds, Studio 3 has combined everything about fitness that we love to create the ultimate fitness-meets-zen mecca.

Our prayers have been answered! Pidapipo Gelateria has opened a second store in Windsor, sandwiched between some of the best restaurants Chapel Street has to offer. Stepping up their game, Pidapipo Windsor will be bigger than it's Carlton sibling and will offer more flavours (24 flavours, to be precise!) 

Sundaes and sweets and wine, oh my! Damon Bradley - the brand new late night dessert offering in Southgate - is exactly what we've been looking for in Melbourne. I mean, how many times have you finished a movie, play or musical and thought to yourself: I'd really love a glass of wine and a red velvet layer cake with double cream, chocolate fudge and strawberries right now? Yeah, us too.

Looking for a healthy, delicious brunch in Fitzroy? The Donkey Wine Store & Cafe on Gertrude Street (formerly Ciuccio's) is one of our top picks for a relaxed breakfast, a takeaway lunch, or an indulgent brunch feast, complete with a speciality wine store on premises too.

St Cloud is a fresh-faced Vietnamese restaurant sitting pretty on Burwood Road in the leafy suburb of Hawthorn. Its name floats above the front door like – well, like a cloud, basically – and the kitchen is dishing up some of Melbourne's best modern Vietnamese fare for lunch and dinner. 

A newcomer to the northside’s buzzing brunch scene, Coco & Thyme is a beautiful new venue that’s popped up on St George’s Road, Fitzroy North. Putting its own unique twist on regular brunch fare, the team behind the café in Fitzroy North have renovated what was once a fine dining space, transforming it into a fantastic modern café and eatery. Taking inspiration from Middle Eastern flavours, a love of coffee and a deep-seeded enthusiasm for sharing both with friends and family, the result is warm and welcoming, filled with daylight, and home to some of the most creative breakfast and lunch fare there is – nothing short of a Melbourne brunch masterpiece!

HÜD Skin + Body Lounge is a unique skincare offering using exclusive and globally renowned products to deliver on all your skincare needs - and best of all, they've managed to achieve the kind of calm and stylish setting that makes you feel like you're hanging out in owner Gry Tomte's Scandinavian designer home.

Owned by a husband and wife team, Treehouse Lounge has been shaped around providing diners with a positive experience. From the quality of the food to the atmosphere, it’s exactly the sort of place you’ll want to make your regular haunt - whether its for catch up drinks, a lazy brunch, a quick dinner or a private party in the cosy den-like space.

Brunswick’s latest bistro is modern, retro, and ridiculously sleek. Boasting American-style leather booths, dark timber finishes and inverted tipi lights, Albert and Sydney is unmistakably marked with a sunset-dyed graffiti wall.

If you're a lover of casual dining with great food to boot, Meatworks is the place for you. The industrial fitout feels breezy and fresh, adapted from a turn-of-the-century mechanic shopfront in the back streets of South Melbourne - but if anything, it seems like this old building has finally found its groove after all these years.

With five different venues under one roof, 127 Brunswick Street is a fantastic new venue that's all about the good times - no matter when you arrive.

The newest addition to the South Yarra hood is Sth Central; Taking a foothold at the bottom of a brand new apartment building, conveniently located a mere few steps from South Yarra station. And when you slide into a booth and start taking in an Aperol Spritz or ten, you'll know why that's the best news you've heard all week...

Do we have enough rooftop bars in Melbourne? Never. One of Melbourne’s oldest pubs, The Imperial Hotel, boasts some gloriously greasy pub food, a range of international brews on tap, and one of the biggest rooftops in the city. With capacity for up to 270 drinkers every night, The Imperial’s rooftop may be unparalleled with 360 degree views of Melbourne's skyline and minimalistic, summer furnishing. You’d better visit to decide for yourself. 

One of Melbourne's favourite burger joints just got more accessible. Located in the heart of the CBD on Swanston Street, 8Bit's newest location is dangerously close to...well, pretty much everything in the city! Boasting their signature range of addictively tender burgers, chips and shakes, 8Bit's unpretentious, arcade-themed location is too good to pass. Getting the best Melbourne burgers just got easier. 

The Terminus Hotel in Fitzroy North has been an iconic establishment for almost 150 years, and they show no signs of stopping. Their public bar offers a killer combo of footy viewing, craft beers and the full dining room menu, but if you are feeling the summer heat you can escape to the beer garden where asian delicacies, including crispy pork belly and steamed bao can tantalise your taste buds. If you're feeling low-key vibes you can hit up the dining room if you want to experience a night of high quality steaks and sharing plates.

Named after Mr Miyagi's lover, Yukie's Snack Bar is the venue that is popping up right next door to our favourite Japanese restaurant. These two establishments will work together to create a seamless dining experience. You can order smaller bites off the 'bar snack' menu and pair it with one (or five) of the new-exciting Yukie cocktails, including a salted watermelon martini with Midori-infused 'faux' olives. No longer will find yourself turned away from Mr Miyagi's doors, as Yukie's Snack Bar welcomes you with open arms while you wait.

Nestled in the brimming Acacia Place complex, Kitty Burns is one of the most exciting cafes between Victoria Street and the Yarra. Biasol: Design Studio are behind the absolutely superb Nordic-style interior which pairs perfectly with a refreshing iced latte or cappucino, complete with cappucino art.

Carlisle Wine Bar is the ultimate hidden gem of Balaclava. Spend hours tucked away in the cosy space enjoying a relaxing drink and delicious share plates with friends. The menu is Italian-influenced and includes calamari with a spicy pistachio crumb, house made Italian pork and fennel sausage with a spicy tomato sugo and handmade pasta. The ever-changing beverage list, great service and soothing open fire will keep you coming back in all seasons.

We were pretty excited when we first discovered Pure Blender, a ready-to-go smoothie company that has answered so many of our smoothie conundrums.

Situated on Hampton Street, Xtend Barre Bayside is one of the best bayside fitness studios for classes that really see results - and leave you looking and feeling toned, flexible, and strong. The slick new fitness centre provides some of the best classes for barre in Melbourne, using unique Xtend Barre techniques inspired by ballet, pilates, and dance combined with resistance training – a one-class solution to your fitness goals. 

Good for groups or Sunday brunch with your bestie, Little Sister is Keilor East's little gem. From the team behind Hey Jude and Flourmill, the cafe boasts bright interiors and a courtyard out the back, perfect for those warmer days. Serving coffee by boutique roaster Wheres Macerel and an all day breakfast menu, swing on by to get your foodie fix. 

Imagine eating out and knowing it's all going to a good cause... STREAT Cafe is all about it, with 100% of their profits going towards an end to homelessness. This, combined with superb coffee and dishes like the honey and macadamia toasted granola with saffron poached pears? We're so in.

Windsor's all-day breakfast hub Mr Mister is a crowd pleaser. Merging open airy interiors, a gorgeous courtyard, and a menu to suit a range of tastes, you know you're in for a winning brunch. If you're a first timer we certainly recommend the baked eggs with chorizo, spiced tomato, manchego cheese and toasted almonds. Gluten free and veg options are available, so there's every reason to bring the whole crew! 

Treating Melburnians to delicious South American fare since 2006, LULO really is a well-oiled machine.

If you’re in need of a fitness boost that’s all about toning up, Xtend Barre - the home of high-energy barre in Melbourne – is a fantastic fitness studio situated in the CBD, just a short walk from Southern Cross station.

Fitness fans, get ready for an incredible new class to shake up your routine! Xtend Barre Hawthorn specialises in barre in Melbourne – that’s the ballet, dance, and pilates fusion class that’s transforming even the laziest of couch potatoes into flexible, toned, dancer-esque fitness fans. 

After opening its first Australian store in Prahran, Canadian luxury brand Kit & Ace have made their way to Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. Stocking all the high-end basic threads we've come to love, plus gorgeous cashmere favourites, the Fitzroy store will also include a new space called The Wall, featuring an installation work from local artist Nick Thomm.

If you’re a northern suburbs fan looking for a fantastic new way to brush up on your fitness routine, look no further than Xtend Barre Essendon. One of Melbourne’s best barre studios, the luxe fitness space brings together pilates, ballet, and dance in one snappy 55-minute class that will have you on your way to a ballet dancer’s body in no time.

Bentleigh's District Brewer is a nod to tantalising brunch dishes housed in minimalist cafe interiors. The cafe's design keep things sweet and simple with the focus on a tasty all-day breakfast menu and some winning burger and sandwich options. With a number of vegetarian dishes and gluten-free plates available, this delightful little cafe has something to suit everyone. 

For the finest ready-to-go meals and mouthwatering catering options, it's all about Toorak's Lafayette Fine Foods. Keeping it fresh and seasonal, Lafayette offer month-to-month menus covering party foods, ready-to-go meals and meal delivery services. Looking for the perfect hamper or gift idea for the lover of all things culinary? Lafayette can help with that too.

Formerly known as the Cricket Club Hotel, Coppersmith is a slick new 15-room boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace and 18-tap bar focused on craft beers. If you're staying in, the hotel prides itself on personalised service including being able to choose your own mini-bar contents. If dining in, pull up a seat in the chic dining room or at the bar, where you'll be pleased to find a full food menu packed with delcious flavours.

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A truly awesome all-day breakfast cafe can be a little hard to come by in the CBD, but Frances Food & Coffee will show you otherwise. Serving up delicious plates with coffee by Profile and teas by Impala & Peacock, these guys are all about sourcing local. Swing by for a weekend meal, or a cheeky cocktail on your lunch break. Pull up a seat with Frances. 

Who invited this chick? Who cares, she's got stellar style... A collaboration between photographer Hugh Peachey and stylist Zoe West, Who Invited Her is a boutique fashion store reflecting a sense of the 60s and French chic. From subtle floral prints to stylish heels and intricate jewellery, ladies, Who Invited Her is a must for stocking up your wardrobe. 

If raw eats and treats is your jam, Yardmill on Toorak Road is your new best friend. Serving a range of organic soups, salads, sweets and savouries, this cafe is here to keep your belly full and your body healthy. Beautifully designed, the cafe also caters for vegetarians and vegans, plus those with food intolerances. If you're looking for something to eat blending unique flavours you won't be hard pressed to find a surprise at Yardmill. Hellooo dark chocolate, beetroot and nut brownie...

Melbourne's fave souvlaki bar is now Richmond-bound and we are ready to get amongst it. Taking the humble souva and sprucing it up with a gourmet touch, Jimmy Grants eats are packed with mouthwatering flavours and make for a perfect meal any day of the week. We'll see you at the bar. 

You would expect this place to be all about the beer, but Beer DeLuxe are actually about teeing up a good brew with the perfect beer food. Take your pick of the curated craft beer list and get stuck into one of the boozy matches across their breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar snack menus. If cocktails are more your thing, they've got you covered there too. 

American BBQ style diner meets selected paleo friendly dishes at this Port Melbourne cafe. Now down in Port Melbourne, Third Wave Cafe is a no frills venue with a focus on providing mouthwatering eats. Slow cooked and smoked meats are the specialty with the beef and pork ribs being the menu's highlight. For the paleo-goers, you can't go past the spicy ratatouille baked eggs. 

Cochin Wine Bar (pronounced co-shin) is about to become your new favourite place to imbibe in Richmond - and the perfect possie to while away your weekday evenings.

Where in the burbs can you count on to be abuzz during the week? South Society. These guys have made quite the name for themselves in Melbourne's Mt Waverley with a menu demonstrating exceptional flavours and service second-to-none. The space is large with a no-fuss yet elegant and sharp design and is perfect for a night out mid-week or Sunday brunch with the kids. Offering modern Australian cuisine with some tantalising twists, the banquet option is highly recommended for dinner. For the sweet tooths, South Society offer a range of small treats but the real winner is their deconstructed cherry ripe dessert. We'll see you there!

Offering skin and body treatments in what feels more like a Nordic loungeroom than a stark clinical space is St Kilda's Hüd. From brows to facial treatments, lazer hair removal to Swedish massage, Hüd are here to help you achieve optimal skin results in a fresh environment. Go on and treat yourself!

Australia's largest selection of boutique wine, craft beer and spirits, Wine Republic, now has a sister store in Northcote. Stocking over 2000 unique wines on site, hundreds of artisanal spirits and 800 varieties of craft beer, Wine Republic will have you set for every occasion whether preparing for an event or just after a quality bottle of wine for two. 

With a menu that begins with 'love heart cinnamon toast', you just know this is going to be one adorable little cafe. Milkwood keep things simple with a brief menu covering breakfast items, baguettes and salads. Those after something sweet will delight in the cafe's range of cakes and tarts. The space is small, clean and crisp, with a fireplace to cosy up to during the cooler months.

With stores across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, Reid Cycles have built quite a name for themselves as the go-to for all your bikeware needs. Stocking everything from cycles, spare parts, clothing and accessories, whether you're a hardcore cyclist or just looking to get to the market every weekend on wheels, these guys have you covered.

All night Fitzroy venue Glamorama has got your party vibes sorted with a focus on live disco, house and techno from a range of local and international artists. With the doors open 'til 3am on weekdays and 5am on weekends, a full food menu with some whacky eats and an extensive drinks list boasting the largest range of Australian whiskies, these guys know how to bring the party any night of the week. 

Where does one go to get some of the finest antipasto in town? Frankie Says. Serving up the delectable Italian flavours we all know and love, stone oven pizzas and standout delights like the sweet and savoury panzerotti, we simply can't get enough. Whatever you say, Frankie. We're in. 

In need of some relaxation? Get to Beyond Rest, one of the best centres for floatation therapy in Melbourne. The Prahran wellness centre specialises in floating, which allows the mind and body to truly relax. Beyond Rest's facilities are modern, inviting and perfect for chilling out after a long week. 

Academy Kitchen and Bar in Richmond brings together a host of top culinary talent under one roof. The bar and eatery has just launched its new breakfast menu and serves some of the most delicious food in Melbourne—think panettone with cinnamon, lemon and chocolate sorbet; eggs benedict on polenta with cider braised pork hock, kale, poached eggs and hollandaise; and sweetcorn and zucchini fritters with crushed avocado, cherry tomatoes and poached eggs.

One of the many fantastic venues on Glenferrie Road to undergo a transformation in recent months, Caffe La Via serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, with a focus on low-key, sophisticated Italian cafe vibes combined with modern Australian creative cuisine. While tasty breakfast and brunch fare is on offer for the first part of the day, the venue transforms into a relaxed restaurant in the evenings, with a wine list to match. Make your next Malvern date night here. 

Does the best bread in the state sound good to you?! The Honey Thief Bakery in Blackburn South produces some of the best loaves, cakes, pastries and other treats, which it sells from its traditional bakery. The team behind Honey Thief have been perfecting their craft for years, making for some of the best bread in Melbourne, whether you're a granary grazer, a sourdough purist or a fruit loaf fanatic. Drop into The Honey Thief Bakery for some freshly baked purchases that you won't regret!

If you're looking to improve your flexibility and strength, Warrior One Yoga is one of the best yoga studios in Melbourne for classes that teach everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques. The Brighton yoga studio allows visitors to pre-book mats online for each class, making it one of the easiest yoga studios to attend if you live a fast-paced life. Check out Warrior One Yoga online for current classes and availability. 

Saba's Ethiopian Restaurant serves incredible authentic Ethiopian cuisine on Fitzroy's busy Brunswick Street. Inside the two-storey eatery, you'll find delicious slow-cooked meats, stews, Injera bread, spiced teas and heaps of other amazing dishes. A 2015 newcomer, Saba's is definitely one of the best African restaurants in Melbourne... Delicious!

Made in Melbourne denim label Denimsmith produces some of the best quality jeans in the country. Their East Brunswick factory doubles up as an awesome retail space that showcases their latest collections, maing it one of the best places to buy jeans in Melbourne, as well as one of the coolest fashion hot-spots for checking out how your clothes came to be. Whether you're investing in that life-long denim jacket or need a new pair of skinnies for day-to-day wear, Denimsmith is a top fashion go-to in Melbourne.