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Opposite the Regent Theatre, up the Paris end of Collins Street, Bistrot d'Orsay is one of Melbourne's chicest French restaurants. Serving top-notch bistro classics for almost 20 years now, the bistro's lunch and dinner menus are full of provincial French fare, featuring classics such as bouillabaisse and a silky crème brûlée, as well as Mediterranean-inspired seafood linguini and risotto.

Smack bang in heart of the CBD (at the foot of the 530 Collins Street Building) is Mr Mason, a modern French-inspired bistro and bar.

Translating to 'to romp – to lark about', Aux Batifolles is perhaps an appropriate description of this Fitzroy North brassiere, serving up delicious, authentic French fare without the pomp. Head to Aux Batifolles for a oozy croque monsieur, or stick around to get a big bowl of moules frites and a glass of vin for lunch. Dinner doesn't disappoint either, with a menu of rustic French favourites, like eye fillet tartare, steak frites and a tasty cassoulet. 

Lazerpig is the latest Collingwood restaurant to make the crowds go wild and once you visit, you’ll know why. The cozy pizza parlour on Peel Street, right near The Grace Darling Hotel, is one of our favourite all-rounder venues – it’s great for drinks with friends at the bar, a casual pizza dinner, or even date night in the dimly lit dining area.

Fresh, healthy and affordable lunches in the CBD can be hard to find, which is why we’re huge fans of Crisp. The Southern Cross Lane store is centrally located between Bourke, Little Collins and Exhibition Streets and offers a variety of delicious salads that not only taste great but are good for you too. Crisp are not just big on great quality ingredients, they’re also big on giving the customer the choice – you can pick from one of 10 Chef’s Cut salads (we love the spicy Chicken Chipotle and the super yummy Protein Powerhouse salads) or become the chef yourself and create your own salad – great if you want to exclude certain things (ahem, gluten…we’re looking at you).

Let’s face it – a glowing tan and face-framing brows are two things that instantly make a girl look and feel better. So when we’re in need of either, we head straight to Maxitan in Prahran – the place to go for one of the best spray tans in Melbourne plus picture perfect arches.

Holding court on Lygon Street for almost 9 years, Biba is arguably the best hair salon in Carlton. The bustling salon is full of energy; a modern space where you can sit back and let the expert hairstylists tend to your locks.

Making people happy one nail at a time, Blonde Tiger on Smith Street in Collingwood is a boutique nail salon by Erin Margrethe. Whether your style is long red talons, or short, nude and square, Erin believes all nail art is beauty and the sky is the limit. With a subtle love of glitter and a no rules philosophy, anything goes at Blonde Tiger.

Tucked into a warm, vintage suite on the first floor above Wilson Street, The Eyebrow Queen isn’t exactly easy to find. But despite the location, this boutique salon boasts A-list clients including Delta Goodrem, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Margot Robbie.

Offering the ultimate in spa treatments, the Chuan Spa at the Langham Hotel is a luxury experience for those who like the finer things in life. Tranquility and harmony are key here, providing a haven amidst inner city Melbourne. 

The hottest name in nail art, I Scream Nails have a salon in Collingwood but are best known for their attendance at parties and events all over Melbourne. There is nothing quite like sipping champagne while someone expertly paints your nails with delicate stokes and painstaking accuracy. As beautiful as a work of art, the work of I Scream Nails is a sight to behold.

Melbourne's premier spa destination, the Isika Day Spa at Crown offers a tranquil escape where peace is paramount and luxury is a necessity. Choose from body treatments, massage, facials or a full package and let your worries be soothed away in this urban paradise. 

Located in the heart of Carlton, Clinica-Lase is an advanced skin and laser clinic that offers a range of cosmetic and aesthetic services for both men and women, including laser hair removal, anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, along with a host of other treatments. All therapists hold government accredited laser safety qualifications, boasting an impressive 35 years of experience in cosmetic and dermal therapies. Clinica-Lase also use the most reputable products and latest technologies, ensuring your skin gets the very best treatment out there. 

Looking for a quick, easy and healthy lunchtime solution? Our go-to for lunch in the CBD is Crisp on Goldsbrough Lane, right near the corner of Bourke and William Streets – their salads are fresh, healthy and delicious! The beauty of Crisp is that YOU have the choice – you can either choose one of the 10 Chef's Cut salads (think Superfood Detox, Asian Slaw and more) or create one yourself. There's also plenty of gluten-free options available, plus 'Man Salads' for the fellas who like a bit of extra protein in their meals. Crisp not only create some of Melbourne's best salads, they also do a yummy breakfast menu – the Healthy Tub (a mixture of yogurt, fruit and muesli), the Breakfast Wrap (BLT and egg in a wholemeal wrap) and our personal fave the Hot Creamy Porridge (delicious porridge with your choice of toppings). So forget the soggy sandwich for lunch – head to Crisp on Goldsbrough Lane instead. Oh and don't think the whole "I'm too busy to duck out" excuse will fly – Crisp have online ordering too!

Commercial Road Prahran is home to the À Bloc bicycle store, that doubles as a café and gallery space. First and foremost, they sell bikes and accessories from around the world, servicing your wheels with TLC and skill. Second, they serve coffee and encourage cyclists to enjoy their biking by sharing the experience with others. A unique offering for the inner city cycling set.

The smell of fresh bread in the morning is second to none, and if the crowds at Baker D. Chirico in St Kilda are anything to go by, the breads from this establishment are the best. Warm and fresh, the whole wheat breads baked on site are adored by the locals and the high end restaurants who order the products in bulk. Best warm with jam by the fire.

Wander down ACDC Lane and you'll find Pastuso, a Peruvian grill, cevicheria and pisco bar. headed up in the kitchen by Chef Samuel Rivas and the talented team behind San Telmo, Pastuso is the place to go for Peruvian street food, delicate ceviche, smoked meats and exotic Latin-inspired cocktails. Perch yourself at the bar, order a pisco sour and dig into a plate of alpaca backstrap tartare.

The grand old dame of Abbotsford, the Terminus Hotel has thrown open the doors to her luminous green facade after a flash makeover by Techne Architects. Now part of the Sand Hill Road stable (Richmond Club Hotel, Prahran Hotel, The Bridge Hotel), the Termi has had a touch of the tropics added to her interior, with palm-print wallpaper and an internal beer garden full of palms. Speaking of beer, they've taken advantage of their proximity to the Carlton brewery and installed six giant beer vats.

Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Healesville’s White Rabbit is arguably one of the best breweries in Victoria. The White Rabbit team are a quirky bunch (just how we like ‘em!) and pride themselves on their unique ingredients, imagination, and creativity during the fermentation process. This out-of-the-box approach to beer has led to three stellar ales – White Ale, Dark Ale, and the brand spankin’ new Belgian-style Pale Ale – which you can enjoy 7 days a week, 364 days a year (alas they’re closed on Christmas Day) at White Rabbit.

The Skinny Dog Hotel is the go-to spot for a parma and a pot in Kew. Said to be the biggest and best in Melbourne, their parmas keep the locals (and not-so-locals) coming back time and time again. Head there on a Thursday night to for Parmageddon, where you can tuck into a parma (there are eight to choose from!) and pot of Kolsh for just $20. Bargain!

Australia’s oldest coffee roasting company (they’ve been roasting since 1879!), Griffiths Bros is the team behind some of the best cups of joe in town! Griffiths Bros are committed to providing you with the perfect cup of coffee; from sourcing beans of the highest quality and roasting them on site in Mulgrave, to creating and packaging their famous blends, Griffiths Bros are total coffee perfectionists! While they supply beans to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, Griffiths Bros have an on-site bean store in Mulgrave, which you can visit to stock up on beans and blends, along with coffee machines and equipment. You can also learn more about the roasting process and view the extensive range of Griffiths Bros memorabilia. Can’t get out to Mulgrave? Griffiths Bros products are also stocked in leading supermarkets and specialty food stores, as well as via their brand new online store.

For fantastic coffee in Glen Iris, look no further than Platform Espresso. Whether you're after a full-bodied and rich milk-based brew, or single-origin black, this hip cafe has the cup for you. Utilising seasonal and regional produce, the menu features innovative creations such as sweetcorn fritters with chicory, feta, avocado mousse and crème fraîche for (all-day) breakfast, or maybe the 'Brunsch-etta' is your style, with basil, pomegranate, tomatoes, confit mushrooms and goat's cheese (you had us at pomegranate). Enjoy the specialty coffee and fresh food offering in the playfully chic and spacious environment that is Platform Espresso.

If you're looking for great coffee in Camberwell, do as the locals do and follow the neon signage to Miss Frank's wonderfully industrial warehouse setting. Featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and menu, Miss Frank also offers a great range of take-home meals, from salads and pastas to soups.

In a cheerfully cosy spot just off Burke Road, Camberwell, Prospect Espresso is the go to place for delicious food and ethically sourced coffee. Co-owners Matt Ward and Mitch Haworth offer a mouthwatering coffee range, from cold drip to vietnamese iced, that would impress any Melbourne-raised coffee aficionado. The tempting food menu will make you hungry even if you just finished eating, offering simple but inventive twists to delicious classics such as banana bread with walnuts and espresso butter, or panko crumbed eggs with spiced beans, goat's cheese and chorizo. Hurry though, this 30 seat café fills up fast!

Hiding away in Ashwood is Hyde n Seek, a local cafe that prides itself on a delicious menu that's infused with Moroccan and Turkish spices. The space itself combines rustic details, including a brick and timber counter and a bicycle theme running throughout the cafe. The homely vibe makes it the perfect place for locals to relax over breakfast or lunch. Pick up a tasty falafel wrap, some Moroccan baked eggs or a delicious ottoman's banquet breakfast board. Looking for something healthy and refreshing? Hyde n Seek also offers guilt-free fresh juices—great for a pick-me-up!

Located on Bridge Road, LadyBoy dining + bar is a playful, modern Thai restaurant with a pop fit-out, creative menu and cheeky drinks list to boot. Below the 'rock out with your wok out' neon sign is an open kitchen, where you can watch the three chefs whip up delicious Thai bites.

Raw Trader is a new Melbourne CBD cafe specialising in raw, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, organic, sugar-free and generally healthy cakes, desserts and sweet treats. With a rustic, repurposed feel to the fit out, Raw Trader is already doing a raw-ing trade in almond milk coffees, smoothies and guilt-free goodies. Drop by for an almond and macadamia ball, chia pudding or raw cheesecake – everything is made on site and the selection rotates daily. A #cleaneater's paradise.

Nestled at the top of Kingsway, Steak Ministry Bar & Grill is a premier New York-style steakhouse that serves up some of the best steak in Glen Waverley, if not Melbourne. Hatted Executive Chef Chris Wade has designed a stellar menu for serious meat-lovers, using only the finest beef from a select group of Australian farmers, featuring everything from dry aged Black Angus strip steak to the ‘Master Kobe’ Full Blood Wagyu centre cut (with a marble score of 9+!). Ravenous? Order the mammoth Wagyu tomahawk rib eye or try Ministry’s ‘Super Steak’ offering, a hand-selected piece of the finest quality steak, expertly cut by Wade and cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

Located in the eclectic Windsor part of Chapel Street, Bromley & Co is an awe-inspiring art gallery, fashion house and homewares store in one. The passion project of famed artist David Bromley and his wife Yuge, Bromley & Co is packed to the rafters with David's bold, colourful artworks, along with pieces from George Raftopoulos, Stewart McFarlane, Datsun Tran and more. Yuge's clothing line also features at Bromley & Co, along with a variety of striking homewares and decorator items such as Queen Bee candles and Bakker ceramics. Prepare to max out the credit card...Bromley & Co is truly one of Chapel Street's best shopping experiences!

Melbourne's largest beer hall, Munich Brauhaus, brings a stein-full of Bavarian cheer to South Wharf. Seating over 900 people, the uber venue channels the traditional Bavarian Bierhaus, where people can eat, drink and be merry in this year-round Oktoberfest celebration. It's all about the bier here, Munich Brauhaus filling stein after stein with their signature Munich Lager, as well as exclusively imported beers including Fürstenburg Premium Pils, Löwenbräu Original, Stiegl Goldbräu and Franziskaner Hefe Weizen Hell.

Searching for a sanga on Smith Street? Rockwell and Sons is the place to go. This hip bar and eatery serves up some of the best darned sangas goin' round, with everything from a pressed rib, served with BBQ sauces, dill, fennel and onion, to a fried chicken, covered in buttermilk dressing and hot sauce, gracing the short but sweet menu. Oh, and don't forget The Double Patty Smash Burger. Or their famous Fried Chicken Wednesdays. Heck, it's all good.

Located in the bustling heart of Brighton, Track Three Espresso is your one-stop-shop for delicious artisan coffee and ah-mazing service. Offering a trendy and tasty breakfast and lunch menu, it's also open for tapas in the evenings. Situated next to Middle Brighton train station, it's the perfect place for an after-work beverage and yummy bite to eat, or an on-the-go seasonal espresso blend. Did we mention they do sliders?

Popular amongst St Kilda locals, Mavis Brown's bar brings bucket loads of good vibes to Fitzroy Street. Offering a range of local and international beer, impressive vino selection and tasty tapas-style menu, Mavis Brown's is the perfect place to kick back after a long day at work, or kick off a boozy night out on the town. Make sure you check out the local and international bands and DJs, playing Wednesday through Sunday.

St Kilda's Hub Café is the perfect place to start the day, serving up Genovese coffee and a menu of tasty cafe fare. Sweet tooths will be pleased with Hub's Apple Crumble French Toast, topped with a buttery cinnamon nut crumble and vanilla mascarpone. Yum! The Rum 'n' Raisin Porridge, dotted with rum-soaked raisin and a caramelised brown sugar crust, certainly won't disappoint, either. Eggs more your thing? Baked, poached or resting under a glorious hollandaise, Hub sure knows a thing or two about yolk. Those after a lunchtime bite needn't look further than Hub, the lunch menu boasting light dishes, salads, burgers and baguettes. Special occasion? Book in for a long, lazy private lunch, or deck out the cafe for an evening shindig. A great spot to re-fuel (or host your next party!). 

A restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge in one, Collingwood's The Noble Experiment is a Melbourne establishment like no other. Inspired by the old school drinking houses of the 1920s, The Noble Experiment offers patrons a series of unique spaces to indulge in a tipple or two; a New York style bar on the top floor, serving Melbourne's most extensive range of bottle and barrel aged cocktails (for the novice and serious alike) and an enviable selection of rare and fine whisky.

Been hunting for a good spot to sink your teeth into some (lots of) meat? Look no further than Meatmaiden on Little Collins Street! From the team that brought you Meatmother in Richmond, Meatmaiden brags an extensive selection of hearty goodness; from Wagyu beef tartare and Rangers Valley Black Market brisket to pork croquettes and lobster mac!

Housed in a heritage butcher shop in Beaconsfield, O.MY is a fine dining destination like no other. Owned and operated by three brothers, Tyson, Blayne and Chayse Bertoncello, this Modern Australian restaurant likes to keep things close to home; seasonal produce is picked straight from the brothers' organic gardens and what cannot be grown is sourced locally from producers down the road. This seed-to-plate philosophy is executed with a fine-tuned cooking technique, earning O.MY a reputation as one of Melbourne's best restaurants after a short 15 months of business.

The search for the perfect tee, striped sweater and slouchy pant has ended. All hail the arrival of bassike to Melbourne's CBD. Chock full of casual, chic separates in neutral hues and natural fibres - cottons, leather, bamboo - bassike is the go-to of chic femmes and fellas the nation over. Say goodbye to fashion faux pas and hello to low fuss style at Rankins Lane's bassike store.

Armed with expert knowledge and industry leading technology, it's no wonder that the Victorian Dermal Group are considered the go-to clinic for non-surgical cosmetic treatments and laser hair removal in Melbourne.

You can’t help smile at Phare’s new pop-up store on Malvern Rd. It looks like someone designed it on The Sims (with excellent taste and a cheat code generating lots of money).