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If a $2000 flight to Colombia isn’t in your budget, how about a $4.40 tram fare to Queen Street? Club Colombia is as close as you can get to an authentic Colombian experience without travelling to the other side of the world.  

In a world that is constantly moving forward, Future Mountain Brewing and Blending has decided to take a step back, appreciate the past and find a way to combine it with contemporary times. The result? An extraordinary brewery and taproom that provides the right amount of past and present.

The history of Old Man Drew dates back to 1868. This cafe-meets-coffee-house-meets-high-tea-function-room has been a labour of love; which was brought to life by Dorothy Leech and her daughter Emma after their family had owned the property many years prior.

Can’t decide whether you want Jazz music or Japanese tonight? Why not both? Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Fumi Tamura is taking Japanese cuisine to a whole new level. With delicious, traditional Japanese meals mixed with house-made alcoholic drinks, there truly is no better way to start your weekend.

The newest addition to Melbourne’s after-work and late-night cocktail scene has arrived. On top of live music and signature cocktails, Jasper’s opening its doors and offering a world-class, rotating selection of craft gins, an extensive whisky selection and a carefully curated wine menu fit for the city’s finest.

Lukumades has hit Windsor, which means that their Greek doughnuts are now south of the river. I repeat: doughnuts, south of the river. Lukumades have extended their roots and opened their doors on Chapel Street, making it their second store in Melbourne since it opened in 2017.

If you look up when you set foot into Northcote’s Lé Léé, you’ll see dried garlic and chilli draped above the faux-balcony above the door. Traditionally Macedonian, this is the vision of owner Miki Dodevski wants you to feel when you visit – like you’re in an authentic Macedonian’s house.

For a while, Cremorne Street Baker’s had a monopoly on wholesale sweets around some of Melbourne’s best cafes, and now they’ve given the people what they really want: a dedicated retail space. Not only can you place an order for a special occasion, but now you can mosey on into the front of Cremorne Street Bakers and peruse the shelves of baked goods.

Located in the luxury hotel The Chen in Box Hill, Katori is a refined Japanese luxury dining focusing on superior meats lead by two of Melbourne’s most impressive chefs. Former top chefs at Nobu Melbourne Kengo Hiromaesu and Yasuo Matsuike have gone to create Melbourne newest Japanese hotspot and it’s well on its way.

Sushi Boto is an adorable sushi train with a difference.

Gone are the days of trying to get through a workout without being asked what your Instagram is, or being able to enjoy the company of like-minded fit females without the testosterone musk or over-exaggerated mid-workout grunts. 

Aisha and Azem Dzevlan, the dynamic duo behind Richmond institution Black Gold, are at it again. And this time, they’ve created another hotspot in Elsternwick. 

Escape from your hair nightmares with Carlton's newest, highly Instagrammable salon.

La Central is Melbourne’s first Spanish deli-meets-bodega at South Melbourne Market. Conceived by Spanish-born Alberto Andres and Rufino Ramos, the guys were inspired by the vibrant markets of Barcelona and Madrid for this opening.

Melbourne’s freshest pizza and mozzarella bar just got a brand new fit out in the heart of the city and we’re loving it. The original DOC is embedded in the rich Italian character of Carlton and now Southbank is graced with its cheesy presence.  

This place is the perfect place to start your night, enjoy your night and end your night without leaving the joint. Commercial Road’s Talk To Me Bar is your one-stop shop for a great night out.  

Pinchy’s offers premium seafood with a difference. Located in Emporium, these guys aim to educate consumers about the protection of our oceans, while offering fresh seafood that is traceable yet delicious. 

The newest addition to the Hakata Gensuke family is in Carlton, and what better place to drop a ramen joint than on Lygon street?

Scandinavian design has a new home in St Kilda and it’ll make you want to renovate your home weekly.

Flovie is the latest cafe/florist and eatery to hit Carlton; it’s the perfect place to get your brunch on, smell the flowers, and indulge in some dainty, handcrafted mocktails. 

Stepping away from the traditional, clinical salon interiors, Bat Your Lash feels more like a home; warm and inviting with personal touches that make you feel relaxed the second you breeze through those doors. Pops of pink and fresh greenery make the space contemporary, and that attention to detail is consistent with the team’s beauty approach at Bat Your Lash.

Calling all dessert fiends: this Korean delicacy has just hit Melbourne's shores in all its sugary glory.    

Matt Bax, who gifted us Bar Americano and now-closed Der Raum, recently launched a gallery-bar hybrid, which happens to be our favourite type of hybrid.

A slot machine that spits out unlimited coins, a table made from an old Japanese optometrist reading chart, a custom-made giant box of strawberry Pocky, and succulents in Cup Noodle cups—Chotto Motto is a smorgasbord of Japanese paraphernalia and clever little treats, and we’re honestly living for it.

Reopened and redesigned after a full renovation and under new ownership, the fresh new interior really breathes new life into Il Caminetto. Polished concrete and white sandblasted walls give you the feeling that you are nestled in a quiet Italian village and about to tuck into some delicious pizza and pasta.

Offering unique, fun and immersive ride classes designed to not only challenge you physically but also mentally, Bodhi & Ride is revolutionising the Australian boutique fitness industry, one disco cardio party at a time. 

With sophisticated designs created to the highest quality using fabric suppliers from Italy and Switzerland, as well as extensive pre-production R&D, it's easy to understand why so many trust Pedla to keep their bums from getting sore after a long ride along Beach Road.

Hitting the shores of Sandringham is the Mediterranean restaurant and bar, Baia Di Vino. Quite literally translating to ‘wine bay’, Baia Di Vino is set to be a contemporary expression of the simple European coastal life (goals), and Sandringham provides the perfect backdrop with its natural beauty and coastal characteristics, it’s a match made in culinary heaven.  

The Plant Runner is the result of a long-time passion project between two friends, Duncan Hilder and Dominic Hooghuis. These guys are both qualified horticulturalists who have each run their own businesses with years of experience between them.

Combine the aesthetic of a speciality grocer, the aura of a cafe and the beautiful food of a top-notch restaurant and you get Toorak Tracktor. Situated in the prime area of the Toorak Park precinct, right next to Toorak Train Station, you’re never too far away from this wonderful establishment. 

Located on High Street in Prahran, Pablo’s Escoburgers is a pop-up burger joint that is part of the much-loved bespoke cocktail bar Promise Bar. 

Having become such a bunch hub for Melbournian’s far and wide, The Hardware Societe has opened a new fantastic space on Katherine Place to fulfil the unrelenting demand of one of the best bunch spots in Melbourne.

East End Wine Bar is co-owned by Demon's ruckman Max Gawn, Saint James owners Rich Donovan and Craig Tate, as well as Burnley Brewing operator Phil Gjisbergs.

Shut up and take our money—Milligram just opened its fourth store in Carlton. For those of you who are not familiar, Milligram is the ultimate store for the design, stationery and lifestyle buff. 

You might recognise Tasia and Gracia Seger, the sisters behind Melbourne’s new Indonesian restaurant Makan, as the champions of the 2016 edition of My Kitchen Rules. And even though it’s been a while since their win, these sisters haven’t let victory soften them up—Makan means business. Delicious, delicious business.

With a nonexistent online presence, quirky weekend schedule, and $9 food and drinks, Good Times has quickly been baptised as a local staple.

From the owners of Elwood’s Blue Tongue Wine Bar comes St Giles, a beautiful wine bar complemented by a market kitchen and a delicatessen accompanied by a pantry and cellar door.

Croissants imported from France and baguettes made fresh daily: Petit Franco-Belge is Melbourne’s new little slice of French provincial cafe dining.

Abottsford just scored a crafty new hotspot, and it’s looking very green—not literally, of course.

Named after a humble mother who brought her love of Vietnamese cuisine to Melbourne, Co Hanh is the new, must-eat-at Vietnamese spot. 

“We were going for a Waldorf Astoria, 1940s New York vibe,” says James Mayne, the Manager at Prahran’s new steakhouse, Angus & Bon. "The sort of place Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra might come to hang out.”

Sydney native Mariella Traina (The Counter, Meet Gerard) and co-owner Jonathan Mandel just carved out a little piece of Melbourne and filled with some much-needed New York energy in the form of Bobby's Coffee and Bagels.

For lovers of Japanese food, Sonny Chiba is a dream come true. It’s modern Japanese cuisine, meets design, meets a unique dining experience while maintaining the playfulness and colour of traditional Japanese cuisine. 

You might’ve noticed that New York Minute’s Brunswick digs just got a new makeover—and no, they haven’t rebranded with pastel tones. Newcomer Highness has taken up the very central Lygon Street venue and transformed it into what might just be Brunswick’s new brunch hotspot.

Connie Polito and Michael Nihill have been in the Melbourne hospitality scene for years. After running a successful pizzeria, which quickly became a Melbourne favourite, they sold the business and moved away from it. And in the last few months, the dynamic duo has been operating a food truck with an interesting name.

One of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings in the inner Eastern suburbs has been transformed into a great little spot called Young’s Wine Rooms.

Tucked away in a quiet street in Preston, you’ll find Eat Cannoli, the modern answer to an Italian classic that even the most discerning Nonna will approve of. 

A seventies-style interior and timber panelling that makes you feel like you’re in a ski lodge on the Dolomites, Leonardo’s Pizza Palace is smack dab in the middle of all that Carlton glory, which can only mean three things: amazing food, great drinks and good vibes.

100 Burgers Group has re-opened the doors to its Collins Street establishment as a reinvigorated public bar. Artist Vanja Zaric’s breathtaking 50-foot still-life diorama of deer, birds, mountains and jungle (all of which has been ethically sourced from local taxidermy specialists) provides a distinct ambience which is uniquely different from anything ever attempted in a gastro bar.

Whether you're after breakfast, dinner, an early cup of coffee or a late-night espresso martini, The Groundsmen has you covered. With its large colourful courtyard and almost around-the-clock service, the Cheltenham venue is the perfect space for a chill afternoon.

Showcasing smart and elegant Scandinavian design—i.e. there is not a thing out of place—aesthetic Öppen is the embodiment of cafe goals. Not only is the food unbelievably tasty, but the interior architecture of Öppen will also enhance your Insta gird, so you can actually put that business profile you made to good use. 

Chinatown just scored a new basement cocktail spot by the name of Clara and it is sleek as hell.

The Meating House may have a thing for puns, but it doesn’t fall short from meat heaven. The inconspicuous cafe, located in the heart of the CBD, aspires to create exceptional quality food inspired by the love of gourmet cooking and will leave you wishing you could never feel full.

It was about time that Highett residents scored a decent breakfast and lunch option and it’s all thanks to the team behind Street Talk Espresso, co-owners Dean Fourtzis and Rishit Patel.

Carlton’s Italian influence is quickly spreading to Brunswick and it is glorious.

Sen Storm doesn’t look or feel like your typical Southeastern Asian restaurant—it has more of a bistro vibe. From the playful Bia Hoi backlit poster to the fresh take on a traditional mural, you’ll feel relaxed, casual, and ready for some quality grub.

We’re just gonna say it: JAMU is le sex. This place is sexy, there’s no way of getting ‘round it. Definitely not what we expected when we poked our heads inside a residential development in Dyer St, just behind Bridge Rd.

It’s impossible not to do a double take when you walk by Capulus & Co—not only because it’s an impressive-looking residence, but mainly because the coffee shop is operated from the owners’ lounge room.

After a huge success with the Sliders on Tyres food trucks, Owen Scungio has opened his first flagship restaurant Slider Diner in Seddon.

Don’t let the adorable pastel decor at Milu fool you into thinking this is just a cutesy Instagram-worthy destination—besides the cozy atmosphere, Milu co-founders Anita Mariniello and Reza Tjoeka are not messing around when it comes to food.