Markets & Food Events

Meat-free Mondays, flexitarianism, part-time vegos—there are a whole bunch of ways people are trying to embrace plant-based eating.…

This September, the Melbourne Cocktail Festival is making a triumphant return and this time, is introducing an exciting…

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences…

Fifteen years ago you could have bought two large sausage rolls, three party pies and a Nippies chocolate milk for your Friday school lunch…

Finally an event for the food group so dear to our hearts. Whether you’re a dim sim or a dumpling fan, their popularity as a quick…

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in…

Here are some Melbourne meal delivery services rising to the surface to save our stomachs and recipe ingenuity. 

If you're a big fan of food (like us) you'll be happy to know there are towns filled with farm-fresh food and local brews…

Sometimes it can be tricky to keep the kids entertained during the winter period. That's why we're helping ease the…

Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, Bendigo is a place where you can step back in time to get a fix of the state's history.…

Consider this your shortcut to some of the best plates to taste in the Grampians and surrounds.

Not sure where to start the tastebud tour? We’ve rounded up the top nine eats you can’t miss on your next visit to Geelong and…

Since the city’s reawakening in the past six months, we’ve seen several iterations of QVM’s night market return.…

Heading to the market can be one of life's greatest pleasures, a wholesome venture with hand-made crafts, quality local produce and…

We called on the experts (you guys) to suss out which dishes are non-negotiable. Pro tip: arrive hungry. 

There's nothing more quintessential than a croissant, sure there are fancier looking things in the display cabinet but you can beat…

Taking inspiration from the ultimate authentic addition to any meal, Cholula Hot Sauce, we spoke to the founders of Cartel del…

Convenience experts, 7-Eleven has teamed up with some of Melbourne’s most-loved chefs to bring you The Convenient Store. The…

Cocktail Porter has launched perhaps their most delicious cocktail kit yet: DIY Easter Cocktail Kits complete with chocolate…

Melbourne’s Food & Wine Festival is back with a stacked program to mark its 30th anniversary. The two-week event will be…

Casa Aperol is returning to Melbourne for a summer of outdoor sips, live tunes and inspired eats at Petanque Social.

Experience HOTA's world-exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from Mugrabi Collection, New York in a whole new light on two…

A slice of the ‘La Dolce Vita’ is soon to be arriving in Melbourne with Mercato Centrale setting up shop in Melbourne this year.…

Sofia Levin is one of the most endeared cultural commentators and journalists in Melbourne. You can gauge her clout by the sheer level…

Cheese is truly one of the greatest wonders of the world, it comes in so many shapes, tastes, and is easily over-indulged right before…

Taking inspo from the simplicity and versatility of the Kumato® we chatted to Bondi Icebergs Head Chef, Alex Prichard,…

It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Aus Open is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into…

At the core of all good family feasts are good ingredients. Inspired by the experts in fresh and easy and authentic Asian, Asian…

It’s finally here, lockdown restrictions are gone, warmer weather is here and there’s serious end of the year vibes about.…

The warmer months of Melbourne just seem to be getting better and better this year as we’ve just heard the news that…

As part of the regional Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the town of Thorpdale in Gippsland, a quaint 19th-century village with a…

Take your tastebuds on a trip to one of these must-do food and wine events. 

It's rare that a week goes by without a new opening here in Australia's dining capital, and no matter the persuasion of your palate,…

The Budburst Wine Festival will return next month

Turns out there is such thing as a free lunch.

After a two-year hiatus, Melbourne’s Night Noodle Market is returning for 18 days of Hawker-style eats at its usual home,…

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether…

From a Gelato tour to taking it slow with your fave hobbies, there are plenty of options to leave the hangover at the pub. 

Supplies for every night of the week, sorted.

Situated right on Macaulay Road in North Melbourne, EziStreat is a 600sqm food hall residing inside a former industrial…

Say goodbye to home delivery.

This month, the gang at AVC have launched The Pass, a fabulous new loyalty app which will earn you big points and perks at over…

From films to fulfilling culinary adventures, this is the perfect culture-lovers escape. 

Melbourne's resident dessert queen, Miss Trixie, is going brick and mortar this weekend, setting up a very sugary pop-up store at the…

Vodka, gin, rum—if you can name it, you can taste it at Holy Water.

Here's how you can book Christina Laker, Wynona Davies, Sabina Newton, Sarah Clare, and Huda AlSultan as your own private chef…

Brush up on your pairing skills and add some retro snacks to your repertoire at a series of home entertaining workshops in celebration of…

After a long two-year hiatus, the beloved Good Food and Wine Show is finally back in Melbourne with a bang for 2022, promising a stellar…

Clear your calendar because the highly-anticipated Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) is back for its 21st year and honestly, our…

Thaw out those winter blues with the return of Melbourne’s Winter Igloo Garden. Kicking off on Saturday the 21st of May,…

Somehow it’s already May…which means it’s time to celebrate the wonderful mothers in your life. Whether it’s your…

One of Melbourne's most anticipated events is back this March, and it's going to take your breath to the next level. Welcome To…

The minds behind Saul’s Sandwiches, Leor Haimes and Elliot Koren are not ones for slowing down the pace. After building their…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after…

If you’re scrambling to find a romantic spot to take your Valentine this year, we’ve rounded up a list of all the best dates in…

Everyone’s favourite gourmet ice cream Connoisseur is surprising us this summer by giving away ice cream sticks across the…

A flurry of food trucks on the waterfront can only mean one thing—Melbourne Street Eatz is back with it’s biggest event to…

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening…

Wednesday night's at Queen Vic Market are back in a big way this summer season.

The warmer months bring with them a solid excuse to drink (more) rosé (than you usually would). The stuff is perfect in the sun, with…

Rather than wait for the New Year's resolution we know won't stick, we're all about habits to get more good on your plate.

Thanks to the easing of Melbourne’s restrictions we can hang together for some wholesome picnic-based fun. In perfect timing with…

We’ve become quite reliant on Messina Gelato over here, their speciality desserts have been seeing us through each lockdown, and true…

Coburg’s Gnoccheria has been humbly serving up their fresh gnocchi, pasta and lasagna from their Coburg locale for some time…

Some of the best times to escape the city are through winter, across our great state there are plenty of getaway activities that showcase…

In a private loft location in Melbourne, a supper club has been quietly emerging to rebuild connections after a year of isolation.…

Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Slytherins are all invited to this magical high tea that will be coming to Melbourne in October.…

Just when we thought high teas couldn’t get any better, the Gardens House at the Royal Botanic Gardens went and put boozy…

Those wanting to go full throttle on the fromage this winter are in for a two day treat with the announcement of The Collection, a…

Melbourne’s 10,000sqm foodie precinct, Grazeland, is getting a vegan shakeup over the next two weeks. The team at The V Spot will…

When it comes to yum cha—there are a few notable highlights and must-orders from those delightful roaming trolleys. Like dim…

K Shed at QVM is being taken over by the Vegan Market of Melbourne once a month on Saturdays. Established by Melbourne-based vegan…

Not all markets are created equal, though one we can clink (a highball) glass to is the Craft & Co Gin Market, which is…

To all the Homer Simpsons out there, your hopes and dreams have been answered because a huge one-day doughnut festival is coming to…

Did you know that Australia is the largest producer of black truffles outside of Europe, and the third-largest producer in the world behind…

We’re home, we’re hungry, we want cheese. It’s typically what you pull out of the fridge first isn’t it? Instead of…

Now for some terrifically good and delicious news, Shannon Martinez and the Smith & Daughters team are transforming the…

As lockdown restrictions continue Melbourne hospitality scene continues to turn it on and roll with the changes. The situation has forced…

There are plenty of niche ‘festivals’ happening around the country; some come and go, but one that Victoria has always been in…

If you’ve been wishing for more cheese options at a classy setting, look no further.  From the start of June, The Westin…

Keep your eyes peeled for a giant cocktail shaker on wheels. 

Pasta is one of the greatest gifts of the culinary world, its variety of shape and diverse adaptability to a range of different sauces,…

RISING has already put out plenty onto the table in terms of things to do and see over the winter festival timetable but their latest…

Up in the Macedon Ranges in Woodend just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD lies some of the most fertile ground, each…

If you totally forgot that Mother’s Day is this Sunday 9 May then don’t worry, you’re not alone. But curb the stress…

So successful they put on a second festival in the same year, the Ascot Lot’s Gnocchi Festival is returning this May after a 2021…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after…

So successful they put on a second festival in the same year, the Ascot Lot’s Gnocchi Festival is returning this May after a 2021…

The stupidly popular Night Noodle Markets are back, though 2021’s format for the annual slurp-fest will look a little…

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie are back to their impressive…

Melbourne winters are underrated in the frost department, as the temperature dives and wind chill factor becomes a thing again…

Ascot Lot, a northern destination for all for food trucks is getting slippery with an entire day dedicated to noodles and bubble tea.…

You’ve probably heard the name Pizza Pony around the traps. They were once a shop before becoming a truck, then a pre-packed…

Pizza, pasta and wine—the Italians certainly know how to live. Join the party and eat like an Italian this Sunday in the heart of…

It’s that wonderful time of the year again as lagers, stouts, sours, pilsners and pale ales descend upon Melbourne for Good Beer Week…

We can’t bloody hide our excitement about the Hot Sauce and Chilli festival hitting Welcome To Brunswick this weekend. If you push…

Winter is coming and there’s been plenty brewing north of the wall, it’s been over ten years since we first waded our way…

Melbourne Cocktail Festival has begun, and with around 20 events happening over the next week, there are more than a few drops to try. You…

The west is really having a moment, and the vibe is only going to continue with the opening of Grazeland, a 10,000sqm food haven by the…

The Ascot Lot never fails to deliver on themed day festivals (who remembers Pooches and Prosecco?), and the latest to return after…

After a successful inaugural festival last year just prior to lockdown, the Melbourne Cocktail Festival is back on the radar this…

Summer might be over but that doesn’t mean the rooftop bar vibes have to stop. That’s why several hospitality…

The Pickle & The Patty’s Bikini Bottom event is anything but childish—this cultural mashup of seafood styles…

South-East Asian eatery Longrain will be serving up a banquet lunch every weekend at Central Victoria’s Sutton Grange…

On-the-move eatery NAMA is taking over Leonardo’s Pizza Palace for an all-day dining party on Sunday 21 March.

It may officially be Autumn in Melbourne, but that doesn’t mean the summer vibes need to end. Gelati geniuses Piccolina…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after…

In the past decade or so, the humble dessert we know as gelato has departed from its over-frozen reputation in the back of your freezer to…

Ready to go ham? Here are the best places to get hot dogs in Melbourne.

Pooches and Prosseco is back at the Ascot Lot on Saturday 27 February from 12pm to 10pm, so bring along your four-legged friends…

After a year hiatus, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival returns like a (slow-cooked, 12-hour brined) phoenix from the ashes with a…

Prahran Market’s Sizzlefest—the multi-day celebration of the sausage and barbecue—returns this March over three days of…

What’s cooler than cool? Ice cold. If Outkast lyrics were anything to go by, then Victoria’s 12-day ice cream festival is the…

Melbourne has been throwing plenty of reasons to get outside for a frothy since we ticked over into 2021, and the latest comes in the form…

Welcome To Thornbury is no stranger to a food-themed party, and in February, they’re bringing back one of their most-hyped events…

Long before Arbory Afloat had us walking on water, Ponyfish Island was pouring beers on the previously deserted concrete platform…

If you, like us, enjoy a refreshing hit of botanicals during summer, you would have likely made it to gin festival Juniperlooza over the…

It’s time to take your barbecue game up a notch this January long weekend, because Melbourne culinary veteran Jerry Mai (Bia Hoi) is…

On one hand we love a pop-up shop, and on the other hand we love a gin, but we love it even more when we put those two hands together. From…