October 2 heralds the beginning of the daylight saving period in Victoria, a bittersweet affair as we mourn the loss of a precious hours’ sleep yet revel at the prospect of the coming summer. As the weather begins to warm and the days become longer, in true Melburnian fashion, we follow our natural instincts and…
Summer night lovin’
Take advantage of the waning summer sunshine and while away an evening or two at one of the CBD’s rooftop watering holes. Curtin House’s Rooftop Bar has it all – comfy deck chairs, a 360 degree view of the Melbourne skyline and (from December through to April) even an open-air cinema. Open every day from…
Not just a night out
The small team at Temple Brewing thought they were just going for a night out when they attended the Australian International Beer Awards in Docklands in May. Managing director Nick Pang said the expectation of being awarded was low, so when their “Anytime IPA” pale ale was announced as a gold medalist (out of 180…
Torbreck wine dinner at Stokehouse
By Sarah Harrison A taste of the Barossa is hitting Melbourne on July 2 when Stokehouse City presents a sumptuous dinner paired with South Australia’s Torbreck wines. A generous menu of canapes and four courses, carefully crafted by head chef Ollie Gould, will be matched with Torbreck’s current releases including the iconic and highly anticipated…
Make the most of May
By Sarah Harrison Make the most of after five in May with fundraising for charity, live music and a week of very good beer across the city. Good beer in the city Now in its fifth year, Good Beer Week is hitting Melbourne again this May with a huge range of events happening in the…
Old School Fun at Bartronica
By Sarah Harrison A new kind of bar emerged in Melbourne last month and is set to be a mean contender for the most fun. Officially launched in March, Bartronica has emerged on Flinders Lane as Melbourne’s only retro arcade bar in the city – and the owners are taking it very seriously. With classics…
The Burger Revolution
By Burgerspondent: James Neeson Burgers have become quite the fashionable food choice in recent years. Take a walk down Swanston, Bourke or Collins streets and the burger choices are no longer limited to a bloke named Jack or a pair of golden arches. In this month’s CBD News we will take a look at some…
A bunch of headless chooks
By Alexis Beaumont Whether you’re enjoying it on the go or as a hunger-fix after a big night out, it seems there’s always an excuse to jump on board Melbourne’s latest food craze and indulge in a tasty piece of fried chicken. With restaurants and take-away stores popping up all over the city, Korean and…
Luna 1878
Beat the winter chills and head to Queen Victoria Market for Luna 1878. This is the annual winter market where visitors can treat themselves to exciting street food, browse works of the craftiest artisans and enjoy live performances. The interesting name is a combination of “luna” the Latin name for the moon and the number…