Eat & Drink

Images: Supplied A familiar Melbourne favourite is expanding its home by the bay, with a new private dining room designed for bigger celebrations, long lunches and memorable gatherings. There are restaurants you visit, and then there are restaurants that become part of your story. For almost three decades, Donovans has been one of those special places for Melburnians – a much-loved beachside institution where milestones are celebrated, long lunches unfold and memorable evenin

Images: Supplied A new 130-seat restaurant brings wood-fired Italian cooking, signature cocktails and a sophisticated beachside atmosphere to Henley Beach, Adelaide. There is something about dining by the coast that calls for a slower pace, a good cocktail and a table filled with beautiful food. At Jasmine’s, the latest addition to Adelaide’s Henley Beach dining scene, that feeling is at the heart of the experience. Opened by family-owned Chahoud Group, Jasmine’s transforms t

A whole lot of butter, a little river breeze and absolutely no reason to wait for Friday. We're big believers in making a Wednesday feel like a Saturday. A late dinner, a good glass of wine, ordering something a little extravagant for no particular reason. Life's too short to save all the good stuff for the weekend. Which brings us to The Lobster Affair, the new midweek special at hatted Melbourne restaurant From Here By Mike. Every Wednesday from 14 October, the riverside fa

Image credit: Jake Roden Melbourne’s floating summer institution is back on the Yarra, and for season eleven, Afloat has traded its passport for the Greek Islands. This year’s incarnation, Yamas Greece, takes its name from the Greek toast to our health, bringing whitewashed blues, sun-warmed terracotta and the easy generosity of a long lunch by the water to Birrarung. Interior designer Emily Jamieson has shaped the space around the colours and textures of the islands, giving

QT Melbourne has unveiled its latest culinary statement with the opening of Yamagen Melbourne in Portland Lane, introducing a bold, contemporary Japanese dining experience led by acclaimed Culinary Director Adam Lane. Known for shaping Japanese dining experiences that balance technical precision with theatrical flair, Adam Lane brings a career forged in hatted restaurants and Michelin-recognised kitchens, including formative roles at Tetsuya’s, Saké and Nobu London. His lead

Soft light, sculptural ceramics, the gentle glow of Japanese stoneware—and now, a lemon Belle Cake that feels like sunshine made elegant. At JDV STORE, design and flavour move in tandem: a house-baked, delicately glazed cake served on a Bon Voyage plate by Yumiko Iihoshi, alongside iced drinks or the new seasonal pour over. A space to slow down, choose intentionally and savour something beautiful. Don’t mind if we do!

Something big is growing at Garden State Hotel — and it’s set to change Melbourne’s rooftop game. Arriving Spring 2026, Garden State’s upcoming 300-seat Rooftop Garden will offer an all-season open-air escape above the CBD, blending relaxed city drinking with lush, layered greenery and sweeping skyline views. Designed as a natural extension of the venue’s vibrant, social energy, the two-level rooftop is made for after-work catch-ups, long afternoons and effortless weekend se

South Yarra’s dining landscape enters a new era with the opening of Bar Yarra , an all-day neighbourhood venue now welcoming locals on Toorak Road. Taking over the former home of Lona Misa — Ovolo Hotels’ critically acclaimed, One Hat plant-based restaurant — the space reopens with a renewed focus on approachability, inclusivity and everyday dining done well. Designed as a place guests can drop into at any point in the day, Bar Yarra brings together breakfast classics, moder

​For the first time on Australian soil, New York’s iconic @shakeshack lands at @australianopen This isn’t just a pop-up; it’s a culinary landmark. ​Positioned at TOPCOURT, the menu features the gold-standard ShackBurger®—reimagined for the season with 100% Australian Angus beef—alongside the AO-exclusive Blue Slam Macadamia Shake, a vibrant infusion of spirulina and manuka honey designed for court-side cooling. ​ -​The Icon: ShackBurger® on toasted potato bun. -​The Exclusi

There is summer in Melbourne, and then there is Summer at QT. If you’ve been looking for a reason to trade your usual gym routine for something a little more... spirited , your search ends at the corner of Russell Street. From now until March 1st, QT Melbourne is transforming its iconic rooftop into the city’s most exclusive sporting social club. Whether you’re a competitive spirit or just here for the "après-court" vibes, here is everything you need to know about the QT Roo