Chapel Street has a new sister. She’s charming, sophisticated, and always down for a good time. Meet Sister of Society – Prahran’s newest late night eatery and brew house with a mega dose of style. As a Prahran local myself,…
After spending an evening at a whiskey masterclass last year, I was sure I knew everything there was to know about the wonderful drink. Turns out I was missing a whole lot of specialised knowledge, especially regarding Canadian whiskey and…
Gin and jaffles. Is there a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? My plus one and I were treated to a sensory experience at Bad Frankie’s Australian gin masterclass. It was a personable afternoon, family style. (That is, if…
Okay boozers, line your stomachs and practice your best pouty face for scoring waves of free liquor sampling, because it’s back: the Australian Drinks Festival (née Top shelf Boutique Drinks Festival). Coincidentally, this marks my return gambol with ol’ gal…
Nothing beats burgers, beer, and good camaraderie on a Friday night. Lucky for us south-siders, The Windsor Alehouse delivers the first two. The latter is BYO, but I’m sure you can manage. For me, it doesn’t get more local than…
Sip a bit of history. Whisky & Alement are hosting an once-in-a-lifetime experience at their Bar White Oak pop-up. It took three and a half years to amass Australia’s largest collection of Japanese whisky. This is your only chance to try…
Beer. Four ingredients combine to make magic in a glass. Malt provides the base. Hops add flavour and aroma. Yeast produces alcohol. But water. Who thinks about water? The answer is Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. In quantities measured…
Jack Daniel’s whiskey is know the world ’round. Straight out of Lynchburg, Tenneessee, it’s one company that makes this American’s heart sore with pride. 150 years old this year, they’ve set up one of their iconic whiskey barrel houses along the…
Lola Berry just launched her new holistic juice bar Happy Place in the South Melbourne Market. Two of The Plus Ones’ writers went along for her preview and official launch and got a little more happiness in their lives. Lola Berry’s Happy Place…
Let me just start with: Beer Drinkers Are Awesome. I’d wager a bet you could join the Beer Lovers Guide to Melbourne walking tour by Melbourne By Foot any week of the year and find an eclectic mix of visitors and locals…