Category: food

Riverside Bliss at Pétanque Social

Pétanque Social ain’t your usual bar along Crown Riverwalk. Despite the hustle nearby, this joint’s got a cozy vibe, surrounded by stacks of greenery that make it feel like a little oasis in the middle of it all. The drinks…

Federal Coffee puts a Melbourne Twist on Parisian Treats

Federal Coffee is an alfresco café located under the iconic arches of the GPO building in Melbourne’s CBD. I’ve walked by it a million times, but somehow never managed to stop in for a bevvy or brunch. Until now. The…

Blue Skies and Red Cherries

The summer sun’s peeking through spring showers, ushering in Christmas, parties, and cherries. The joyful ‘silly season’ is my favourite time of year and a trip to Cherryhill Orchards is a highlight on my summer calendar. It’s the sweetest, most…

400 Gradi: 15 Years Young

In the heart of East Brunswick, 400 Gradi, the ultimate Italian food haven, threw down an epic bash for its 15th birthday. They were dishing out their award winning pizzas that are famous worldwide, plus Aperol and Limoncello Spritz that…

Seoul Garden BBQ Ignites Docklands

The Plus Ones were invited to the opening night of Seoul Garden BBQ Restaurant in Docklands and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped in, the delicious aroma of sizzling Korean BBQ greeted us. The event was…

Amphlett House Celebrates Spring

Nestled beneath the Ovolo Hotel in the ‘Paris-end’ of the city, Amphlett House recently received a facelift and is now far more than a standard hotel bar. Alongside the dark, refined and considered interiors comes a refreshed menu and wine…

Rooftop at QT Elevates to the Extraordinary

The Plus Ones were delighted to be ushered into a fresh chapter of QT Melbourne’s iconic Rooftop at QT on Thursday. The venue has been a luxurious mainstay of the city’s rooftop bar culture, and has lead the way for…

Sparkle into Spring at Shimmer Lane

If you’re looking for a taste of enchantment in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Shimmer Lane is the place to be. This immersive installation, taking over Meyers Place from September 7th to November 30th, 2023, is a true testament to…

Tools For After: A Festival of Ideas

Tools For After is a new six-week festival that celebrates Italian ingenuity and asks the question: what are the tools we will need to face the future? With the world currently experiencing some of the worst global warming related catastrophes in…