Bordello Blues
The Bordello Blues cabaret features enough lingerie for patrons to feel like they are having a saucy night out with their spouse while still keeping things safe enough that it could be a unique alternative to Friday night drinks with…
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Tequila and Tacos at Los Hermanos
Holy Mole. I can’t think of a better way to spend a spring evening than sipping a margarita under the shade of Los Hermanos’ lemon tree. The Mexican style bar and restaurant teamed up with Tromba to launch their first…
Christ Almighty! at Bella Union
If feelgood laughter about the birth of the Saviour is what you seek at this time of Yule, pop in to see ‘Christ Almighty!’. These eight twisted Nativity tales have it in spades. Think Monty Python but with a very Antipodean…
Interrobang: the Wheeler Centre’s Festival of Questions
Does the universe have memory? Yes. Do you know how I know that? Because I got to attend the Interrobang Festival of Questions, and the marvellous Dr. Alan Duffy told me. Essentially, if you are looking at the planet from…
Flying Duck Hotel launch in Prahran
Nestled away in the residential back streets of Prahran lies the Flying Duck Hotel. It’s an unsuspecting establishment. You may have walked past it before and not thought twice. Stepping inside, however, welcomes you into a world of tastes and…
The Barre and Turbine – two new bars to check out
It’s a full-time job keeping up with all the restaurant launches and revamps in Melbourne. A tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Those someones are us, the team at The Plus Ones. Here we spotlight two of the newest places…
A (g)intervention at Juniperlooza, Australia’s first gin festival
So here we go again, Melbourne. Time to don your grey matador felt hat, black Wayfarers, and plunge head and glass first into another summer drinks festival, this time with old mate gin. But first, I digress. I have a…
Good Food Month: Sweet Fest
I have possibly the biggest sweet tooth in human history, or at least I thought I did before I walked into the sugar haven that was Good Food Month’s Sweetfest. Right from the inflatable ice cream cone at the door,…
December’s Picks: What To See, Eat & Do
December? How did that happen? We’ve selected a neat mix of music, artisan markets and a roaming dance party for you! Hope that everyone has a blast through the festive season. Coburg Night Market (free): every Friday until 18 December –…
Leah Senior’s ‘Summer’s On The Ground’ Album Launch
The Toff in Town’s intimate space was a great setting for the three performing acts at Leah Senior’s ‘Summer’s On The Ground’ album launch. It certainly was warm in there, but thankfully Senior’s melodious tunes quickly carried us to the…