Dating back to 6,000 BC, humans have always loved their wine. Back then reserved for aristocrats and clergy, we’ve been witnessing a wine democracy where anyone can enjoy a nice glass of fermented grapey goodness. Bursting with a shared passion,…
Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is one of Melbourne’s premier music festivals. Featuring a curated line up of musical talent the 10-day event is, this year, having its 10 year anniversary. From 14-23 November Melbourne will be presented with an audible…
Plus Ones readers, get your shopping list out because we have your summer wine list sorted (and it’s not going to break the budget)! We spent an afternoon with Eddie McDougall from the Flying Winemaker tasting his range of wines…
The Night Noodle Markets have returned to the banks of Birrarung Marr! With 32 stalls serving up street-food from China, Vietnam, Thailand and beyond, you’ll find plenty of creative fusion food on the menu. Load up on Bao Brothers’s loaded…
Cabaret sensation Meow Meow returns to Malthouse Theatre just in time for the silly season. And you had better believe the seasoned performer knows how to make a memorable entrance. In the case of Apocalypse Meow, she staggers through the…
When it comes to world cinema, we Melburnians are spoiled for choices. After recently plunging into British, Jewish, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Polish Film Festivals, this week we’re sailing away to Russia with Russian Resurrection Film Festival (RRFF) on its…
The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) is one of Melbourne’s true gems. A free, manicured, palace of serenity just a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of CBD proper. Over the last two years I travelled across 50 countries…
Natural, sustainable and well-organised, The Lost Lands truly was the ultimate festival for families and friends! This year, it was set over the cup weekend, 1 – 3 November, in the Werribee Park and Mansion, a fitting setting. With large…
The Victorian Racing Carnival is one of the highlights of the Australian calendar, and The Birdcage is the ultimate destination inside Flemington’s hallowed grounds. The invite-only VIP area is chock-a-block with movers, shakers, celebrities, media, artists. For the sixth year…
Spring racing season is here and we’ll take any excuse to get dressed up and pop a bottle of champs! Lucky for us (and you) Champagne Pommery has launched a new Blanc de Blancs NV just in time for the races,…