We’re all about experiences at The Plus Ones. What better way to explore a selection of Melbourne’s culinary scene than a progressive dinner? On a chilly Melbourne eve a hardy band of journalists wandered through the Hutong Group’s three prime Melbourne…
Good Beer Week is off and running! On opening weekend we dropped into Carwyn Cellars for an American masterclass with Deschutes Brewery. Leading the tasting was none other than Assistant Brewmaster, Ryan Schmiege from Bend Oregon. The US brewery started…
Playwright and author Katy Warner has become quite a force in the Australian theatre seen since her 2013 breakout year, winning a Best Emerging Writer award at Melbourne Fringe, and collecting further accolades since. Her new work ‘Spencer’ is another…
The Stonnington Jazz festival is a favourite at The Plus Ones. We love its mix of local Australian jazz and innovative programming. This year the festival is held from 11-21 May across the City of Stonnington’s suburbs. With dozens of…
The Time Out Pub Awards celebrate everything we love about our public houses, from after work bevs that get us through the week, to hearty meals by the fire place that make winter a lot more inviting. Supporting Melbourne’s pubs…
I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a cold Melbourne weekend than an Urban Yoga Retreat and LVY Retreats did not disappoint. Rather than involving an overnight stay, this retreat enabled participants to attend a full day at…
Whoever says size and shape doesn’t matter is lying. At least when it comes to wine glasses and wine tasting. Ticket to Taste – an exclusive food and wine masterclass presented by Plumm Wine Glasses at Project 49 – explored…
A sunny autumn morning riding to discover Sandridge’s secrets is what we had in spades in Rochelle’s Mystery Tour. A small group, riding the historical journey enriched our learning in unique ways, with the added bonuses of stunning sea views,…
It was a real treat to head to Loretta’s Bar for their ‘Smoke and Mirrors‘ event as part of World Class Cocktail Week. Loretta’s Bar is cosily situated within Bluebonnet Barbecue, Fitzroy North’s very own slice of Texas. As you would expect, the evening…
Opera Australia’s colourful production of Carmen brings vibrancy, movement, and fun to Georges Bizet’s otherwise dark tale. Director John Bell has created a vivid atmosphere to accompany the gorgeous score. Eye-catching costumes offer an explosion of colour and the detailed…