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Out of town: The perfect weekend away in Canberra

“Canberra is a lot more interesting than people think” so says a friend who recently moved to Australia’s capital city. As I look up from my delicious cup of single origin coffee to the adjoining barbershop, a well dressed, suspiciously…

Out of town: Jamala Wildlife Lodge

In 1998, a family in Canberra set about creating the National Zoo & Aquarium. Today, tucked snugly inside this private zoo we have Jamala Wildlife Lodge – a boutique, luxury hotel and truly unique wildlife experience. Located an easy 5-10…

Punchbowl Canteen

Sitting alone and proud on a side street in the industrial side of Port Melbourne is Punchbowl Canteen. This leafy, somewhat industrial neighborhood is so close to the city grid but somehow feels like another town. A place where it’s…

Campari: Embrace the Bitterness

Campari‘s “Embrace The Bitterness” has taken over Melbourne. Our writer Ashanie was lucky enough to experience the first round of bitterness. This time it was our chance to be introduced to a whole new world of Italian digestives and aperitifs at Nieuw…

90’s Mania

Are you a 90’s child? I am. So Fresh: Hits of the Summer were a staple of my childhood, and after finding out that some of the most iconic 90’s bands were coming to Melbourne for 90’s Mania I knew…

Seen & Heard at The Butterfly Club

In their own words, strippers speak, carnies chat, and dancers dare to share. The group show Seen & Heard aims to share intimate stories from performers who have spent their careers entertaining under the cover of their on stage persona. Playing…

Gentlemen of Deceit: Three Times the Magic

Whoever said three is a crowd might need to reconsider their words after seeing Gentlemen of Deceit: Three Times the Magic. Luke Hocking, Alex de la Rambelje and Vyom Sharma are the gentlemen in question who in a previous life…

Spring Cocktail Menu at Eau de Vie

With more bartending awards than almost all other Australian bars, it is little wonder Eau-de-Vie remains one of the hottest bars in town many years after opening. Looking for a fresh challenge, the team has devised a fresh new Spring…

The Plus Ones’ guide to the best films of MIFF 2016

Celebrating 65 years of cinematic goodness, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) once again brought the goods with an enormous line-up of international and local films on show.  It’s a huge event on Australia’s cultural calendar and for cinema lovers, it’s a highlight…

Monthly wrap: best of July 2016

We went all over Melbourne in July: partying and gym-ing at St Hotel in St Kilda; seeing magic in Northcote; and quaffing wine in South Melbourne. Read our highlights for July 2016, and watch our video! Menu Launch Party at St…