Wining and Dining hotspots - bumper summer addition
It's shaping up to be a busy summer in Melbourne's food and wine scene - in this issue we preview 14 new hotspots! Venues newly opened or soon to open include: Guy Grossi's Merchant; Hare & Grace, the new venture from chef Raymond Capaldi featuring an eyecatching interior designed by Joost Bakker; coffee mecca De Clieu from same owners of Seven Seeds; the Millswyn which offers upmarket French fare in South Yarra; star chef Cheong Liew at The Botanical and more.

Castlemaine welcomes Public Inn
Castlemaine welcomes Public Inn, a new dining destination co-owned by Hadyen Winch, former owner of the highly regarded Dispensary Enoteca in Bendigo.

King Tutankhamun’s treasures come to Melbourne
Visitors will have the chance to see ancient Egypt's finest treasures when Melbourne hosts the blockbuster exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs as part of Victoria's 2011 Winter Masterpieces series.

Deck of Secrets releases guide to the Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is the second region in Victoria to get its own dedicated Deck of Secrets Guide.

Regional eateries raising the bar in Gippsland
Dalliance (Mirboo North), Tinamba Hotel (near Maffra) and Cafe 3858 (Heyfield) offer a winning combination of city standards and country flavour to meet the expectations of any Melburnian.

Hidden Gems of the Queen Victoria Market
Discover the non-foodie shopping secrets and stories of Melbourne's most iconic market.

Villages of Victoria: A guide to Rutherglen
The picturesque alpine village of Rutherglen might have its roots in the gold rush era but today it is much better known for its food and wine, historical streetscape and cycling trails.

Phantom sequel unmasked in Melbourne
Melbourne will be only the second city in the world to stage Love Never Dies, the sequel to the most successful musical in history, The Phantom of the Opera.

Under the Radar
Our monthly round up of 'hidden gems' - quirky and interesting new discoveries as well as creative people, products and events that might have escaped your notice.

Prahran hotspots
With a bevy of bars, restaurants, cafes, fashion and retail outlets recently opening, Prahran has officially got its mojo back.

Best happy hours in Melbourne - a bar lovers guide
From designer cocktails to local and imported brews, the best finger food to great beer-and-meal offers, we uncover Melbourne's best drinking deals that only a regular customer would know about.

New Tiger flights bring Geelong into spotlight
Geelong is tipped to experience an increase in visitors after the recent opening of Tiger Airways new base at Avalon Airport.

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