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“Definitely people are entertaining more intimately. They’re COVID-conscious. They’re doing events at home, but they want to make it really special and go to extra effort because they’ve been starved of that for so long."

"Zsa’s opened as a deli at the Ruckers Hill end of High Street in mid-2020, followed by the bar and bistro when dining-in was green-lit. It’s the only place in the area where you can eat oysters at 10am and finish with a $75 dinner degustation."

Nestled between two of Melbourne's business roads, this green oasis hasn't changed much since it opened in 1862.

With 60 to 85 traditional dishes available to order at any time, this restaurant in the city and western suburbs brings a full banquet to home.

Fashion designer Jason Grech switched from making red carpet dresses to tea towels during lockdown but this year's annual frock fest marks his triumphant return to glitz and glam.

The Dutch painter's famous works will be beamed across a 3000-square-metre space, at a new gallery set to shake up the art world.

On your next night out, go with the flow and let one of the city's best sommeliers take you on a journey through a list of top tipples.

"I still think anyone caught doing or saying racist things should have to wear a T-shirt to apologise. They need to stand on a corner and we shame them into being normal."

"People often don’t make it at home because they think it is too hard, so let’s break it down for them and show them how to do it because it is not that hard."

Collingwood is blessed with Mexican hot spots, and along with TexMex taco truck Dingo Ate My Taco, we've found some of the best Mex around.

The usual things on the to-do list for a family-friendly trip to the city are still there, but calmer than ever. Fed Square has a a jam-packed schedule over summer, with new outdoor seating, sport viewing and live music.

A slew of non-alcoholic drink-makers have popped up as sales of booze-free beverages have doubled over the past year. We chat to the Melbourne makers who have made it cool to say 'no' to the grog.