All posts tagged: melbourne

Proud to Be a Chef Awards

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Do you love cheese as much as we do? Is dairy THE diet you can’t go without? Fonterra, a global co-operatively owned company which sources high-quality milk products recently hosted the annual Proud To Be A Chef Awards, and we were lucky to be invited to their gala dinner this year. The program has been running for 18 years and this year, with no surprise, was an amazing success for both Fonterra and the contestants. Each year, Fonterra Foodservice provide a not-to-be-missed opportunity for 30+ young and ambitious apprentice chefs to go on an incredible culinary experience. Giles Gabutina, the winner of Proud To Be A Chef 2017 is a young inspiring pastry chef based in Sydney. He got his first job in the kitchen when he was 16 and is keen to work hard to achieve his culinary dreams. In his own words “I hope to “bake” the world a better place by inspiring people to follow their dreams in the same way my inspirations have done for me.” And here he is today, not only the winner of Proud To Be A Chef …

Rainy Day Activities in Melbourne

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Don’t let Melbourne’s four seasons in one day get you down. So it’s a little wet outside, no problem, we’re used to the changes in weather here (it’s why we layer, it’s in our DNA), so to help with your rainy day plans, we’ve gathered our top 5 rainy day activities here in Melbourne, so you can still enjoy the day, AND stay dry. Enjoy… 1. Hit the Arcarde Games up at Bartronica Bar This place will take you back to your teenage years on a rainy day, enjoy drinks from the bar whilst playing your favourite arcarde games from the 80’s and 90’s . Classic games on offer include the original Mortal Kombat, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and our favourite, the Simpsons. Wizards can also test their skills on the bar’s collection  of  pinball machines that date back to the seventies. 335 Flinders Ln, Melbourne 2. Go Indoor Rock Climbing Not only will this activity keep you out of the elements, but it’s fun AND you’ll get fit at the same time. (Bonus) Bring a …

Keeping Fit Like a Melbournian

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We’ve gathered together five, true-Melbourne-style ways to keep fit all year round, like a true-blue Melbournian would…. 1. Run the Tan For the uninitiated, the tan is that fabulous dirt running track which encircles the city Royal Botanical Gardens. If you are lucky, you’ll enjoy looping past the Yarra River section whilst a concert is on at the Sidney Myer Musical Bowl, if you aren’t… you’ll come a-cropper on Heartbreak Hill like most of us end up doing. The tan is an easy stroll or short tram ride from the city, is around 3.85km for one loop, and the quickest lap ever was 10 minutes and 12 seconds, run by Craig Mottram in 2004. At 7.30am on the first Saturday of every month, the Victorian Road Runners offers 4 km and 8 km time-trials around the Tan Track.   2. Try something different – like Silent Disco Yoga Yep, how cool does that sound? On 21 March, Melbournian yogi’s can hit up an After Dark Silent Yoga Disco, 90 minutes of Vinyasa style yoga hosted …

Free Asia Pop Courtyard

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Be a part of Asia TOPA (Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts) this February at the Immigration Museum. Every Friday evenings this February from 5pm – 9pm, the courtyard area will come to life with free Asia Pop, food, drinks and general fun. The event will feature DJ Japandaman and Sihouette d’Amore, The Pink Tiles, K-pop Melbourne dancers, a karaoke lounge and Kung Fu motion installation. The bonus, you can enter all of these exhibitions for free! Definitely a fun way to explore cultures from over 200 countries and be inspired by their stories at the Immigration Museum, and a great alternative to the usual Friday night drinks.             Where: 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000 When: Friday evenings, this February from 5pm – 9pm More information: Check their website.

Happy Chinese New Year

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Chinese new year is all about gathering with family, eating lots of delicious food, playing with firecrackers, buying new clothes and the giving and receiving of red envelopes. It is a time for families to be together. Melbourne offers you a 17 day Chinese New Year festival with activities located from Queensbridge Square, Queen Victoria Market, Chinatown, the Chinese Museum, Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck and Southgate, through to Docklands and DFO South Wharf. Things you can do while staying with us at The Swanston Grand Mercure and Mercure Welcome – Experience “God of Prosperity’s visit” at Emporium Melbourne Enjoy a Chinese New Year’s Eve Feast sponsored by Secret Kitchen, located at the corners of Exhibition and Little Bourke Street. Be memorized by the dragons at the Dragon Parade Day throughout Chinatown on 29th of Jan, Sunday. Buy a lantern and hang it on The Lantern Wishing Tree at Cohen Place Watch Asian short films, also at Cohen Place For more activities and festival info visit http://www.cnymelbourne.com.au/home/ http://melbournechinesenewyear.com

Dolly & WKM do Midsumma

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We Know Melbourne is proud to partner with iconic Melbourne entertainer and Midsumma Lifetime Member, Dolly Diamond to offer the We Know Melbourne community an exclusive backstage pass to all the biggest and best events from the 2017 Midsumma Festival .

Outside: The Cloud

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Pop Up Playground proudly presents, Outside: The Cloud an online and real life choose your own adventure that will be hitting the streets of Melbourne this summer. The theme of the adventure includes cyber warfare, environmental activism and artificial intelligence and is designed to turn the day of each player an epic journey by embroiling them into a story greater than themselves. Played over two months, each week will introduce a new episode that will direct each participant to hunt down hidden documents and videos online, along with unlocking passcodes that are concealed in real life while following gripping plot lines that will lead people over the Melbourne inner city and CBD. When; 23 January – 26 March 2017 Cost: $50 Two Month Subscription, $30 Monthly Subscription For more information, please visit popupplayground.com.au/outside-the-cloud/    

Inflatable Regatta 2017

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Experience the sensation of floating downstream along the Yarra River in your own inflatable boat this summer. For one day only Inflatable Regatta 2017 will give people the opportunity to book a spot in one of their 1000 boats departing from the Hawthorn Rowing Club and drift down south along the Capital City Trail. Soak in the peaceful sights and sounds of the Yarra while you share the water with rowers, kayakers and pedestrians who will watch the action from the banks. Prices Single Boat $60 Double Boat $110  For more information, please visit inflatableregatta.com Where: Yarra Bank Reserve, 44 Creswick St, Hawthorn When: 9:30am 11th February 17

New Year’s Eve @ Arbory

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Melbournians know how to party and a New Year’s Celebration is no exception. Nothing beats the thrill of experiencing the spectacular fireworks show nestled on the banks of the Yarra River. However, if you’re looking at making this New Year’s Eve an unforgettable night surrounded by friends in prime position on the Yarra, then book your spot at Arbory Bar & Eatery. Enjoy an all exclusive food and beverage package featuring a stunning menu by Executive Chef Nick Bennett including Oyster & Charcuterie Stations and 5 hours of roving canapés along with a large selection of specialty beers, premium spirits and any wine from their extensive list. Varies live performances will set the vibes throughout the night including talented DJ sets. The night’s theme is ‘a splash of red’ and will absolutely make sure you kick off 2017 is style. Where: Arbory Bar & Eatery Flinders Walk, Melbourne When: 8pm – 1am Saturday 31st December 16 Price: General Release $190pp For further information, visit arbory.com.au/event/nye16/