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Rustica Canteen

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Melbourne CBD breakfasts just stepped up a notch with the latest opening of Rustica Canteen in Guildford lane. Setting up shop in the space that was formerly Utopian Slumps, their modern, warehouse space feels crisp, fresh and clean. All of the sourdough loaves are delivered from their Fitzroy bakery, Rustica Sourdough each morning and just like their sister store, their space is part bakery, part dining area, part “I’ll start my diet tomorrow” area. We’ll bet you won’t be able to  say no to dessert when you see their pastry display – some of the ones we drooled over include lime & coconut croissants, choc and peanut butter croissants and  salted caramel choux bombs, Their breakfast menu is filled with all sorts of mouth watering dishes. We tried the filled croissant with chilli scramble, jamon serrano and manchego cheese, and also the breakfast burger. Both delicious and satisfying! With Short Stop Coffee and Donuts, Krimper and Raw Trader just around the corner, Rustica are up against some tough competition. But we think it’s well worth the …

Vpremium Cinemas

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Vpremium is the latest cinema concept to launch in Australia and if you love going to the movies as much as we do, you’re in for a treat. The larger coupled, leather seats are the perfect size for a date night or an extra cosy mate night, and come complete with arm rest, drink holder and table – No more awkward knocking over of drinks onto your movie date! To top off your movie date order a hot meal to eat in the cinema while watching the latest release. With an extensive hot food menu to choose from including pizzas, burgers, nachos and desserts, plus an alcohol list we don’t know how we’re ever going to watch a movie in the regular cinemas again. And in case you’re wandering what the difference is between Gold Class and VPremium is, (we also had to ask), Gold Class Cinemas provide the extra perk of a personal waiter service. Where: Village Cinemas, Jam Factory, South Yarra. Vpremium tickets are priced from $23. Visit the website here.   

Markets of Melbourne Market Week

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Markets of Melbourne Market Week returns this year from September 5 – 13 across Melbourne’s four Markets and theme for this year is Shop Well, Eat Well, Live Well.  Take a look at just some of the activities you can get involved with: South Melbourne Markets Join in the fun at the first South Melbourne Market Wellness Festival. As part of Market Week 2015, they have planned a day full to the brim with activities to encourage living, eating and shopping well. Highlights include; health and wellness tarot readings, herbal tea sampling, free Market tours, Zumba in the market, cooking demonstrations and more. When: Saturday 5 September, 8am – 4pm Where: Various locations, South Melbourne Market Cost: Free The Everyday Superfoods Market Tour, Queen Victoria Market Learn how to nourish your mind and body using simple everyday superfoods that avoid the ‘health food’ pricetag. During this free 90 minute tour at Queen Victoria Market you will identify everyday ‘superfoods’, learn about their nutritional and health promoting properties and how they compare with more expensive, exotic counterparts. Discover how to buy, prepare …

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Beer Appreciation Evening

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Do you love beer as much as we do? Then you’ll want to stop, hop and roll to The Swanston Hotel’s Beer Appreciation Evening. Curated by the man himself, creator of Hahn and James Squire breweries, Dr Chuck Han, the evening will  be filled with  5 different beers / cider tastings along with matched delicious bites. Also known as the Grandfather of beer, Chuck is one of Australia’s highest profile brewer, brewing his way all over Australia, New Zealand and America for over 30 years. (We’re sure you’re all familiar with Hahn Premium and Hahn Ice.) Don’t miss out on this ‘hopportunity’ to join The Swanston Hotel for a relaxed evening of quality beer, cider and food with spectacular sunset views of the city. Wednesday, 30 September 6:30pm – 8:30pm ON15 function room on Level 15 Tickets are $35 per person, with all proceeds going to Mission Australia. Bookings essential. To RSVP email H3028-GM2@accor.com or call (03) 8662 1301, or click here to book your tickets online. Visit the Facebook event here. 

Flavour Exchange

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Taste, drink and enjoy the very best of Victoria’s spring flavours at Flavour Exchange. Flavour Exchange occurs four times a year, celebrating the best of each season. Meet, taste and buy from some of Victoria’s best at this foodie event. Think fresh ciders in Summer, medium bodied pinots in Autumn, roasted nuts in Winter and bright, hoppy brews in Spring. When 4:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September Where: Federation Square Visit the website here. 

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Animaga Expo 2015

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The Animaga expo will see anime lovers unite and experience the hottest games, Japanese fashion, pop-culture and a range of fan-driven interactives. Activities will include a cosplay competition, karaoke, video and table-top gaming, drawing tuition, mecha area, maid cafe, concerts and more. When: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6 Sept 2015 Where: Royal Exhibition Building Visit the website here. 

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

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Spring has arrived! Smell the fresh scent of over half a million Tulips across 25 acres of farmland at the 62nd Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Just an hour’s drive away, the festival is set on a 55 acres land in Silvan, located in the Dandenong Ranges. This year, they will also announce the unveiling of the worlds biggest clog! Working in conjunction with internationally renowned chainsaw artist, Robbie Bast this will be the world’s largest wooden shoe on record! Along with the beautiful scenery of fields of tulips there will also be various themed days throughout the four-week festival including Turkish, Dutch, Food, Wine & Jazz and Irish weekends. When: 10th September until 6th October, 2015 Where: The Tulip Farm, 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan, Victoria Visit the website here.  We Know Melbourne tip: Make sure to jump inside the clog and get your photo taken.

Melbourne Music Week

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Presented by City of Melbourne, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is an eight-day program of imaginative events dedicated to celebrating and supporting the city’s world-famous music scene. Returning this November, get inspired by the sixth edition carefully curated program of events, all of which reflect aspects of the unique nature of Melbourne’s music industry. Celebrate Melbourne’s diverse local music scene with live gigs, DJs and parties at this year’s flagship venue, the Former Royal Women’s Hospital on Swanston Street. When: 13 to 20 November 2015 Visit the website here. 

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Singapura

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Celebrate SG50 at Singapura this Saturday. Enjoy Singaporean street food, cultural and heritage exhibits, cooking demonstrations, cultural performances from the Lion Dance Troupe and the Spirit of the Lion Dance Team, Kompang Melayu and Bollywood Dance crew. Cost: Free When: Saturday 5 September 10am -9pm Where: Federation Square. Visit the website here. 

The Bar that Jack Built

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Calling all electricians, carpenters, joiners, technicians, finishers, artists, designers and regular Joes. Jack Daniels wants to celebrate his birthday with you! Jack Daniels is a mysterious man. No one knows exactly when he was born because there are no birth records, but it’s customary to celebrate Mr. Jack’s birthday every year in September. Last year, In 2014, Jack Daniel’s created the world’s first crowd-sourced bar in Sydney to celebrate his birthday and honour his craftsmanship, style and uniqueness. This year, it’s being taken to a whole new level with the creation of the world’s first bar built on tour, completely crowd-sourced by fans. So if you’re handy with your hands, crafty with your craft or just a general Mr (or Mrs) fix it all, Jack would like you to  donate your time and expertise in exchange for whiskey (of course) and an invitation to celebrate Jack’s birthday in style – in the very bar you help to build. Curious and crafty fans check out the dates to get involved here.  And for the rest of us, “The Bar That Jack …