Coffee, cocktails, culture and from March 26-29, cars. Whether you are in Melbourne for the Grand Prix or the simply the grand eats, here are some reved-up features and tips.
Grand Prix fun
Merchants of speed
A look at how Formula One adapts to global change.
Why Mark Webber loves Tasmania
Need to unwind after the races? Mark Webber gives us a few tips on a place he loves to relax, Tasmania.
Guides
Melbourne's CBD: Style central
A quick guide to the culture, cuisine and coffee of Melbourne's stylish CBD.
Melbourne's laneways: Gladly off the grid
Unplanned, but by no means unloved, Melbourne’s laneways continue to captivate.
Melbourne's waterfront: Yarra matters
Once Melbourne's dirty little secret, the Yarra River is now a celebrated showpiece.
Love coffee?
Brother Baba Budan
Saturday morning cuppings (coffee tastings) and chairs hanging from the ceiling.
Degraves Espresso Bar
A laneway favourite.
St Jeromes
Good coffee by day, groovy courtyard by night.
Love style?
Adelphi Hotel
Boutique hotel with perhaps the city's most stylish pool.
Alice Euphemia
A firm fashion favourite.
e.g.etal
Stylish and unique jewellery.
Laneway art installations
You never know where they will pop up or how long they will last.
Love cocktails?
Canary Club
Dancing, djs and delicious Spanish-influenced drinks.
Lily Blacks
Retro interior, contemporary cocktail recipes.
New Gold Mountain
Very fine ingredients and a very very fine interior.
Love dining?
Flower Drum
Decorated with awards and serving delicious duck.
MoVida
Hottest tapas in town.
Supper Inn
Doesn't look like much but the suckling pig says it all.
Something different
Yarraville
Nearby suburb where city chic meets country quaint.
Section 8
Laneway bar made of plastic crates.
Chi Lounge
Chic Karaoke.
Mag Nation
Loads of mags you probably do – and don't – know.
744 Pod Tours
Tour the streets with an iPod as your guide.