Prahran Market will be the only Melbourne Food Market open Monday 22nd December.
The option to trade for seven days in the lead up to Christmas got the majority vote when Market Traders were polled on the preferred festive season hours back in September. The seven-day shopping streak will mean Prahran Market is the only Melbourne Food Market open on Monday 22nd.
“Locals pack up the car and travel for Christmas, some just want to get organised. Being open on Monday 22nd means we give more options for customers who want the premium and fresh produce that Prahran Market delivers, but without the pressure of a Christmas Eve shop.” – Noel, CEO.
Christmas seafood shopping is also made easier with two new fishmongers, now for a total of four. Fatbuoy Lobster, from Con and Daimien opened its doors in November, and Portside, from Stephen Nairn (Yugen Dining), are the newest additions to Prahran Market’s already impressive seafood category (Claringbold’s and Prahran Seafood). Plus, even more new stores are set to launch before the end of the year.
Trading from 5am on both Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th, shopping for fresh seafood and meat along with fruit and veg can be done with ease.
“a local Market like this runs on the expertise of our small business Traders. We can’t compete with the round-the-clock hours that big retailers can offer, but this year our operating with the spirit of making it as easy as possible for their customers to shop – and to support local.” – Noel, CEO.
Santa Roams the Market:
- Sunday 7th December 12.30pm till 2pm
- Monday 22nd December 11am til 2pm
- Tuesday 23rd December 10am till 11.30am
Back by popular demand, Fashion Festival: Revamp Sustainable Fashion Market at Prahran Market
After an incredibly successful first event, this food and fashion event kicks off with Friday night happy hour food and beverage like $2 oysters and $15 margs, along with ‘happy hour’ bargains on pre-loved fashion.
“Our first Fashion Feast was an incredible success – it was a no-brainer to bring it back,” says Chloé Dutschke, Head of Experience at Prahran Market, “this December 3-day event is perfect for pre-Christmas gift shopping, whether that’s in the form of fashion or the amazing food items the Market has to offer.”
Fashion Feast
📅 Dates & Times:
- Friday 5 December – 5:30pm–8pm
- Saturday 6 November – 10am–3pm
- Sunday 7 November – 10am–3pm
💸 FREE
📍 Location: Prahran Market
For more information visit: Prahran Market
Follow our socials for more @prahranmarket or come see us just off Chapel Street.
Studio Amaro is celebrating the festive season with the launch of its limited-edition Christmas Catering menu.
Windsor’s day-to-night Italo diner and bar, Studio Amaro celebrates the festive season with a limited-edition Christmas catering menu. Available now through December for pick-up, the array of options are designed for long lunches, work celebrations and family gatherings, allowing guests to enjoy Studio Amaro’s favourites in their own home or office.
Amaro Launches Limited-Edition Christmas Catering Menu.
Crafted by the Studio Amaro team, the offering includes a generous selection of antipasti, artisan cheeses, small bites and sweet treats, all prepared with premium produce and designed to share.
Cold Bites (Min. 10 pieces, $4.50 per piece)
Fried Bites (Min. 10 pieces, $5 per piece)
- Mozzarella & bottarga sticks (GF)
- Compressed rockmelon & Prosciutto di Parma (GF, VO)
- Caprese with mozzarella, tomato & basil (GF, V)
- Tuna crudo with olive, tomato & caper (GF)
- Polenta chips with truffled pecorino (GF, V)
- Fried eggplant with smoked garlic aioli (GF, VE*)
- Crumbed Tuscan chicken with diavolo sauce (GFO)
Sliders (Min. 10 pieces, $6.50 per piece)
Loaded Focaccia Slices ($60 per tray)
- Chicken cotoletta with roast pepper sugo and fior di latte
- Eggplant parmigiana with basil & rocket (V)
- Panelle with peperonata & parsley (V, VE*)
- Pork meatballs with sugo & smoked scamorza
- Prosciutto cotto, tomato & fiore di latte
- Peperoni, honey & chilli
- Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & oregano
- Roast mushroom & taleggio
Arancini (Min. 10 pieces, $4.50)
Dolci (Min. 10 pieces, $4.50)
- Tomato, pea & smoked scamorza (V, GFO)
- Beef ragu with saffron & caciocavallo (GFO)
- Porcini & truffle pecorino (V, GFO)
- Salumi, mozzarella & salmoriglio (GFO)
- Panna cotta with seasonal fruit (GFO)
- Chocolate olive oil cake with Amarena cherry buttercream (GF)
- Orange polenta cake with mascarpone (GF)
The festive range also includes Studio Amaro’s signature share boxes, ideal for offices, parties and long-table gatherings.
Grazing Boxes & Platters
- Antipasto Box ($70, feeds 10): Marinated vegetables, cheeses, focaccia and crackers
- Salumi & Cheese Box ($100, feeds 10): Sliced meats & cheeses with focaccia and crackers
- Deluxe Grazing Box ($150, feeds 10): Salumi, cheeses, marinated vegetables, tinned seafood, focaccia, grissini and crackers
- Cheese Box ($80, feeds 10): A curated cheese selection with condiments, bread and crackers
- Fruit Platter ($65, feeds 10): Seasonal fresh fruit
- Oysters with Campari vinaigrette ($6.50 each, min. 12)
Featured cheeses include but not limited to: Six Farms truffle brie, provolone dolce, gorgonzola dolce, farmhouse cheddar, buffalo mozzarella, stracciatella and whipped ricotta.
Studio Amaro’s festive catering is available to order through the venue’s website or by emailing [email protected].
Orders can be picked up from the venue by 6:00 PM each day.
📍 Location: 168 Chapel Street, Windsor
For more information visit: Studio Amaro
Follow our socials for more @studio.amaro or come see us on Chapel Street.
South Yarra’s Modern Neighbourhood Bistro Gives Guests A Chance To Experience A Showcase Of Its Most Popular Dishes
A genuine hospitality star at South Yarra’s Omnia Bistro & Bar. Award-winning Omnia Bistro & Bar is a comfortable and elegant neighbourhood venue, located on the ground floor of Capitol Grand, in the heart of South Yarra.
Omnia Launches New Tasting Menu
Experience the best of Omnia with our new Tasting Menu, thoughtfully curated to showcase some of our most popular dishes alongside the finest seasonal produce.
5 courses + pre-dessert, dishes include:
- Caviar Crumpet, Smoked Eel, Crème Fraîche
- Hiramasa Kingfish, Rhubarb & Ruby Red Grapefruit
- Ramarro Farm Zucchini Flower, Scallop, Prawn Hollandaise
- Blackmore Bavette, Tropea Onion, Jonella Farm Asparagus, Smoked Herb Jus
- Preserved Lemon Sorbet, Barrel-Aged Vino Cotto, Bergamot
- Dark Chocolate Mousse, Blackberries, Earl Grey Ice Cream
📍 Location: 625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
🗓 Date & Time: Dinner only (not available for lunch)
💸$165pp. Optional beverage pairing – additional $95pp / $195pp
🔗 Bookings via: Reservations-Omnia Bistro
For more information visit: Omnia Bistro
Follow our socials for more @omniabistro or come see us on Chapel Street.
South Yarra’s Favourite Cafe Helps You Celebrate This Festive Season.
Tucked away inside Capitol Grand on Chapel Street, Yugen Tea Bar is helping guests celebrate this festive season, with a limited-edition Christmas High Tea and gift hampers, perfect for friends and family who are lovers of coffee or tea.
Yūgen Tea Bar Launches Limited-Edition Christmas High Tea
This Christmas, YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar) is offering a fresh, culturally-inspired take on afternoon high tea, celebrating the joyful (and deliciously unexpected) Japanese tradition of pairing crispy fried chicken with strawberry shortcake during the festive season.
Launching Saturday, 29 November and available to book online now, the new YTB High Tea has been completely refreshed for the holidays. Priced at $95pp (non-alcoholic) and $115pp with Champagne, this limited-edition menu blends culinary whimsy with refined technique, all served in Yūgen’s signature, design-led setting.
📍 Location: 605 Chapel Street, South Yarra
🗓 Date & Time: Every Saturday and Sunday from 12-2:30pm
💸$95pp (non-alcoholic) and $115pp with Champagne, this limited-edition menu blends culinary whimsy with refined technique, all served in Yūgen’s signature, design-led setting.
🔗 Bookings via: Yugen Tea Bar Restaurant – OpenTable
For more information visit: Yugen Tea Bar
Follow our socials for more @yugenteabar or come see us on Chapel Street.
YTB’s Gift Hampers, The Perfect Gift For The Coffee Or Tea Lover
Whether for someone special or a well-deserved treat for yourself, YTB’s hampers are more than gifts – they’re experiences, thoughtfully assembled to delight every sense.
Breakfast & Brew Hamper
Start the day with this indulgent hamper, filled with artisanal coffee, house-made granola, and carefully selected accompaniments to create a cozy morning ritual. Presented in a sleek black box with a lid and finished with a custom Yugen ribbon.
Inclusions:
- 1x ONA Maple Blend Coffee Beans
- 1 × Kinto Oct Mug (Black)
- YTB Seasonal Granola 350g
- YTB Dark Chocolate Bark 250g
- YTB Matcha Butter Cookies 100g
💸$85.00
Available to order here.
Teatime Hamper
A beautifully curated hamper for tea lovers, featuring premium teas, elegant accessories, and artisanal treats. Perfect for gifting or enjoying a luxurious tea-time experience at home. Presented in a sleek black box with a lid and finished with a custom Yugen ribbon.
Inclusions:
- 2 × YTB Teas
- 1 × Gaiwan Set (pitcher + 2 small cups)
- Japanese Tea Scoop
- 2 × YTB Scones with YTB House Raspberry Jam
- YTB Matcha Butter Cookies 100g
💸175.00
Available to order here.
Follow our socials for more @yugenteabar or come see us on Chapel Street.
Del Alma Café – A warm, colourful space filled with flavour, culture, and connection.
More than a café, Del Alma is a space where stories, flavours, and people come together. Every corner reflects our culture — joyful, warm, and colourful — and every cup of coffee is prepared with the same love and intention we grew up with back home.
Our menu blends traditional Colombian flavours with familiar favourites, creating a gentle fusion that welcomes both Latin and non-Latin customers. From our specialty Colombian coffee to our homemade treats, empanadas, arepas, and sweet creations like pandebonos, as well as a range of imported beverages such as Pony Malta, aguardiente, and tropical juices like lulo — each item is crafted to be comforting, flavourful, and approachable for everyone. It’s food from our roots, prepared in a way that feels like home for all.
Del Alma has also been recognised by food lovers and media alike — including features by Sofía Klenin from MasterChef and Good Food — celebrating our unique blend of culture, flavour, and heartfelt hospitality.
📍 Cafe Del Alma, 107 Greville Street, Prahran, Melbourne
🥪 All-day bites · Kitchen open Thu–Sun
🕒 Mon–Fri 7am–2:30pm · Weekends 9am–3pm
Follow our socials for more @del_alma or come see us on Greville Street.
A Melbourne First! Build-your-own ramen bar…
Ramenova is ramen reimagine, designed for the modern lifestyle – quick, fresh and thoughtfully made. Inspired by Japan’s most comforting classic and gives it a contemporary twist that suits busy city life.
At Ramenova, every bowl starts with choice. Customers can build their own ramen from a range of carefully developed, house-made broths — from rich and creamy tonkotsu to an umami vegan mushroom shoyu. Paired with your preferred noodles and over ten toppings, each bowl becomes a personalised creation that balances flavour, comfort and freshness.
What truly sets Ramenova apart is the way the food is served. Each order comes in custom-designed, three-tier packaging, consisting of a sturdy base to hold hot broth, a separate tray that keeps noodles and toppings fresh, and a leak-proof lid for easy transport. We are ramen made for life on the go. When you’re ready to eat, simply tip, mix and enjoy.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, a takeaway dinner, or exploring new flavours with friends, Ramenova offers a fresh, convenient way to enjoy Japan’s classic just the way you like it.
Opening Weekend Deal: October 18 & 19 | 12 – 6pm
$10 Ramen, broth tastings, free mochi ice cream, and enter into a draw to win 3 free bowls
Follow our socials for more @ramenova or visit www.ramenova.com.au
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286 Toorak Road South Yarra
Walk-ins/primarily takeaway
No bookings required, website here:
Celebrate National Dumpling Day at Hawker Hall
Why limit the National Dumpling Day celebrations to just one day? This year, we’re tripling the fun and spreading the festivities over three whole nights.
We’ll be cranking the steamers, firing up the pans and serving every one of our signature dumpling varieties for just $2 a piece, for dinner on Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September.
You’ll be able to feast on all your faves for pocket change — from Steamed Prawn & Ginger Dumplings, to Pork Siu Mai, to Pan-Fried Dumplings stuffed with Wagyu Beef & Shiitake.
Each one just $2 a pop. Offer is exclusive to dine-in guests. Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
Dumpling Menu: Steamed Prawn & Ginger Steamed Pork Siu Mai Steamed Spinach, Garlic Chive & Tofu Pan-Fried Wagyu Beef & Shiitake Pan-Fried Chicken & Cabbage
More Details:
Date: Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th September (dinner only)
From 5.00pm
Venue: Hawker Hall 98 Chapel St, Windsor
Price: $2/pc dumplings
Booking recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Dine in only – no takeaway.
