My Melbourne

Uncovering the places Melbourne’s most well-known residents like to eat, drink, shop and have fun.

My Melbourne is an insight into where the city’s writers, musicians, comedians, DJs, artists, designers and other creatives spend their time, from picking up a quick takeaway coffee to spending the whole day at a particular beach.

My Melbourne: Chunky Move’s Antony Hamilton on a Fave Northcote Bar, Mad Max and Cedars Bakery

EntertainmentThe choreographer and artistic director has lived in Melbourne for 25 years. He shares his go-to northside spots and a bit about Chunky Move’s latest work, U>N>I>T>E>D.

My Melbourne: Chet Faker on Pellegrini’s, an Abbotsford Convent Cafe and 10 Years of Built on Glass

EntertainmentThe US-based musician reminisces about a Japanese place he used to cycle to, a cafe he used to keep secret so he “didn’t ruin it” and newbie from the Fancy Hank’s team he’s keen to try.

My Melbourne: Triple R’s Cam Smith on Where He Goes For Beautiful Food and Excellent Coffee

EntertainmentThe host of the long-running show Eat It adores this town. “It’s one of the great food cities in the world,” he says. We find out where he likes to eat, and what he loves most about Melbourne.

My Melbourne: Actor Erana James on a Cinema With “Unmatched” Seats and Thrice-a-Week Pho

EntertainmentThe Māori actor has been living in Melbourne for five years – and reckons not much in the city is underrated. She stars in We Were Dangerous, a clever Māori-led dark comedy screening at MIFF.

My Melbourne: Rising’s Hannah Fox on Carrot Man, Incredible Thai Food and Proper Martinis

EntertainmentThe co-artistic director of Melbourne’s winter arts festival likes to haunt bookshops, play games in a medieval tavern, and yell-talk with friends in a family-run restaurant. Here’s what else she gets up to around town.

My Melbourne: MWF’s Michaela McGuire on Martinis, Chicken Sandwiches and Being Dragged to Park Runs

Entertainment“My main interests are reading, eating, talking about reading, reading about eating, drinking wine while reading – and all of that is beautifully accommodated in Melbourne.”

My Melbourne: Singer-Songwriter Sarah Mary Chadwick on Where She Drinks on a Tuesday and Her Ramen Obsession

EntertainmentThe ex-Longplay chef namedrops a late-night Indian diner that used to serve booze till 4am, spills on her love for shopping malls and shares the “insanely special” nature spots that make Melbourne a better place.

My Melbourne: Former AFL Player Moana Hope on Her Fave Vegan Place, an Underrated Park and a Guilty Pleasure

ActiveThe powerhouse of women’s footy shares the Collingwood restaurant where she’d order one of everything if she could, where she goes for yum cha, and an essential Melbourne song (bet you can’t guess what it is).

My Melbourne: Harvey Miller, One Half of Client Liaison, on the Record Bar That Has the Best Crowd in the City

EntertainmentPlus, where he loads up on pastries, a longstanding restaurant where you absolutely have to sit at the bar, and one of the city’s most underrated family-run diners.

My Melbourne: Icebergs’s Maurice Terzini on Australia’s Best Bistro, and the Surprising Landmark He Can’t Go Past

EntertainmentThe legendary restaurateur and our latest Broadsheet Wine curator is opening his first Melbourne restaurant in more than a decade. To celebrate, we asked him what he loves most about the city.

My Melbourne: Writer Maxine Beneba Clarke on Where She Goes for Wattleseed Lattes, Laksa and Unusual Gifts

EntertainmentThe poet, illustrator and author of The Hate Race and How Decent Folk Behave shares her favourite places in the western suburbs, her go-to shop for unusual gifts, plus a free thing to do that’s hugely underrated.

My Melbourne: Singer-Songwriter Gretta Ray on Her Fave Pasta Place and a “Dangerously Good” Sanga Shop

EntertainmentThe indie-pop star tells us where she goes on her birthday, her go-to place for a salmon and cream cheese bagel and a shop she’s obsessed with. Plus, the walking trail she loves most and her essential Melbourne song.

My Melbourne: Comedian Nazeem Hussain on His Fave Spots (and the Funniest Thing About the City)

EntertainmentThe Legally Brown creator loves a Richmond cafe for its great wraps and vantage point to watch people miss their tram; a Vietnamese eatery for delicious food and eavesdropping on gossip; and a suburb with the city’s best Afghan food. Plus, his favourite comedy rooms.

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My Melbourne: Chunky Move’s Antony Hamilton on a Fave Northcote Bar, Mad Max and Cedars Bakery

My Melbourne: Chet Faker on Pellegrini’s, an Abbotsford Convent Cafe and 10 Years of Built on Glass

My Melbourne: Triple R’s Cam Smith on Where He Goes For Beautiful Food and Excellent Coffee

My Melbourne: Actor Erana James on a Cinema With “Unmatched” Seats and Thrice-a-Week Pho

My Melbourne: Rising’s Hannah Fox on Carrot Man, Incredible Thai Food and Proper Martinis

My Melbourne: MWF’s Michaela McGuire on Martinis, Chicken Sandwiches and Being Dragged to Park Runs

My Melbourne: Singer-Songwriter Sarah Mary Chadwick on Where She Drinks on a Tuesday and Her Ramen Obsession

My Melbourne: Former AFL Player Moana Hope on Her Fave Vegan Place, an Underrated Park and a Guilty Pleasure

My Melbourne: Harvey Miller, One Half of Client Liaison, on the Record Bar That Has the Best Crowd in the City

My Melbourne: Icebergs’s Maurice Terzini on Australia’s Best Bistro, and the Surprising Landmark He Can’t Go Past

My Melbourne: Writer Maxine Beneba Clarke on Where She Goes for Wattleseed Lattes, Laksa and Unusual Gifts

My Melbourne: Singer-Songwriter Gretta Ray on Her Fave Pasta Place and a “Dangerously Good” Sanga Shop

My Melbourne: Comedian Nazeem Hussain on His Fave Spots (and the Funniest Thing About the City)

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