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Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Demolition works have begun at Melbourne & Olympic Parks
(M&OP) to make way for its brand new conference and
events centre. The centre marks the final phase of M&OP’s
$972 million redevelopment and includes a 2000-square-metre
ballroom, 800-square-metre pre-function area and 250-seat
auditorium. The centre is scheduled for completion by late
2021, with event bookings now open for 2022.
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COFFEE CULTURE: EXPLAINED
Need some help navigating Melbourne’s
cool, yet complex, coffee culture? Throw this
lingo around and you’ll be a local in no time.
Cortado – similar to a latte, but less foamy and less quantity,
usually served in a small glass. It consists of espresso mixed
with a roughly equal amount of warm milk.
Magic – steamed milk poured over a double ristretto and
served in a small cup. Most baristas worth their weight in coffee
beans will happily serve one up.
Bulletproof coffee (or butter coffee) – coffee, with butter.
Yep, that’s no joke. This newcomer to the coffee scene is
most likely found in cafés specialising in health food.
Mister Munro
Located at The Victoria Hotel, Mister Munro is an elegant new
space on Little Collins Street. The venue pays tribute to its former
life as a ‘dry hotel’ in the late 19th Century, where no alcohol
was served. Making up for lost time, the restaurant and bar now
serves up an extensive cocktail selection, plus a healthy dose
of beer and wine. Two private dining spaces are also on offer,
perfect for intimate corporate events.
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The Timber Yard
The Timber Yard is a newcomer to Melbourne’s event scene
but it’s certainly making an impact. The repurposed venue
features 6000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, and
pays tribute to its former life with a sleek, industrial look. The truly
flexible venue is suitable for conferences, cocktail events or
seated lunches and dinners of up to 1500 people.
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