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Love visiting - Blindside Gallery
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We love the Nicholas Building. With it's old-school lifts and corridors of art studios it is easy to lose a Saturday afternoon wandering the halls. However, the must-see of the building is Blindside gallery. Hidden on the seventh floor this artist run space is right on the cutting edge of the Melbourne art scene. This weekend venture up the lift in your best artsy black to discover the work of Sophie Knezic amd Simone Hine.
Love eating - Little Cupcakes
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It's official. Melbourne had joined the international cupcake craze. And why not? Little Cupcakes offers the most amazing, melt-in-your-mouth cakes that look so perfect you almost don't want to eat them. We are obsessed with the red velvet cupcake...super light cocoa butter cake with a generous smothering of vanilla cheese cream. Worth every cent.
Love a few drinks at - Der Raum
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Tucked away just out of reach of the mainstream crowds, this boutique Richmond bar is cocktail heaven. Fueled by good tunes, dim lights and spirit bottles suspended from the ceiling with straps, it's no wonder the place was voted 3rd best bar in the world earlier this year. With fresh hand-pressed juice and top notch spirits and liqueurs, each concoction is a must try. Love.
Love eating out at - Two Fingers
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There are only so many times you can eat sushi and focaccias for lunch, but, luckily for us LoveBento-ites, there's Two Fingers. Tucked behind the Forum, on Russell St, Two Fingers has the most delicatable lunches. Fans can't choose between the to-die-for green curry roti, cannelloni or the soup of the day. We promise that after only one visit you'll be a regular. Yummy.
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Love a few drinks at - Independance Daze
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LoveBento, Tangerine & Jameson Irish Whiskey present 'American Independance Daze' this Sat 4th July. Hosted by the John Curtin Band Room & featuring the most loved Dirty York, Jupiter’s Child and The Hello Morning plus the latest short films - it's all about movies and rock (& Tangerine's 1st Birthday!) SPECIAL ADMISSION FOR LOVEBENTO SUBSCRIBERS!
Love listening to - Dirty York
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This hot Melbourne quintet with its southern rock sound is well loved around town. Known across Melbourne for their amazing live shows, they've recently released an album - & fans adore. Now on this 4th July, they're struttin’ their hard rockin groove and authentic soul at Independance Daze. And the loveable Curtin Bandroom is ready for a huge night. Not to be missed.
Love listening to - The Hello Morning
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They're called The Hello Morning, and they're all about the 'promise of a new day, starting over and shaping your own path.' Now this Sat, The Hello Morning are ready to hit The Curtin Bandroom with their unique sound - all to the amazing visual backdrop of some of Melbourne's latest short films and music videos, thanks to the lovable Tangerine. Don't forget to mention 'LoveBento' at the door and wish Tangerine a happy 1st birthday!
Love listening to - Jupiter's Child
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Alejandro Adams, together with Luke Bolton and Andrew Braidner are the 3 minds who collectively make Jupiter's Child. Recently returned from their underground album hiatus, Jupiter's Child is hitting Melbourne with their most solid line-up ever - and heads are turning. Be sure to witness their psyched-out rock beats this Sat at Independance Daze. Love it.
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Love visiting - Volume
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They're from the UK and known for their work with U2, The Arctic Monkeys and Kylie Minogue. Now United Visual Artists have hit Melbourne with their hottest new installation, ‘VOLUME’. This unique mixture of luminous LED columns lights up as you walk through it and is accompanied by a loveable soundtrack from Massive Attack's Neil Davidge and Robert Del Naja. Best at night, you'll find it now at Fed Square. Love.
Love accessorising with - Bonfire Folk
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Talented Melbourne based designer and jewellery maker, Kim Victoria Wearne, is the creator of Bonfire Folk. Every unique piece of her amazing jewellery is made with love, using one-off casts and hand-cutting. Fashion Melbournites are especially in love with her Into the Fire Collection, featuring the creepy bat kid brooches. Love.
Love hanging out at - Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
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Melbourne's most-loved Muscrats Vintage is the creation of sister duo Nicole and Caitlin Muscat. Since 2006 they've lovingly been putting together amazing collections of timeless one off vintage pieces and accessories. Now this weekend, Muscrats Vintage is hosting the Hello Sailor Vintage Fair at Carlton - a must for Melbourne fashionistas.
Love looking good in - Paul & Joe
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Of course we love Sophie Albou's Paul & Joe from Paris. So we're not surprised when Melbournites keep telling us how much they love venturing down Toorak Rd to our very own Paul & Joe boutique to check out their latest collection. But the best bit - we're especially excited about their 3 day sale, on now in Richmond until this Sat. Share the love.
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Love a few drinks at - The Panama Dining Room
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On cold Saturday nights, Melbournites love climbing the steep staircase, past the tunes of the Cabaret Bar and entering the realms of The Panama Dining Room on Smith Street. With its abstract patterned walls and open arched windows it feels like SoHo rather than Fitzroy. But the best bit is the great food and gorgeous wine list - best sipped on their ultra-comfy couches.
Love looking gorgeous with - Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream
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This cream is all about luxury. It's zinging scent and thick, creamy texture has Melbournites snapping up jars all over town. Since 1987 Aesop has been creating jars of goodness, made from organic natural sources, right here in Melbourne. And with must-have products like this Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream, they have risen to international acclaim. Pure love.
Love visiting - Camberwell Market
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Lovebento-ites are always telling us how much they love an early morning search for a bargain at Camberwell Market. Held every Sunday, this most-loved market is as close as Melbourne Gets to a flea market. So as the weather gets chillier, there's no better place to be, than scrimmaging through antique Chinese furniture, or Jackie O style Box hats and gorgeous handcrafted jewellery. Just don’t forget to wear your warm leather gloves.
Love eating out at - Morrocan Soup Bar
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It's one of Melbourne's most loved winter musts. As the chill sets in across town, nothing beats a bowl of steaming soup. And while the Morrocan Soup Bar serves up delightful bowls of delicious soup everyday it's the banquet that always tempts everyone. For a mere $20, Morrocan Soup Bar lovers delve into a vegetarian delight that leaves even the biggest meat-lovers wanting more. Love it.
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Love reading - Mixtapezine
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Melbourne can't get enough of craft, craft and more craft this winter. And so, on a cold winter's night, there's no better place to turn than Mixtapezine - Melbourne's very own craft magazine. Mixtapezine began as a photocopied issue in early 2007, from Justine and Simon's Melbourne home. Today it's shipped all around the world and fans can also download a PDF from their website. The best bit - it's all written from the heart by crafters and artists. Love it.
Love listening to - SYN
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SYN is Melbourne's hottest youth community Radio and TV creator. Run entirely by people under 25, anyone who's in the know around town, tunes into it everyday. Right now until June 14, SYN is holding their Subscriberthon, and LoveBento-ites can subscribe and make a pledge to keep independent and youth-made media healthy. Subscribe now to take your Vitamin SYN. Love action.
- SYN Radio & TV
- Subscribe to SYN now before June 14.
- syn.org.au
Love our environment with - Wardrobe Refashion
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Nichola started Wardrobe Refashion after deciding to quit buying new manufactured clothing - to do her part for the planet, save money and improve her sewing skills. Now each year, Melbournites join her to make the pledge to stop purchasing new manufactured clothing for 2, 4, 6 months or even - life. Together they pledge to refashion, renovate, and recycle pre-loved items with their own hands. And the result is a lot of savvy green creations posted on Nichola's loveable blog. Nice.
Love design by - Five Boroughs
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LoveBento subscribers love this little store in Brunswick East called Five Boroughs. In this loveable space, Five Boroughs feature designer handmade artworks, textiles, jewellery and more - specialising in Australian design, mixed with a sprinkling of overseas and vintage delights. LoveBento-ites especially love their artisan wool accessories, made right here in Melbourne, and the stunning winter collection from Otto and Spike. Love.
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