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Once We Lived Here is the latest musical from the talented Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank. After the runaway success of their previous show, Prodigal which toured through New York, they're back to tell the story of a family sheep station in rural Victoria. The show runs September 2 - 20 and will go quick, so don't miss out!
Exclusive offer to our LoveBento subscribers We are giving away two double passes to the Saturday, September 5 show of Once We Lived Here. To be in the running to win a double pass simply follow us on Twitter and tweet about why you love LoveBento.
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We love rediscovering old favourites. A few years ago when Max Brenner first hit our shores we fell in love with the chocolate suckao. Our biggest problem? Did we want white, dark or milk chocolate? Nine years later and our chocolate suckao love is stronger than ever. It's the delicate art of melting our own hot chocolates that's irresistible! Yum.
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Hot off the press this book oozes the very essence of Melbourne. Created by Melbournians, it highlights the innovative crafty movement that resides in our city, capturing the creativity of our homegrown artisans. Beware - shop-a-holics, craft-a-holics and market-a-holics will devour this beautiful book in just one sitting. Pure love.
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While Melbournites love a good Mexican meal, it seems they love a good Mexican meal with a killer margarita even more. We stumbled on Amigos a few weeks ago and instantly feel for their friendly service, amazing food and dangerously drinkable Grand Gold margaritas. A must have.
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By day she's a props buyer & set dresser in Melbourne's film industry and by night she is the creator of one of our most loved blogs - The Design Files. Here super-talented Lucy Feagins features a unique collection of creative people from all over. We especially love her interviews with some of Australia’s most talented designers, artists and more. Love.
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The latest from most-loved Melbourne writer, Adrian Fernand, gives readers a modern spin on social etiquette. Simply ask your question, and receive a comprehensive, witty and ultimately entertaining response. According to Adrian, I Do Believe I Came with a Hat aims to solve the mysteries of etiquette, social protocol and miscellaneous airs and graces. Always a great read.
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This super blog is most loved around town, documenting the daily inspiration of Liss Winnel. Here she posts what inspires her, and the reaction from readers is always the same - love. Fans especially enjoy her dreamy posts on photography, art, illustration and handmade work. Daydream Lily has featured amazing photographers, the likes of Sophie Takes Pictures, Hannah+Ladon and Yyellowbird. Always a dreamy read.
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So what have the fashionistas of Melbourne fallen for? It's the new RUSSH Blog of course. Full of our most loved beauty, fashion and simply gorgeous stuff - we love Russh Magazine and now Melbournites can get more of their most-loved mag online in this stylish blog. Love it.
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Kids in Berlin is one of LoveBento's most loved. Stocking almost eighty Australian designers (including LoveBento favourites 'Who am Eye' and 'Madz has Runaway') this is North Melbourne's style mecca. With a vast collection of limited edition t-shirts, Kids in Berlin is a must visit. Shopping love.
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As much as we love a fancy night out, we also love the comfort of food that tastes like it's come from a family kitchen. And Wabi Sabi Salon delivers us just that. With top trained chefs from Japan working away in the kitchen and friendly staff that guide you through the menu, Wabi Sabi is a firm LoveBento favourite.
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Our new favourite haunt for crafty goodness? The Local Shop on Northcote High Street. With fresh flowers wafting through the air and a gorgeous array of locally crafted delights, this is the perfect place to buy a present for someone special. So take your time, sink into the huge lounge chair and ponder how to spend your pennies.
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In the depths of winter, Melbourne-born magazine 'Harvest' has released another edition for us to curl up with. With articles on the spirit of adventure and life's waylaid plans, this is one literary magazine that will have you yearning for the next edition.
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Lucy's collection of whimsical jewellery is rapidly garnering a dedicated following. Fusing together some of LoveBento's most favourite things - jewellery and food - her pieces are as amusing as they are enthralling. With collections that are inspired by pasta and nibbles, and cast in luxurious solid silver and 18ct gold, we have fallen in love with the the bow pasta rings, the bling worthy doritos necklace and the pretzel brooches. Love.
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If you're looking for great tapas and you haven't booked two months in advance for Movida (which we love), then Lulo is the place to be. With a fabulous wine list and one of the hottest tapas menus in town, Lulo is one to experience. We particularly love the encrusted scallops, the to-die-for squab and the green tomato salad. Delicious.
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Named after the famous cafe quarter of Berlin, the reinvention of Mitte in 2008 has done it's namesake proud. With fresh crumble for breakfast and a three cheese omelette that sees die-hard fans cross town, Mitte has established itself as one of the most loved cafes in North Fitzroy. And while local Melbournites can't stop raving about the food, it's the drinks we really love...fresh lemonade straight from the 50s? Yes please.
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With killer cocktails and a snack menu to make even the pickiest LoveBento-ite blissfully happy, The Collection Bar is fast becoming a Richmond fixture. With delictables such as lychee snow cones and roast duck pancakes (ohhhhhh), we know where we'll be this Saturday night - see you there. Love it.
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Sure, if your looking for sushi in the city there seems to be a shop on every street corner. But if you want amazing sushi, it's a lot harder to find. But now Bento-ites, look no more ...at the risk of giving away one of our favourite sushi haunts and queuing for lunch, we just have to tell you about Sushi Ten. Tucked away down Port Phillip Arcade between Flinders St and Flinders Lane you'll find bowls of soupy goodness, sashimi to die for and the mixed don of all mixed dons. It's pure love.
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While the temptation of a new moleskin can sometimes be overwhelming, Melbourne based notebook creators, 'Found n Bound' offer an irresistible and most loveable alternative. Cleverly, 'Found n Bound' find old novels and replace their well worn pages with fresh new sheets for your ideas. With titles such as 'The Mystery of the Moaning Cave' and 'One Act Plays of To-Day', your notebook will soon be the talk of town.
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The collision of creativity is always guaranteed to create a few sparks and tonight sparks are certain to fly at the opening of 'Persuasion Invasion' at the Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts. Fans compare it to an artistic version of the Masterchef invention challenge - where three curators work with same five artists to create three vastly different exhibitions. It all happens at six tonight - so come down and decide who's your master-curator.
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There's no doubt that from the minute you walk in, you'll fall in love with the tiny French Creperie, Roule Galette. Tucked away off Flinders Lane, Melbournites all over are loosing themselves in its images of French countryside and the Parisian hip-hop heard faintly over the French-speaking voices from the open kitchen. But the best bit of course? The crepes. For savoury try the Flore, and for sweet... bon apetit.
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