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March 05, 2025

the blackwood hotel, blackwood

March 05, 2025/ Mandy Couzens
the blackwood hotel, blackwood

This cozy old pub in the Wombat Forest in Blackwood is rich in history

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March 05, 2025/ Mandy Couzens/
blackwood, Moorabool Shire, eats 6, pub, dinner, date night, eats 8
May 31, 2024

the rocket society, brunswick east

May 31, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
the rocket society, brunswick east

The Rocket Society in Brunswick East is serving up Lebanese mezzes and snack from ‘sunrise to sundown’.

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May 31, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, brunswick east, merri-bek council, lunch, dinner, date night, middle eastern
February 08, 2024

blackwood pub, blackwood

February 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
blackwood pub, blackwood

This cozy old pub in the Wombat Forest in Blackwood is rich in history

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February 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
blackwood, Moorabool Shire, eats 6, pub, dinner, date night
August 27, 2023

olivine wine bar, coburg

August 27, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
olivine wine bar, coburg

Olivine is a fancy wine bar is the latest edition to Pentridge in Coburg. Located amongst the old gaol cells. This place will have you enjoying the finest things in life.

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August 27, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, merri-bek council, pentridge, coburg, date night
March 13, 2023

the vale bar & eatery, ascot vale

March 13, 2023/ Siobhan Relf
the vale bar & eatery, ascot vale

With the Union Square popup park, the footpath of The Vale is a great place for family friendly dining - adults can enjoy some cocktails and everyone can enjoy seriously fine food.

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March 13, 2023/ Siobhan Relf/
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ascot vale, date night, kids corner cafe, eats 5, pub, dinner, Moonee Valley City Council
January 20, 2023

tonda italian, preston

January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tonda italian, preston

Tonda Italian in Preston is the pinnacle of family pizza restaraunts!

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January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, city of darebin, italian, pizza, eats 4, date night
December 22, 2022

teller, brunswick east

December 22, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI
teller, brunswick east

A sunny afternoon is well spent at this Brunswick local

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December 22, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 4, brunswick east, merri-bek council, date night, kids corner cafe, dinner
June 13, 2021

sarah sands hotel, brunswick

June 13, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
sarah sands hotel, brunswick

This 160+ year old pub has just been given a truly lovely makeover and it’s the perfect family-friendly spot for a meal - it’s cosy and just a little bit fancy!

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June 13, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
brunswick, merri-bek council, pub, dinner, date night, eats 3
April 29, 2021

alimentari collingwood

April 29, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
alimentari collingwood

The food is delicious and the place is divine.

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April 29, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
collingwood, city of yarra, date night, cafe
March 31, 2021

farm vigano, south morang

March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
farm vigano, south morang

Farm Vigano is a hidden treasure and one of our favourite spots to celebrate!

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March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, south morang, date night, italian, pizza
January 04, 2021

kangaroo hotel, maldon

January 04, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
kangaroo hotel, maldon

We love a family meal at an old country style pub and this 165 year old hotel is particularly gorgeous.

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January 04, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
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November 18, 2020

blueberry farm winery, badger creek

November 18, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
blueberry farm winery, badger creek

Blueberry lovers unite! Did you know there is a whole farm dedicated to this delightful fruit? You can taste blueberry wine, blueberry jam and even blueberry ice cream!

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November 18, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
badger creek, winery, date night, eats 2, yarra ranges council
July 12, 2020

oliva social, preston

July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
oliva social, preston

This place ain’t just about the food, it’s about family!

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July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
preston, city of darebin, italian, lunch, dinner, pizza, date night, eats 2
December 14, 2019

theodore's, brunswick

December 14, 2019/ Rebekah Beare
theodore's, brunswick

What a find this is! A gorgeous, kid-friendly snack bar run by local parents!

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December 14, 2019/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, dinner, lunch, merri-bek council, date night, brunswick
April 23, 2019

marnong estate, mickelham

April 23, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI
marnong estate, mickelham

This place is hidden amongst some of the beauties of melbourne’s north and Mamma learnt why.

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April 23, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI/
mickelham, eats 1, lunch, dinner, hume council, fine dining, date night
May 21, 2018

stix restaurant and bar, lower plenty

May 21, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI
stix restaurant and bar, lower plenty

The perfect lunch spot for catch ups, coffee or functions.

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May 21, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI/
stix and stones, eltham, eats 1, nillumbuk council, date night, kids corner cafe
May 07, 2018

hotel jesus, fitzroy

May 07, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI
hotel jesus, fitzroy

It's like you are in mexico - but it's just fitzroy

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May 07, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI/
fitzroy, city of yarra, lunch, dinner, eats 1, mexican, date night
April 17, 2018

mount macedon hotel, mount macedon

April 17, 2018/ Mandy Couzens
mount macedon hotel, mount macedon

The warm fire, the fantastic musician strumming next to the table, and one (or, maybe two) tasty red wines!

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April 17, 2018/ Mandy Couzens/
mount macedon hotel, pubs, mount macedon, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, lunch, dinner, eats 1, date night
December 05, 2017

post office hotel, coburg

December 05, 2017/ Rebekah Beare
post office hotel, coburg

The Post Office Hotel is a Northside classic and a place that’s sure to make everyone happy

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December 05, 2017/ Rebekah Beare/
post office hotel, coburg, eats, merri-bek council, pub, date night, pizza
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Mamma Knows North explores Melbourne's North - it is an amazing place to live with a vibrant community and so many great cafe's, parks and adventures to be had.  Check out Mamma Knows Norths adventures and get inspired to EXPLORE!

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