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For diners who are fine :)
Small intimate lunches or dinners at high end restaurants, degustations, and special events.
Explore restaurants which feature in the Good Food Guide and/or Broadsheet or similar - think hatted restaurants, michelin stars, etc.
Special occasion dining for those without a willing accomplice.
Must love food.
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*Important Notice to New and Current Members*
As of October 2023, the Fine Diners founder has stepped down and a new group of organisers are excited to step up.
We have decided to change our membership contributions model. This will help to cover running costs so we can continue hosting the fine dining events we all love.
We are asking for a $10 annual membership fee. This is to be paid within 3 months of joining the group, before attending any events.
You may pay this directly to the organisers, or along with the deposit for your first event (if attending within your first 3 months).
Please note that many of the restaurants require credit card details and a non-refundable deposit to secure the booking. As such, please be prepared to pay upfront to confirm your place. You will also be asked to pay the remainder of food and drink costs on the day of the event, plus any other fees set by the restaurant (eg. service fees or credit card fees, etc). - Hosts may have their own preferred payment methods.
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You may like visit our sister group Fine Diners PLUS! where we host a range of fine events in Arts and Culture, and more!
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DISCLAIMER
Events are organised by volunteers and your attendance and participation are deemed at your own risk. Anyone attending or taking part in the event must use good judgment, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid any injury to their person or property. Please be responsible, do the right thing, and we'll all have a good time :)
Upcoming events
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Thai by Longrain for Spice & Vine Society
Longrain Melbourne, 44 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne, AUPlease join us for the inaugural Spice & Vine Society dinner as we explore one of the world’s most exciting and unexpected wine frontiers at 6:30pm, Wednesday, 21st October 2026, at Longrain in Melbourne.
Cost: $174/person (including processing fee) which includes six matched wines with 75ml pours.
I am opening this up for 5-7 diners who would like to attend this event. Please add your name to the waitlist. You will then have 48 hours to transfer the full $174.00 payment to me, to secure your seat.
Once payment is received, I will move your name from the waitlist to the Going list and purchase the tickets for our group.
How to make payment to your event host:
Send me a private/direct message if you do not have my bank account details, I will respond accordingly.Cancellation Policy:
To receive a full refund, less the payment processing fee, the venue requires notice of a cancellation or reduction in numbers be provided at least 7 days prior to the event start time. If notice is provided between 3-7 days prior to the event start time, we will organise a voucher for future use for the ticketed price per person, less the payment processing fee. If notice is provided within 3 days prior to the event start time, the ticketed price per person, including payment processing fee, will be forfeit as a late cancellation fee. We thank you for your understanding and acceptance of this policy.Menu:
Betel leaf, cured salmon, mint, lime, roasted rice
Shofang Sour Plum CiderTorched mackerel, scud chilli, lemongrass, mint, coriander
Xiao Pu ‘Tang’ Viognier & September Helan ‘Home Grown’ Chardonnay Sauvignon BlancCrispy pork belly, numbing sauce, Himalayan pepper
Tinnyu 5pm RoséDry aged Loddon farm duck, Sichuan pepper, ginger, spiced beetroot
Shredded duck & lup chong salad, yum yai dressing
Silver Heights MarselanBasque cheesecake, poached rhubarb, jasmine, vanilla
Shofang Muscat Fortified MVA note on dietaries and allergies:
This menu is Gluten Free however we cannot cater to any other dietaries for this event. If you are gluten intolerant, please email the restaurant directly: info@longrainmelbourne.com
Dietaries raised on the day of the event cannot be accommodated.Seafood including fish & oyster sauces, chilli, gluten, dairy, nuts, garlic, and onions are prevalent in our kitchen, due to this we cannot cater to guests where a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis is a concern.
Spice & Vine Society at Longrain:
For our very first event, we’re partnering with Hamish Williams from Periphery Wines to discover the remarkable wines emerging from China. From the high-altitude vineyards of Yunnan to the pioneering wineries of Ningxia, we’ll uncover the stories behind a new generation of winemakers who are redefining one of the world’s oldest wine cultures.
Over the course of the evening, you’ll enjoy a specially curated Longrain menu paired with six exceptional wines, presented across five tasting brackets, each designed to showcase the incredible relationship between Asian flavours and modern Chinese wines.
Expect fresh, aromatic seafood, spice-laced pork and duck, and a delicate dessert alongside surprising wines and fascinating conversation — Hamish sharing the stories behind each producer along the way, all enjoyed around a shared table with like-minded wine lovers.Hope you can join me for a little hump day indulgence of delicious food and wine.
Cheers,
LeAnn2 attendees
Past events
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