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đSingles Walk: Cafe to Cafe to Cafe. The Royal Park Urban Adventure - 15kmđ
**Singles urban walking tour through the wilds of Royal park and the hipster heaven of Brunswick and Carlton**
**Ages**: Open
This is where singles and socialites slip into easy banter and deliciously aimless chatter. Meander, mingle, and flirt your way along Melbourneâs most charming innerâcity adventure walkâa playground for slow strides, quick chemistry, and whatever your heart feels like discovering đĽ°
**### This event is waitlisted so the gender balance can be maintained. Before considering going on this event make sure you read the group rules including the creep code section at the end ###**
**Couples** are welcome only if theyâre very new (the kind where youâre still pretending you donât stalk each otherâs Instagram stories).
**Married people**: this one isnât for you.
Weâre keeping the energy light, open, and romantically unencumbered.This event will be waitlisted to help maintain a roughly balanced gender mix â not a perfect science, but enough to keep the social ecosystem feeling fair and fun.
Join Eat Drink Dance Melbourne for a cheekyy social stroll that blends Melbourneâs best coffee, off-trail adventure, and optional refreshment into one glorious afternoon!
My pick for apres "ski" entertainment and snacks is the Johnny Green rooftop bar atop the King and Godfrey building opposite Brunetti on Lygon St, but this will probably be busy so Brunetti is a safer bet.
**đ Start Time: 11:00 AM Sharp**.
đ Meeting Point: Brunetti Carlton, outdoor seating area. Get there early to grab a coffee.
**Please arrive at 10.45 AM**, I won't wait for stragglers.
**đ Distance**: \~15km loop, relaxed pace, about 4km/hr.
**đş Mid point**. Sydney Road. My favourite hipster cafe, Green Refectory, to recharge batteries with a great sponge cake, sit down or smoothie/coffee
**đ End point**. Back at Lygon St. Brunetti, Options for Pizza/Gelati , vegan pub or Johnny Green rooftop bar.
Weâll kick off with optional pre-walk coffees at Brunetti, get there early, Carlton's legendary upmarket coffee haunt with arguably the classiest brew in Melbourne. Then weâll begin our long scenic ramble.
Expect a playful, off-trail wander through the secret back lots of Royal Park Golf Course, past the Melbourne Zoo and the Netball centre and then through the lushest corners of Royal Park via the Royal Children's Hospital and their award winning kids (really a big adults) playground and some of the best views of the inner Melbourne skyline from the north.
Weâll loop around Princes Hill running track, swing by the Carlton Football Ground, and return via leafy laneways to Lygon St for a well-earned refreshmentâcoffee, pint, or cocktail, your call.
This is a social primer: meet new faces, stretch your legs, and share stories over drinks. Whether you're caffeinated, curious, or just craving connection, a single looking for a bit of company, this walk is your gateway to good vibes and spontaneous plans.
đ Bring water, comfy shoes preferably runners or hiking shoes, and your best banter.
đŚď¸ Weather permitting â check the forecast and dress accordingly.
đ Optional: kick on with fellow walkers for beer, gelato, conversations, movies or dinner
**Notes:**
Look for a tall bloke, in the outdoor seating section of Brunetti, this is the host! Instructions on the day in the comments
Bring your happy and friendly self, it'll be a relaxed walk Not a dawdle and not a run.Some of the route is along rough tracks and grass, other parts on well formed tracks or pavement . You'll be pleasantly surprised by this little adventure so close to the city.
About a 4+ hour walk including civilised stopovers, we'll have short rests along the way. Feel free to enter and exit at any point,
đ **Flirtation** **Guidelines**
This is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Donât be pushy about phone numbers â let the moment offer itself
If the vibe is mutual, go for it
Become a regular â Iâll be testing this format over 3â4 events
Youâll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance âopenâ events
The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves.
**đĽWaitlist** & **Gender** **Ratios**
To keep things balanced and comfortable:
Event capped at max 30 people to test interest,
Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion until the format matures. If you become a regular I'm not so discriminating as long as you behave yourself.
Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1â2 extra
**đ§The Creep Code**
A refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and dramaâfree.
So: No married individuals or those already coupled up (generally)
No Tinder Swindlerâstyle minglers
**Guys: Please Take Special Note**
Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no âmysterious man in witness protectionâ)
No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified.
No yacht/car/jet flexing â if your profile screams âcryptoâadjacentâ, you will be gently declined. If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy.
**Girls**: No restrictions â privacy and safety firstâ
**đąWhy This Event** **Exists**
A few people have asked me to run something for singles, and Meetup is already full of solo attendees. Dating apps feel like a minefield, and IRL conversations tend to be and are rare and sometimes awkward. So this is an experiment â a softâlaunch into a more human, more organic way of meeting people for singles..
**Group Rules and Event Etiquette**
**Fitness Requirements**:
**Walking:** 3 to 4km/hr and 200m vertically in an hour. We usually go faster, but this is a minimum.
Be mindful that if you don't have reasonable fitness, its not fair on the group to wait extended periods for you. I may ask you to exit the event if this is the case.
**People who are very fast or very slow or prefer being by themselves**
As a group activity I can't manage the group if it splits up, please consider going by yourself or joining a fast walkers/riders group or meeting minimum fitness requirements.
**If people have time constraints**
Best to give yourself some wiggle room, Things rarely go to time due to various factors especially in big groups.
**+++VERY IMPORTANT+++**
**People who do a No Show**.
This is unfortunately too common for small group events, there may be people in a waitlist wanting to come on the event and is very inconsiderate. Remove yourself from the going list at least 24 hours before the event to give people on the waitlist an opportunity. **If you do a No Show you will be removed and blocked from the group**.
If you remove yourself from the event an hour or two before the event (flaking) you may also be blocked and removed from the group, this is also unfair to people on the waitlist.
Please communicate with me if you do not want to be blocked and removed from the group.
**People who turn up without registering**
This is a major security concern, **DO NOT DO THIS**.You will be asked to leave the event unless you have made arrangements with the organiser **PRIOR** to the event.
**People who are late**
You will be left behind and or removed and blocked from the group as a No Show. It is your responsibility to communicate with me if you think you will be late. It is up to you to catch up, usually this may not be possible.
Brunch at Melissa's Templestowe
## âđĽ **Brunch at Melissaâs â Because Toast is Better with Friends** đĽâ
*Melbourne Womenâs Over 50 Friendship Group â Northern Branch*
Ladies, itâs time for our **monthly brunch at Melissaâs in Templestowe** â where the coffee is strong, the food is fabulous, and the conversation is *far more interesting than anything happening at home*. đ
đ
**27th June**
đ **11:00 AM**
đ Melissaâs, Templestowe
Why youâll love it:
â Coffee that actually works
đĽ Delicious Greek-inspired brunch (yes, olives count as a personality)
đł Eggs done properly â finally
đ Laughter, gossip, and zero pressure to be anywhere else
This is your official permission slip to:
* ignore housework
* abandon responsibilities
* and sit around chatting like the interesting, intelligent women you are
No rushing. No stress. Just a long, lazy brunch with women who *get it*.
đ RSVP wisely â brunch spots disappear faster than hot toast with butter đ
Taste of Malaysia : Penang Hawker Experience
**Meet culturally curious food lovers at the taste of popular Penang Hawker experience right at the center of Melbourne CBD - Lulu's Char Koay Teow**
**Early Bird Ticket: $49/pp until Sun 14/6/26**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune)
**WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE**
Embark on a flavour-packed journey through the vibrant street food culture of Penang. This experience showcases some of the most iconic and beloved Penang hawker dishes â from fragrant noodle bowls to irresistible local desserts â all in one unforgettable evening at one of the most popular Penang hawker food restaurant - Lulu's Char Koay Teow.
Hosted by Malaysian founder **Pheh Sze**, this intimate evening offers you a true taste of her hometown Penang, which is famous for its hawker food. Enjoy a variety of popular hawker dishes which includes the trade mark char koay teow noodles in a vibrant setting that transport you right into the street of Penang!
Spaces are limited, so gather your foodie friends and donât miss out on this unique cultural dining experience
**WHAT YOU'LL GET**
* **Variety of four hawker dishes :** Enjoy a curated of hawker dishes
* **A special drink:** Enjoy your meal with one of Malaysia's favourite drink
* **Host :** Learn all about Malaysian food culture with fellow host
* **Socialise and Dine :** Connect with fellow foodies , share your passion, and make lasting connections
Limited tickets are available, so secure yours now for an unforgettable experience!
**Early Bird Ticket: $49/pp until Sun 14/6/26**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune)
Trivia Night
Think you know it all? đâ¨
Gather your smartest friends and join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Boho Lounge & Boutique!
Join us Saturday 27th June from 6:30pm for a relaxed night of laughs, great questions, prizes, good food and amazing boho vibes in our cosy hidden gem space in Bentleigh.
Enjoy beer, pale ale and cider on tap for $8, sip on warm mulled wine by the open fire and settle in for a fantastic night with friends.
Whether youâre competitive or just coming for the atmosphere, Trivia Night at Boho is all about community, connection and good times.
Bookings recommended. $2 entry
đ171 Jasper Rd Bentleigh
Dutch Dinner
Join us at the Dutch restaurant Mokum in Brunswick for dinner. They serve food from across the Netherlands and the former Dutch colonies including Surinam and the Dutch West Indies.
As usual please pay Alex a $10 deposit with your name on the reference. His account details are in the question asked when you confirm attendance.
đ⨠Topolinoâs Singles Pizza Night + St Kilda AfterâDark Adventureâ¨đ
đ **Topolinoâs** **Singles Pizza Night** + **St** **Kilda** **After**â**Dark** **Adventure**
**Date**: Saturday 27 June
**Time**: 6pm to 8pm (Pizza), optional nightlife voyage until late
**Ages** 35â55 | Singles only | No married people | New couples maybe⌠if theyâre very new
**Cost**: $0 Lucky you. It's an experiment so I'm looking for beta testers đ Pizza and Drinks are on you.
**Numbers**: 12 people, maybe more, depends on flaky people and no shows of course
**Menu: [https://www.topolinos.com.au/](https://www.topolinos.com.au/)**
**đ@@@@@ Event Update - Meeting Point**
Hi everyone, I've added a photo of our initial meeting point, it's at the 5th province Irish bar, right next to the St.Kilda tram stop. In the allley way next to the whiskey bar and the "Verandah". I'll be the tall guy wearing a red Santa cap, it's winter right?
We can have a quick drink at the bar to settle our nerves but I need to organise a sneaky way to grab a pizza with such a large number of people. So we need two groups. Please arrive before 6pm or thereabouts, it's hard to check my phone for messages during an event for late people etc. I'll wait outside until around 6.15
**Location**:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3VfkNvUEEFdYxWJ6
đŤ **The** **Vibe**
Think of this as a lightly flirty, gently mischievous IRL dating night â the kind where the pizza is hot, the banter is warm, and the chemistry is⌠well, thatâs up to you.
**Note**: This will be a light curated event, I won't pre organise anything so it will be a highly organic adventure, Expect some minor chaos. If Topolinos is busy we'll try another venue. Topolinos has a max of 12 people anyway without paying a ridiculous booking fee. But damn it's bloody good pizza. But if enough people are interested I'm sure we can sneakily get in a larger group if we split ourselves up and accidentally coalesce lol.
I prefer doing things this way anyway and leaving some things to chance....serendipity is my middle name of course!
**#####** **Just so you know**
=================
Saying that I do have some basic rules to govern how this event operates, Curated chaos anyone???.
**Note:** This event is waitlisted to allow an even mix of genders, there is a creep code and rules especially around no shows. Read on for how this works. Decisions are made at the discretion of the organiser.
Weâre taking over Topolinoâs Pizza on Fitzroy Street, St Kildaâs iconic preânightlife launchpad, for a cosy twoâhour dinner with 12 singles who know how to talk, laugh, and maybe flirt over a slice.
Singles only.
No married people.
New couples allowed only if they still have that âare we⌠something?â energy.
đ 6pmâ8pm â Topolinoâs Pizza Social
A relaxed, social dinner with 12 self handâpicked singles
Flirty but friendly, cheeky but respectful
Perfect for people who prefer IRL slowâdating over app fatigue
Expect conversation that flows easier than the house red
Dress warm â itâs winter, but the vibe wonât be
Waitlist is active to keep gender proportions balanced.
Regulars get preference (you know who you are).
Organiser discretion applies â always.
**đđ 8pm onwards âChoose** **Your** **Own** **St Kilda** **Adventure**
For those who want to keep the night rolling, weâll drift down Fitzroy Street like a charmingly disorganised flotilla of hopeful romantics.
Possible ports of call:
**The** **Espy** â iconic, loud, social, perfect for âaccidentalâ shoulder brushes
**The** **Vineyard** â mellow, intimate, ideal for deeper chats
**Dogs** **Bar** â artsy, dimly lit, excellent for eye contact
**Prince** **Bandroom** â for the brave, the nostalgic, and the 90sâalt tragics (cover charge applies)
Stay for one drink, stay for five, or stay until someone suggests karaoke â the night is yours.
đ **Flirtation** **Guidelines**
This is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Donât be pushy about phone numbers â let the moment offer itself
If the vibe is mutual, go for it
Become a regular â Iâll be testing this format over 3â4 events
Youâll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance âopenâ events
The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves.
**đĽWaitlist & Gender Ratios**
To keep things balanced and comfortable:
Event capped at max 12 people to test interest unless I decide to be sneaky,
Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion until the format matures. If you become a regular I'm not so discriminating as long as you behave yourself.
Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1â2 extra
**đ§The Creep Code**
**A** refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and dramaâfree.
So: No married individuals or those already coupled up (generally)
No Tinder Swindlerâstyle minglers
**Guys**: **Please** **Take** **Special** **Note**
Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no âmysterious man in witness protectionâ)
No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified.
No yacht/car/jet flexing â if your profile screams âcryptoâadjacentâ, you will be gently declined. If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more classy.
**Girls**: No restrictions â privacy and safety firstâ
â ď¸ **SMALL EVENT EXPECTATIONS â ď¸**
**đť** **No**â**Shows**
Noâshows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events.
Remove yourself at least 24 hours before the event.
Noâshows will likely be removed and blocked from the group.
Lastâminute cancellations (âflakingâ) may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist.
đ **Attending** **Without** **Being** **on** **the** **Going** **List**
This is a security issue.
**Do** **NOT** **turn** **up** **unannounced**.
If youâre not on the Going list and havenât arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event checkâins are performed.
**đąWhy** **This** **Event** **Exists**
A few people have asked me to run something for singles, and Meetup is already full of solo attendees. Dating apps feel like a minefield, and IRL conversations tend to be and are rare and sometimes awkward. So this is an experiment â a softâlaunch into a more human, more organic way of meeting people for singles..
Eating & Drinking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Dinner @ Kiss & Tell
Let's go for Vietnamese fusion.
The chef's banquet is pretty affordable at $65pp. It sounds pretty vague but the [MENU](https://www.kissandtell.melbourne/_files/ugd/4b3238_5e327b31ee6d4e06997d4507cbf5604d.pdf) looks good and they state that they curate the banquet depending on what the table want/likes. So it does sound like we would have to put some thought into it and make some decisions.
If there's less than 6 of us on the night, we can do the tasting selection which is even cheaper at $55pp.
As usual a $20 deposit will be required to secure your spot. this will be returned to you on the night (subtracted from your total), or refunded if you change your RSVP with at least two days notice.
See you there!
Priscila
The Great British Pub Crawl
For the Brits who love and miss a good pub crawl đ.
Weâll be moving to a new venue every hour or two so keep a note of the venues and times below:
6pm - Wonderland, 37 Chapel Street
8pm - Union Hotel, 90 Chapel Street
10pm - Bayou 124 Chapel Street
11pm - The Wolf, 154 Chapel Street
Arrive early at Wonderland to take full advantage of their happy hour prices đşđ¸đš.
We want a really fun but safe night so please read the disclaimer below.
Disclaimer:
By attending this pub crawl, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own safety, behaviour, and decisions throughout the evening.
Please:
* Drink responsibly and know your limits.
* Arrange safe transport to and from the event.
* Respect other attendees, venue staff, and members of the public.
* Take responsibility for your personal belongings.
* Comply with all venue rules and applicable laws.
This is a social gathering organised through the Meetup group and is not a professionally hosted or supervised event. The organiser accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, damage, illness, accidents, intoxication, or incidents that may occur before, during, or after the event.
By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk and to look out for yourself and others so everyone can have a fun and enjoyable night.
Please donât drink and drive. Have fun and get home safely! đťđ
"FREEish" OLD & RARE WINE Tastings & Dinner with Sommelier Antony
**Get ready to taste and make new friends in this sommelier-led event where you can learn about and taste 7 old wines - includes $40 dining credit making your tasting just $5!**
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT:
[GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://oldandrare.eventbrite.com.au)
**Your wine night just got a whole lot finer!**
\- Includes $40 dining credit
\- Small group setting
\- Sommelier run
Join us for **Old & Rare Wines Tastings** and get ready to make some new friends. Led by qualified Sommelier Antony Anderson (WSET3, WSET4 pending), this evening involves a free tasting of seven back-vintage (old) wines and some wine education, followed by your choice of dinner items and additional drinks from our extensive menus.
We'll be gathering at **Life's Too Short Bar**, located in the vibrant **Tribeca Arcade** on **Victoria Parade**, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, where you can meet like-minded wine lovers and discuss all things wine, food, and common connections and interests.
**Your ticket includes a $40 dining credit** towards food and drinks purchased on the evening, making your ticket (almost) free.
Reserve your spot now -
Then bring your appetite and sense of humour, and join us for a night of conversation, cuisine and, of course, wine!
**GETTING THERE:** We recommend you use public transport or rideshare. We are on the 12/109 tram line (stop 16, Wellington St), several Bus Routes (302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908) or a 5-10 minute walk from Jolimont and North Richmond train stations. If you decide to drive and/or have a designated driver, 2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, East Melbourne or the Epworth Freemasons Car Park in Gotch Lane off Grey Street.
**UNABLE TO ATTEND?**
Cancellations and Refunds are generally not possible. However, for sudden illness, COVID, or other special circumstances, we may agree to reschedule your session to another night or provide a gift certificate for part or all of your ticket price. Please SMS your request to 0466 045 473\*\*.\*\*
**TERMS AND CONDITIONS:**
* See the ticket link for further conditions
* This is a preferred pre-booked event, but walk-ins may be possible.
* RSVPs on Meetup do not constitute a booking.
* Minimum spend for F&B following the event is $40
* Minimum Event Sales 2. If the minimum number of seats is not sold, the event may be rescheduled later or cancelled and tickets refunded.
* If you have booked a ticket and an event is amended, we will contact you before the event to advise and make new arrangements.
* Please note: By Public Health Directives, all attendees must be fully COVID-vaccinated, and proof of vaccination may be required.
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Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawnâs Gamers Citadel! đĄď¸
Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. đĽ¤
Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. đ˛
At the âGamers Citadelâ, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! đŻ âď¸
Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youâre bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. â¤ď¸
Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youâre one of us! âď¸
Whether youâre a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donât miss out on the fun! đ¤Š
Our games list is below! đ
Game Station A - PS3 - Taran:
1st Game: Mortal Kombat 9
2nd Game: Gran Turismo 5
Game Station B - PS2 emulator - Dean:
1st Game: Burnout 2 Point of Impact - 4 player
2nd Game: Dead or Alive 2
Game Station C - Switch - Michael:
1st Game: Super Smash Bros
2nd Game: Super Mario Kart
Game Station D - TCG + Board Games:
PokĂŠmon TCG
YU-Gi-OH! TCG
UNO
JENGA
BYO available!
You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. đ
Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social đą
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW đ§
Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ đ
Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ đŠâđť
Kudos 2 Friends . Expand Your Social Circle Riverside Walk? (Docklands)
**\-\-\- \*New\* Follow Us & Get Update On Instagram \-\-\-**
[www.instagram.com/kudos2friends](http://www.instagram.com/kudos2friends)
We will meet at the starting point. Then walk towards Docklands to one of the popular coffee places. We will stop for a coffee and finish off at the Southern Cross Station. Dress for outdoor walk. Come along & simply say, "Hi, it's my first time joining the group event." or ask the organiser to introduce you. If you enjoy the conversations, take the imitative to invite others to hang out over a bite/ drink after.
**\-\-\-** **Coming with a +1 guest** **\-\-\-**
You are welcome to come along with a guest to join the walk. Please register a +1 guest at RSVP.
**\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-**
If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start.
**\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-**
Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend.
**\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-**
Kudos 2 Friends is a Melbourne based community created for individuals who are looking to expand their social circle and form long term friendship overtime. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, hiking, sporting, chilling, etc. Above all, weâd like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us!
**\-\-\- Heylo App \-\-\-**
We use Heylo App for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please download the Heylo app from the App store and let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the Heylo Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time)
**\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-**
Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture.
(No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings)
**You might be removed from the group in the case ofâŚ**
* no show
* without a clear profile picture
* anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly)
* take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s)
**\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-**
Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.
Melbourne: Penang Hawker Experience
**A taste of popular Penang Hawker experience right at the center of Melbourne CBD - Lulu's Char Koay Teow with NEW menu curated!**
**Early Bird Ticket: $49/pp until SUN 14/6/26**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune)
**WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE**
Embark on a flavour-packed journey through the vibrant street food culture of Penang. This experience showcases some of the most iconic and beloved Penang hawker dishes all in one unforgettable evening at one of the most popular Penang hawker food restaurant - Lulu's Char Koay Teow.
Hosted by Malaysian founder **Pheh Sze**, this intimate evening offers you a true taste of her hometown Penang, which is famous for its hawker food. Enjoy a variety of popular hawker dishes which includes the trade mark char koay teow noodles in a vibrant setting that transport you right into the street of Penang!
Spaces are limited, so gather your foodie friends and donât miss out on this unique cultural dining experience
**WHAT YOU'LL GET**
* **Variety of four hawker dishes :** Enjoy a curated of four hawker dishes
* **A special drink:** Enjoy your meal with one of Malaysia's favourite drink
* **Host :** Learn all about Malaysian food culture with fellow host
* **Socialise and Dine :** Connect with fellow foodies , share your passion, and make lasting connections
Limited tickets are available, so secure yours now for an unforgettable experience!
**Early Bird Ticket: $49/pp until SUN 14/6/26**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link: [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerjune)
EOFY Gathering
**End of Financial Year Gathering**
Celebrate our career and business milestones with an evening of good food, great company, and shared achievements at Angliss Restaurant, Melbourne. Set within William Angliss Instituteâs live training restaurant, itâs a fitting venue for a professional yet relaxed celebration.
**Venue:** Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
The restaurant notes that it operates as a live classroom, with students delivering service under supervision.
**Suggested wording for invitation:**
Join us for an End of Financial Year Gathering as we celebrate our career and business milestones over a beautiful meal at Angliss Restaurant. This will be a chance to reflect on the year, recognise achievements, and enjoy a memorable dining experience together.
## Latest menu
The current Term 2 2026 menu runs from **27 April to 26 June 2026** and is structured as a set menu with entrĂŠe, main course, sides, and dessert.
**EntrĂŠe â $11**
* Terrine of smoked ham hock with pear and radish salad, finished with English cream dressing.
* Hot and sour beef salad with lemongrass, kaffir lime, coriander, and crispy shallots.
* Cauliflower and parmesan soup with parmesan croutons, brown butter, and sage.
* Prawn and crab wontons with black vinegar and chilli oil.
**Main course â $23**
* Porterhouse with charred broccolini, beer-battered onion rings, and chimichurri.
* Chicken yellow curry with gai laan, bamboo shoots, jasmine rice, and fried taro.
* Hapuka with braised cabbage, celeriac cream, vegetable fricassee, and beurre blanc sauce.
* Ricotta gnocchi with black cabbage pesto and roasted pine nuts.
**Sides â $5**
* Ancient grain salad with cumin and honey yoghurt.
* Steak fries with garlic oil and rosemary.
**Dessert â $11**
* Banana tart tatin with coconut ice cream and caramel sauce.
* Chocolate and macadamia pudding with vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge sauce.
* Caramelised white chocolate mousse with sourd apple, cinnamon crumble, and green apple sorbet.
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Wine Tasting - Newcomers Night
This is "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**New Venue:** After more than a year on Norwich Street in Old Hilliard we have found a new home at The District's Club House. It's about 3 miles from the former location but is brighter and more spacious. See photos and map.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events.
**OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome.
**Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (*Cash or Venmo only please*). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything.
**Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples as always. And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since youâre going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge.
**Parking**: There are 15 visitor spaces along the North curve if you make a right hand turn after the first stop sign when you are facing the clubhouse. If all of those spaces are taken, there are 30 more visitor spaces across the back of the community (westerb edge) where the concrete wall separates the world from I-270. It's only about a 100 yard walk back to the clubhouse from there.
**Glasses**: âŚwill be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, itâs still worth mentioning. We donât have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please donât mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine.
**Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
BAM Thursday @The Columbus Museum of Art (Bar, Art, Music)
The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh cocktails in the garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko CafĂŠ (yummy sharable plates).
**FEE:** BAM Thursday evenings offer **FREE general admission** from 5:00â9:00 PM. See whatâs on view [here](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/art-exhibitions/on-view-now/) (special exhibits are $5.00 fee).
**TOUR**: I'll lead a tour of the main museum from 6:30pm til 7pm. FREE
**PARKING** behind the museum is $7.00. Nearby parking a little cheaper.
**SEATING**: *Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.*
**DRESS**: Summer dressy casual
Winery Tour! (group dinner + live music, too)
***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem.
**Highlights:**
⢠Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process
⢠Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery
⢠Opportunity to taste our current wine selection
**Pretour**: *3:30-4pm*. Arrive a little early so you can preorder your food selection, ready at the end of the tour. You can also grab your glass of wine to take on the tour.
**Start Time**: *4:00 PM*.
**Tour Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door
**Light Dinner**: *5:00pm* After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small charcuterie plate! We have our own space to chat and eat the food we pre-ordered.
**Live Music**: Tonight they have live music open mic night on the patio *6pm-8pm*!
**Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk.
**Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs.
Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking.
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