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Do you want to be involved in MFWF 2027?

We’re inviting restaurants and bars, cafés and retailers, but also producers and councils and community organisations, to share their brilliant ideas for MFWF 2027. Does that sound like you? Get the Special Events guidelines now ahead of submissions opening Monday 3 August.

Talking Events: Masses Bagels

At their MFWF Special Event, Masses Bagels turned to a delicious circular dish of a different kind, with a little help from Amy’s Pizza.

Crittenden Wines.

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Talking Events with Zoe Crittenden of Crittenden Wines

For their hot-selling MFWF 2026 Special Event, the Crittendens leaned into the power of the Peninsula, and the results were nothing short of delicious.

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Talking Events with Nathan Schofield of Bear’s Wine Bar

Souped-up chips and gravy, fancy dim sims and a deeply local wine-pairing made Bear's Wine Bar's MFWF debut a splash.

Julian White at Whisky & Alement

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Talking Events with Whisky & Alement’s Julian White

Can you spot a 30-year-old Scotch? That was the question on everyone's lips at Whisky & Alement's sold-out MFWF Special Event.

Maker & Monger's Anthony Femia

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Talking Events: Maker & Monger’s Anthony Femia

Looking back a delicious festival fondue with Maker & Monger’s Anthony Femia.

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Talking Events with Caterina Borsato of Caterina’s Cucina e Bar

Melbourne's favourite underground Italian restaurant switches the white tablecloths for takeaway at one of MFWF 2025's most talked about events.

Costa Nikias of La Sirène Brewing

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Talking Events with La Sirène Brewing’s Costa Nikias

Farm ale innovators La Sirène link up with Fitzroy's Restaurant Gaea for the robatayaki party of 2025.

Bar Idda owner and operator, Alfredo La Spina

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Talking Events with Bar Idda’s Alfredo La Spina

Behind the scenes at MFWF's sell-out sausage-making party with Bar Idda's Alfredo La Spina.

Jess Odrowaz, Michael Clark, Jodie Odrowaz, Chris Odrowaz at Messmates Dining

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Talking Events: Messmates Dining’s Jess Odrowaz

Beef-fat flatbreads, mates with great wineries and a sunny day: how an award-winning regional restaurant put on a hit event for MFWF.

Very Good Felafel

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Talking Events: Very Good Falafel’s Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan

The Very Good Falafel's Alice Adams Carosi event had been in the works for years, but it took less than a day to sell out.

Curtis Stone Events

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Talking Shop: with Chris Sheldon, managing director of Curtis Stone Events

Ingredient-first, detail-obsessed and proudly Victorian: Curtis Stone Events has grown into one of the country's most ambitious catering companies.

Drink Victorian Trade Tasting

Join Victoria’s most exciting drink producers as they showcase the state’s best beers, wines, ciders, spirits and non-alcs under one roof. Register for your spot now.

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Jo Gavros

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Talking Shop with Jo Gamvros, Bar Lourinhã

“Integrity and soul mean a great deal to me – a sense of belonging delivered with style and passion.”

Marios

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Talking Shop with Mario Maccarone of Marios

One beloved institution, two Marios, and 40 years of unwaveringly delicious Italian food on Brunswick Street.

Adi Halim

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Talking Shop: Adi Halim of Halim Group

Adi Halim, founder of Aru, Saadi and Antara on the benefits of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you.

Elio's Place

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Talking Shop with Elisa and Adam Mariani from For The Love Hospitality

“Remember that hospitality is a team effort. Empower your people to do their best work.”

Adam Racina

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Talking Shop: with Adam Racina from La Pinta and Sardinas

High Street hero Adam Racina on the enduring success of his two Reservoir venues, La Pinta and Sardinas.

The Pax team.

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Talking Shop with Michael Bascetta, co-founder of Pax

"Think of Pax as a bolt-on management team – a group of individuals with decades of experience in the areas of hospitality vital to success."

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Talking Shop: Ben Argentino, Bec Moore and Kieran Spiteri of Yolk Group

The team behind Terror Twilight, Convoy, Tinker and Hi Fi tells us how they do what they do ahead of the opening of their latest venue, Ophelia.

Gorge Camorra

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Talking Shop: Camorra Bar Group’s Gorge Camorra

On the importance of excellent staff and a people-first approach with 18th Amendment Bar owner Gorge Camorra.

Pinotta's Heidi Modra.

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Talking Shop: Heidi Modra of Pinotta

The restaurateur opens up on sustaining success and positivity after nearly 15 years of neighbourhood service.

Five minutes with a Legend

Market Lane Coffee's Fleur Studd.

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Five minutes with a Trailblazer: Fleur Studd

Ronnie Di Stasio, Legendary Melbourne restaurateur

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Five Minutes with a Legend: Rinaldo Di Stasio

MFWF Legend Con Christopoulos

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Five Minutes with a Legend: Con Christopoulos

Dure Dara, a Melbourne hospitality Legend

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Five Minutes with a Legend: Dure Dara

Hospitality legend Maurice Terzini.

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Five Minutes with a Legend: Maurice Terzini

Richard Cornish - Food writer and friend of MFWF

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Five minutes with a Legend: Richard Cornish

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