Having worked with Kit, Yen, Frankie and Australian Edge, illustrator Jessica Singh has the stars to shoot for, her talent continuing to wow audiences. In her early twenties, the Australian born artist uses a mix of mediums such as watercolour, oils, sketching and brings it all together on the computer in impressive collages, which really display her trademark style. Keep your fingers on the pulse with this up and coming superstar via her website, jessicasingh.com

Ahh Melbourne, the city that sleeps with one eye open! Now I know we are famous for our city hideaway bars and restaurants but what good is having a restaurant so hidden that it can’t be shared? My point exactly! So I wish to expose an underground and delicious secret! It’s called Coda- Asian inspired, modern and fresh seems to come to mind when I think of my meal. The presentation of the food makes each meal look like a piece of artwork. To match your meal they even have Travis the Sommelier to help you chose from a long list of beverages or if you’re feeling gutsy he will whip you up any surprise cocktail! Crack the code and discover the hidden gem’s of Melbourne’s laneways, you never know what scrumptious things you might find! 

From the 8-16^th of August the Young Guns of Wine Festival will take place at various venues around Melbourne. The festival gathers the best young winemakers from around Australia to celebrate their delicious achievements! Awards are distributed based on the People’s choice and industry leaders. In addition to the awards, a series of mini events will take place, where winemakers will perfectly match wines to a four-course dinner. Talk about a way to compliment your pallet!  

It's official, Melbourne's tastebuds are watering! The Taste of Melbourne will be returning this year from the 26th-29th of August. Over the four days Melbourne's finest restaurants and chefs will prepare their signature dishes and hold master classes for those mini master chefs in training! Held at the Royal Exhibition building, to purchase your samples you must exchange your dollars for "Crowns", the official currency of the festival. Wine testing and additional stalls ranging from cheeses, sweets and drinks will also take up your time so make sure you have a game plan with your stomach, wear stretch pants and don't fill up on the samples!

Borsch, Vodka and Tears is renown for its beverages. I have even been told that the drinks menu is so popular that people have been caught stealing them! With an array of flavoured Vodka to choose from their cocktails are just as exciting and don’t let the eccentric names fool you! If you like a little spice with all things nice make sure you try “The drink with no name”- chilli vodka, pink grapefruit, dry ginger ale & fresh lime. 

Ahh Brazil, it is famous for the beaches, babes and berries! Although it's hard to import the beaches and babes, the Acai berries have cleared customs and made their way down under, thanks to the boys at Purple Foods. The Acai berry is found deep within the rainforest of the Brazilian Amazon. The berry is served cold and consumed typically with granola and banana (or as the locals say "Con granola, con banana!"). To have your taste of the delicious fruit head to selected shops in Hawthorn, Sprout and Yo-get-it. It really is refreshing and feels like a Carnival in your mouth! 

The once famed Candy bar in Greville St Prahran has undergone a delicious transformation! Now known as Ladro, the new modern Italian pizza joint is the place to see and be seen. With a contemporary interior this place still has the warm feel of an authentic Italian restaurant that you would find in Carlton. Open for both lunch and dinner we recommend the Scout and the Boscaiola thin-based pizzas! It is also worth leaving room for the Bomboloni- Italian doughnuts with vanilla ice cream and blood orange syrup!.....Salivation is at a whole new level!

This weekend, Melbourne will be graced with the presence of food gods! The Good Food and Wine show will allow foodies to get up close and personal, with demonstrations, taste testing and wine classes. Our favourite chefs, George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan, Matt Moran, Manu Feildel (with his melting French accent) and Tobie Puttock are sure to teach you a thing or two in the kitchen. Oh did I mention, Lindt chocolate were taking a masterclass! 

Melbourne’s gastronomes have had their tastebuds tantalised with Mexican restaurants popping up faster than you can Dorito! From Bluecorn in Barkly Street, Maya on Toorak road and Mamasita in Collins Street, you are sure to find a taco and tequila to suit you. I recommend the vanilla margaritas from Maya; it’s the perfect mix between sour and sweet. So here is an idea, take a group of friends and make a night out of it. You never know, you might end up leaving the restaurant speaking fluent Spanish! 

Melbourne’s famous lane-way scene has delivered another gem in the form of The Hardware Société, a hole-in-the wall eatery at the more edgy end of the Hardware Lane precinct.