Stories
Dumplings & Friends
We love dumplings in all their shapes and sizes, so for the first two months of spring, we’re celebrating with a dedicated dumpling menu.
Guest Shift: An Evening with Jim Meehan
When Jim Meehan's name was first mentioned at Apollo Inn, a ripple of excitement reverberated through the team.
Annie Smithers and du Fermier at Cutler
On Tuesday, 26 August, we welcomed a friend, chef and author, Annie Smithers, from her celebrated Trentham restaurant, du Fermier, for an exceptional evening.
A Well Directed Drink
It's a special time of year when the Melbourne International Film Festival arrives on the city's screens. The chance to escape to another time and place via the magic of cinema is a welcome reprieve from August's crisp evenings.
An Exploration of Alsace with Pierrick Gorrichon at Cumulus Inc.
On Sunday, 3 August, we welcomed sommelier Pierrick Gorrichon, a friend of our Head Chef Allan and a familiar face to many, for lunch. Hailing from France and having worked as a sommelier for over ten years, Pierrick has an exceptional passion for wine.
Calling from Tokyo at Apollo Inn
On Sunday 27 July, we welcomed the team from the legendary Chotto for an evening of snacks, spirits and sake that was strictly delicious.
Our Twelfth Annual Sausage Festival at The Builders Arms Hotel
We hosted our annual celebration of the humble snag in June. For twelve years, we've been celebrating the many classic sausage dishes from around the world.
Pizza Party with Bar Evelyn
On Sunday 18th May, we teamed up with our good friend Nick Stanton from Coolangatta’s Bar Evelyn to throw a pizza party on the terrace at Bar Miette.
Condé Nast Traveller’s Best New Restaurants in the World: Hot List 2025
Supernormal Brisbane has been named one Condé Nast Traveller’s Best New Restaurants in the World on their Hot List 2025.
Hot Cross Buns at Morning Market
Hot Cross Buns are one of our favourite seasonal treats. The warming spices, the soft interior, and the sticky, burnished top. Eaten fresh or toasted, they mark the Easter season in the most delicious way.
Tomos Parry and Brat at Cutler
In March, we welcomed Tomos Parry from London's Brat and Mountain to Cutler for Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025.
Marching Forward: Reflections on our International Women’s Day Brunch
Marching Forward: Reflections on our International Women’s Day Brunch
Meatsmith’s Summer Series
Meatsmith’s Summer Series - a celebration of vibrant flavours and global cuisines that define the spirit of summer.
Morning Market’s Viennoiserie
Morning Market has taken an exciting step in their kitchen’s evolution, with their very own Viennoiserie where they craft croissants and pastries for the two locations.
Apollo Inn recognised with Bar of the Year & New Bar of the Year awards
We are delighted that Apollo Inn was recently recognised with two major awards - Bar of the Year in the 2025 Good Food Guide awards, and New Bar of the Year at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards.
Eight Weeks / Eight Noodles at Supernormal
A noodle is a noodle. We love them in all their shapes and variations, so for the first 8 weeks of spring on Flinders Lane, we brought you a new noodle every week.
A Lunch with Julia Busuttil Nishimura at Cumulus Inc.
On Sunday 27 October, we welcomed Melbourne food writer and cook, Julia Busuttil Nishimura for a long lunch to celebrate the publication of her latest cookbook, Good Cooking Every Day.
Gimlet awarded Australia’s Best Wine List of 2024
On September 30, Gimlet was awarded Australia’s Best Wine List of 2024 at Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards.
Sarah Nedovic’s READYMADE for Melbourne Design Week
This Melbourne Design Week, Marion welcomes READYMADE, a unique light installation by local artist, Sarah Nedovic.