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The Marketplace is open!
Your new home for the very best in food, drink, styling and entertaining offerings.
The Marketplace is open!
Your new home for the very best in food, drink, styling and entertaining offerings.
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Spring salads to make you smile
VRC Chef Ryan Flaherty tempts you with his favourite salads.
Centuries of innovation
Maison Mumm leads the world in innovative champagne production. Get the inside story.
Perfect pairings
Create the perfect pairing of fine G.H. Mumm Champagnes and three simple yet elegant dishes.
Bubbles and brunch
VRC Executive Chef Ryan Flaherty and G.H. Mumm ambassador Emmanuel de Madre help you craft the perfect Champagne brunch.
Entertain with ease
VRC Executive Chef Ryan Flaherty offers his tips and hints to build the perfect grazing board.
Car-boot culture
Ever wonder how the tradition of the ‘party in a carpark’ came about? Read on to find out.
Talk of the town
Not telling a furphy: now a popular beer, this iconic Aussie word is rich with history and meaning.
From paddock to plate
Passionate local food producers work their magic every year to bring paddock-to-plate goodness to Cup Week.
Regional riches
Learn how one of Victoria’s finest, Seppelt Wines, pairs modern methods with time-honoured traditional winemaking.