Baja Modern Mexican

Come for the tacos, stay for the mood. Baja is bringing big flavour and laidback SoCal vibes to Fortitude Valley — think smoky brisket, punchy cocktails, and plates made to share. It’s modern Mexican, turned all the way up.

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From Boats to Barrels: The JimmyRum Way
From Boats to Barrels: The JimmyRum Way
Meet JimmyRum, a Mornington Peninsula distillery making real-deal Australian rum. Visit the Dromana venue for bold spirits, proper cocktails, and big still energy. Read more...
Joe’s Deli – Australia’s Best Sangas, No Arguments
Joe’s Deli – Australia’s Best Sangas, No Arguments
Joe’s Deli doesn’t just make sangas, it rewrites the rulebook. Soft bread, stacked fillings, and enough bite in the pickles to cut through it all. It’s the kind of flavour... Read more...
Aperitivo Hour in Italy: Raise a Glass to Italy’s Evening Ritual
Aperitivo Hour in Italy: Raise a Glass to Italy’s Evening Ritual
As the sun sets across piazzas and rooftops, Italians gather for aperitivo, the daily ritual of unwinding with a bitter drink, a salty snack, and good company. It’s not just... Read more...
New European Gem Shines in Middle Park | MP European
New European Gem Shines in Middle Park | MP European
This elegant European-inspired venue is already a local favourite. Exceptional wines, handmade pastas, and standout dishes like pan-roasted duck and Shark Bay crab tagliatelle await. Sip creative cocktails in a... Read more...
Maria’s Pasta: A Family Legacy of Handmade Quality
Maria’s Pasta: A Family Legacy of Handmade Quality
Maria’s Pasta in Fitzroy North is a Melbourne-based family business known for its handmade pasta and traditional Italian sauces. Run by the Italiano family since 1985, Maria’s uses premium Australian... Read more...
Brogan’s Way: Distilling Family, Flavour & the Spirit of Melbourne
Brogan’s Way: Distilling Family, Flavour & the Spirit of Melbourne
Discover Brogan’s Way, a family-run Melbourne distillery crafting eight distinct gins with scientific precision and hospitality soul. Visit the Richmond venue for cocktails, tastings, and a proper pour. Read more...
Unico Zelo: Wine, Vermouth; a Mission that Actually Matters
Unico Zelo: Wine, Vermouth; a Mission that Actually Matters
Unico Zelo is rewriting the rules of Australian wine with native grapes, bold vermouths, and a certified B Corp mission rooted in real sustainability. Read more...
From Brisket to Big Time: Fancy Hank’s is Still Bringing the Heat
From Brisket to Big Time: Fancy Hank’s is Still Bringing the Heat
From humble food truck beginnings to dominating Melbourne’s dining and rooftop bar scene, Fancy Hank’s has grown into a full-blown flavour empire. With iconic venues like Good Heavens and Springrock,... Read more...
Tacos, Tequila & Good Times: Why Baja Is Brisbane’s Hottest Mexican Spot
Tacos, Tequila & Good Times: Why Baja Is Brisbane’s Hottest Mexican Spot
Baja is bringing bold, modern Mexican to Fortitude Valley — all lime, smoke, and SoCal swagger. With inventive tacos, fiery cocktails, and sun-soaked vibes, it’s a flavour-packed escape in the... Read more...
Inside Italy’s Food World: A Guide to Every Kind of Venue.
Inside Italy’s Food World: A Guide to Every Kind of Venue.
While strolling the streets of any given town or city in Italy, you will come across words like ‘Osteria’, ‘Trattoria’, or even ‘Enoteca’. Though many of these venues may look similar,... Read more...
ST ALi | The patron saint of coffee.
ST ALi | The patron saint of coffee.
In Melbourne, coffee is religion—and ST. ALi wrote the gospel. Since 2005, they’ve served bold brews with laneway grit, no fluff, no filters. From cult blends like Orthodox to global... Read more...