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Melbourne reinforces its position as the capital of fashion, food and wine and major events over the coming months with the grand opening of the new retail hub Emporium Melbourne, new restaurants and exciting events. The action extends into regional Victoria with additional new tourism attractions and events launching.   

• Burnham Beeches Piggery Café opens its doors
• Baz Luhrmann officially opens Emporium Melbourne
• Rock’n’Roll into Big Huey’s Diner
• The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race


NEW ATTRACTIONS
Burnham Beeches Piggery Café opens its doors
1 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke
www.piggerycafe.com.au



The highly anticipated second phase of Melbourne chef and entrepreneur Shannon Bennett’s ambitious vision at the Victorian Art Modern estate Burnham Beaches has been brought to life with the opening of The Piggery Café, styled by Melbourne interior designer Louisa Roth.

The completion of the Piggery Café and adjoining Burnham Bakery marks the first phase in Bennett’s impressive plan with business partner Adam Garrison to transform the iconic Dandenong property into a luxury boutique hub set to officially open its doors in 2018.


Baz Luhrmann to open Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
www.emporiummelbourne.com.au



The grand opening of Emporium Melbourne will see renowned Australian director Baz Luhrmann officially open the 1.2 billion shopping centre on 20 August.

Once complete, the seven level complex will boast more than 225 high street fashion and food brands.

Emporium Melbourne is home to a selection of first-to-Australia brands including Uniqlo, Zoo York, The Waiting Room by Doctor Denim, Calvin Klein Watches and Jewellery and a UCLA store.


NEW DINING
Rock’n’Roll into Big Huey’s Diner
315 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
www.bighueysdiner.com.au



The latest Kiwi to take the Melbourne culinary scene by storm is restaurateur, author and TV personality Iain “Huey” Hewitson with his opening of Big Huey’s Diner in South Melbourne.

Channelling a 1950s rock’n’roll theme, the American-style diner’s menu offers a fresh take on classic Americana serving up favourites such as burgers, burritos, hotdogs and po’boys with a personalised ‘Huey’ twist.

Big Huey’s Diner is another notch on the belt for Hewitson, who co-owns St Kilda’s Barney Allen’s.

Big Huey’s Diner is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm.


MAJOR EVENTS
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au



Victoria will play host to one of the greatest cycling events Australia has ever seen with the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race set to take place 31 January – 1 February 2015.

The two day event is the first of its kind in Australia and will feature an Elite Women’s Road Race and Elite Men’s Road Race catering to cyclist enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

The course covers some of Victoria’s most spectacular coastal scenery, beginning in Geelong, travelling through Cadel’s home town of Barwon Heads, passing by Thirteenth Beach, Torquay, Bell’s Beach and the rolling hills around Moriac before finishing on Geelong’s waterfront.

The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Where: Geelong
When: 31 January – 1 February 2015
Registration: Participants can register their interest at www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au/#about